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The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced that in order to conduct regular system updates, they are temporarily taking the Unemployment Insurance (UI) website, ui.nv.gov offline on Saturday, December 26th from 6 AM to midnight, a period of lower traffic. During this time, individuals will not be able to file claims or access the resource materials.

COVID-19 has devestated small businesses around the country, especially those that rely on foot traffic as a means of getting people through the door. But as people work to protect their health by staying indoors and ordering online, small businesses tend to suffer. However, in Carson City, the community response has been strong this holiday season, and shoppers have been taking advantage of both in-person shopping as well as online shopping through local vendors.

A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and suspected drug offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

A 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday afternoon within minutes of being stopped after Carson City sheriff's officers were alerted that a vehicle was reported stolen from a gas station.

RENO — Christmas week through New Year’s, Reno-Tahoe International Airport will see the highest passenger numbers since COVID significantly impacted air travel in March, and the airport will be working diligently to provide the safest, most sanitary travel experience possible.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 21-27, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Around 1:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon a traffic accident was reported at Highway 50 E. and Brown.

Lyon County is currently on scene and requested additional units from Carson City.

Carson City first responders are currently enroute to the scene.

Motorists should use alternative routes if possible or use caution in the area.

A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, concealing a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor theft warrant.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday morning intersection area of Saliman and William streets for a three vehicle crash.

Two Mono County, Calif., residents were arrested Monday for suspected felony and misdemeanor offenses. Of the two, one was booked for suspicion four counts of being in possession of credit cards without the owner's consent, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

A winter storm is expected to move into the Sierra late Wednesday into Thursday morning bringing up to a foot of snow above 7,000 feet and wind, rain and snow showers on the valley floor.

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Dec. 11 for suspicion of felony drug charges and being a person prohibited to be in possession of a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Traffic is backed up on Highway 50 E. near Dump Road due to the Santa Village event at the V&T Railroad.

Motorists should use caution and thru traffic should stay in the left lane.

Tensions were high Saturday in downtown Carson City in front of the Nevada Legislature building as a “Stop the Steal” rally attracted both a group of people affiliated with the Proud Boys, as well as an armed militia.

A 45-year-old Fallon man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A 28-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants alleging domestic battery with a prior felony and domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm, a sheriff's office booking report states.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday to a 2-vehicle crash in which two people fled the scene on foot.

It was a year of uncertainty. A year when we felt a need for something more. A need for peace. It was a year that felt similar to 2020. It was 2001.

The year that we watched the airplanes crash into the Twin Towers. The year we felt hopeless and confused and a desire to connect with people and with God. Seeing that need, the Carson City First United Methodist Church began what has become one of the most cherished Christmas traditions in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 7-13, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's office booking report states.

A traffic accident was reported just after 6 p.m. on Friday evening involving at least three vehicles in the westbound lane on Highway 50 E.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for a felony warrant alleging burglary and two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants, a sheriff's office deputy report states.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada DMV is advising private party vehicle sellers and the automotive industry of a new federal odometer disclosure rule that doubles the amount of time odometer readings must be declared at the time of a vehicle sale.

New speed limit zones have been put into place on South Carson Street, slowing down traffic as the area transitions from highway to commercial zone and as the finishing touches are added at the roundabout.

There was a fatal crash Wednesday morning involving a pedestrian near the intersection of North Carson Street and Medical Parkway, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

A 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 27 following a traffic stop that led to a search of the vehicle and the discovery of drugs and a wallet that had been reported stolen, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, drivers will see changes to the flashing warning signals placed in advance of some traffic signals in Carson City and Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation updates the warning signals.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

While Carson City has never had Black Friday tramplings, Black Friday—along with Thanksgiving evening—have often been a busy and popular shopping day for capital city residents.

In recent years more and more people are opting to shop online, and it appears this year that sentiment has only increased.