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Renowned Composer, Sonatherapist, and Ordained Minister Reverend Dr. Gary Robert Buchanan Dies at 72
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:30amReverend Dr. Gary Robert Buchanan, local composer, conductor, Sonatherapist, minister at the International Community of Christ, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on October 16, 2020, after a year-long fight against cancer. He is survived by his wife Amanda Buchanan, sons Bradley Buchanan of Ventura, California, and Kym Buchanan of Wisconsin, daughter Amy Buchanan-Rodriquez of Reno, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
DETR: Regular UI initial claims moderate, PUA initial claims increase noticeably; PEUC claims at 75,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:29amFor the week ending October 17, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,734 down 230 claims, or 2.6 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,964 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending October 17, there have been 728,045 initial claims filed in 2020, 706,393 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Golf tournament, fundraisers, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Voters can use drive-up ballot drop box at Carson City's Fuji Park, community center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:52pmIn addition to mailing ballots through the U.S. Postal Service, Carson City voters can submit mail ballots in three ways:
1. Drive-up drop box at the east parking lot of Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road (look for the blue tent). 2. Drop box by the east exit of the Carson City Community Center 851 E. William St. (look for the blue tent). 3. At the counter of the Carson City Clerk's office, 885 E. Musser St., Suite 1025.
Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 10:24amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City’s Early Voting begins tomorrow, Saturday Oct. 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:34amEarly voting in Carson City begins tomorrow, Saturday Oct. 17 and will continue through Oct. 30.
DETR: Regular Initial Claims Up While PUA Initial Claims Dip; PEUC Continued Claims Well Above 60,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:22amAccording to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,964 for the week ending October 10, up 1,023 claims, or 12.9 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,941 claims.
Through the week ending October 10, there have been 719,311 initial claims filed in 2020, 697,659 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Fall train rides, 'Light after Dark' fitness event, live music and more highlight Carson City area weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Fall-themed train rides from the Virginia Truckee Railroad Company and the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be available on Saturday and Sunday. A virtual “Light After Dark” fitness event will be held on Saturday to support the Carson City-based Advocated to End Domestic Violence program. Combined with plenty of food specials and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Balloon launch, beard and rock drilling contests, 'reverse parade' among Nevada Day 2020 events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:05amEach October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.
Carson City School District hiring for several needed and necessary operational positions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:56amCARSON CITY — The global pandemic has proven challenging to businesses and organizations across the state, country and world. Many local school districts cannot find people to fill open positions including transportation, custodial, nutrition, nursing, paraprofessionals and crossing guards. Many are struggling to even maintain enough substitute teachers.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly hitting man with weighted sock with lock inside
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 9:45amA 37-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and parole and probation violation, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City's Browsers Corner Book Store kicks off grand reopening Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 8:12amBrowsers Corner Book Store, operated by the Friends of the Carson City Library, is having its grand reopening starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 with new hours being from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Tragedy on Lake Tahoe after boat found adrift with six kids on board
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 11:46amA person hearing cries for help from Lake Tahoe Friday evening brought out a full emergency response to the middle of the lake.
Fishing Report: Fish are still biting despite lower lake levels, river clean up planned for Oct. 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 9:59amHello fellow anglers, Fall is definitely here. Renee and I took a trip through Alpine County last week to enjoy the fall colors. Many trees have turned, while others are just starting to get their true colors.
To get a good look at the viewing, venture up through Highway 88 from Woodfords to Caples Lake. Another good area of fall color viewing is from Woodfords on Highway 89 up to Kinney reservoir on Highway 4 .
Red Flag Warning: Critical fire weather warning for Lake Tahoe Basin today, no open flames allowed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 9:33amThe National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for the greater Lake Tahoe area.
DETR: Initial Claims Tick up in the Second Week of October, Continued Claims Continue to Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:11pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,941 for the week ending October 3, up 416 claims, or 5.5 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,525 claims.
Carson Mall is looking for Vendors for Nevada Day Craft Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:54pmCalling all vendors, we are back!
The Carson Mall has been approved to start doing our events again and our first event will be Nevada Day.
New school zone hours extended in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:26pmUpdates and changes to school zones have arrived in the Carson City area.
School zones for Bordewich Bray, Carson Middle, Carson High, Eagle Valley, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain, Pioneer High and Seeliger have been extended from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The installation of new signs and updated times is expected to be completed by the second week of October, 2020.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Fourth Annual Fright at the Fairgrounds
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 8:45amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is hosting their fourth annual “Fright at the Fairgrounds” every Friday and Saturday night through the month of October starting Friday October 2nd.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office seeks information regarding missing 13-year-old, last seen entering a semi-truck
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 3:55pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office is requesting information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Jazz-Lynn Caldwell.
Jazz-Lynn ran away from her foster-parents' place of employment in Fernley on 10-02-20 at approximately 1250 hours. She was reported to have been seen entering a semi-truck at the Pilot Truck Stop. It is believed that she is attempting to return to the Winnemucca area.
DETR: Initial Claims at Lowest Point Since Mid-March; Continued Claims Below 200,000 for First Time Since Mid-April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 11:57amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,525 for the week ending September 26, down 673
claims, or 8.2 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,198 claims. This is the lowest weekly total of initial claims filed since mid-March.
Armed standoff between Carson City deputies, disturbed woman resolved, no injuries, woman safe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 9:46amUPDATE 12:26 p.m.: She is in custody and unharmed, but very dehydrated. No injuries reported.
UPDATE: As of 12:16 p.m. it appears the woman has surrendered to deputies following a nearly three hours long stand off in the area of Prison Hill. No injuries have been reported. She set the fire arm down, put her hands on her head and knelt on the ground. Her vehicle is disabled.
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A standoff in the hills near Prison Hill Tuesday morning is currently underway between Carson City Sheriff’s Office and a young woman who had claimed to have shot her mother, and is threatening to kill herself.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Ink, Paper, Print' exhibition at WNC gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 11:43amThe Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Ink, Paper, Print" an exhibition with work by 12 regional artists in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City.
Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:02amIt may be a bit quiet around the high school lately, but this will not stop the CHS Student Council from making their senior year one to remember. Leadership Adviser Ann Britt said, “I am pleased to announce the Corona Virus cannot take the fun out of everything, so we are hosting a Spirit Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, at CHS.”
An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:05amThe Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.
While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.
Fishing Report: Fish plants are abundant, just in time for Free Admission to Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:37amHello fellow anglers. Just got back from Oregon a few weeks ago and the world’s getting a little crazy. It's now fall, and it feels like we missed out on most of summer, between COVID-19 and wildfires, we might have to start doing some praying to get back to some sense of normalcy. We encountered 7 wildfires on our journey.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
Carson City Republican candidates to speak at General Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:41amListen to the local candidates running for office at the Carson City Republican General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. Our meeting is held at the Carson City Casino Fandango with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. The first 50 are allowed. You can also attend virtually by registering here.
Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 7:37amRemember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.