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Local scientist donates 550 thermometer watches to Carson City STEM school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:05pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School, a designated Governor’s STEM School, has received 550 Thermometer Watches from local Scientist Ron Newton. The wearable technology, costing less than $10, is designed to monitor the temperature of the wearer and indicate if they are running a fever.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Remembering Hammerin' Hank Aaron
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:57amI glanced up from my paper this morning to see a news alert: "Hammerin' Hank Aaron Dies at 86!" Oh, no! My memory raced away, back to 1974, where in the face of numerous death threats, Hank went after the Babe's revered homerun record, and smashed it. I wish I could have known him.
USDA Rural Development Names Gardnerville's Jim Park Acting State Director In Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:04amThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is pleased to announce Jim Park has been selected to serve as the Acting State Director in Nevada.
Carson City Historical Society presents Rhyolite lecture by Jonah Blustain on Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 8:50amCarson City Historical Society is proud to present Jonah S. Blustain, BLM Assistant Field Manager, who will present a lecture, "More than a Ghost Town: Cultural Resource Management in the Phantom City of Rhyolite, Nevada" on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Juan’s Mexican Grill to open Monday in Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:08pmCarson City’s newest Mexican eatery will be officially opening this Monday, Jan. 18 in its new downtown home.
Owners Juan and Maria Salazar have been running the first location of Juan’s Mexican Grill for years inside the Comstock Casino and this new location, which took over the venue left vacant by Battle Born Social, will be their second.
This is not their first time serving up Mexican cuisine in the downtown area. Juan’s used to operate both inside the old Mo and Sluggo’s (now the Pourhouse) as well as the Horseshoe Club (now closed).
Carson City sheriff: Mechanisms in place to investigate threats, thwart violence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:13pmNoting that demonstrations in the capital city have remained, for the most part, peaceful since March, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said public safety remains the first and foremost priority as emotions over the presidential election continue to run high.
Carson City woman jailed for allegedly striking victim with tire iron
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:44amA 54-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other offenses after allegedly hitting a person with a tire iron, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Senator Square: Carson High School mourns loss of senior Jacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:23amJacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno was born Nov. 17, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nev., to Claudia Bruno and Hector Acosta. She has four younger brothers and sisters, all attending Carson City Schools, as well as a sibling just 18-months-old.
Carson City deputies called to shots fired into residence, suspect vehicle crashes, 2 detained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:58pmCarson City Sheriff's Office patrol officers responded Wednesday night to shots fired into a residence in the 2200 block fo East Long Street.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for having stolen vehicle, discharging firearm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 2:50pmA 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.
Letter of intent deadline is Jan. 15 for Carson City Community Support Services Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 8:52amCarson City is now accepting letters of intent to apply for its Community Support Services Grant. Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residents. In addition, your agencies proposal must meet one of the following critical needs of the community:
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18amAs CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
Carson City deputies arrest woman for alleged battery with a deadly weapon after fight with sister
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 11:54amA 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and suspected drug offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City deputies locate stolen vehicle and suspect within minutes of crime being reported
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:41amA 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday afternoon within minutes of being stopped after Carson City sheriff's officers were alerted that a vehicle was reported stolen from a gas station.
Carson City arrests: Ex-felon jailed for felony weapon offenses; man booked for suspected DUI hit and run
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:28amA 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, concealing a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor theft warrant.
Commemorative Lake Tahoe coins minted in Carson City still available, less than 300 remain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:35pmThe first of its kind Lake Tahoe Commemorative Coin was minted this month on historic Carson City Mint Press No. 1 and less than 300 of the limited-edition coins are still available for the public, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, said Tuesday.
Drive-thru Santa's Village at V&T Railway, Living Nativity, Carson Mall Craft Fair, K9 portrait fundraiser highlight weekend activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:47pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several fundraisers, including the annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive will be available throughout the Carson City, Minden and Reno areas on Friday. You can visit the North Pole safely as part of a drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City, beginning Friday into the weekend. A living nativity scene will be featured at First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Combined with train rides in Virginia City, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Friday is KTVN's 'Share your Christmas' Food Drive at Governor's Mansion, Carson Valley Inn, Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 5:03pmKTVN will host its annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 11 with food drop-off locations in Carson City, Minden and Reno beginning at 6 a.m. and running until 6 p.m.
Carson High School senior honored as Coca-Cola scholar semifinalist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:14amThe Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Senior Cristian Garcia Perez has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, putting him in the running for one of the 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.
Carson Tahoe Health COVID-19 update: Hospital adds temporary staffing as it steadily nears capacity
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 7:44amNevada has recently been recognized as the state with the highest number of hospitalizations per capita in the country. This matches the surge of COVID-positive patients we are seeing and the increase in hospitalizations.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash; 1 injured, 2 suspects flee the scene
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 5:30pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday to a 2-vehicle crash in which two people fled the scene on foot.
Obituary: Steven L. David
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 6:50pmSteven L. David, born December 10, 1955, passed away on the morning of Saturday November 28th, 2020 at his home with his wife Debbie at his side.
Virtual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, pictures with Santa and more highlight weekend events in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:24pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights holiday celebration goes virtual on Friday. Santa Claus will arrive virtually at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and in-person at Battle Born Harley Davidson on Saturday for pictures with families and kids of all ages. Combined with live music and dinner specials at Living the Good Life, the state capital has events lined up for the holidays! Read on for more information.
ICYMI: Traffic signal warnings signs to be updated Monday in Carson City, Douglas County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 6:07pmBeginning Monday, Nov. 30, drivers will see changes to the flashing warning signals placed in advance of some traffic signals in Carson City and Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation updates the warning signals.
Carson City Park, Recreation and Open Space to Host November Full Moon Hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 2:18pmJoin us for our November Full Moon Hike on Monday, November 30th! We will meet at the south end of Prison Hill off of Golden Eagle Lane.
Fa La La Fridays, Small Business Saturday, Virginia City train rides and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 9:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Virginia City will kick off its Candy Cane Express and Train of Lights on Friday with all day train rides. Small Business Saturday will begin in downtown Carson City with COVID-19 restrictions put in place. Combined with pool tournaments at Bulldog Billiards and live music at Living the Good Life, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed in fight, officer struck in eye attempting to detain suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:48amTwo were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.
Donations sought, hotline established for Carson City region's Toys for Tots campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 9:27amA hotline for Toys for Tots will soon be available for Carson City, Douglas, Storey and West Lyon County families in need of toys for the holidays.
Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 9:51amLooking for a safe, cozy new family tradition this holiday season? The Virginia Truckee Railroad has developed the perfect solution with their Holiday steam trains, Candy Cane Express and Comstock Train of Lights, departing from the original V. & T. R.R. 1870 passenger depot in Virginia City.
Carson Mall hosts Holiday Craft show now through Dec. 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 8:02amCome and join us for the annual craft show. We will have jewelry, crafts, clothes, and other things for everyone on your list!! Running every day inside the Carson Mall! New Kiosk daily!
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