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Kristin Luis, a current Justice of the Peace in Carson City, has formally filed to run for First Judicial District Court, Department Two following her appointment to the position by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Retired Carson City DARE officer Lisa Davis, who is now living in Oregon, suffered a brain aneurysm Wednesday Dec. 27 and is hospitalized in critical condition following two surgeries, according to family members.

Ricky Hutton performs with Carson City Symphony Feb. 18

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., for its third concert of its 40th season, which is on Feb. 18. Most rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at the Carson High School orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

While many Northern Nevada residents were a bit put off by the historic winter last year, which brought a total of 685 inches of snow to the Sierra mountain range, now there is some concern about the lack of snowfall as we enter into the new year without a single snow day.

An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Tuesday to welcome the New Year.

A community survey for US-50 users in Carson City continues this week until Friday. These are the last few days to participate in the US-50 Study Survey to better understand the transportation needs.

The Carson City Arts and Culture Program, part of the city's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, is seeking input for potential future classes and workshops that the community would like to see offered.

The first week of 2024 will bring snow at Lake Tahoe and snow showers down to Carson City by midweek with another and bigger storm by the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

More than 80 laws passed by the Legislature earlier this year will go into effect Jan. 1, including measures that restrict the use of solitary confinement in Nevada prisons and expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum care and adults with autism.

The Nevada Artists Association is proud to present the 2024 New Years Show through Feb. 9 2024 with 111 entries by 26 Nevada artists in all categories of media.

A 36-year-old man wanted for multiple felony warrants including luring a child, contempt of court and is a suspect in a burglary case was taken into custody Sunday after law enforcement learned where he was hiding, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A bear that wandered onto the I-580 freeway near Fairview Drive in Carson City was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night.

A Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatcher, who was working New Year's Eve night, had to leave her shift early for an expected emergency of her own: The birth of her child.

Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a robbery that happened early Monday morning and are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect.

UPDATE 11:55PM: One person suffered minor injuries that did not require medical transport to the hospital in the Tiger Drive structure fire Sunday night, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini.

The fire started in an 8 foot by 8 foot outdoor detached laundry facility at 71 Tiger Drive. The fire spread was stopped as it closed in on the main living structure, Pedrini said. The mobile home had mainly exterior damage as well as smoke and water damage. An adjacent unit had some fire damage to siding.

The votes have been counted and the winner of the Peoples Choice Award from the Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show has been awarded to Walter Daniels for his oil painting, "Don't Go."

With the new year ahead, quitting smoking is at the top of accomplishment lists for many. Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit and to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation. The 2024 first round of 8-week classes begins this Thursday.

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a New Years Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day.

A large bear was seen Saturday night in Carson City roaming the Snap-On Tools Distribution Center in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive.

A dangerous fugitive convicted of attempted murder in 2004 is back in custody with the Nevada Department of Corrections, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in Reno.

Allegiant Airlines said Friday it will end nonstop service between Las Vegas and Reno, leaving just two air carriers providing service between Nevada’s largest cities.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Happy New Year's Eve Carson City! If you don’t already have plans, here are some events in the region to ring in 2024.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

UPDATE: US-50 has now reopened. A suspicious item was investigated but no danger was found.

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US 50 is currently closed from Meyers to Pollock Pines (Sly Park Road) due to a "police investigation." According to Caltrans, all cars must exit.

What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.

Happy Holidays! Most end-of-year newsletters are looking back on 2023, but instead of doing Nevada delegation ‘Wrapped’ — I did some of that during the August recess — I wanted to look ahead to 2024.

Are you looking for a friend in the New Year? Please come to Catmandu to meet our
friendly Cheddar.

Let’s hear his story in Cheddar’s own words.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is working diligently to ensure that safety is the top priority this New Year’s Eve. They would like to share the following information and safety reminders with the public so that everyone can ring in the new year in a safe and fun manner:

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