August 2020
Thunderstorm threat prompts Red Flag fire warning for Carson City, northern Nevada region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 8:55am
Hot dry weather along with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire weather warning and a heat advisory for the Carson City area and throughout northern Nevada.
Upcoming registration rallies help WNC students get ready for fall semester
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 8:31am
Receive the help and support you need to attend Western Nevada College for fall semester 2020 all in one visit at upcoming Registration Rallies on the Carson City and Fallon campuses.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20am
When Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
There are now 879 total COVID-19 cases in the Quad Counties, with 15 deaths, 699 recoveries, and 165 known active cases
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 6:58pm
We are reporting 10 new cases and 11 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 879, with 699 recoveries, and 15 deaths, 165 cases remain active.
Reno's National Weather Service issues Fire Tornado warning for Loyalton area
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 3:57pm
The National Weather Service based in Reno issued a tornado warning over the hill in Lassen County today, due to the fire in Loyalton.
Carson City deputies make drug, warrant arrests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:08am
A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2500 block of Kit Sierra for parole and probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.
According to the report, Lindsie Newman was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they learned that Newman, a parolee absconder, was staying at a residence on Kit Sierra Way.
Carson Critters say good morning across the capital city
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:05am
Carson Now reader Katie Farr submitted these photos of Carson City's wildlife she came across. It's been a great summer for critters so far!
Be a Forest Friend Virtual Program with the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:03am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Thu Aug 20 2020 .
August 19, 2020 - 1:30pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2020 - 1:30pm For ages 8-12 and families: Join us on Zoom and learn the ways of being a friend of the forest. Explore the idea of what makes a healthy forest through discussion, drawing, sending a stewardship postcard and playing Forest Friend Bingo.
Fed-up residents protest at Lake Tahoe roundabouts
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 10:46am
The once feared and controversial roundabout in Meyers has been embraced by a number of residents. It’s a great place to heckle tourists.
Introductory Fly-Fishing Academy happening Aug. 28-29 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 9:59am
Event Date:
August 28, 2020 - 6:00pm The Carson Fly Fishing Club will conduct a Introductory Fly-Fishing Academy August 28, 6 p.m. and August 29, all day starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.
