June 2019
NHP identifies Carson City man who died in Thursday morning crash at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 5:55pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Carson City man who died in a vehicle crash that happened Thursday on Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe.
Muscle Powered's monthly Trash Mob to take on wetlands along Carson City Freeway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 5:16pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2019 - 8:00am Join in and be a part of the Muscle Powered Trash Mob team this coming Saturday as it cleans up the wetlands area along the Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path between the end of N. Lompa Lane and Airport Road.
Carson City church to host clothing drive for school children in July, donations sought
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 4:27pmEvent Date:
July 27, 2019 - 9:00am
Clothing for school-aged children will be available free of charge or obligation and open to the public on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. until noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church located at 411 N. Saliman Road, Carson City, located south of Carson High School.
Carson City area weather: Thunderstorms likely in western Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 2:31pm
Scattered thunderstorms were developing Sunday afternoon across the Sierra and Western Nevada, prompting a special statement by the National Weather Service.
JoAnne Skelly column: Berries, artichokes and music under the stars in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 1:43pm
My friend Laura who lives in Southern Oregon is the best vegetable and fruit gardener I know. She makes excellent compost from fresh horse and chicken manures, which she combines with green vegetable, fruit and kitchen waste. She then turns it with her tractor. And, coming from a ranching family who grew their own food, she has an innate sense of how to garden successfully.
Tarp in line knocks out power to more than 2,000 NV Energy customers in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 12:16pm
UPDATE 2:52PM: NV Energy continues to work on a power line issue which knocked out power to more than 2,000 customers at one point Sunday afternoon. NV Energy said the damage to equipment was caused by wind. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief noted from the scene the outage may have been caused by a tarp in the power line. NV Energy says it should have power fully restored to around 150 customers remaining without power by 8 p.m.
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UPDATE 1:50PM: NV Energy reports progress on the power line situation, with 145 customers without power as of 1:50 p.m.
‘Humble and Kind,’ Tim McGraw opens Tahoe concert series
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 11:03am
Tim McGraw took a break from his book tour to play a concert at Lake Tahoe.
The country star opened the summertime series at Harveys Outdoor Arena on Friday night.
Carson City Sheriff’s 16th Extreme Motor Officer’s Training Challenge begins Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 10:43amEvent Date:
June 20, 2019 - 7:00am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office 16th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge returns this week, Thursday through Saturday, June 20-22 at Mills Park.
Pony Express riders arrive at Fort Churchill, Carson City, Genoa and Tahoe this Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 10:10amEvent Date:
June 19, 2019 - 12:30pm
Imagine you live in the year 1860 with vast wilderness, wide-open plains and high desert between Missouri and California. You're one of the chosen riders on top of a horse with a mochila strapped on your saddle, navigating along the trail where unknown dangers may be ahead.
Signups underway for Capital City Hoops summer basketball camp at MAC in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 10:07amEvent Date:
July 8, 2019 - 9:00am
July 9, 2019 - 9:00am
July 10, 2019 - 9:00am
July 11, 2019 - 9:00am
Capital City Hoops, a local non-profit organization, is hosting the second annual Hoopaholics Basketball Camp for kids ages 5-15.
All boys and girls interested in basketball are encouraged to join the fun! Camp includes individual skill building, shooting competitions, team games, camp speakers, and camp prizes. A camp t-shirt is included with paid registration.
