On Tuesday, Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada CEO Brett Zunino came before the Planning Commission regarding a Special Use Permit allowing for a daycare facility in west Carson City at 2805 Mountain St.

The property, which was previously a law firm, is zoned as Residential Office. The Boys and Girls Club is asking for a recommendation to amend Carson City zoning code to allow for a child care facility within Residential Office zoning.

On Tuesday, the Carson City Planning Commission approved a special use permit that would allow for a proposed 60,000 square foot Hilton Home 2 Suites extended stay hotel located at the intersection of Silver Oak Drive and North Carson Street.

Join the Brewery Arts Center this Thursday for Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night in Carson City. The non-denominational holiday tradition is where participants use their smartphones and portable speakers to play one of four interconnected compositions.

The Carson City Elks' $2,500 Gratitude Grant this year went to Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, to fund the furnishing of one of the 36 apartments built to house clients while they pursue transitional training to get out of poverty.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has announced the winning members and team for 2023 during the department’s annual awards event this week.

The categories for outstanding dedication and service are Volunteer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Civilian of the Year, and Team of the Year. Candidate recommendations are submitted by supervision and peers alike to the Awards Committee that is made up of the winners from the previous year.

A Carson City man, well known for playing the role of Santa Claus for three decades at functions around the capital city including Holiday with a Hero, the Polar Express, the capital tree lighting and Saturday's breakfast at the Governor's Mansion, has come on difficult times this year, losing his home to fire.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of two counts child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers in conjunction with Partnership Carson City conducted an alcohol compliance check on Dec. 14.

Burned out from working in retail, Sarah Whelpley yearned for something more than a job — she craved a respected career. Her path shifted when she enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Commercial Driver’s License program.

“I figured getting my CDL would give me better opportunities than working retail and I thought a CDL would offer me more respect in a work career,” Whelpley said.

More than 300 children, parents, and grandparents attended the very first and very festive Chamber Breakfast with Santa held at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 16. Co-sponsored by United Federal Credit Union, the first event turned out to be a huge community success.

UPDATE 11:26AM: Carson City Fire Department reports a quick fire attack prevented the garage fire from extending into the main house. Carson City firefighters were assisted by East Fork and Truckee Meadows Fire Departments. No injuries were reported. Crews will remain on scene until the fire investigation is complete.
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UPDATE 9:55AM: Fire investigators are at the scene of Monday morning's fire. Carson Now readers who live close to the home report the occupants are safe. No word yet on damage or the fire's extension into the home.
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Carson City Fire Department personnel were called Monday morning to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Upland Court off of Timberline Drive near Western Nevada College.

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Fritsch Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award level for Multi-Tiered System of Support Implementation.

Unfiltered Discussions, the thought-provoking podcast hosted by Brian Howard, welcomes former Lyon County Commissioner, Bob Hastings in the most recent episode.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Dec. 18-24, 203. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: