March 2020
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Highway 50 and Arrowhead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:52pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the westbound lane of Highway 50 near Arrowhead.
Railroad museum in Carson City accepts full-sized replica of V&T’s first locomotive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:40pm
CARSON CITY — The old saying that legends never die might also be said about old locomotives. Many of those iron horses, long lost to time or the scrap heap, live on through historic photographs, artwork and the hearts and minds and skillful hands of railroad buffs.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Most amazing gorl had the cheek to tell me I'm a bad speller
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:31pm
What I know about gorls you could put in a gnat's ear. It's not because I haven't tried to understand gorls, I have tried to understand gorls. They make great mothers and grandmothers, I know that. But you show me a man who says he understands middle-aged gorls and I'll show you a big fat liar. Though just because we can't understand gorls does not mean we can't love gorls. There is something comforting and contenting about a gorl's voice, a gorl's laughter.
Nevada casino win tops $1 billion; 8th time in 12 months
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:15pmCARSON CITY,Nev. — Nevada gambling licensees broke the $1 billion total win mark in January, reporting a 5.5 percent increase compared to ...
Harry Reid makes long-awaited endorsement: It's Biden
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:40amFormer Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, the leader of Nevada's Democratic political machine, has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. Reid announced the endorsement this morning, marking the ...
Nevada Division of Forestry to review expanded protection for rare wildflower species
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:33pmEvent Date:
April 10, 2020 - 9:00am
Nevada is home to more than 150 plant species that live exclusively in our state, including the Tiehm buckwheat, a rare desert wildflower that is only known to exist in particular geologic conditions in the Silver Peak Range of Esmeralda County.
Carson City mixologist works her craft to create a 'happy place' at Glen Eagles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:56am
Art has many facets and can be found almost anywhere and within anyone. To me, there’s nothing more fascinating and entertaining than watching professionals execute their craft, totally absorbed and unaware of those watching them.
Carson City arrests: Suspect denies threats, admits huffing fumes inside ride share vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:54am
A 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday in the area of Koontz and Carson streets for suspicion of misdemeanor threats and harassment, and violation of alternative sentencing conditions following an incident involving a ride sharing service driver, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson Valley LGBTQ and Friends Social Saturday, March 14, Email RSVP Required by Thursday, March 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:03am
Event Date:
March 14, 2020 (All day) The Carson Valley LGBTQ+ and Friends Social is proud to announce the Business Sponsorship of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint as well as Community Sponsors – PFAG (United States’ first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer – LGBTQ+) and Sassabration (Carson Valley’s Annual Pride Celebration).
A word from one of our founders is at the end of this article.
Public Safety Priority: NV Energy unveils Natural Disaster Protection Plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:29am
On February 28, NV Energy filed its Natural Disaster Protection Plan with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada per Senate Bill 329, that outlines how the company plans to help protect the public from the impacts of natural disasters on its electric infrastructure that have been experienced in other Western states.
