Hello Carson City and surrounding counties. Here's a look to see what the weekend has in store for us as we get closer to Christmas.

During the holiday season, it’s everyone’s job to step in and help where and how they can. For Justin Colburn of Sierra Glass Mill, he chose to help out while doing something he loves: glass blowing.

Colburn is making a number of locally-made, glass-blown ornaments in order to give back for the holidays. All proceeds from the ornaments will be donated to Austin’s House.

As part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration TechRise Student challenge and Future Engineers, Carson High School engineering students have submitted a proposal to measure muon count and ionizing radiation at varying altitudes.

On Thursday, Dec, 14 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Partnership Carson City, will be conducting an alcohol compliance check. Minor decoys will be sent into local businesses in Carson City that have liquor licenses. The decoys will attempt to purchase alcohol, using their real identification.

Trees with subtle color appear like paintings in these photos taken Wednesday along the Carson River in Carson City.

A Nevada grand jury has indicted the six Republicans — including the chair of the Nevada Republican Party — who falsely pledged Nevada’s electoral votes to Donald Trump following the 2020 election despite President Joe Biden’s victory in the state.

The Carson City Historical Society presents, "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour" on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, with seven locations open for tours. Step back in time and see the way it was. Visit with characters from the past. Enjoy history, entertainment and refreshments at seven locations.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three of Carson High School high-achieving students have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. CHS Seniors Jora Kurland, Mori Kurland and Dylan Olson have qualified as semifinalists and in February 2024, will be notified of their finalist designation for the scholarships.

Gusty winds expected Wednesday prompted the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory for the Carson City area and surrounding counties from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Due to the potential for high winds in fire risk areas that extend along the western foothills between Carson City, Genoa and Gardnerville, NV Energy may shut off power in the event of a potential wind event that could interfere with power lines.

A respiratory virus has been circulating for months in the western U.S. and Canada, with veterinarians in Carson City and statewide in Nevada having reported suspected cases.

The Carson City School District and its governing board of trustees were highly distinguished at the Nevada Association of School Boards Annual Conference in Las Vegas this past weekend. District employees and trustees were heavily acknowledged, earning nearly half of all the awards (7 out of 16 – in 13 categories) presented among the 17 districts statewide.

After 25 years as a local antique shop, Hanifin's Antiques in Carson City will close in the next few weeks. Owner Michael Robbins presented Carson City SPCA director Susan Paul with a check for $2,500. Robbins says he is very happy to donate to local charities in his last weeks in Carson City.

He has been extremely pleased with the patrons and city leaders over his time in Carson City. Robbins will be donating to many local charities to express his appreciation with the customers who have supported his business.

At home for the holidays? Why not use some of that time to hasten your professional future?

Western Nevada College's Winter Session is an opportunity for students to get ahead or catch up in their academic degree pursuits between the end of fall semester and the start of spring semester.

I met a magical horse recently. She loved having her picture taken, if that is not enough, she posed. After about 15 minutes of photographing her I finally went to my car. I took one last look at her before I left and she was happily galloping up the hill that was behind her. I couldn't write a more perfect story!