August 2020
Do What is Best for You: Enroll in strategies for academic success this fall at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:59am
A group of seasoned professors at Western Nevada College have some sage advice for new and returning students: Enroll in Strategies for Academic Success (EPY 150) class this fall.
Carson City arrests: Man sleeping in car parked in travel lane held for stolen property, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:49am
A 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
27th Annual Dayton Chamber Golf Tourney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:55am
Event Date:
September 18, 2020 - 9:00am The seasons are changing and fall is considered as one the most beautiful seasons of all. What better way to leave summer and embrace the change than by pulling out the clubs and shoes and taking a few swings at the Dayton Chamber's 27th annual "Making a Difference" Golf Tournament.
Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:28am
Lawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.
Nevada governor proclaims racism a public health crisis
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 5:19am
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation on Wednesday to formally name racism as a public health crisis. Given Nevada’s diverse population as a minority, majority state, this call to action raises awareness so Nevada does not perpetuate poor health outcomes due to systemic racism during and after the pandemic.
Quad area Wednesday COVID-19 briefing: 1 Carson City death, 7 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 6:08pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, August 5, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident in his 50’s. There are also seven new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 740, with 600 recoveries, and 13 deaths, 127 cases remain active.
Nevada Artists Association presents 2020 'Summer Show' exhibit collection
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 4:00pm
The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.
Historical coin press to mint special medallion honoring Abe Curry in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:59pmEvent Date:
August 8, 2020 - 11:00am
Historical Coin Press No. 1 inside the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will be minting a special medallion commemorating Abraham Curry, the first superintendent of the Carson City Mint.
NHP identifies man who died in motorcycle crash Saturday on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:01pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.
Walmart in Carson City first in Nevada to host pop-up parking lot movie nights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:56pm
Carson City has been included as part of a nationwide drive-in movie project hosted by Walmart and held in parking lots across the country.
