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Good morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Carson City! May the luck o' the Irish be with you on this fine Spring-like Sunday.

Leprechauns may well have had a hand in turning our seasonal fortunes around and making the ground hog look like he knows what he's doing.

Well we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds sportsmen that this year’s big game application period is approaching. Below are important dates for the 2019 Big Game Application Process.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Many of us woke up to a nice dusting of snow on the grass and around the hillsides. The white stuff won't last very long. While technically not Spring until March 20, a week from today, there's a noticeable warmup ahead, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday.

UPDATE: The Subaru, Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be leading an Awareness Workshop at the Carson City Community Center in the Bonanza Room tonight. Leave No Trace teaches outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Go here to register.

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Here we are Carson City, heading into the first day of the work week with St. Patrick teasing us for the next 6 days. From guest talks, dance and art activities, here's what's ahead for Monday, March 11, 2019.

Today has earned a happy dance, because there will be an extra hour of daylight with which to enjoy the outdoors. Just remember to set your alarms so you aren't an hour late for work Monday!

Daylight Savings Time is about to begin, harkening the approach of Spring. Winter, though, continues its stubborn hold on the region, so bundle up this weekend in spite the extra hour of daylight. There's a chance of snow showers throughout the weekend with daytime highs only into the low 40s.

And remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!

Nevada is a recreational wonder, abounding with one-of-a-kind State Parks, vibrant trail systems, historic treasures, native wildlife, abundant hunting and fishing, and memorable adventures of all kinds waiting to be discovered.

Now, outdoor enthusiasts will have even greater opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy Nevada’s vast recreational splendor.

Heading into the home stretch that is Friday, March 8, 2019 we welcome you to the end of the work week. More spring-like weather is ahead, which isn't exactly all sunshine and flowers. Forecasters say they'll be some sun but also a chance for rain and even some snow showers. Stay tuned. Otherwise, read on for what's happening around the Carson City area today.

Welcome Carson City as we head into Thursday, March 7, 2019. Enjoy a bowl of hot oatmeal with berries, Honey Nut Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch because today we celebrate National Cereal Day. So grab a box and don't forget to read the back for nutritional value and any special offer or contest clues. Do cereal boxes still come with secret decoder rings? Here's what's happening on this Thursday:

Good morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. If you're headed outside, wear rain gear and bring an umbrella. We're looking at showers throughout the day as a winter weather system moves into the area. If you're headed into the Sierra, carry snow chains and expect road delays. Here's what's happening today.

Hello Carson City as we arrive upon Tuesday, March 5, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from the first day of spring, 108 days from summer, 232 days until Nevada Day and 296 days until we celebrate Christmas. Read on for what's happening today.

CARSON CITY — Week 5 of the Nevada Legislature marks the quarter way point in the 2019 session. Up this week, a prohibition on implanting a microchip in another person and a license plate to support environmental conservation at Lake Tahoe. A bill would mandate an interim study of wildfires. A joint resolution to urge Congress to oppose the expansion of the United States Air Force into the Desert National Wildlife Refuge will be heard. Human trafficking legislation will be considered, and a ticket scalping measure will also be heard.

Here we find ourselves heading into Monday, March 4, 2019. Hark, is there sunshine ahead? Well, yes is the short answer. The longer one is explained by the National Weather Service, which says we are in between weather systems. Take advantage of Monday's sunny weather after the fog lifts and get out for a walk or bike ride. Changes are expected later Tuesday.

Hello fellow anglers. It feels like I just went to opening day at Topaz Lake a couple weeks ago and here we are already in March. Soon I be talking about the opener of the rivers in Alpine County. Spring is only three weeks away and it still feels like late December.

Drizzly, dreary, cool weather that has made its mark on the Carson City area so far this month may only seem like bad tidings approaching the Ides of March. But I think Leprechuans would agree: The wetter the weather, the brighter the rainbow.

This weekend calls for a celebration, because the first Saturday of March is upon us and that means the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk come rain, snow, wind or shine. And get this: Today's Wine Walk is the last one before Spring.

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 28, the last day of the month. It was quite a ride as we stood strong with rain and snow, local events and welcoming the Nevada Legislature back into session. It isn't over yet. Read on as Elvis is at Carson City's door tonight. Then it is onward and upward to March.

Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A South Lake Tahoe man was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay $113,000 in restitution for two counts of excavation and removal of archaeological resources from public lands and one misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has stepped up its efforts to educate communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, animals, and microorganisms in Nevada during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, now through March 3, 2019.

Hello Carson City as we head into Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 with the force of Monday's wind. Well, what can we say about what's ahead weather wise other than rain is likely down here in the valley but up at Lake Tahoe is another story. The Sierra once again braces for another series of winter storms that are expected to bring several feet of snow, again, through Thursday. Traveling in the mountains isn't advised but if you must, check in with NVRoads.com for the latest updates.

CARSON CITY — Reno artist Kate O’Hara need only to open her door and look to the mountains to find inspiration for her creations.

O’Hara’s exhibit, “Botanica Obscura,” can be seen for the next three weeks at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative eXhibition Series (LXS) inside the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City. Throughout the 2019 Legislative session, the works of six Nevada artists is being featured. O’Hara is the second of the six artists and her display will remain in place through March 15.

With snow reaching Carson City and lower western Nevada elevations this month, many residents have said they've spotted more wildlife including coyotes, bobcats and recently mountain lion.

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

Hello fellow anglers, Not really the right weather to go fishing recently. But us die hards will get out there no matter what. Before we get to some reports, I would like to put a few rumors and report to rest.

Imagine a line of nearly 200 youthful archers all releasing their arrows toward down-range targets at the same time. In 12 minutes, those archers will shoot a total of 6,000 arrows in one of three flights that will comprise the 2019 annual Nevada National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament.