Nevada

The holidays are a time to show our beloved pets how much they mean to us and to reflect on the memory of loved ones no longer with us. Through Nevada Humane Society’s Lights of Love, you can do this and help the homeless pets at the same time! Lights are illuminated at both shelters in Carson City and Reno through Dec. 31.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. A busy week ahead will start off chilly with sunny skies today and chances of snow daily through Thursday. Otherwise, bundle up and enjoy the late fall weather. Winter officially arrives Dec. 21.

UPDATE: Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 3-9, 2018. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Summit Estates Senior Living is collecting sleeping bags (new or used), hats, gloves, and socks to donate to the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center in Reno. The public can drop off donations now through Dec. 19, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at Summit Estates Senior Living, located at 222 E. Patriot Blvd., Reno. For more information, call (775) 434-1880.

Children often spend a lot of time indoors. In fact, “children spend on average less than one hour per day outside” according to the National Gardening Association. And yet, a connection to nature has significant developmental benefits for children.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a crash involving two vehicles on Highway 50 East near the Lyon County line and the V&T bridge as well as a motorcycle crash on Musser Street.

Nevada Highway Patrol, along with Tahoe Douglas Fire Carson City Fire Department and Care Flight responded Sunday morning to vehicle accidents west of Carson City along Highway 50 up Spooner.

Three women were arrested late Friday night at 10 p.m. in the 900 block of South Carson Street for suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Weather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.

Who would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.

The skies above Carson City are forecast to be mostly sunny and blue Sunday, but the air near freezing at 35 degrees for a daytime high. Bundle up if you decided to recreate outdoors today.

If you looked in your closet for pants right now, I can almost guarantee what comes to mind first is that traditional blue jean. Everyone likes blue jeans, right? They’re almost as American as the U.S Flag and apple pie.

Did you know we have Reno to thank for blue jeans?

Carson City emergency crews are on scene of a reported rollover crash on Spooner Grade, about three miles up U.S. Highway 50 West from Spooner Junction in Carson City.

Two years ago at Christmas time, I made my way across the Capitol Plaza to cover bench dedications in downtown Carson City.

But something caught my eye when I reached the Nevada Slain Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, causing me to pause.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

The annual Silver and Snowflake festival and tree lighting ceremony at the Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City brought big crowds, festive cheer, and free sleigh rides.

While visiting the Nevada State Museum on Dec. 8, join us for Pines Are Fine.

Make a holiday wreath and a pine needle angel to decorate your tree or packages. Make a table top holiday tree out of a pine cone.

For more than 43 years, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been serving the rural counties of Nevada with community volunteer opportunities. This year they decided to focus their holiday spirit on veterans and military personnel with a “Christmas Packages to our Troops” donation.

Pioneer High School is among the nation’s 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a nationwide competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to apply STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills to find creative solutions to real-world issues impacting their local communities.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested on three felony burglary charges Thursday evening after allegedly stealing heirloom rings from his employer.

As you know, we did not have a November Ideas on Tap. But I’m happy to announce we now have a new home: The Union Eatery Taphouse Coffee at 302 N. Carson Street.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City launches its 34th year of Santa Train the weekend of Dec. 8 and tickets are available now.

For six years now, the Carson City community has been helping to feed the hungry through Empty Bowls, an international project to combat hunger worldwide, with an annual fundraising event during the Christmas season.

For Nevada Promise applicants who were unable to attend the Promise Senior Work Day at Western Nevada College (WNC) recently, there are several opportunities to complete the required training to remain eligible for the Nevada Promise Scholarship.

Fifty-four Nevada Area Council Eagle Scouts were honored recently at the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner by Scouting’s Chief Scout Executive, Michael Surbaugh, the council’s newest Distinguished Eagle Scout, UNR President, Dr. Marc Johnson, and Scouters from throughout Northern Nevada and Northeastern California.

With winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Special Enforcement Team have arrested several people related to an ongoing investigation that involved alleged kidnapping and robbery.

Help the Western Nevada College Geology Club raise funds while adding a few gems to your rock collection on Friday, Nov. 30.

The public can start or grow its own mineral collection by attending the Geology Club’s third annual Gem and Mineral Sale that runs from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Bristlecone Building lobby. Plan to come early for the best selection.

It's a Holiday Treat for all: A feast of seasonal and holiday entertainment in many styles! The Carson City Symphony and Chorus presents the 35th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has awarded grants to six Nevada organizations, including a Carson City pilot project involving 30 restaurants.