• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Red

Winter Weather Advisory foretells snow across the valley floors this weekend, expect high winds Friday

A strong cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Friday that will bring gusty winds and much colder temperatures. Beginning Saturday, there is a strong chance for snow throughout the Reno, Carson City and Minden region.

November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

Douglas investigators ask for public's help identifying bank drop box thief

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft from the night drop box at the Gardnerville US Bank.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, drug and DUI arrests

A 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.

Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: Time for fall planting

My friend Kristen and I were discussing that fall is the best time for planting almost everything. Not only are plants on sale at nurseries, the soil is warm and the weather is cool, which is less stressful on newly installed plants.

Carson City emergency crews called to 3-vehicle crash at Highway 50 and Fairview

Carson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive. No one was seriously injured.

Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk

A Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Virginia City celebrates Comstock's legendary haunts with week of Halloween events

Event Date: 
October 27, 2020 (All day)
October 28, 2020 (All day)
October 29, 2020 (All day)
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)

Halloween will be celebrated this week at one of the most haunted destinations in the country, Virginia City, where the Wild West and ghosts of the past are part of the Comstock's legendary folklore.

Cold front brings sharp temperature drop to Carson City region, gusty winds at Lake Tahoe

While some areas of western Nevada have experienced freezing morning lows already, a strong Arctic cold front that will sweep over the Carson City and Sierra region now through Tuesday is expected to be a noticeable and chilly one indeed.

Fishing Report: Pyramid Lake to open for the season Nov. 2 while other lakes shut down for winter

Hello fellow anglers. In only a couple weeks time, we are going from fall to winter (but only briefly and then right back to fall). Still, it is a stern reminder that winter is right around the corner.

Last weekend, Renee and I fished the Truckee River with a friend. At 7 a.m. we were wearing flannels and jackets, by noon, we were back in tee shirts.

The fishing was very slow, but we did manage a few small rainbows to take our lures.

Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Carson City deputies arrest man for sex-offender non-compliance

Carson City deputies arrested a 54-year-old Carson City man, Ismael Colunga, for being a sex offender in non-compliance, following delivery of an outstanding stalking and harassment order.

Carson City man jailed for allegedly hitting man with weighted sock with lock inside

A 37-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and parole and probation violation, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

Fishing Report: Fish are still biting despite lower lake levels, river clean up planned for Oct. 17

Hello fellow anglers, Fall is definitely here. Renee and I took a trip through Alpine County last week to enjoy the fall colors. Many trees have turned, while others are just starting to get their true colors.

To get a good look at the viewing, venture up through Highway 88 from Woodfords to Caples Lake. Another good area of fall color viewing is from Woodfords on Highway 89 up to Kinney reservoir on Highway 4 .

Red Flag Warning: Critical fire weather warning for Lake Tahoe Basin today, no open flames allowed

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for the greater Lake Tahoe area.

Carson City man accused of discharging firearm inside apartment while under the influence

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 1300 block of North Edmonds for felony suspicion of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm while under the influence.

Agencies battle Baccarat wildfire north of Reno

Truckee Meadows Fire reports Monday morning that the Baccarat Fire, which started Sunday night north of Reno, is estimated to be 1,400 acres with no containment and threatens 75 structures.

Roving on Mars: Join Carson City Library Monday for virtual program with NASA scientist

Flyer about the program
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Tue Oct 06 2020 .
October 5, 2020 - 2:30pm
Event Date: 
October 6, 2020 - 2:30pm

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a collaborator on the Mars Curiosity Rover and a member of the Mars analog mission science team. There will be a presentation on the Red Planet and Q&A. Our group activity is helping our own rover navigate across Mars.

Carson City area weather to bring warm fall days and cool nights heading into October

Warmer weather and less smoke may be in store for the Carson City area this week, along with breezy conditions as a ridge of high pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and light winds heading into the first weekend of October.

Fishing Report: Fish plants are abundant, just in time for Free Admission to Nevada State Parks

Hello fellow anglers. Just got back from Oregon a few weeks ago and the world’s getting a little crazy. It's now fall, and it feels like we missed out on most of summer, between COVID-19 and wildfires, we might have to start doing some praying to get back to some sense of normalcy. We encountered 7 wildfires on our journey.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, DUI arrests

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report.

7th Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer golf, bench press tourney raises more than $13K

Carson City Kiwanis hosted the 7th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Golf Tournament and Carson City Bench Press Championships at Silver Oak Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The sold-out event resulted in 140 golfers teeing off and 9 weightlifters bench pressing to raise over $10,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and over $3,000 for the Marilyn Elaine Scholarship.

Carson City man booked after Ring video shows alleged lewd act on door bell camera

A 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.

NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village

NV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.

Carson City area weather: Gusty winds expected to blow smoke out, but poses wildfire threat

With gusty winds expected to arrive in the Carson City area, northern Sierra Front and Lake Tahoe region, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag fire weather warning Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

Smokey red sunset Monday over Carson City

Event Date: 
September 14, 2020 - 6:45pm

An orange sunset against a silhouette of trees on Monday night.

Carson City weekend arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third marijuana related DUI

A 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of third DUI drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

UNR Extension online workshop provides timely information on preparing fire evacuation bag

With 642 fires having burned 229,409 acres in Nevada so far this year, and wildfires continuing to threaten homes and lives across the West, University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program continues its virtual workshop series, “Five Ways to Prepare Your Family and Property for Wildfire.”

Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.

Carson City arrest report: Pair booked for possession of stolen property, vehicle recovered

Two were booked Tuesday for suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.

Syndicate content