August 2019
Events, happenings around Carson City area for Sunday, August 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 7:19am
Good day Carson City, it is Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sunshine and warm weather continues along with plenty of activities around the Capital City. Today features a morning bike ride, outdoor journaling and adventuring at Riverview Park, a woman's veteran support group meeting at Mills Park, the last day of the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro, the KVNC outdoor concert at its Minnesota street studio and the finale of the 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival. Enjoy your day!
Standoff with Carson City sheriff's deputies ends safely, man with warrant arrested
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 6:58am
A standoff involving a man facing extradition for a parole absconder warrant out of Texas ended safely late Saturday night with the suspect taken into custody.
The incident happened at an apartment in the area of Airport Road and Menlo streets and ended with the man surrendering without force, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Pollsters' difficulties result in dearth of polling ahead of Nevada caucuses
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 2:00amPresidential preference polling hasn’t been as frequent in Nevada as in other states with early presidential caucuses or primaries. RealClearPolitics has two Nevada-specific polls listed in its aggregation since July, and the Monmouth University Polling Institute, one of the most respected poll ...
First responders called to vehicle crash at College and Lompa
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 2:10pm
Motorists should expect traffic delays while in the area of College and Lompa after a two-car vehicle crash.
Injuries at this time are unknown; however, as of 2:08 p.m. there are no ambulances on scene. Vehicles are being towed from the scene currently.
Avoid the area if possible.
Salon Series - "Savor"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 1:54pm
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September 14, 2019 - 6:00pm Sierra Music Society continues its popular Salon Series with P’Opera! soloists, delectable small bites, wonderful wines, and fun on Saturday, September 14, from 6 to 9 pm. We will present “Savor” in a beautiful home located in Southwest Reno. For just $75 you will enjoy wine tastings and food pairings.
Carson Senators football crush Lower Lake Trojans in season opener
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 11:31am
The Carson Senators football team cruised to a 57-28 victory over the Lower Lake Trojans on Friday.
Carson’s potent offense stole the show for most of the contest. The Senators rushed for 359 yards and 137 passing yards.
Sierra Lutheran XC opens Season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 11:06am
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August 23, 2019 (All day) The Sierra Lutheran XC team kicked off the 2019 XC Season at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. The Falcons got solid performances from Christi Kennedy (36th Girls Freshman), Sierra Carranza (38th Girls Sophomore), Aaron Waite (47th Boys Sophomore), Will Webster (39th Boys Sophomore), Andreas Gilson (47th Boys Junior), and Jacob Tack (50th Boys Junior). Sierra Lutheran will run next Friday at the Nevada Twi-light Classic in Reno. Andreas Gilson is the runner pictured.
Carson City woman arrested after allegedly strangling and pulling a gun on business partner
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 10:54am
A 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 3100 block of Highway 50 E. Friday night for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery first.
Shannon Rae Atkins was arrested after deputies received a report of a battery that occurred between Atkins and her business partner.
State Republicans Need New Leadership (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 10:37amNevada Republicans meet in Winnemucca September 7 to elect our leaders for the 2020 campaign. We need to turn Nevada red for two reasons: 1) to help re-elect Donald Trump president; and 2) to win enough legislative seats to assure the 2021 redistricting will be a fair process, not another Democrat gerrymandering riot.
Natural in the booth: Ryan Radtke is the voice of Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 9:31am
Reno Aces play-by-play announcer Ryan Radtke was a natural since he picked up a makeshift microphone.
