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Carson City area road report for week of June 10-16

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 10-16, 2019. Closures and diversions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

NDOT announces overnight road closures for State Route 28 June 17 - 18

Overnight road closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village June 17 and 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation places final roadway striping as part of installation of the State Route 28 shared used path.

Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village and the U.S. 50 junction from 8 p.m.-6:30 a.m. nightly June 17 and 18 as final roadway striping is placed on the highway.

'Community Conversation' held tonight, discussing issues facing Carson City

Event Date: 
June 6, 2019 - 5:30pm

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS) wants to hear from the communities we serve. UWNNS's Listening Tour will ask and listen to community members throughout different northern Nevada counties. Information collected will be used to inform and guide future work. The two ways to participate are through an online survey and a series of community conversations.

Carson City area road report for week of June 3-9

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 3-9, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City area road report for week of May 27 to June 2

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 27 through June 2, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Western Nevada College Class of 2019 grad list: 617 earn degrees and certificates

Western Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Western Nevada College recognizes record grads at 2019 Carson City commencement

Western Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Carson City area road report for week of May 20-26

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 20-26, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Soroptimist to present annual awards and scholarships

Event Date: 
May 22, 2019 - 12:00pm

Carson City Soroptimist will present grant awards to two women, and honor the achievements of local high school seniors, on Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required.

Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests and the Future – an interview with documentary filmmaker Kevin White

Incline Village, Nevada is one of the more scenic municipalities in the nation. A big part of the splendor is not only Lake Tahoe but the proximity of vast tracts of coniferous forest. Throughout the basin, many million-dollar homes are nestled among towering, 100-year-old Jeffrey pines, but the nearness of big trees and vast forests comes with a potentially high price.

Carson City area road report for week of May 13-19

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 13-19. Closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Boat ramps at Lake Tahoe's Cave Rock and Sand Harbor are open for the season

Boat ramps at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor and Cave Rock are now open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, according to Nevada State Parks.

Washoe Sheriff: 37-year Tahoe area murder case solved with DNA, genealogy and detective work

A murder investigation that has baffled Washoe County investigators for more than three decades has been solved thanks to new DNA technologies and some incredibly hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists.

Carson City area road report for week of May 6-12

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2019. Closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City area road report Sunday to May 5 include single lane closures on Highway 50

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 28 through May 5, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Neck and Back Pain 101: Free wellness lecture offered Thursday in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 25, 2019 - 6:00pm

Attention back and neck pain sufferers: You can learning ways to help alleviate what you are experiencing. Learn how Thursday during a wellness lecture at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, April 14

Good morning Carson City. Today is Sunday, April 14 and we are officially one week away from Easter. Today is going to be a bit breezy and cloudy, but the high will be 63 degrees with a low of 43, so at least we aren't freezing. Check below to see what events await you today in our capital city.

Final season of path construction along State Route 28 at Tahoe begins this month

CARSON CITY — Final construction of State Route 28 shared use path, water quality and traffic safety improvements will begin April 22 with single lane closures and short-term full road closures south of Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. Project completion is anticipated for early July and will be announced prior to opening.

Limited tickets available for famed conservationist Jane Goodall lecture at Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 28, 2019 (All day)

Those wanting to see world renowned primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall speak at Lake Tahoe's Sierra Nevada College this Thursday have an opportunity as a limited amount of public tickets will be made available online.

TOCCATA's April concert series features Bach's important work the 'St. Matthew Passion'

Performance of Bach's "St. Matthew Passion"
Event Date: 
April 14, 2019 - 4:00pm

The sweeping, intimate and heart-rending drama of Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” will be presented by TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, April 13-19 with performances in Gardnerville, Incline Village and Reno.

Muscle Powered Saturday Hike: Snowshoe Hike to Clear Creek Connector Trail

Event Date: 
February 23, 2019 - 8:00am

Please join us for a 5-mile round-trip snowshoe trek in the Clear Creek watershed area just three miles west of Carson City!

We will hike on the Clear Creek Connector Trail that intersects with the longer Clear Creek Trail. Both trails built by Carson Valley Trails Association. Meet 8:00 am at Hwy 50 Park-and-ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool three miles to the Golf Course Drive parking area near the trailhead. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.

Rain and melting snow prompt Flood Advisory for Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon regions

Continued rain on melting snow has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory on Thursday morning for Carson City, Douglas, Southern Washoe, Northern Lyon and Storey counties.

Closure and delay report for greater Carson City area on Tuesday, Feb. 5

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered all state offices in Carson City, Douglas and Washoe counties to open at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.

The Carson City Mayor and City Manager have ordered a 10 a.m. delayed opening for municipal offices.

Carson City schools are closed today. There will be no student activities, including after-school and evening programs, practices or contests. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health.

All Carson Valley schools in Douglas County are operating on a 90-minute delay.

Douglas County lake schools are closed.

Carson City area school closure and delay report

Students in the Carson City School District will enjoy a snow day on their Monday off as district staff attend professional development today.

School district spokesman Dan Davis said the professional development day will start on schedule; although weather will continue to be monitored for hazardous travel conditions.

Column: What if I could buy the Ormsby House?

A couple of times in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," main character George Bailey closes his eyes, raises his right hand, and says "I wish I had a million dollars!" while pressing the lever of a lighter contraption on Mr. Gower's drug store counter.

Buying the Ormsby House wasn't on George Bailey's wish list. Then again, he'd need at least 10 times more if it was.

Warm Up with a Fiery Violin Concerto Featuring the Great Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Thrilling Oratorio, Elijah?'

February 2019 Concert Series
Event Date: 
February 16, 2019 - 4:00pm

TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents celebrated American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn performing one of the 10 greatest violin concertos of all time. And more than 100 singers and instrumentalists bring you Mendelssohn’s spectacular “Elijah.” Hear the concert at Carson Valley Methodist Church in Gardnerville on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Other performances Feb. 9-17 in Incline, South Lake, and Reno.

Muscle Powered Snowshoe Trek Around Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Sun Jan 27 2019 .
January 26, 2019 - 8:00am

Enjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this 3-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is 5 hours.

Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced.

Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 17

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

Christmas tree recycling locations offered throughout northern Nevada

CARSON CITY — Since 2001, more than 350,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers, and many community sponsors.

Looking back on Nevada’s conservation, preservation highlights in 2018; sneak peek into 2019

CARSON CITY — 2018 was an exciting year for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As we put 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to celebrate some of our more notable highlights from the past year, and share a glimpse into what’s in store for 2019.

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