August 2020
CHS Class of 2020 proudly featured on downtown Carson City banners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 11:56am
Those who have been traveling along the downtown section of Carson Street since July 22 will have noticed the many young faces on the banners now gracing our light poles.
Bill limiting police chokeholds, requiring duty to intervene passes Nevada Assembly in bipartisan vote
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:55am
A bill that restricts police use of chokeholds, allows recording of law enforcement and calls for drug testing of officers involved in shootings passed the Assembly with bipartisan support, in spite of criticism that lawmakers could have gone further to address police brutality.
Carson City area forecast: Dry and breezy, thunderstorms possible by midweek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:38am
Afternoon winds will be a touch stronger Sunday and Monday around the Carson City region compared to the last few days, according to the National Weather Service, but not strong enough to warrant any watches or warnings at this time.
WNC performing arts program creates virtual sensations of Broadway classics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 9:33am
The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is used to building big Broadway productions this time of year, generally drawing from 6,000 to more than 7,000 people from 20 states and Canada. But there’s a bit of a problem.
Carson City Manager Nancy Paulson to speak at Rotary Club meeting Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 9:17amEvent Date:
August 4, 2020 - 12:00pm
Carson City Manager Nancy Paulson will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The online meeting takes place Tuesday, August 4 at 12 p.m.
Northern Nevada outdoor living and gardening: Bear-proofing fruit trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 7:43am
I can’t believe what I’ve been doing this past week. All gardeners realize there are a lot of repetitive, often tedious, tasks involved in gardening successfully. But seriously! I have been snipping off hundreds, no thousands, of crabapples. Most people let the crabapples stay on the tree for fall color. Believe me, I would like to do that, but ...
Carson Educational Support Association says thank you to local, regional business support
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:21pmThe Carson Educational Support Association, which consists of Para Professionals, Secretaries, Clinical Aides, Nurses, Custodians, Skilled Maintenance workers, Bus drivers and Attendants, Nutrition workers, Deaf and hard of hearing interpreters, Library Media technicians, and IT workers, would like to thank the following businesses for for sponsoring and donating to our educational support staff banquet.
Quad-County COVID-19 cases near 700 on Aug. 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 6:02pm
We are reporting 14 new cases and 6 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Senate approves measure starting process of dramatically changing mining’s tax structure in Constitution
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 3:07pm
State lawmakers have taken the first steps to amend a cap on mining taxes in the state Constitution, a process that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue but was staunchly opposed by Republicans and the mining industry representatives who warned it would be a “death knell” for rural Nevada.
Northern Harrier Hawk spotted near Buzzy's Ranch in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 1:23pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2020 - 7:00am A Northern Harrier Hawk allowed local photographer and Carson Now reader Edward Howell a chance to get a great series of close-ups at Buzzy's Ranch.
