Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.

Are you looking for a friend in the New Year? Please come to Catmandu to meet our
friendly Cheddar.

Let’s hear his story in Cheddar’s own words.

On Friday it was announced that Stan Jones, former Carson City supervisor and long-time owner of the Purple Avocado, has passed.

Jones leaves a legacy behind in the capital city, from his extensive volunteer work, to being a small business leader, and more.

After the closure of the Buffalo Wild Wings in Carson City on Nov. 5, 2023, there have been widespread rumors of a Texas Roadhouse taking its place.

Unfortunately, there is no evidence that Texas Roadhouse or another business is moving into that space as of right now, according to Hope Sullivan, the Community Development Director for Carson City.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 2200 block of Michael Drive Thursday night after allegedly backing his truck into a fence and damaging his neighbor’s vehicle.

According to the arrest report, the man was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a residence on report of an intoxicated subject who had crashed into his neighbor’s fence.

Happy Thursday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

Looking for specific New Years Eve Events? See our separate round up here.

Carson City area casino gaming profits increased 9.21 percent in November compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, statewide gaming revenue was up 12.56 percent, raking in $1.37 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a report released Thursday.

As part of their Carson CARES Campaign, Greater Nevada Credit Union recognized Carson City School District employees who exemplified positivity in school and made a difference in their school community this past year.

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, but for many families the Christmas spirit also brings added stress and anxiety. Statistics show over 30 percent of working families are making $60,000 annually or less for a family of four to live on in Nevada.

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill the religious vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three (3) years.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a transition in the role of Chief of Staff in his administration.

Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer will be stepping down from his position early in 2024 after having helped guide a successful first year of the Lombardo administration, navigating the gubernatorial transition, office buildout, 2023 Legislative Session, and administration agenda development.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery after he allegedly backhanded his wife, causing her glasses to break, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.