Carson City's Advocates to End Domestic Violence opens Intervention and Resource Center

UPDATE 5:08PM: Highway 395 is now open. Sonora and Tioga passes are closed due to incoming weather.
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Highway 395 remains closed Tuesday at the Nevada-California state line as firefighters continue to battle the Chris Fire that began Monday west of U.S. Route 395, about five miles north of Sonora Junction near the Chris Flat Campground.

Toys for Tots in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties will be kicking off the season to bring Christmas Cheer to children in the local community. If you are in need of toys, the hotlines begin Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. and run through Dec. 22, 2017.

UPDATE: Bruce's Legacy, the underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, was at Fallen Leaf Lake recently, searching the water for a missing person. What they found was more than expected when bodies of both a man and woman were recovered.

It’s time for Tuesday. Every week you’ll find a new trail to discover with Muscle Powered; this week it’s the Linear Ditch Trail which runs from Governors Field to the Moffet Open Space Trail. Jakki Ford takes the mic when the Mile High Jazz Band hits the stage at Comma Coffee. Sierra Forums gives free presentations on a diverse blend of topics with area experts. Sustainable Living is the subject of tonight’s forum at the Brewery Arts Center.

Five out of seven teens hurt in a rollover crash on Kings Canyon Road remain in critical condition as classes resume at Carson and Dayton high schools Monday. Six of the teens – all 16 or 17 – were students at Carson High School; one student was a student at Dayton High School.

A wild fire is actively burning Monday in Mono County on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport Ranger District west of US Highway 395 about five miles north of Sonora Junction, near Chris Flat Campground.

While conditions remain cool and breezy, the Carson City area and the Sierra will see an active weather pattern later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The Nevada State Controller’s Office Information Technology Division, under the direction of Linnette Ollson, has been holding monthly team building exercises. In the past, they participated in a scavenger hunt, race car/track building and racing, painting, etc. Team members look forward to the events, which are fun, competitive and educational.

Don’t let Monday get you manic, find some motivation instead. The Adams Hub on Proctor Street brings you Motivation Monday with lunchtime yoga and community coaching sessions. The Dolphins take on the Panthers in tonight’s big game, pick your team and cheer them on. The Fox Brewpub is a great place to watch the game, and with all-day happy hour in the Fox' Den and karaoke in the Dining Room every Monday, you may as well get there early and stay late.

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UPDATE 10:15PM: Seven teenagers injured in a single vehicle rollover accident last Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road will get additional support from the local community as Carson City businesses are donating proceeds to help pay for medical costs.

A man was arrested early Saturday in the 100 block of East Telegraph following an incident where a weapon was allegedly brandished, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Two others were also arrested for suspicion of obstructing.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 13-19, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.

Remember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.

Tiffani’s 5th annual Sealed Toy Drive has commenced with 17 drop off locations in and around Carson City. The "sealed" toy drive allows hospitalized children who have to stay in their room, or are unable to play with used toys, a chance to receive a small gift basket of toys and games to play with over the holidays.