Now that Turkey Day is behind us, the holiday season is officially underway! Today, tree sale pop-up locations are actively selling live Christmas trees in Carson City: The annual Fellowship Christian Athlete (FCA) kids are downtown again, this time on the west side of Carson Street near the Ormsby House, where the old gas station was. In addition, a truck with live trees is currently positioned in the Costco parking lot, near the gas pumps.

We’ve come a mighty long way since the first living pine tree was lit 111 years ago in the southwest corner of the capitol grounds on Christmas Eve 1914. Organized by the Leisure Hour Club, it was reported about 1500 citizens assembled to witness the lighting of this single tree, sing carols, and enjoy the special visit from Santa. This year’s annual tree lighting event will be held on Friday, December 5 attracting more than 3500 to countdown to the official lighting of more than 100 trees of the almost 800 trees of all types in today’s urban forest in Capitol Square.

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Nevada consumers are expected to spend $6.5 billion on gifts, food, décor and other seasonal items this holiday season, according to the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN). This represents a 4.0 percent increase from last year’s record spending, based on data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Nationwide, consumers are projected to spend an average of $890 per person this holiday season.

Carson City, NV – Attack On Hunger successfully launched its first major community event, Operation: Veteran’s Day, on November 11, 2025, with the goal of feeding 1,000 veterans and community members. Over the course of six hours, attendees enjoyed an extensive menu featuring charcuterie cups, breakfast burritos, taqueria-style tacos, tamales, nacho stations, homemade desserts, and paletas from La Tapatia. More than 120 tamales, 300 tacos, and countless burritos and bowls were served.

It’s that time of year again to arrange a visit by Santa on Christmas Eve. Good cheer and a visit from Santa Claus will be the order of this special evening, thanks to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Volunteer Uniform Reserve Unit. This special visit has been a Carson City tradition for more than 30-plus years. Carson City residents who would like Santa to visit their home Christmas Eve can call the Santa Hotline at (775) 283-4728 to reserve your spot.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded at 2:40 p.m. Thursday to the 200 block of Koontz Lane, Mountain View Health and Rehabilitation, for a structure fire. Multiple units have responded and evacuations are underway. At least five units have responded and outside agency assist has been called from East Fork Fire. The fire is believed to be in the bathroom of the structure. We will update as more information becomes available.

The Capital Nevada Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is proud to announce its recent donation of $850 to the Carson City Symphony. This donation was given in honor of Jane Johnson, a long-time member of the Symphony and the local Capital Branch-NV of AAUW. Pictured from left: Patricia Almond, Public Relations Coordinator; Nancy Scott, AAUW and Carson City Symphony member; Ellie and David Bugli, Carson City Symphony.

It was a day of gratefulness, being thankful with blessings all around at the annual Carson City Community Thanksgiving dinner held Thursday at the Plaza Conference Center. The traditional thanksgiving meal was served to several hundred from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and included turkey and all the trimmings. Cooking was coordinated by Billy Lavelle, who owns The Busboy Mobile Cuisine.

The annual Carson City Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, a fitness tradition that encourages participants to exercise their bodies ahead of their holiday dinner, brought more than 900 runners and walkers to the Governor's Mansion early Thursday morning. Hosted by St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, families and individuals of all-ages lined up at the starting line just before 8:30 a.m. for the annual 5K and 8K run, along with the Kids Fun Run and Gobble Wobble to compete for delicious pies and medals.

The annual Carson City Community Thanksgiving dinner is happening today, Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Plaza Conference Center, 211 E. Ninth Street, Carson City. The community and those who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal, are invited to the meal, which includes a full turkey dinner, sides, desserts and a beverage. Turkeys are donated by the community and cooked up by The Bus Boy Mobile Cuisine along with other side dishes that round out this community Thanksgiving dinner.

Just ten minutes after an initial crash report came in on I-580 near the hospital, a second crash was reported on the other end of town in the northbound lanes at Fairview. Responders are enroute to the scene; motorists should expect delays and seek alternatives if possible. Dispatch later advised there are no injuries. Updates to follow when available.

A vehicle crash was reported on I-580 in the southbound lanes just before 5 p.m. Wednesday evening near Carson Tahoe Hospital. First responders are en route to the scene. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes if possible. Updates to follow when available.

The Nevada Day Gift Shop — the small but mighty store that helps support the long-standing Nevada Day Parade — is excited to announce its Grand Reopeningon Small Business Saturday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its new home: 508 N. Curry Street, Carson City. The new location features a refreshed layout and an expanded selection of Nevada-themed merchandise, locally crafted goods, and festive holiday items.

In the season of gift giving, where you spend your dollars matters! Money that is spent in our community stays in our community — which means supporting not only our friends and neighbors, but it means money that goes into our community as a whole! Small Business Saturday returns to Carson City November 29, and you can start your day with a free coffee and cookie in Laxalt Plaza from 11 a.m.

Support the Western Nevada College Geology Club’s scholarship fundraising efforts by attending the annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale on Friday, Dec. 5, in Room 322 of the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus. “Events like the Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale highlight the passion and dedication of our students and faculty in the geosciences," said WNC President Dr. J.

A rumor was circulating this week that Tahoe Forest Products -- Carson City’s lumber mill that operates behind Topsy Lane on Washoe Tribal Land -- was shutting down. A reader reached out to us asking whether or not the mill had declared bankruptcy and was closing its doors. However, TFP said that’s not the case. A spokesperson on Wednesday told Carson Now that the mill is overseen by a board of investors, and there are “always new investors coming in." They said that there has been no issues or declaration of bankruptcy.

Carson Now Reader Kristina Dobbert shared these amazing photos of last week’s fog.

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Tuesday evening families received a notice from Washoe County School District school stating that twelve schools had reportedly found glass in students' tater tots, with one injury reported. The email sent to families is as follows: Good afternoon, Washoe County School District Families— This is an important message from the district for Tuesday, November 25. Today, a lunch item available at our elementary schools – frozen and reheated tater tots—was found to contain small glass-like objects.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Presentation The Board heard a presentation from BLM representatives on updates to federal environmental review regulations, geothermal projects, as well as solar project and battery storage facility applications in Lyon County.

CARSON CITY, Nev.- On November 19, 2025, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the location of I580 northbound just north of North Carson Street in Carson City, Nevada. The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling northbound on I580 between North Carson Street and Eastlake Boulevard in the middle travel lane.

These spectacular photos were submitted by Ed Blohme, Riverview Park Ambassador on his and Luna’s daily patrol.

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The Saint Teresa of Avila Conference, Saint Vincent de Paul Society has purchased over $6000 of new winter coats, gloves, hats and socks for our homeless Neighbors in Need from these local stores — Big 5 Sporting Goods, Burlington, JC Penney and Walmart. We want to again thank our lead donor, the Southwest Gas Foundation and other major donors — Micheal and Jean B., Corpus Christi Parishioners, Joseph and Crystal E., David and Victoria K., Knights of Columbus Council #4781, McAulay Family Charitable Foundation, Roper Heating and Air Conditioning and the Women’s Society of St.