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The winter storm expected to barrel down on northern Nevada and Sierra through Sunday has prompted the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police to urge motorists to take winter driving safety precautions, including planning ahead to avoid unnecessary travel.

Photo by Marcus Woollen

The spotlight shone brightly on Wild Horse Children’s Theater Junior Theater Festival Performance Troupe as they clinched top honors at the Junior Theater Festival West. This glittering event, held in Sacramento is a dedicated celebration of outstanding student-driven musical programs from across the globe.

A weather maze of damaging winds, valley snow, multiple feet of mountain snow and blizzard conditions are on tap over the next few days, making for an anticipated wild ride Thursday through Sunday for the Carson City area, surrounding counties and especially in the Sierra.

The Men's Caucus of the Carson City Democrats periodically presents its Golden Bow Tie Award to a man who has made invaluable contributions to the community, and in their view deserves recognition as a worthy male role model.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, Mayor Lori Bagwell gave her second State of the City address to a sold-out crowd of about 110 at the Gold Dust West.

UPDATE 8:25PM: The fire was contained to a small shelf and quickly extinguished, according to Battalion Chief Christopher Mason.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday night to a fire in the 1500 block of North Edmonds Drive.

CARSON CITY — In October of 1980, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the remains of an unknown male adult approximately one mile east of US-95 and 60 miles south of Tonopah near a dirt road.

Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "Mo" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

Carson City's Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the current Carson City Master Plan (adopted in 2006) and revision process currently underway.

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and pedestrian failure to use due care, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The first alcohol compliance check of the year in the capital city was a success, with all 15 businesses checked positive for having used identification properly, denying sales to minor decoys, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Anticipate the coming of spring with the Mile High Jazz Band, singer Jakki Ford, and six award-winning poets and readers. "Blooming,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street, inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations are welcome.

Gina's is a smoke-free, climate-controlled venue, and has a well-stocked bar.

Nevada has enacted Assembly Bill 119, the first of its kind in the state, to establish a confidential, non-public, Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee. AB119 outlines Nevada's commitment to proactive adult maltreatment prevention and examination.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division, in coordination with the Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, arrested a 32-year-old man Monday for multiple alleged attempted sex crimes involving a child.

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

The Ormsby Association of Carson City, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, was pleased to donate $5,304.30 to Mr. Lance Hendee, Comprehensive Life Skills and Special Education teacher at Carson High School, for the school’s Alternate Standards Program.

UPDATE: Due to the incoming storm, the meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Gym located at 851 E. William Street in Carson City. See update here.
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Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division are continuing to explore financial options to fund local neighborhood road improvements and repairs throughout Carson City. We invite you to attend another meeting in our series of workshops to learn about the funding options and project progress.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying two storage unit burglary suspects who jumped the fence of a storage unit, cut the locks of multiple storage lockers and stole items inside.

Pioneer Academy senior Brooklynn Case, 17, is savoring her final year of high school after having her sophomore and junior years interrupted by her battle with cancer.

Upcoming Carson City Senior Center presentations in March will focus on scams and seniors highlighting National Consumer Protection Week.

A couple of weak weather systems will pass through Carson City and surrounding counties through the midweek, followed by a potentially blockbuster winter storm Thursday into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY — William Jamerson’s journeys during the past century have taken him to three continents and numerous communities, yet he will be remembered for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and for his ministry in helping others.

An in-depth look at substance use behaviors involving youth in the community will be the focus of the next parent education night happening this Wednesday, Feb. 28, hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team members, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and the Nevada Division of Forestry will conduct prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting.

The Carson City Host Lions is pleased to announce the 23rd annual community Crab Feed will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Fuji Park Hall.

The Lions, with the help of Celebrity Chef Jonathan Chapin and his team, will serve up Dungeness crab, roasted beef tri-tip, salad, bread, and ice cream. There will be music, dancing, raffle prizes and a silent auction to raise funds for Lions' projects.

Guillermo Bert, an artist who was born in Santiago de Chile in 1959, was recently featured at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. Carson High School Heritage Spanish 2 students, who had previously studied the artist and some of his works, were able to visit the exhibition last month.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor battery after allegedly spitting on a casino security guard, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us for a magical evening at the Carson City Father-Daughter Ball! It's a special event for dads and their lovely daughters. Get ready to dance the night away and create unforgettable memories together.

Local area schools from Gardnerville, Yerington, Carson City and Virginia City were given the opportunity to have their 7-12th Grade Students participate in an Essay Contest sponsored by the Sierra, Tahoe Fleet Reserve Association.

The Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) did not take action on the bank stabilization project along the Carson River at Buzzy’s Ranch.

The city purchased the land that consisted of just under 500 acres in 2007 and 2010. Before the city purchased the area, a bioengineering plan was put forward to fix the erosion but it failed. A trail along the eastern boundary of the property was installed in 2020 and a consultant told Open Space that the distance between the trail and the river was expected to be sufficient.

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