August 2019
Carson City inmate faces additional offenses after assaulting fellow inmate during breakfast
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 9:15am
An inmate at the Carson City Jail was booked on additional offenses after allegedly slamming his food tray into another inmate’s face multiple times during breakfast.
According to the report, Thomas Raymond Brown, 32, was booked on the additional offenses after deputies were collecting trays during morning meal times in Male General when they heard a verbal argument in the Trusty POD.
Kevin Cron smashing home run records with Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 9:04am
Reno Aces first baseman Kevin Cron leaves teammates and coaches in awe of his ability at the plate.
“He’s one of the best hitters I’ve ever seen, and I’m not the only one who thinks that,” former Aces catcher Tyler Heinemann said. “You ask some of the guys and coaches and they say the same thing.”
Tahoe-bound Steve Earle honors mentor Guy Clark
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 9:00am
On his radio show, Steve Earle and guests describe where his music comes from, and on his new album he honors a man who led him to it.
Bear takes an afternoon stroll through Kings Canyon Monday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 8:48am
A reader sent in photos of a bear taking a sunny stroll through a property in Kings Canyon Monday afternoon.
Remember, you should never approach or startle a bear, but it is perfectly acceptable to take pictures of them being adorable from a distance.
Carson City's The Basil announces it will close September 12, reopen under new management
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 7:58am
According to a letter sent out to Carson City residents and business owners, The Basil on Carson Street announced that it will be closing on Sept. 12, 2019.
Carson City Democratic luncheon to feature prisoner reintegration advocate
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 10:51pm
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August 19, 2019 - 11:30am Kathryn McCool, executive director of Reciprocity Inc., will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Carson City Democratic luncheon. As Senior Program Officer at the State Department of Corrections, she has managed the re-entry program at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs since April of 2013. She founded Reciprocity, Inc. in 2014.
Upcoming Carson City Jukebox International Film Festival to host Workshops and Panels
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 10:32pm
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Repeats every day until Thu Aug 22 2019 .
August 20, 2019 (All day)
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August 22, 2019 (All day) The Jukebox International Film Festival is pleased to announce their Workshops & Panel Discussions for this year. In addition to 25 films from 11 countries being shown next week, visiting filmmakers will be offering up their experiences and advice in this diverse collection of programs.
Headphones, ear buds banned from CHS campus; Fremont Elementary ditches uniforms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 10:17pm
This year, Carson High School announced that earbuds and headphones will be banned from campus in an effort to create a better and safer learning environment.
“It’s a safety issue,” said Dan Davis of the Carson City School District. “While they’re on campus, if the principal or a teacher needs to audibly communicate with a student, they need to be able to hear them for safety reasons.”
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmEvent Date:
August 16, 2019 (All day)
August 17, 2019 (All day)
August 18, 2019 (All day)
Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Celtic powerhouse Wicked Tinkers headline Saturday's outdoor Carson City concert at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:26pmEvent Date:
August 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
The Wicked Tinkers headline the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor Music Series this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Change Companies Outdoor Amphitheater. Only two shows remain for Carson City concert series and this Saturday's show, you won't want to miss.
