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There appears to be a reoccurring rumor that Geiger Grade is or has closed, partially due to a mudslide. This is not true. Geiger Grade is open and has been throughout the entire flood and current snow incidents, Storey County officials confirm.

A light snow fell overnight Wednesday into Thursday in the Carson City area, and is still falling at this hour. About an inch of fresh, new snow has fallen in East Carson City near Empire Ranch.

Motorists can expect a slow, cautious commute Thursday morning as roads may be slippery from the new snow covering.

The Storm of 2017 is preparing to make its way out of the Lake Tahoe basin, but not before it deposits more snow on the ground as residents work on digging out their homes and cars from feet of snow. The National Weather Service says the storm is the biggest to hit the region in six years.

Motorists can expect a breezy and wet commute Wednesday morning into and out of Carson City, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS said, and a flood advisory continues for the area until 10 a.m.

A light snow began falling early Saturday morning in Carson City, resulting in road controls around the area.

Chains or snow tires are required on Highway 50 West near Spooner Summit at the Carson City line to 7.5 miles on the downgrade into town, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports.

UPDATE SUNDAY: Kingsbury Grade State Route 207 again closed due to sink hole.
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Nevada Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 207/Kingsbury Grade, the main connection between South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley is back open after temporary repairs were made to stabilize the sink hole.

Packed snow and ice remain in spots on highways around the Carson City area, affecting the Friday morning commute in places.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports Interstate I-580 through Washoe Valley, as well as Old Highway 395 Alternate to the west, continue to require chains or snow tires between Carson City and Reno.

Snowfall in the Carson City area overnight has resulted in road controls on highways throughout the county, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports.

Chains or snow tires are required on Interstate 580 in Carson City and Washoe County, particularly through Washoe Valley. Chains or snow tires are also required on U.S. Highway 50 East through Mound House and West up Spooner Summit, as well as U.S. Highway 395 South through the Carson Valley.

UPDATE 11:20 a.m.- Westbound Highway 50 is back open after this morning's closure due to a semi truck being stuck at the bottom of Spooner Summit.

Currently there are no controls on the road except for chains or snow tires once at the intersection with SR28.

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Traffic is being diverted at the intersection of Highway 50 and U.S. 395 in Carson City due to a semi truck being stuck, as well as severe winter road conditions on Spooner Summit.

Kingsbury Grade is also closed indefinitely, due to needed repairs for a sinkhole that has developed in the roadway.

No one makes it out of life alive. Sadly, it’s a fact. We all know it. But when celebrities from some of the best times of our lives pass, like today’s passing of Carrie Fisher, we come together with a collective sigh. We are human. Our icons are passing. Gene Wilder, George Michael, Prince, and David Bowie have all passed this year. We are all collectively conscious of the impermanence of life.

Carson City Fire Department, Nevada Highway Patrol and sheriff's deputies were called to two vehicle crashes on Highway 50 and Spooner west of Carson City this Friday afternoon.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possessing drugs, giving officers a wrong name to avoid arrest and other charges after dispatch received reports of a man dancing in the rain with his shirt off, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Yuba City, Calif., couple missing in the Sierra Nevada for two days were found Monday by a search and rescue team who followed tracks they saw on a U.S. Forest Service road.

A reader, Pat, wrote me: We’ve lived here in Carson City for the past 13 years and this is the first year we’ve experienced an issue with black widow spiders. The fact is we had no idea they were here. But a month or so ago, I found one inside our house.

Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 21. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.

While Carson City was treated to a Nevada Day that brought sunny afternoon skies following some early morning fog, quite the opposite is in store for Sunday, with rain in the valley and snow in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

The Carson Valley has some great resale and consignment shops that are willing to buy your gently used items or consign them for you in their shops. These are helpful ideas even if you just want to sell your items at a garage sale or on Facebook or Craigslist.

A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Sunday in the 1200 block of North Roop Street for misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence, running a red light and speeding, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Battle Born Harley Davidson takes motorcycles, leather and the roaring thunder to the street during the Street Vibrations Event, this Wednesday through Sunday: Sept. 21 through 25.

Two were arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony drug charges after a traffic stop and canine assisted search recovered a mint can that contained methamphetamine and evidence to suggest a drug sale, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Carson City man arrested earlier this week for allegedly making threats has been charged with felony first degree arson after investigators believe he intentionally started a fire at an East Appion Way residence, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

A 59-year-old Carson City man arrested Tuesday for allegedly making threats has been charged with felony first degree arson after investigators believe he intentionally started a fire at an East Appion Way residence, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

One man's trash is another man's treasure, so says an old idiom.

That's not necessarily true for Gary Goodrich, owner of Greener World Recycling in east Carson City.

Trash is trash.

A 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 1:20 p.m. in the 100 block of East Long Street on misdemeanor suspicion of making threats. The man allegedly made threatening phone messages to the victim, that were played for a sheriff’s office detective.

CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Recycles program has partnered with The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas to support a statewide recycled art contest to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling.

Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due by October 23, 2016.

Dozens of automobiles found a place to shine Saturday afternoon at Carson High School, host of the inaugural "A Place To Shine" show and shine fundraiser.

A father and daughter team are riding their penny farthing bicycles, also known as “high-wheels” or “ordinaries” across the country. Randy and Amy Oleynik passed through Carson City on Wednesday while re-creating the historic ride of Thomas Stephens, the first person to ride a bicycle across North America in 1884, also done on a penny farthing.

A 23-year-old Indian Hills man was arrested Sunday night for misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence, reckless driving and driving without a valid driver’s license after racing in the parking lot of a South Carson Street restaurant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson CityDouglas County area for 2016.

The 65-year-old individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.

Three days of thrill-seeking, mountain biking adventure and plenty of capital city hospitality and entertainment will kick off the inaugural Carson City Off-Road Epic Ride series beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend.