May 2020
Carson City's Duke’s Steak House among first casino restaurants to reopen under phase 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 3:37pm
This Friday, May 22 at 4 p.m. Casino Fandango’s award-winning Duke’s Steak House in Carson City will reopen to the public. As part of phase one reopening, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board is allowing restaurants inside casinos to open provided certain industry-specific criteria are met; Duke’s will be one of the first to reopen in Northern Nevada.
Carson City restaurant program aims to reduce plastic, encourages reusable bamboo utensils
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 1:51pm
Beginning Wednesday, the Carson City Green Dining District will feature a special program to help customers support local businesses while reducing their environmental footprint.
Carson City's Pioneer High School to feature 5-part graduation plan to celebrate 2020 seniors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:03pmEvent Date:
June 1, 2020 (All day)
June 2, 2020 (All day)
This is a year unprecedented for Carson City students. High school seniors, and our local high schools are getting creative with the ways they seek to honor their graduating students.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest campgrounds to remain closed over Memorial weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 11:05am
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will not open its campgrounds, group day use sites, and visitor centers in Nevada over the Memorial Day weekend. At this time, these same facilities are closed on the California portion of the Forest, but this could change based on state and county reopening plans.
Nevada Artists Association reopens Carson City gallery, hosts Landscape Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 10:28amEvent Date:
May 19, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 20, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 21, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 22, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 23, 2020 - 12:00pm
May 24, 2020 - 12:00pm
The Nevada Artists Association is excited to reopen Tuesday, May 19 with the Landscape Show. This show presents a collection of 88 photographs, paintings and drawings by Nevada Artist Association members.
Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identity of woman using credit cards stolen in burglary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:23am
UPDATE: Based on tips, the suspect has been identified and is in custody, a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective said. More updates as they become available.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who allegedly used stolen credit cards from a vehicle burglary to make purchases at local stores.
Carson High School students compete in virtual Future Health Leaders state competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:45am
CARSON CITY — Carson High School Career and Technical Education, Future Health Professionals students, also known as HOSA, competed in the 2020 Virtual Nevada State Leadership Conference hosted April 15 through May 8. More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.
Carson City chef launches months long fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:12am
Christmas bells would normally be ringing when Carson City resident Chef Don Pepe holds his annual holiday fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 national non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials for the pets of homeless persons.
But 2020 is different.
Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 update Monday: Third death, 1 new case, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 6:04pm
The Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City reported Monday, May 18, 2020 a third death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 80’s. It is unknown at this time if he had underlying conditions.
Nevada governor appoints Caleb Cage statewide COVID-19 response director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:08pm
CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Caleb Cage is appointed to serve as the State of Nevada COVID-19 Response Director.
