Carson City

Snow covered roadways in and around Carson City Monday morning may have a layer of ice underneath, so motorists should drive with caution on their commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning.

Here is the Nevada Department of Transport (NDOT) list of current road conditions for the area. Updates can be obtained by visiting nvroads.com or by calling 5-1-1:

Students in the Carson City School District will enjoy a snow day on their Monday off as district staff attend professional development today.

School district spokesman Dan Davis said the professional development day will start on schedule; although weather will continue to be monitored for hazardous travel conditions.

Good morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.

There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.

Carson City Firefighter-Paramedics and Sheriff's deputies are on scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on Deer Run Road near U.S. Highway 50 East in Carson City.

One 12 year-old victim has minor injuries, believed to be limited to lacerations. Two other occupants, both teenagers, appear unhurt at this time.

Traffic on Deer Run Road has been shut down while emergency crews work the accident.

An inmate at the Carson City Jail has been resuscitated and transported for emergency medical care after an attempted hanging Sunday, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

The inmate was transported breathing but unconscious, Furlong said.

No other details are available at this time. Please check back for updates.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 4-10.

Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

I am leery when I see "dwarf" mugos (Pinus mugo) sold in stores. The idea of a pine that stays tiny and round is tempting for the interesting shape and texture it brings to a landscape. However, "dwarf" can be misleading.

Celebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance & Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

Carson City artist Cynthia Brenneman’s fascination with art started at a young age and has never wavered, even as she served her country in the U.S. Navy.

A 27 year-old Dayton woman and 30 year-old Woodland, CA, man were arrested Friday afternoon at 4:19 p.m. in the area of Retail Court and East College Parkway on separate misdemeanor charges following an argument that had turned physical, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A Carson City man will have to spend six months in Douglas County Jail as a condition of a suspended five-year prison term. William B. Soukup, 20, appeared in Douglas County District Court for sentencing on a felony burglary.

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Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday, Carson City! The world's largest, most watched and expensive sporting event takes place today, which is fortuitous given the stormy weather outside.

Even Carson Cassie, Carson City's endearing retention pond monster, may spend the day inside watching the game and getting ideas for her next sneak play at the pond. Pass the hot wings please!

CHS hosted the Northern Nevada Forensic League tournament last weekend.

According to CHS teacher and Speech and Debate Adviser Patrick Mobley, “We would like to thank all the judges and coaches who volunteered their time to help this tournament become a success.”

A late Thursday afternoon walk this week along the Carson River in Carson City found a mating pair of Great Horned Owls in a giant cottonwood tree just east of the river bank.

Know a Carson City woman that deserves to be recognized for her effort making a difference in the lives of local women or girls? Nominate her now, before February 15, 2019.

The Carson City School District is seeking parent and family feedback through an online 10-question survey. Available in English or Spanish, the survey may be completed using a desktop computer or mobile device.

A 34 year-old Reno woman was among four people arrested Friday by Carson City Sheriff's deputies on felony drug offenses.

Much of Northwestern Nevada, including Carson City, is waking up Saturday morning to a steady rainfall that is forecast to stick around through the morning and afternoon hours, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

Members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2019 Leadership Institute are buzzing about their class project to construct a bee hotel in honor of the Nevada state capital being named as a Bee City USA.

Happy Groundhog Day, Carson City! While the prognosticating Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in western Pennsylvania, our region is bracing for more Winter weather due to arrive this weekend.

Phil might speak for his neck of the woods, where he bats about .390, but I would keep an eye on our critters here to determine how much more Winter we have left.

Deception is playing live from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Carson City’s Save Mart donated $4,306 to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center on Friday after collecting donations from the community during the holiday season.

Eleven months ago, Charlie and Karen Abowd announced that they would be putting their restaurant, Cafe at Adele's, and the historic Mansard-roofed, Comstock Lode-era Victorian home it is situated in at 1112 N. Carson Street, up for sale.

David A. Dannenfelser, age 33, passed over into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 25, 2019. We will forever miss his loving smile, his humor, his beautiful and humble spirit, and his compassionate heart.

David is survived by his Mother Debra, his father David C., his grandparents, his brothers Robby, Daryl, Derrick, and Jake, his sister Danielle, and various other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

David will continue to live in our hearts forever, guiding and watching over us.

Dr. Lesli Hewitt-Spears, DVM, owner of Quail Ridge Animal Hospital in South Carson City, presented to approximately 250 Carson Middle School students about careers involving the care of animals.

This engagement is part of the Carson City School District Work-Based Learning continuum. Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a statutory mandate for all schools under NRS 389.167.

The next Carson Fly Fishing Club general monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 E. Musser Street in Carson City.

Come to our club gathering and meet fellow fishing enthusiasts; listen and learn from guest speakers; enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle; hear the latest fishing stories, and much more.

At this month's meeting, we will feature Kris Urquhart, a NDOW Biologist. As an added bonus, at 6:30 p.m., Ed Latour will demonstrate tying his Hinkson Slough Special.

The public is invited to the 20th Annual Feast of Chocolate on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel Event Center, 211 E. Ninth Street in Carson City.

Proceeds from the event benefit local scholarships and American Association of University Women (AAUW) fellowships and programs.

A 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Walker and Fairview drives Thursday afternoon on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without working break lights, violation of pre-trial conditions, and violation of a suspended sentence.

On Thursday, Feb. 7 the Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.

Under discussion at the February meeting will be purchases and contracts, appointments in the Redevelopment Authority Citizen’s Community, grants for Parks and Recreation, and more.

Most people forget that divorce wasn’t an easy thing to achieve up until the last part of the 20th century. So how is it that Reno, a tiny little railroad town in the middle of nowhere, became known as the place to flock to if you wanted to untie that knot?