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Northern Nevada first responders receive $79K from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:46pmLocal first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Carson City's Empire Elementary 3rd grader wins state fire prevention poster contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 8:16amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mr. Adrian Manzano, a third grade student at Empire Elementary School, as a winner of the State Fire Prevention and Awareness Poster Contest for his age category.
Take a Virtual Tour of Nevada State Parks at the Rotary Club of Carson City’s Weekly Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 11:04amNevada’s State Parks will be the topic of discussion at the Rotary Club of Carson City’s meeting on Tuesday, October 20th.
Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. Nevada State Parks Administrator Bob Mergell will unveil the agency’s new virtual tour of the state’s 27 state parks at the meeting.
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 sheriff's deputies make misdemeanor warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:01amCarson City sheriff's deputies made three misdemeanor warrant arrests Tuesday, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Winners of the 2020 Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:29amThe Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), State Fire Marshal Division, has selected the fourth annual State of Nevada Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest winners.
Carson City man jailed for felony warrant alleging marijuana trafficking
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:02amA 42-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging marijuana trafficking, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City detectives ask for public's help locating endangered, possibly kidnapped woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 4:46pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing and endangered adult. Brandi Cargile was released from the Carson City Jail on September 21, 2020.
August gaming revenue up slightly among Carson City area casinos, down 22 percent statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:02amNDOT hiring temporary winter highway maintenance workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 11:42amCARSON CITY — With the start of fall, the Nevada Department of Transportation is preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. NDOT is hiring temporary highway maintenance workers, including snow plow and anti-icing operations and assisting in highway emergency response, among other duties.
Carson City to open first Roberto's Taco Shop on South Carson at former Jack in the Box
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 1:53pmCarson City will be getting its very first Roberto's Taco Shop, a popular west coast Mexican cuisine restaurant with locations in northern and southern Nevada.
Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Mayor, attorney and Vietnam veteran Robert L. "Bob" Crowell died overnight. He was 74.
Robert L. "Bob" Crowell was a native Nevadan, born in the mining town of Tonopah and raised in Carson City. An attorney by profession, Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retired Navy Captain. He was elected Mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed his duties as Mayor on January 5, 2009. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served 11 years on the Carson City School Board of Trustees.
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest 3 for suspected gun-related assault offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 10:55amThree were arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses following an incident involving a firearm that happened at a Woodside Drive residence and a shot fired into a sidewalk on South Curry Street, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report.
Weather service issues Blowing Dust Advisory for Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and southern Lyon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:59amThe National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory effective until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning for Carson City, Carson Valley, southern Lyon County, Reno and northern Washoe County.
Fishing Report: Many lakes are planted and awaiting Labor Day fishers, Trout Contest held this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers, welcome to Labor Day weekend. As we know from all of the smoke in the California and Nevada skies, we have to be fire aware, wherever your adventure takes you this weekend.
BLM protestors arrested, charged with negligent discharge of a firearm following Saturday’s rally in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 7:33amOn Saturday, August 29th, at approximately 5:24 p.m., immediately following a Black Lives Matters demonstration in Carson City at the Nevada State Legislature Complex, Officers from the Legislative Police and Carson Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting that was later characterized as an accidental discharge of a weapon.
Legislative Officers immediately seized an AK-47 Assault Rifle and detained the suspect, a 22 year old Sparks man.There were no injuries reported and the suspect was described as cooperative at the scene.
Nevada Public Safety's Fire Marshal Division announces 4th annual poster contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 11:05amCARSON CITY — Fire Prevention Week 2020 is October 4-10. The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division, is proud and excited to hold its 4th annual poster contest. Winners of four categories will have their artwork featured on billboards statewide.
Senator Square: Carson coach honored, mascot highlighted and Senior Sunrise ahead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:28amIt is wonderful to be back in school, to again see the smiling faces of young people walking throughout the building, going from class to class with excitement and anticipation, gently pushing at their friends to move along, so no one ends up being late to class.
Carson City area gaming revenue down in July, but not as much as the rest of Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:50amWestern Nevada College recognizes 93 students on summer dean’s list
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 12:17pmWestern Nevada College is proud to announce that 93 students have qualified for the 2020 Summer Dean’s List.
To earn this recognition during the summer session, students attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and completed six units of classes or more.
City of Sparks announces passing of Mayor Ron Smith
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:03pmAfter an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old.
Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He served as Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore from 2012-2018.
National Weather Service issues Dense Smoke Advisory for Reno, Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 7:55amUPDATE: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Dense Smoke Advisory for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley areas including Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville and Virginia City. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday. Visibility is below 3 miles with unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups. The advisory says to expect periods of dense smoke and unhealthy air quality through Thursday morning. Winds may help improve air quality into Wednesday night before smoke returns to the area by early Thursday morning.
Nevada State Bank hosting food drives to benefit Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 11:12amRENO – Two Nevada State Bank branches will host food drives to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s “Feed NV and the Sierra” campaign, kicking off and supporting Hunger Action Month.
Dense smoke advisory goes up for Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley due to Loyalton Fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 1:45pmUPDATE 4:50PM: A Dense Smoke Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the greater Reno, Sparks, Virginia City and Carson Valley areas has been extended until 9 a.m. Monday morning. As of late Sunday afternoon, drift smoke was evident in Washoe Valley, Carson City as well as into Silver Springs and Dayton.
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The National Weather Service in Reno on Sunday issued a Dense Smoke Advisory for the valley areas of Reno into Carson City and Carson Valley due to the Loyalton Fire burning in the Tahoe National Forest in California.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
Walmart and Salvation Army team up in Carson City, Douglas for modified school supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51amFor the second year in a row, The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at more than 4,500 Walmart locations across the country. In the Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas, there are 8 Walmart stores participating this Friday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19, the need is greater than ever before. It also means our campaign looks a little different this year.
Carson City area forecast: Dry and breezy, thunderstorms possible by midweek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:38amAfternoon winds will be a touch stronger Sunday and Monday around the Carson City region compared to the last few days, according to the National Weather Service, but not strong enough to warrant any watches or warnings at this time.
Carson City deputies arrest woman with mental health issues for trespassing after refusing to leave her mother's house
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 9:04amA 31-year-old woman suffering from mental health issues was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave her mothers house.
According to the report, the mother called dispatch advising her daughter was at her residence refusing to leave, and that she has mental health issues. The mother stated she was afraid of her daughter.
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:40amNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada to host free COVID-19 testing to reach Native community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:29pmRENO, Nev. — The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada’s goal is to provide an opportunity for urban Indian populations to receive testing.