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PHOTOS: Nevada’s ‘Silver Belle’ Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in Washington, D.C. Having completed its cross country journey that began in Carson City during the Nevada Day Parade, Silver Belle is now on display at the U.S. Capitol and is the process of being decorated in preparation for the lighting. As a former Carson City resident, it was exciting to experience a little piece of the beauty of the region. — Submitted by John I Karg…

Having completed its cross country journey that began in Carson City during the Nevada Day Parade, Silver Belle is now on display at the U.S. Capitol and is the process of being decorated in preparation for the lighting.

Thanksgiving sides in need at Dayton, Silver Springs and Yerington food pantries Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) food pantries in Dayton, Silver Springs and Yerington are inviting the community to donate Thanksgiving side items, including canned green beans, boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes and gravy. Last month during October, HCC's three rural food pantries served a total of 3,160 individuals (unduplicated) and saw 180 new clients. The pantries are “volunteer-powered” with a dedicated team of community volunteers who greet pantry guests, help unload delivery trucks, organize donations and more.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) food pantries invite the community to donate Thanksgiving side items, including canned green beans, boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes and gravy.

Heavenly at Tahoe’s South Shore to open for skiing, riding Monday ahead of Thanksgiving holiday With more than 20 inches of snow in the last week at Heavenly Mountain Resort and cold temperatures for snowmaking, Mother Nature flipped the switch to winter and Heavenly will open for skiing and riding on Monday, Nov. 24. Break out your favorite retro ski fits and cue up those throwback playlists because Heavenly is getting the party started for its legendary 70th anniversary season, pairing high-energy events with some of the best on-snow views anywhere in Tahoe.

Heavenly, lifts will start spinning for the season at 9 a.m. with access to skiing and riding from the California side of the mountain via the Gunbarrel Express and the Tram. A DJ will be spinning tunes at Stein’s to set the vibe for Opening Day from first chair to après.

Carson City nonprofit Friends to All recognizes TJ’s Heavenly Sweets for cookie donation for upcoming Santa visits Local nonprofit Friends to All, where volunteers will make Santa visits to seniors around Carson City, recognizes Tjaden and Johnny Shafer, who are busy baking cookies for the Saturday, Dec. 13 event. This is the second year TJ's Heavenly Sweets has provided over 100 cookies to be distributed to seniors in our community. A special thank you to this very awesome team!

Carson City nonprofit Friends to All recognizes TJ’s Heavenly Sweets for cookie donation for upcoming Santa visits

Local nonprofit Friends to All, where volunteers will make Santa visits to seniors around Carson City, recognizes Tjaden and Johnny Shafer, who are busy baking cookies for the…

NHP identifies driver in fatal Lyon County crash The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Fallon man who died in a two-vehicle crash Nov. 1 on US-50 between Silver Springs and Stagecoach. Jeffrey De Dual, 70, from Fallon, died from injuries Nov. 8, after being taken to a local hospital. The crash was reported at around 3 a.m. Nov. 1 at Lyon County Mile Marker 25. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2016 Ford Focus hatchback was traveling eastbound on US-50 approaching Lyon County mile marker 25 in the right lane, according to NHP.

The two-vehicle crash happened Nov. 1 on US-50 between Silver Springs and Stagecoach.

Carson City School District students celebrate Thanksgiving early With schools out next week for the holiday, several Carson City School District students got into the spirit of Thanksgiving this week by participating in various heartwarming meals, potlucks, turkey bingo night and turkey trots. Pre-K students at Seeliger Elementary School hosted a “Family Feast Potluck” where families were first entertained with musical performances from the students and then later enjoyed an assorted buffet of family favorites.

With schools out next week for the holiday, several Carson City School District students got into the spirit of Thanksgiving this week by participating in various heartwarming meals, potlucks, turkey bingo night and turkey trots.

Christmas tree permits available for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, BLM Carson City District Surrounded by public lands and keeping with many family traditions that go back through the generations, the annual Christmas tree cutting season has arrived, with permits now available locally through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the BLM Carson City District. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.

The permit system helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees.

Nevada high school graduation rate jumps above 85 percent for class of 2025 The Nevada Department of Education announced Friday that the high school graduation rate for the class of 2025 climbed almost 4 percentage points from the previous year. Statewide, 85.4 percent of students graduated, compared with 81.6 percent of the class of 2024. In all, 34,175 students graduated this year. “We saw strong gains in the graduation rate for the Class of 2025 and it’s a testament to the hard work of our students and educators,” Victor Wakefield, state superintendent of public instruction, wrote in a press release.

Carson City School District was among nine districts that showed increases in graduation rates compared with the previous year. The statewide rate is nearly 4 percentage points higher than it was for the class of 2024.

Obituary: Monica Elizabeth Rabold Monica Elizabeth Rabold, a compassionate soul, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on March 21, 1977, Monica was a resident of Carson City, Nevada, where she touched the lives of many with her vibrant energy. Monica dedicated her career to animal care, working in various veterinary offices where her love for animals shone through. Her passion for the well-being of creatures great and small was evident in every aspect of her work.

Obituary: Monica Elizabeth Rabold

Monica Elizabeth Rabold, a compassionate soul, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on March 21, 1977, Monica was a resident of Carson City, Nevada, where she touched the lives of many with her vibrant energy. Monica dedicated her career to…

Toys for Tots looking for volunteers in Carson City Toys For Tots is gearing up for the season in Carson City! We’re looking for some volunteers that can help out at the warehouse packing bags for families and sorting toys. Night shifts and day shifts are available. If you can help, please contact Joyce Buckingham at carson.city.nv@toysfortots.org

Toys for Tots Carson City is looking for volunteers to help out at the warehouse packing bags for family and sorting toys -- both night and day shifts are available!

What’s going up now? New Centro Market finishing construction, slated to open February Over the summer, the new Centro Market has been going up next to the CVS Pharmacy store in the shopping center at the corner of Highway 50 E. and Airport Road, and this week, the fencing around the perimeter came down, indicating construction is winding down! Co-owner and Chief Operations Officer Pat Beauchamp of SB Builders, which has been managing the project, confirmed that the build is nearly finished, and is anticipated to wrap up in December.

Centro Market has been serving the Carson City community for more than twenty years, and will be moving to their new location near E. William and Airport in just a few months!

Weekend Roundup: Events happening Carson City Friday Nov. 21 through Sunday Nov. 23 Happy Friday Carson City! Let's check out what's on the schedule for today, Friday November 21 through Sunday, November 23. On the docket we've got motorcycles swap meets, protests, vinyl swaps, toy drives and more. UPCOMING EVENTS IN CARSON CITY Click the > arrow to view the events for each day! Have an event to share? We want to know! Submit to our calendar at the form below: UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS Upcoming Single Day events Upcoming Recurring Events NEW EVENTS THIS WEEK RECURRING EVENTS THIS WEEK

Check out the events happening this weekend (and beyond!) in Carson City! On the docket we've got motorcycles swap meets, protests, vinyl swaps, toy drives and more!

Reminder: Drop your Turkeys at the BAC Campus for annual Charlie Abowd Memorial Food Drive The annual Charlie Abowd Memorial Turkey and Food Drive takes place Nov. 2 through 27, continuing Charlie’s lifelong passion of ensuring those experiencing food insecurity, would have a good Thanksgiving. The drive is sponsored by KNVC 95.1 FM, Carson City Community Radio located in the basement of the Brewery Arts Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. said KNVC General Manager Steve Funk.

You can drop whole turkeys, chickens, dry and canned goods 24/7 at the BAC Campus outside the church! Donations are picked up every morning by Charlie Abowd's family.

Carson City woman held on $2 million bail for child sex crimes April Ann Gieke, a 34-year-old Carson City woman, was charged with two counts relating to child pornography, specifically of using a minor for sexual portrayal when that juvenile was aged 14 or above. Gieke was ad-booked on the two warrant arrests at the Carson City Jail where she was already being held on a related charge.  According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, records show Gieke had been arrested in July 2025 in related charges, at which point she admitted to having sexual relations with a juvenile neighbor.

The suspect was initially arrested in July 2025 on related charges.

Carson City’s Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Bynx Meet Bynx, our big, handsome, long-haired black beauty who has completely captured our hearts here at Catmandu. At 4-5 years old, this neutered male is the definition of cool, calm, and irresistibly charming. Bynx is wonderfully sweet and friendly, with a purr so big it might register on the Richter scale. He is a great lap cat and enjoys pets and attention.

Meet this world class cuddler today!

Carson City man arrested after ex’s new boyfriend calls 911 concerned for her safety A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested late Nov. 19 on a bench warrant for alleged violation of bail conditions after deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence on Tissiac Circle. According to the arrest report, the reporting party told dispatch his girlfriend was at her ex-boyfriend's house and he was concerned for her safety because of the suspect’s prior abuse, and because she had already been in the suspect's residence for ten minutes.

In other arrests: a teen was arrested after crashing into three parked cars, and a man was arrested after the fourth incident call in 24 hours for trespassing.

Happening now: Ladies Night at Ace Hardware in Carson City offering sales, raffles, snacks and more Happening now until 9 p.m.: Ace Hardware is hosting a Ladies Night Event at their Topsy Lane location in Carson City. Customers can find drinks, snacks, sales, and awesome raffles among other surprises. All regular-priced items are 20% off, and all Christmas Trees are listed at 10% off. Wickstrom Ace Hardware is located at 971 Topsy Lane Suite 334 in Carson City inside the old Pier 1 building.

Happening now until 9 p.m.: the Topsy Lane Ace Hardware is hosting a ladies night with huge sales, snacks, raffles and other fun surprises!

Carson City Sheriff’s Office requests public assistance in vehicle theft The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division seeks information to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a vehicle theft. On October 28th, 2025, around 4:00 AM, an unknown suspect vehicle was involved in a vehicle theft near the 1700 block of Rand Court. Throughout the course of the investigation, a picture of the suspect vehicle (see attached) has been obtained. …

Do you recognize this suspect vehicle?

Nevada Senator Jeff Stone on opposing ‘Hollywood Handout’ Bill Nevada State Senator Jeff Stone issued a statement opposing Assembly Bill 5, commonly referred to as the “Hollywood Handout” bill. Stone was unable to be physically present for the vote due to a  long-scheduled out-of-state commitment and because the special session ran several days beyond its originally  announced schedule. He emphasized that he strongly wished he could have participated remotely, as Sen.

Nevada Senator Jeff Stone on opposing ‘Hollywood Handout’ Bill

Nevada State Senator Jeff Stone issued a statement opposing Assembly Bill 5, commonly referred to as the “Hollywood Handout” bill. Stone was unable to be physically present for the vote due to a  long-scheduled out-of-state commitment…

Three Carson City educators named ‘Coaches of the Year’ Three Carson City Educators were named “Coach of the Year” for their respective sports. Carson High Varsity Football Coach Steve Nelms, a P.E. teacher at Mark Twain Elementary, and Varsity Girls Golf Coach Wade Greenlee, former Carson Middle School Math teacher, were both selected by their peers to be honored as 4A and 5A North Coaches of the Year…

Three Carson City educators named ‘Coaches of the Year’

Three Carson City Educators were named “Coach of the Year” for their respective sports. Carson High Varsity Football Coach Steve Nelms, a P.E. teacher at Mark Twain Elementary, and Varsity Girls Golf Coach Wade Greenlee, former Carson Middle…

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pets of the Week: Thelma and Louise!   Meet Thelma and Louise, two delightful three-year-old Border Collie mixes embarking on their next great adventure: finding a forever family. These spirited girls arrived in our care as strays earlier this month, weathering the uncertainty of the streets side-by-side. And now that their stray hold is officially over, they are leaving their past behind and are ready to find a cozy spot by your side.

Meet Thelma and Louise today -- their adoption fee is waived as our Pets of the Week!

WNC hosts community food drive now through Dec. 12 The Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN), in collaboration with the Healthy Campus Committee and the WNC Foundation, are hosting a Holiday Food Drive from November 12th through December 12th! We are collecting non-perishable food items to help fill holiday food bags for WNC students in need this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Your donations will directly support students of our Wildcat community.

All donations will directly support WNC students in need this holiday season.

Storey County Sheriff Mike Cullen announces re-election campaign Sheriff Cullen sat down with me Sunday afternoon to share that he is formally announcing his re-election bid to continue to be your Storey County Sheriff. “Four years ago I campaigned on bringing in new strategies and new ideas and creating better partnerships. I had realized that in order to provide better service to our resident we must create a cultural change within the Sheriffs Office and that is exactly what we have done.” Sheriff Cullen, through grants and donations, has ensured the growth of the Department and it’s Deputies in talent, empathy, and skill.

Storey County Sheriff Mike Cullen announces re-election campaign

Sheriff Cullen sat down with me Sunday afternoon to share that he is formally announcing his re-election bid to continue to be your Storey County Sheriff. “Four years ago I campaigned on bringing in new strategies and new ideas and…

Events happening in Carson City Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Good morning Carson City! Let's check out what's on the schedule for today. TODAY'S EVENTS Have an event to share? We want to know! Submit to our calendar at the form below: UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS NEW EVENTS THIS WEEK RECURRING EVENTS THIS WEEK RECENT ARTS & SPORTS NEWS

Good morning Carson City! Let's check out what's on the schedule for today.

Regulators uphold NV Energy’s big billing change after solar group pushback Arguments that NV Energy’s move to implement a daily demand rate for customers violates state law were rebuffed Tuesday by state energy regulators. Now, some groups are considering legal action. In September, state energy regulators authorized the utility to start basing customer bills on the maximum amount of electricity used during a single point in the day, rather than following the traditional billing practice of charging based on total electricity consumed.

Several groups are considering legal action after claiming the utility’s new, mandatory daily demand charge violates state law.

Fatal crash: Cameras show traffic moving through Washoe Valley again after closure According to NDOT traffic cameras, I580 appears to have reopened following a fatal crash that was reported just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Carson Now readers reported that the freeway was blocked in both directions with all traffic stopped for some time, although some motorists were able to exist onto Eastlake Blvd. The crash reportedly occurred at the bottom of the hill from Carson City into Washoe Valley in the northbound lanes.

Fatal crash: Cameras show traffic moving through Washoe Valley again after closure

According to NDOT traffic cameras, I580 appears to have reopened following a fatal crash that was reported just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Carson Now readers reported that the freeway was blocked in both…

Crash at Highway 50 E. and Lompa As of 5:47 PM a crash has occurred on Highway 50 E. in the eastbound lane and first responders are on site. Traffic is slowed, but not blocked completely. However, more responders are currently en route and more lanes may be closed as a result. Motorists should seek alternate routes if possible while responders are on scene. Updates to follow if available.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 E. near Lompa.

NDOW Urges Public to Remove Bear Attractants following Stateline incident The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and other emergency responders were called to an incident off Kingsbury Grade this morning. An 87-year-old man and woman sustained minor hand injuries when a bear entered their home while searching for food. NDOW is reminding those living in bear country to follow safety guidelines to help keep bears wild and prevent similar situations.

NDOW Urges Public to Remove Bear Attractants following Stateline incident

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and other emergency responders were called to an incident off Kingsbury Grade this morning. An 87-year-old man and woman sustained minor hand injuries when a bear entered their home…

NHP releases report on fatal crash at Paiute Drive  On November 11, 2025, at approximately 9:12 a.m., the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash at the location of US95 just south of Paiute Drive in Fallon, Nevada.   The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 red Dodge Hornet was traveling southbound on US95, south of Paiute Drive in the southbound travel lane. A blue 1999 Kenworth towing an enclosed trailer was traveling northbound on US95, south of Paiute Drive in the northbound travel  lane.

The crash occurred just after 9 a.m. on Nov. 11, and the 78-year-old driver succumbed to his injuries on Nov. 15, 2025.

Holiday Help for Carson City Families: Angel Tree 2025 Is Now Open Nevada Sage Alliance is inviting the Carson City community to come together this holiday season through the Angel Tree 2025 program—an effort designed to bring comfort, dignity, and a little extra joy to families who are struggling. The initiative is hosted in partnership with Physician’s Surgery Center of Nevada, where staff will fulfill wish list tags and help ensure that local families receive meaningful support right when they need it most.

The initiative is hosted in partnership with Physician’s Surgery Center of Nevada, where staff will fulfill wish list tags and help ensure that local families receive meaningful support right when they need it most.