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Area you ready for some football? North, south, east, west, or downtown: there’s a good time to be found: drink specials and football squares everywhere. If you couldn’t care less about the Patriot-Falcons match-up, then consider BINGO for CASI or bowling and some Valentine cookie decorating. Sundays also offer an early morning ride with Muscle Powered and some no-stress yoga. Keep reading for even more lazy day fun.

A series of street projects are being proposed by the Carson City Public Works Department for the next fiscal year, Carson City Transportation Manager Patrick Pittenger said.

It’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 30 through Feb. 5, 2017: Flood repairs throughout the City are underway, please use caution near repair crews.

Mexico has long been regarded by American palates as the standard-bearer of Latin American cuisine. That's something Jose Escobar hopes to change with La Santaneca, a restaurant he opened in Carson City 21 months ago to honor the food of his native El Salvador.

The following information applies to the period of Jan. 23-29:

Flood repairs throughout Carson City are underway, please use caution near repair crews.

Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 16-22, 2017. Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility and road work:

Carson City is taking the current break in winter weather to address the recovery process. Public Works is leading Damage Assessment teams, which are comprised of Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Fire Department and State Division of Emergency Management assessors to evaluate the damage inflicted across the city. Parks, homes, trails and infrastructure, like sidewalks and roads, were impacted.

Ashley Bursey is a McDonald's employee from the Minden restaurant. She was involved in a car accident on Thursday, Dec. 29 on State Route 88 at Centerville and sustained life threatening injuries.

The Meals on Wheels program is closed today. Seniors are asked to eat their provided shelf-stable meal. Welfare checks are being made on those seniors who th participate in the program. The Senior Center will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and will resume normal operations.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and Carson City Fire Department Chief Robert Schreihans provide a Sunday evening update regarding the flooding today and more flooding expected Monday in Carson City.

Carson City emergency managers are asking residents to avoid driving on the following roadways due to water over roadways causing dangerous driving conditions:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 2-8, 2017: There is a new traffic signal at College Parkway and Research Way, please use caution through intersection.

Are you ready for this? New Year’s weekend is upon us and brings with it hope and optimism for the New Year. Resolutions are made, parties are planned, and the kids are smack dab in the middle of their winter break. The chilly weather makes it a perfect time to bake cookies, catch up on the Carson City Library’s Winter Read-a-thon, or hit the shops with those holiday gift cards.

Reno and Tahoe are predictable go-tos for New Year’s Eve, but they definitely aren’t the only game around. For plenty of good times but without the drive, read on and discover where to celebrate in Carson City, Dayton, Virginia City, Genoa, and Minden/Gardnerville.

Please be safe, use a designated driver or avail yourself of the following:
AAA TIPSY TOW: 1-800-222-4357 (Free Tow up to 10 miles from 6pm Dec. 31 until 6am Jan. 1 – you do NOT need to be a AAA member.)
CAPITAL CAB: 775-885-0300

Carson City:

MJ’s Sports Bar on South Carson Street in Carson City was declared the winner Saturday of the annual Battle of the Bars Toy Drive with patrons and staff collecting 141 toys.

A 19-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of using another person’s identification to avoid arrest and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 19-25, 2016. Road closures expected at the following location due to utility and road work:

A 46-year-old Reno woman was arrested Tuesday for multiple felony charges after allegedly using a stolen car in an attempt to buy a vehicle at a South Carson Street auto dealership, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 66-year-old Dayton man, who had been arrested over the weekend for suspicion of a third DUI, was arrested again Monday for felony suspicion of a fourth DUI after a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 11-18, 2016: Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 5-11, 2016. Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 4, 2016: Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

As the holiday season approaches, Charlie Blim, owner of Charlie B Gallery, advises going into local shops rather than big box stores.

“I’ve got stuff made by actual humans,” he said. “All that other stuff is made by machines.”

But when customers come into his shop, he’s not pushing to make a sale. He’s got a bigger goal in mind.
“Art changed my life,” he said. “If they take the time to learn the history, learn about the artist, it could change their lives too. It’s not just about buying stuff.”

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 21 through Nov. 27, 2016: Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 14 through Nov. 20, 2016:

Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Jeff Nichols is expecting to sweep up a lot of hair today.

But the mess will all be worth it to send a military veteran or two to Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight Nevada.

A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has served or is serving in our Armed Forces. Further thank yous go to their loved ones for the sacrifices they make. This Veterans’ Day several local and national businesses have some special offers for you: free food, drinks, and even pet adoptions. You’ll find them all listed here. It’s also a Friday, so Carson City has some fun packed into our little valley. Enjoy live music at Westside Pour House or Living the Good Life. It’s a DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 7 through Nov. 13, 2016: Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

A man who was seen Friday morning loading a gun magazine in a vehicle parked at McDonald’s on Winnie Lane in Carson City made for nervous customers and staff who called dispatch to advise of suspicious circumstances.