• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

February 2020

Washoe County coroner: High school student deaths investigated as possibly drug related

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is currently investigating the deaths of two Damonte Ranch High School students. While the cause of death has not been determined for either student, the Office says the deaths are being investigated as possibly drug-related.

Carson City Parks Department: Fuji Park playground closed for repairs, to reopen sometime in March

The Fuji Park playground adjacent to the Fuji Park Dog Park has been closed due to repairs, according to David Navarro, Parks Operations Superintendent from the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, and is set to be reopened sometime in March, although the time frame is dependent on an order of new parts for the playground.

Lyon County Schools host own 2020 High School International Economic Summit

Event Date: 
January 9, 2020 (All day)

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit.

Muscle Powered hosts Saturday hike at V&T Trail

Event Date: 
February 8, 2020 - 9:00am

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Carson City's St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School to host 17th Crab Feed Fundraiser

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 08 2020 .
March 7, 2020 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
March 8, 2020 - 5:00pm

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School will hold its 17th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, 2020, beginning at 5 p.m. at the MAC, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.

Nevada Dems won’t use app blamed for delay in Iowa caucus results

The Nevada Democratic Party says it won’t be using the same app being blamed for delays in reporting the results of Monday night’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. William McCurdy II, chairman of ...

Carson City arrests: Man booked into jail for felony burglary warrants

A 28-year-old man was booked Monday into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants alleging burglary, one count grand larceny, and misdemeanor obtaining money under false pretenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Reporting problems cause delay in results from Iowa caucus, cast doubt on Nevada’s caucus

DES MOINES — The winner of Iowa’s first in the nation Democratic presidential caucus remained elusive early Tuesday morning as the clock struck midnight local time without the state party having reported any results of the prior evening’s caucus.

NNDA's Business Edge to examine economic impact of pro soccer in Northern Nevada

Event Date: 
February 26, 2020 - 11:30am

Professional teams provide a needed source of entertainment and community pride, but what is the economic impact of a professional team? How far does the impact extend through Northern Nevada and into the Sierra region? How do professional teams contribute to and support the community?

Carson City Mint 150th anniversary, fitness events, classic film showing and more Tuesday

Heading into Tuesday, the capital city will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint with events throughout the day. Other activities include a morning and evening walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a dinner fundraiser for the Roman family at Pizza Factory, a community dinner and meeting invite to the Order of Eastern Star, a showing at the BAC of the 1941 film classic "The Lady Eve" and a concert featuring the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn at Shepherd-Sierra Lutheran Church. Read on for details.