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A series of fairly weak weather systems will move into western Nevada through the weekend that may break down the persistent dry pattern, bringing in breezy conditions with slight chances of very light snow showers Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Two Carson City leaders have teamed up to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide information on how families can protect themselves and others during the holidays.

A 28-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants alleging domestic battery with a prior felony and domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm, a sheriff's office booking report states.

In addition to being available by phone and online, the Carson City Library and staff remain committed to delivering its services to the local community through a variety of avenues. While currently closed to the public, the library is completing upgrades and installations to enable vulnerable populations to continue to safely access library collections.

Greetings, The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City, Nevada will be having a 20 percent sale for store owned merchandise and 10 percent sale for all consigned merchandise. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm and now Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 that there are 49 new cases and 62 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 6,469, with 3,148 recoveries and 59 deaths; 3,262 cases remain active.

Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 held a raffle drawing recently for a wooden American Flag. Proceeds from the raffle benefitted Holiday With a Hero, which is a local program that buys gifts for children and delivered by our first responders.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve, which has hosted an annual Christmas Eve program for decades with pre-arranged visits by Santa and elves to local homes, has been canceled and replaced instead with a virtual message greeting for families. The reason for the change this year is due to COVID-19 concerns.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health is expanding the capabilities of the COVID Trace app by launching Exposure Notification Express through a partnership with Apple and Google.

Farmers Insurance District office and the Greg Burnop Farmers Agency are designated drop off locations for Toys for Tots sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Please drop off new, unwrapped toys. Our offices are located at 311 West Washington Street (corner of Washington and Division) and 4250 Cochise Street, Ste 60 (corner of Curry and Clearview). If any questions please call us at 434-0545 or 882-2131.

Do you know of a woman in our Carson City community who is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls and should be recognized for her efforts? Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting sponsorship submissions for our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees.

At the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah and accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, convenience is paramount. Even in the midst of a global pandemic the cancer center has made it a priority to improve their patients’ health, comfort, and well-being by utilizing new and effective technology.

Work has begun on building the Living Nativity in Carson City. It is the 20th year that the street of Musser and Division has been transformed into Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem.

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to dismiss an appeal filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to overturn the state’s presidential election results.

Between Sunday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to 26 reports of Carson City homes, vehicles and a government building being shot with a BB gun causing broken windows and vehicle body damage. The dollar amount of the damage caused is more than $10,000.

Carson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments beginning Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. This may result in discolored water in the areas bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive and S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street, Roop Street and Silver Sage Drive.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a male Douglas County resident in his 80’s. CCHHS is also reporting 402 new cases and 6 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region.

Carson City's DARE program, an anti-drug cooperative effort between the Carson City Sheriff's Office and the Carson City School District, remains active but has been through a difficult time due to COVID-19 and the retirement of longtime officer Lisa Davis.

Santa and Mrs. Clause, along with the jolly residents of the North Pole, will be putting on a dazzling and safe show this year with a drive-thru Santa's Village at the V&T Railway in Carson City.

On Friday, Dec. 4, Bethlehem Lutheran School in Carson City hosted their annual school Spelling Bee. The following winners were crowned:

UPDATED at 3:41PM: Arrests have been made in connection with the recent string of BB gun vandalism incidences in Carson City. Three suspects have admitted to the crimes and bb guns, pistols and rifles have been recovered, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 50 E. for suspicion of domestic battery after pushing her boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car, something she said he did on purpose because she was going to break up with him, according to a sheriff's office booking report. The boyfriend was also arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for suspicion of DUI.

UPDATE 1:20PM: Three were arrested Tuesday afternoon for suspicion of vandalism after a bb gun shooting spree that began sometime Sunday. Go here for the updated version to this story.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are working on at least 20 reports of property damage in Carson City where vandals shot at vehicles, homes, businesses, and the Nevada Secretary of State's Office. On Tuesday morning, both the Carson City Democratic and Republican headquarters were also targets of vandals.

The Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Senior Cristian Garcia Perez has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, putting him in the running for one of the 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.

‘Tis the season for a fun outdoors holiday adventure. Join us for our annual Holiday Hike at Silver Saddle Ranch this Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. We will hike around and learn about the history of the Holidays. This hike will be socially distanced, and everyone is required to wear a mask. We can’t wait to see you there!

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 that there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individuals were a male Carson City resident in his 90s and a male Lyon County resident in his 70s.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday to a 2-vehicle crash in which two people fled the scene on foot.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous reports of property damage throughout Carson City, including the Nevada Secretary of State's Office on Musser and Carson Street, that happened Sunday night into Monday morning.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who died in Carson City on Dec. 2 that involved multiple vehicles at the intersection of North Carson Street and Silver Oak Drive.

It was a year of uncertainty. A year when we felt a need for something more. A need for peace. It was a year that felt similar to 2020. It was 2001.

The year that we watched the airplanes crash into the Twin Towers. The year we felt hopeless and confused and a desire to connect with people and with God. Seeing that need, the Carson City First United Methodist Church began what has become one of the most cherished Christmas traditions in Carson City.