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The winter storm expected to barrel down on northern Nevada and Sierra through Sunday has prompted the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police to urge motorists to take winter driving safety precautions, including planning ahead to avoid unnecessary travel.

UPDATE 8:25PM: The fire was contained to a small shelf and quickly extinguished, according to Battalion Chief Christopher Mason.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday night to a fire in the 1500 block of North Edmonds Drive.

Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a statement Wednesday urging Nevadans to prepare for incoming severe winter weather, as the National Weather Service in Reno warns of the potential for severe weather and issues a rare blizzard warning in the Sierra.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, Mayor Lori Bagwell gave her second State of the City address to a sold-out crowd of about 110 at the Gold Dust West.

CARSON CITY — In October of 1980, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the remains of an unknown male adult approximately one mile east of US-95 and 60 miles south of Tonopah near a dirt road.

A weather maze of damaging winds, valley snow, multiple feet of mountain snow and blizzard conditions are on tap over the next few days, making for an anticipated wild ride Thursday through Sunday for the Carson City area, surrounding counties and especially in the Sierra.

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and pedestrian failure to use due care, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Single lane closures will take place on US-395 south of Gardnerville in Douglas County beginning in early March as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins roadway repaving.

The first alcohol compliance check of the year in the capital city was a success, with all 15 businesses checked positive for having used identification properly, denying sales to minor decoys, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Nevada has enacted Assembly Bill 119, the first of its kind in the state, to establish a confidential, non-public, Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee. AB119 outlines Nevada's commitment to proactive adult maltreatment prevention and examination.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division, in coordination with the Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, arrested a 32-year-old man Monday for multiple alleged attempted sex crimes involving a child.

The Ormsby Association of Carson City, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, was pleased to donate $5,304.30 to Mr. Lance Hendee, Comprehensive Life Skills and Special Education teacher at Carson High School, for the school’s Alternate Standards Program.

An in-depth look at substance use behaviors involving youth in the community will be the focus of the next parent education night happening this Wednesday, Feb. 28, hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services.

UPDATE: Due to the incoming storm, the meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Gym located at 851 E. William Street in Carson City. See update here.
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Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division are continuing to explore financial options to fund local neighborhood road improvements and repairs throughout Carson City. We invite you to attend another meeting in our series of workshops to learn about the funding options and project progress.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying two storage unit burglary suspects who jumped the fence of a storage unit, cut the locks of multiple storage lockers and stole items inside.

Pioneer Academy senior Brooklynn Case, 17, is savoring her final year of high school after having her sophomore and junior years interrupted by her battle with cancer.

Upcoming Carson City Senior Center presentations in March will focus on scams and seniors highlighting National Consumer Protection Week.

A couple of weak weather systems will pass through Carson City and surrounding counties through the midweek, followed by a potentially blockbuster winter storm Thursday into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY — William Jamerson’s journeys during the past century have taken him to three continents and numerous communities, yet he will be remembered for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and for his ministry in helping others.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor battery after allegedly spitting on a casino security guard, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us for a magical evening at the Carson City Father-Daughter Ball! It's a special event for dads and their lovely daughters. Get ready to dance the night away and create unforgettable memories together.

The Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) did not take action on the bank stabilization project along the Carson River at Buzzy’s Ranch.

The city purchased the land that consisted of just under 500 acres in 2007 and 2010. Before the city purchased the area, a bioengineering plan was put forward to fix the erosion but it failed. A trail along the eastern boundary of the property was installed in 2020 and a consultant told Open Space that the distance between the trail and the river was expected to be sufficient.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s Bristlecone Room, located at 1600 Medical Parkway.

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

Carson City, Nev. — New pipeline safety regulations that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved in 2021 have significantly increased the detection of gas pipeline leaks and improved pipeline safety.

Nevada was the first state to require annual leak surveys.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 26 - March 3, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson High debate wrapped up the regular competition season as Elko High School. This tournament saw 13 schools and 164 individual competitors. Fourteen members of the team advanced to final rounds in speech events.

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections, Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.

Lucas Wold is an exceptional student, and CHS is honored to highlight him as this week’s Carson High School Senior in the Spotlight.

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