August 2020
Brewery Arts Center transforms into a winter wonderland today for filming in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:56am
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, there’s snow in front of the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City today, although it’s anything but cold.
Carson City man jailed for alleged domestic battery with strangulation, meth possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:48am
A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and drug possession with intent to sell among other alleged offenses.
South Lake Tahoe city council OKs $100 to $500 fines for not wearing masks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 9:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The message was clear during Tuesday's emergency City Council meeting: Disregard the safety of people in South Lake Tahoe and face a fine.
National Weather Service issues Dense Smoke Advisory for Reno, Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 7:55am
UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Dense Smoke Advisory for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley areas including Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville and Virginia City. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday. Visibility is below 3 miles with unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups. The advisory says to expect periods of dense smoke and unhealthy air quality through Thursday morning. Winds may help improve air quality into Wednesday night before smoke returns to the area by early Thursday morning.
Upcoming Alzheimer’s Association event highlights impact of Alzheimer’s on the workplace
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 5:05am
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August 27, 2020 (All day) 49,000 Nevadans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in Nevada will grow 30.6 percent by 2025, reaching 64,000 Nevadans.
Birds and their habitat occupy Carson City morning walk in photos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 5:01am
Just another beautiful morning on a recent walk in Carson City.
Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 8 new cases, 20 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 6:07pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, August 18, 2020 that there are eight new cases and 20 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 894, with 752 recoveries and 15 deaths, 127 cases remain active.
Governor praises Carson City, Silver Springs and Boulder City for 100 percent COVID safety compliance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 5:12pm
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday on social media that during the week of Aug. 10, initial observations for businesses in Carson City, Silver Springs and Boulder City were found to be 100 percent in compliance with safety measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID19.
Steam train rides available Friday through Sundays from Virginia City to Gold Hill
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 3:42pm
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Repeats every week on August every Sunday and every Friday and every Saturday until Sun Sep 06 2020 .
August 21, 2020 - 10:30am
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August 22, 2020 - 10:30am
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August 23, 2020 - 10:30am
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August 28, 2020 - 10:30am
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August 29, 2020 - 10:30am
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August 30, 2020 - 10:30am Step back in time in Virginia City on the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train. Ride in the open air cars. Trains depart hourly to the historic Gold Hill ghost town and return.
Identify where WNC’s Willy the Wildcat mascot is in Instagram contest, win prizes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 3:32pm
You probably enjoyed playing “Where’s Waldo” or “I Spy” as a kid and maybe even as an adult. Now, it’s time to localize these games and determine “Where’s Willy the Wildcat? — the Western Nevada College mascot.
