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RENO — A destructive fire-generated vortex — a massive stream of rising, spinning, smoke, ash and fire — that topped out at 17,000 feet above the earth, accelerated the Carr fire that killed eight people and devastated a widespread area in the Redding, Calif., region in July 2018.

The vortex, a little-observed atmospheric phenomena, was spinning with the power of a class three tornado, which earned it the name of Firenado.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City, Nev., invites the community to a free informational seminar designed to share evidence based, holistic approaches to avoiding memory loss on Friday, Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care will hold a seminar on brain health Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the Bristlecone Room at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 600 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

Though it would take some seriously intense research to prove the following, it is believed by many the Carson City community is the most supportive group of people in the country. Hyperbole, maybe, but Carson High School senior Nik Hylan, in fulfilling his graduation requirement, is asking the community to give a gift of blood and receive a free gift this holiday season.

Fernley Estates Senior Living’s 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping and bring the kids for a photo with Santa Claus. The community will open its doors to the public 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Fernley Estates is located at 1130 Chisholm Trl, Fernley.

This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.

On a recent visit to Oregon, I spent three days harvesting produce from our friends’ garden before temperatures could kill cold-sensitive crops. We harvested bushels of tomatoes, four kinds of peppers including "Jimmy Nardellos" and jalapeños, lemon cucumbers, "Malibu" green beans, artichokes, golden raspberries, basil and figs.

A low pressure system moving into the Carson City region will bring strong gusty winds Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of Western Nevada.

Mark your calendars to join Carson City Art Gallery on Friday November 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm as they celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland as Artist of the Month at his reception! Light refreshments will be served.

Erik Holland has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990's. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001.

Hello fellow anglers, well we are over the full moon and time to get down to the final days of fishing in some areas around the Sierra. Before you venture out, here's a couple tips.

Happy Friday Carson City! Today starts the sunny weekend ahead, with a high of 67 and cloudless skies.

On the books today is the Loud as Folk concert at the Brewery Arts Center, a tour of the Carson River, a morning walk of the newly opened Linear Ditch Trail, Moon Lectures, and more!

This Saturday, October 13th, the Nevada Wolf Pack will take on the Boise State Broncos at Mackay Stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Recently, Nevada Highway Patrol Colonel John O'Rourke and Idaho State Police Colonel Kedrick Wills completed a Public Service Announcement reminding all motorists and football fans to have a great time, but remember to always have a sober, designated driver.

Hello fellow anglers, this time of year is great to get out and enjoy fishing a river with the fall colors in bloom. The trees and aspen "quakies" in Alpine County have now peaked. Another place to enjoy the fall colors would be at Taylor Creek on Emerald Bay Road near South Lake Tahoe.

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for felony possession of guns by a prohibited person and suspicion of second offense domestic battery, a gross misdemeanor, a sheriff's deputy said.

Reno's "Loud as Folk" is a monthly music showcase featuring local songwriters and musicians. The "Runnin out of Daylight Tour" will have Carson City's Brewery Arts Center as one of its tour stops, which includes Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cory Michaelis will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club Oct 5-6 at 8PM located inside the Carson Nugget 507 N Carson St. Make it a date night and enjoy some great food at Angelina's Italian Steakhouse inside the Carson Nugget.

Cory recently recorded his first comedy special “Collage Graduate” – 45 minutes of squeaky clean material – in Provo, Utah at Dry Bar Comedy and released his first album “The Collage Dropout” that reached #2 on Billboard and #3 on iTunes.

What’s happened to us? Many citizens of Carson City were whining after the results of the June 5 primary, even the complacent “registered” 3,305 non-voters, who didn’t brave the sunny weather.

On Nov. 6, Nevadans will face the final question on the ballot, Question 6. If adopted, electric utility companies would be required to acquire 50 percent of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation has promoted Mike Fuess as District Engineer responsible for oversight of all NDOT maintenance and construction activities in northwestern Nevada.

Hello fellow anglers, I have away fishing in Oregon and the northern California coastal waters for a few weeks. The fishing was phenomenal, but so happy to get back to the local fall fishing in our local area lakes and streams.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care will take their place at the starting line for a special 1-mile event created especially for the seniors, ages 66-90, by The Dolan Running Series, produced by Reno 5000.

SPARKS — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Teresa McClung as the Deputy Forest Supervisor. In her new position, McClung will provide oversight and management of resources on the Forest’s 6.3 million acres.

On Aug. 26, 2018, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Reno, will take their place at the starting line for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile 2018 Country Run. Wearing matching team T-shirts and comfortable walking shoes, a few will have their walkers or canes in hand, but that’s okay, said Amanda Jenkins, administrator at Summit Estates. “Life is a journey and our residents embrace new experiences and challenges regardless of their age or physical abilities. They are physically and mentally ready to conquer this year’s race.”

A transient man was arrested Friday evening at 8:02 p.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

In the days of covered wagons, copious amounts of gold and silver, and dastardly highway bandits, the legend of the Prison Hill Missing Treasure still lives today, and people often comb the sides of Prison Hill in Carson City searching out the lost Wells Fargo gold for themselves, but it has yet to be found to this day.

Chautauquan Deke DiMarzo will portray Watchman Alex Coryell: Virginia City Police Department 1873 to 1891 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Hello fellow anglers. With all the fires in the region, smoked trout has a whole new meaning. Not many anglers getting out with the air quality in our area.

A fundraiser will be held Wednesday at Firehouse Subs in Carson City, and so far, nearly $23,000 has been raised overall for the family of Anthony Francone and Kristyn Smithwick of Carson City, whose children were injured in a fatal July 29 Oregon crash that took the life of the children's stepsister, 17-year-old Gabbi Smithwick.

Funding for upgrades and new cameras for the 26-camera AlertTahoe network, which tracked more than 100 fires for firefighters in 2017, was announced Tuesday by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent in a presentation at the annual Lake Tahoe Summit.

A fundraiser to help the Smithwick-Francone family will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Firehouse Subs, 3120 U.S. Highway 50 East in Carson City.