May 2020
Nevada online voter registration deadline nears for mail-in ballot
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 3:33pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske encourages eligible Nevadans who are not currently registered to vote or who need to update their existing voter registration information to do so before the Thursday, May 21 online deadline in order to receive a mail-in ballot for the June 9, 2020 primary election.
Nevada lawmakers transfer $401 million of ‘Rainy Day’ funds in party-line vote
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 2:50pm
Nevada lawmakers voted along party lines to approve transferring the entirety of the state’s ‘Rainy Day Fund’ reserve budgetary account to plug massive holes in the state’s budget.
Western Nevada College recognizes 650 students who make up 2020 graduation class
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 2:22pm
Although Western Nevada College has delayed its commencement ceremony to honor its 2020 graduation class because of COVID-19, the college is proud to announce and congratulate its list of graduates.
Carson City arrests: Man accused of attempting to attack deputy with knife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:42pm
A 39-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer among multiple offenses after attempting to attack a deputy with a knife, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Mother Nature and her 2020 lessons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 12:53pm
Since I started walking instead of running I'm enchanted by the simplest things. I guess trading "runner's high" for "walker's enchantment," is not such a bad trade.
Nesting Twins!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 11:58am
Event Date:
May 18, 2020 - 8:00am Reader Ed Blohme of Carson City submitted a photo of these twin robin eggs discovered in a nest recently.
Memorial weekend flag placement this Friday at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 10:47amEvent Date:
May 22, 2020 - 4:00pm
The Carson City area, Nevada Chapter 7 of Disabled Veterans of America is honored to again coordinate the placing of U.S. flags at the graves of departed veterans this Friday, May 22, at Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Carson High School seniors earn more than $1 million in scholarships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:45am
Nearly 70 Carson High School seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $1 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise). Their accomplishments were celebrated in a virtual awards ceremony, Thursday, May 14, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2020.
Self care with Carson City Yoga on It's Your City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:20am
Now more than ever it is important to take care of yourself and your health. In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Amy Smith of Carson City Yoga about videos available on her website as well as classes you can take online.
Ash Canyon Road trailhead reopened for motorized use
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:18amThe gate on Ash Canyon Road, located at the trailhead to the Ash to Kings Trail in Ash Canyon, is now open, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announced Monday.
