Warm and dry conditions will continue through Tuesday, followed by a storm system that will reach Carson City and surrounding counties by late Wednesday, bringing strong winds, valley rain and heavy Sierra snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service. The arriving storm has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch from 1 a.m. Thursday to 4 a.m.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its October 2025 report Monday on existing home sales in Carson City along with Churchill, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe counties (excluding Incline Village). SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service. October housing market highlights include: Across all five counties, the median sales price for single-family homes is $575,000, with each region seeing a slightly higher median sales price compared to October 2024.

By JoAnne Skelly — I love trees, but all trees are not equal for use in a home landscape. Some trees have shallow roots and break easily such as poplars, also known as cottonwoods and willows. Their roots are not only shallow, but quite invasive, finding any water leak, whether in an irrigation system or a home pipe. Therefore, they can wreak havoc on pipes and even foundations.

Hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen and women are furloughed and continue to work without pay as the state and Nevada nonprofits have increasingly stepped up to support Soldiers and Airmen during the record-setting government shutdown. Government Shutdown by the numbers: ·      There are 455 dual-status technicians furlough or working without pay during the shutdown. Dual-Status Technicians (DSTs) are full time uniformed Guard members but are paid as federal civilian employees.

Carson Now reader Dann Woomer submitted these photos from last Wednesday, Nov. 5, Supermoon as seen over Carson City. This content was submitted by a Carson Now reader. Do you have photos, an announcement, or exciting news to share? We want to know! Send your community news to us at the form below: Have an event to share? Submit it to our events calendar here.

By Elinor Bugli — "November Jazz" is an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singers Jakki Ford and Dale Head in the capital city on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. Admission is free, requested donation is $10.

A 48-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor destruction of property and misdemeanor battery, harassment and disorderly conduct, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Deputies were called at 11:27 a.m. to a convenience store on Highway 50 East in reference to a threats report. Deputies arrived and made contact with the reporting party (RP) who advised they and a co-worker had to escort a customer out of the store after the customer began acting out.

As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento program is in need of new youth coats (boys and girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for students in need this winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months. Adequate winter clothing can significantly impact a student's ability to focus and thrive in the classroom.

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. There are a number of events lined up around Carson City, northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe in celebration of American veterans and their contributions to our country. Here's a rundown of area parades, ceremonies and activities. Carson City Veterans Day Fun RunThere will be a 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk to honor military veterans.

This Veterans Day, a major step forward in veteran mental healthcare is being highlighted as Higher Dimensions of Healing, LLC, a local veteran-owned mental health clinic, confirms its collaboration with the Reno VA Hospital to provide fully covered Ketamine-Assisted Therapy treatment services for eligible veterans. The partnership, facilitated through a Veteran Care Agreement, aims to address the critical need for effective mental health solutions for our nation’s veterans, particularly for those suffering from the profound psychological effects of military service and combat like: …

In honor of Veterans Day, the Rotary Club of Carson City will welcome retired United States Air Force Command Pilot and U-2 pilot Major Roger Mostar to its next club meeting. The public is invited to attend the luncheon which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 11, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.  Mostar will share his experience in the U2 Reconnaissance program as well as his time flying B-52s.

Nonprofit organization Clean Up The Lake has completed its Tahoe Deep Dive Pilot Project, an ambitious research and cleanup effort exploring litter accumulation and aquatic health between 35 and 55 feet beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe. Using Diver Propulsion Vehicles and Nitrox, the team tested advanced deep-water methods to increase diver efficiency and safety while gathering critical data to guide future large-scale underwater cleanup operations.

By Christy Chamberlain — Part Nevada history, part U.S. history and entirely genuine, The Sword and the Shield: A Life of Duty and Honor is the memoir of Carson City resident and retired Douglas County sheriff’s deputy Jim Bagwell. He recounts his life and experiences growing up in the 1950s near Hawthorne, Nev., before enlisting in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam, and returning to Nevada, where he worked in law enforcement for 32 years.

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honored six individuals, 18 Silver Spike Awards, and several other accolades during its 2025 Silver Spikes award dinner on Oct. 23, 2025 at The Depot in Reno, Nev. The Silver Spike Awards celebrate excellence in the local public relations and communications industry. Public relations and marketing professionals submit their work for evaluation by an out-of-market PRSA chapter.

The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the AAUW Capital Branch and League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “How Cancer Care Is Evolving: Personalized Targeted Treatments” a panel discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6 pm.

This photo was submitted by Carson Now reader Lorryn Abbott showing the setting of the November Super Moon. It was taken from Shultz Ranch Park in Carson City. This content was submitted by a Carson Now reader. Do you have photos, an announcement, or exciting news to share? We want to know! Send your community news to us at the form below: Have an event to share? Submit it to our events calendar here.

Carson Now reader Liz Leisek captured this red-tailed hawk at the corner of Spear and Curry in Carson City on Friday. She writes "he or she has spotted something in the yard of Westwall Militaria Antiques and hanging out for over 30 minutes." This content was submitted by a Carson Now reader. Do you have photos, an announcement, or exciting news to share?

By Amy Alonzo — Six months after an investigation by state energy regulators found NV Energy overcharged certain customers millions of dollars for more than two decades, the utility on Thursday indicated the scope of the overcharging was much larger than it previously indicated. Thursday’s filing by the utility in response to an investigation by staff at the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada indicates that NV Energy overcharged customers by more than $65 million between 2001 to 2024.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 10-16, 2025. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Go here to view a map of the road closures and lane restrictions this week. Access to Mills Park from the Oxoby Loop will be closed at William Street, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

The St. Teresa of Avila Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a nonprofit organization that helps those living in poverty, was awarded a $20,000 Systemic Change Grant from St. Vincent d Paul USA to conduct a 12-month Motel 2 Home pilot project. SVdP will collaborate on the community outreach program with the Carson City School District McKinney-Vento Program (Hannah Etchison), the Northern Nevada Dream Center (Susan Sorenson) and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center (Scott Morgan).

The Carson City Board of Supervisors announced there are two seats open for applicants on the Regional Transportation Commission and one seat on the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority. The deadline to apply is 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. See the link here to apply. Regional Transportation Commission The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning customers to be on alert for online scams posing as DMV services. The notice follows a recent report from a resident who visited a fraudulent website, which appeared to be the official DMV website, and communicated via chatbot with an “employee” to assist in booking an appointment. The customer was asked to provide personal information, including a driver’s license number, social security number, and payment details for a fake “appointment fee.”

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit based in Carson City dedicated to supporting the companion animals of people experiencing homelessness, is raising awareness of its Veteran Pet Support program — designed to help veterans in housing assistance programs access free emergency veterinary care and other critical services for their pets. The program works in partnership with case workers and agencies serving veterans in HUD-VASH and other transitional or supportive housing programs.

As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp with that pine-scented chill, Greenhouse Garden Center invites the community to their Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greenhouse Garden Center is located at 2450 S. Curry Street in Carson City. “Step into a world of color, texture, and imagination at our annual Christmas Open House,” David Ruf, owner of Greenhouse Garden Center, said.

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting a case of hantavirus in Lyon County. The case is a male over 50 years of age. This is the first case of hantavirus reported in Lyon County and the third case in the Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County area in 2025. The suspected exposure was from inhalation or direct contact with rodent droppings, urine, or nesting material disturbed during household cleaning in the weeks prior to symptom development.