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Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. After a wet, blustery 3-day holiday weekend, sunny skies are ahead for the foreseeable future with a gradual warming trend and daytime highs in the low to upper 40s over the next few days.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.

Solutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.

Happy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.

Welcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.

Good day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.

Enjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this 3-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is 5 hours.

Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

Hackathon Jr is coming to Dayton, Nevada in February 2019. Hackathon Jr. is pleased to announce the opportunity for students in the surrounding communities of Lyon County to participate in a Hackathon Jr. event at Riverview Elementary on February 23, 2019.

Good day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.

With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.

Who loves Bingo?

Come down to the Carson Mall on Saturday, January 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Support our CCPW Pee Wee Cheerleaders who will be representing Carson Senators in Las Vegas later this month at the "JAMZ Cheer and Dance Youth Nationals Competition." They would greatly appreciate your help!

Let play some Bingo, eat some food, join in to win various raffles prizes, and have tons of fun!

No entry fee. Bring your family and friends. Purchase raffle tickets for 50/50 and prizes. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be sold separately.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.

Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

Welcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:

The last week of 2018 is flying by and the year's final weekend is upon us.

Daytime temperatures should warm up into the 40s today and near 50 by Sunday, so get out and enjoy the bright winter sunshine and fresh, crisp December air.

2019 is here! And Well Being kicks off the New Year with its first Health and Fitness Seminar, "FMS: What is it and how can it benefit me?"

The presenter, Scott Williams (PT, OCS) and FMS Level 2 certified is the owner and trainer at Synergy Therapeutics located in Truckee, California.

He will explain the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) body assessment system and how it can be used to influence and maximize your outcomes during your fitness journey. Scott earned his Masters in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco in 1992.

Students from Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) felt a little more of the spirit of the season last week as they helped prepare kits for the homeless at their SOAR Club meeting hosted during their lunch break Thursday.

Please join Muscle Powered for our last Saturday hike of 2018! Park at the entrance gate to Silver Saddle Ranch, which is where we begin the hike.

A moderately challenging hike that travels up Dead Truck Trail, around the North Loop Trail, and then returns back down Dead Truck Trail. Entire hike, including distance from the parking area, is seven miles. The link below displays all the hiking trails.

This past Saturday, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department held an interpretive Holiday Hike. Wrapping up the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch’s Holiday Open House, our group of about 20 hikers ventured out and explored parts of the Mexican Ditch and River Trails.

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.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began the sale of Christmas tree permits on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have been available since Nov. 1.

Special Museum Room Sale for the home décor and more at Charlie B’s, your local art gallery, and now, Vasefinder Museum of studio pottery in Carson City, Nevada.

The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street in the heart of the downtown Carson City is celebrating a blessed 2018 with this special sale. We will have extended hours on Black Friday (11/23/18) and Small Business Saturday (11/24/18) from 11am to 9pm. My store number is 775-575-7333.

Ready to hike off that Thanksgiving feast? Come join Muscle Powered for a Late Fall Hike to Pinyon Trail in Carson Valley, south of Carson City. This gently rolling 5.2 mile intermediate hike provides majestic views of Carson Valley, Job's Peak and the beautiful surrounding mountains.

The Paradise Camp Fire is affecting many of our colleagues, family and friends on both sides of the Sierra.

Your weekend has arrived, Carson City. Today is Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. A busy week is deserving of time off and for many the weekend is extended as Monday is Veteran's Day with federal, state and local governments, as well as city schools closed so we can pay tribute to America's finest men and women who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces.