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Christmas is getting closer, and in Carson City, that means holiday trains. From the V&T Railway's Polar Express to the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train, rails around the state capital are busy delivering Saint Nicholas to children and spreading Christmas cheer.

There are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the end of the work week. We are coming into Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, which means there's 6 days until the first day of winter, 11 days to Christmas and 18 days until 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 53. It will be windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Here is what's happening around town today:

Joby Saad headlines the Carson Comedy Club Dec 14-15 located inside the Carson Nugget at 507 N Carson St. The doors open up at 7:15PM and the show starts at 8PM. Tickets can be purchased inside the Carson Nugget at the Winners Club or online at ccnugget.com.

The Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, continues their 40-year partnership with Proscenium Players, Inc. as they present "A Christmas Chaos."

By popular demand, Mike Betancourt returns to the Carson Comedy Club Dec 7-8 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street in Carson City. Doors open up at 7:15PM and show starts at 8PM. Ticket Can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget or at www.ccnugget.com

for more info about Mike's Comedy, check out his website at www.mikebetancourt.com. We hope to see all you there!

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.

Welcome to your windy Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 the day after Thanksgiving. We hope your Turkey Day was a memorable one with enough leftovers to last through the weekend. If you're looking for holiday bargains today and Saturday, there's plenty of them to go around. Today is known as "Black Friday" the official launch of the holiday shopping season and Small Business Saturday, where independently owned restaurants, shops, art galleries, merchants and speciality stores urge all to shop and buy locally.

Funnyman Jason Love headlines the Carson Comedy Club this weekend, Nov. 23-24 inside the Carson Nugget.

One of today’s hardest-working comedians, Jason Love has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, and America’s Got Talent. His crafty punch lines and guitar bits make him a favorite for companies like Chevron, Google, and Pepsi.

Jason performs at clubs around the country, from the Laugh Factory in Hollywood to Carolines on Broadway. He performs overseas for the troops and on the seas for cruise lines. His clips are played daily on Sirius XM.

This weekend appears to have gone to the dogs — and cats — as Maddie's Pet Adoption Days continue Saturday at venues throughout the Carson City area.

Welcome to the last day of this work week. It is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, which means it is Salvation Army's annual Turkey Drop Drive. Pick up a frozen turkey and drop it off at Max Casino, where your effort will help a local family enjoy Thanksgiving. Also today is the 24th CHS Holiday Craft Fair, which begins tonight and continues Saturday. Also tonight begins the last weekend of "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. Read on, there's more.

Milt Abel headlines the Carson Comedy Club this weekend on Nov. 16-17 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street in Carson City. The doors open up at 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov 14, 7 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. Noreen Leary from the Veterans Guest House in Reno will be the guest speaker. Come early at 6:30 p.m. for our social time before the meeting. Remember we meet in the Comedy Club, 1st Floor, 507 N Carson St. Please note we are meeting a week early due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Welcome to the last day of the work week, Carson City. Today is Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Another day of sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. On tap is a morning walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a memorial dedication ceremony on the capitol grounds and a pickle ball tournament at the MAC. Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen will do a signing at The Hydra's Lair and our own Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents the start of the second week of "Mamma Mia!"

Congratulations to the winners of Passport to Downtown raffle prizes, whose names are listed below in alphabetical order.

Take advantage of the extra daylight while it lasts. Saturday is the final day of the year for Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to "fall back" one hour on your clocks Saturday night into early Sunday when Standard Time takes over.

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The award-winning Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is bringing the worldwide phenomenon Mamma Mia! to Northern Nevada this November.

After a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.

Join us for our monthly membership meeting at the Carson Nugget, 1st floor, Comedy Club, Thursday, October 25. 6:30PM Social hour, meeting at 7:00PM. All welcome.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Another weekend draws nigh, one more closer to Nevada Day and Halloween.

Homecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.

The thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.

Happy Friday Carson City! Today starts the sunny weekend ahead, with a high of 67 and cloudless skies.

On the books today is the Loud as Folk concert at the Brewery Arts Center, a tour of the Carson River, a morning walk of the newly opened Linear Ditch Trail, Moon Lectures, and more!

October in Northern Nevada means more than Nevada Day. There are also outhouse races, fall festivals and Oktoberfests; all three of which are happening this first weekend of October around the region.

Dave Mencarelli will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club Oct 12-13. The Carson Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget at 507 N. Carson Street. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget, or at www.ccnugget.com.

Good day Carson City, it is Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Nothing like a cool down and fall color changes for a nice kick start to the weekend. Among today's featured events are a dodgeball tournament fundraiser for domestic violence awareness month, art showings and reception, live music, standup comedy and more.

Cory Michaelis will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club Oct 5-6 at 8PM located inside the Carson Nugget 507 N Carson St. Make it a date night and enjoy some great food at Angelina's Italian Steakhouse inside the Carson Nugget.

Cory recently recorded his first comedy special “Collage Graduate” – 45 minutes of squeaky clean material – in Provo, Utah at Dry Bar Comedy and released his first album “The Collage Dropout” that reached #2 on Billboard and #3 on iTunes.