May 2020
Baseball’s new rules could benefit Reno’s Kevin Cron
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00pm
As baseball awaits for a potential return, rule changes to Major League Baseball could benefit Reno Aces slugging first baseman Kevin Cron.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to vote on hiring nine new firefighters through SAFER Grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:51am
A new item was placed on the Carson City Board of Supervisor’s agenda for the meeting happening tomorrow, Thursday May 20, which is in reference to the potential hiring of additional firefighters through the SAFER Grant.
Carson City Kiwanis to host Virtual Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:38am
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June 7, 2020 (All day) Carson City Kiwanis supports local causes serving children, youth, elderly and disabled. Focused on this mission, the club hosts an annual Bingo and Pasta Feed to support the Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center Meals on Wheels program. Unfortunately, like many other local events, the club was forced to cancel the April 2020 fundraiser due to COVID-19.
Carson City woman admits using stolen credit cards; also booked for alleged child neglect, drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:05am
A 48-year-old Carson City woman was taken into custody Tuesday for suspicion of multiple crimes including burglary, using a stolen credit card, suspected child neglect and drug possession, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Capone
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:56am
Hello Carson City! It has been a while since we’ve had a Pet of the Week, which isn’t necessarily bad! Our shelters have been relatively empty thanks to the shutdown.
However, we have a special boy to introduce you to today. Meet Capone!
Two Carson City educators nominated for Nevada Teacher of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:25am
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Ms. Christina Bourne and Ms. Jennifer Chandler have both been nominated and will have the opportunity to compete for “Nevada State Teacher of the Year.” The two were nominated because both have earned accreditations as National Board Certified Teachers. The winner and finalists of the state recognition will be announced later this summer in August.
Trump alleges Nevada’s mostly mail primary election is ‘illegal,’ says state could lose funding
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 7:58am
President Donald Trump threatened in a tweet Wednesday morning to withhold federal funding from Nevada should it proceed with its mostly mail primary election, alleging that the state’s decision to do so is “illegal,” though he didn’t offer any specifics about why he believes that is the case.
Did you feel it? 5.0 magnitude aftershock shakes near Tonopah early Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 6:50am
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near Tonopah early Wednesday morning, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. It was an aftershock to Friday's 6.5 earthquake.
Carson City area, Quad County COVID-19 update Tuesday: 5 new cases, 1 recovery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 6:03pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 that there are 5 new positive cases and 1 additional recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 150, with 103 recoveries and three deaths, 44 cases remain active.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's Virtual Choir debuts with ‘One Day More’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 3:46pm
Western Nevada College, working with a core of performers from the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company, has created a virtual choir — Broadway Rising! — to share the power and beauty of Broadway during these times when live performance is no longer possible.
