Carson City

Hello Carson City as we arrive upon Tuesday, March 5, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from the first day of spring, 108 days from summer, 232 days until Nevada Day and 296 days until we celebrate Christmas. Read on for what's happening today.

What is Kiwanis? Carson City Kiwanis is a group of local individuals who gather together and volunteer for the betterment of Carson City. Carson City Kiwanis was established in 1959 by a group of small business owners. We began our tradition of leadership in community service and monetary donations to organizations who served children, youth, the elderly and the disabled.

Pocket translators and Bibles are not the items most teenagers would dream about packing for a Spring Break trip. However, for 12 Carson City area high school students, these items, joined by hearts to serve, will be the most precious commodities needed for an adventure of a lifetime.

Following the Arts Advocacy Day at the Nevada Legislature, a post-party hosted by the Carson City Department of Arts and Culture will happen Friday, March 15 from noon to 5 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Intriguing towns, oddball attractions and miles of all-to-yourself highways make the case for Nevada as the road trip capital of the United States. The new Nevada Visitor’s Guide supports that claim with itineraries for 10 adventure-filled road trips, from the Death Drive to the Loneliest Road in America.

CARSON CITY — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has achieved a 4-star rating for an acute care hospital, out-ranking the national average of 3-stars.

The Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting on March 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.

The Carson City Airport Authority has kicked off a planning process that will help chart a course for the future of the Carson City Airport. This group of 7 appointees is working to develop a plan that will establish goals for Airport operations, airport infrastructure and the Airport’s role in the economic vitality of the region.

Nevada Health Center's Mammovan made a stop at the the Nevada Legislature in Carson City on Monday as a part of its Northern Nevada tour and to recognize Community Health Provider Day.

CARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health’s Board of Directors appointed Alan Garrett as the new Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2019, replacing Ed Epperson who retired Dec. 31, 2018. A seasoned healthcare executive with diverse experience and a progressive leadership style, Garrett will assume day-to-day control of the Carson Tahoe Health system.

Another storm system will move its way into the region Tuesday, bringing rain and gusty winds to Carson City and lower valley regions and heavy, wet snow to the Sierra through Thursday and possibly beyond, according to the National Weather Service.

A 21-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI, hit and run of an unoccupied vehicle, obstructing a peace officer, and driving on a suspended driver’s license for failure to appear, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Week 5 of the Nevada Legislature marks the quarter way point in the 2019 session. Up this week, a prohibition on implanting a microchip in another person and a license plate to support environmental conservation at Lake Tahoe. A bill would mandate an interim study of wildfires. A joint resolution to urge Congress to oppose the expansion of the United States Air Force into the Desert National Wildlife Refuge will be heard. Human trafficking legislation will be considered, and a ticket scalping measure will also be heard.

Here we find ourselves heading into Monday, March 4, 2019. Hark, is there sunshine ahead? Well, yes is the short answer. The longer one is explained by the National Weather Service, which says we are in between weather systems. Take advantage of Monday's sunny weather after the fog lifts and get out for a walk or bike ride. Changes are expected later Tuesday.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge local women who have blazed the trail for today’s women continuing to make a difference in a world once dominated by men. It wasn’t so very long ago men dominated the highest non-elected positions in Carson City government.

January gaming revenue among Carson City area casinos climbed nearly 9 percent compared to the first month of 2018, according to figures released recently by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Nine high school poets from across the state will take center stage at the 14th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Saturday, March 16 in Reno.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 4-10, 2019. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A 44 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night at 9:57 p.m. in the area of Reeves Street and N. Edmunds Drive for a host of alleged offenses, including two felonies, a gross misdemeanor and four misdemeanor violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Capital City Arts Initiative’s relationship with Carson High School made it possible for Caleb Cage, a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran and author to visit with CHS students where he read one of his short stories from his 2017 book "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada" and then fielded questions about writing and his background.

A band of Mule deer sought shelter underneath mature trees at a residence on W. Telegraph Street Saturday afternoon in cool, wet weather conditions.

Some of the deer were fortunate enough to stay dry under the tree canopies. Others weren't quite so lucky.

Drizzly, dreary, cool weather that has made its mark on the Carson City area so far this month may only seem like bad tidings approaching the Ides of March. But I think Leprechuans would agree: The wetter the weather, the brighter the rainbow.

When the Carson City Downtown Business Association (DBA) says the monthly Wine Walk is held rain, snow or shine, it isn't kidding around.

Carson City's downtown business and historic districts were bustling Saturday with Wine Walk participants enjoying sights and sips, despite cool, wet weather that failed to dampen their spirits.

Local officials turned up at the Carson City Library Saturday to join in the fun of Read Across America Day.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong were each scheduled read from a book to groups of children during the Read Across America Day celebration.

For more information about upcoming events at the Carson City Library, go to carsoncitylibrary.org.

The nation's homeless received a boost for their pets Thursday when Downtown Coin owner Dan Wilson presented Pets of the Homeless founder Genevieve Frederick with a $500 check from Chef Don Pepe Paz, owner of Carpa Nevada in Carson City.

A 45 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 11:27 a.m. in the 800 block of East William Street for gross misdemeanor property destruction, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

UPDATE: 10:46AM: Carson City fire officials report that the flames on the roof just above the TiAmo sign have been knocked down and the fire alarm turned off.
Building occupants are being let back inside. The fire department is still on scene investigating the fire's cause.
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The Carson City Fire Department has been dispatched to Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, for a structure fire visible next to the TiAmo sign on the north side of the building.

The business has been evacuated while firefighters address the fire.

Friday at 11:37 p.m. the Carson City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 7200 block of U.S. Highway 50 East.

When firefighters arrived, they were faced with a double wide residential trailer that was fully engulfed with flames. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.

Residents of Carson City and surrounding communities are waking up Saturday morning to a rain and snow mix with temperatures in the 30s.

We can expect wet conditions throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, with 100 percent chance of showers Saturday and a high temperature into the mid-40s.

This weekend calls for a celebration, because the first Saturday of March is upon us and that means the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk come rain, snow, wind or shine. And get this: Today's Wine Walk is the last one before Spring.