Carson City, Reno and Vegas add more jobs in October, employment hiring climbs 7.6 percent over year

UPDATE 6:58PM: NHP responded to two separate vehicle accidents in the area of Highway 395 and Stephanie Way in Douglas County early Thursday evening. No serious injuries were reported in the crashes. Northbound traffic flow has resumed.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol and emergency crews from East Fork Fire and Carson City were called early Thursday evening to a traffic accident in the northbound lane of Highway 395 near Stephanie Way in Johnson Lane area of Douglas County.

The Carson City School District will be holding its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

A discussion and possible action will be on the table for proposed capital projects as supported by the facilities master plan committee, including construction of classrooms at Eagle Valley Middle School intended to alleviate student overcrowding at Carson Middle School, in an estimated amount not to exceed $8.2 million, which will be financed by the sale of the 2019B school bonds.

A community that shares is a community that cares. Capital City residents, known to go above and beyond in their generosity during the holiday season, are invited to participate in this Friday's 22nd annual Carson City Turkey Drop hosted by the Salvation Army, Max Casino and KKFT 99.1.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors agreed to settle a lawsuit for a total of $1,250,000 after four children were allegedly sexually abused while enrolled with Camp Carson by a 15-year-old volunteer.

The lawsuits allege that while the children were enrolled in Camp Carson Summer Camp in 2016 as Wagoneers (first graders) a 15-year-old volunteer inappropriately sexually touched the four children.

Happy Thursday Carson City! Let’s get right into it: say hello to Hippa, our Carson City Humane Society’s Pet of the Week.

Delicious, zesty chili served with Bingo games and a raffle with fantastic prizes will guarantee a great family Friday night at Carson Middle School in Carson City.

Carson Middle School Band program's annual Chili Bingo Night happens this Friday, Nov. 22, in the school's gym, 1140 West King Street.

With Western Nevada and Sierra finally seeing some rain and snow showers, weather forecasters say more may be on the way next week through the Thanksgiving holiday period.

DeBug Computer is hosting its annual Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. at its Carson City location, 1817 N. Stewart Street #30.

Keith Barham, president and co-owner of DeBug Computer, said this the seventh year the company has hosted the event, and each year, all proceeds are donated to an area non-profit.

During the cold winter months in a pocket of the capital city, a bit of magic is sprinkled about on the historic rail that once transported gold from Virginia City to the mint in Carson City, but now transports elves, hot cocoa, and silver bells for a few special weeks each year.

The Polar Express rolled into town on Nov. 15 with the help of the historic V&T Railway Commission, and with it, a certain jolly old man and his magical helpers.

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 21, the Mexican Ditch Trail will be temporarily closed in the vicinity of the Mexican Dam for the installation of safety improvements, according to Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election as judge of the First Judicial District Court of Nevada which covers Carson City and Storey County.

The South Carson Street Arco AMPM Station has been torn down after closing almost a year ago.

UPDATE 9:46PM: The condition of the male pedestrian, approximately 29 years of age, is unknown at this time, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant. He was taken by ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno. The driver in the accident was not impaired, according to the sergeant. The Nevada Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday evening to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near the 2500 block of North Carson Street.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information into a grand larceny of an electric bicycle earlier this month.