October 2020
Carson City region braces for hard fall freeze; forecasters say bring in the pets, tomato plants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:41am
From sunny days and warm temperatures to anticipated overnight freezing ahead, fall weather will arrive over the next few days around the Carson City region, prompting a freeze watch by the National Weather Service and a warning for gardeners to bring in the tomato plants and other fall vegetables that haven't been harvested.
Signups underway for Carson City Chamber's Halloween-themed golf tourney
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:22amEvent Date:
October 30, 2020 (All day)
At his most recent press conference, the governor declared many of us as COVID fatigued. The Carson City Chamber has partnered with the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada to temporarily reduce some of the fatigue by organizing a bit of Halloween golf and fun for those who just want to enjoy the outdoors while practicing all the current COVID safety protocols.
Since winter is right around the corner, there may not be many chances left to play golf.
Homemade dog treats available Saturday at Carson City's Benson's Feed during 4 Paws 4-H fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:52am
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Repeats every day until Sun Oct 25 2020 .
October 24, 2020 - 9:00am
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October 25, 2020 - 9:00am Our youth group, 4 PAWS 4-H Dog Club, is selling homemade, natural dog biscuits in sizes large, medium, and small. All proceeds go to 4-Paws Dog Club of Carson City.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for alleged battery after drinking six pack, fighting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:27am
A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested late Wednesday for misdemeanor suspicion of battery in an incident at an apartment complex, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Tradition continues: 38th annual Nevada Day Chili Feed returns to Carson Nugget Casino
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:02am
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October 31, 2020 (All day) Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske and Senator James Settelmeyer will continue the tradition of hosting the Annual Nevada Day Chili Feed at the Carson Nugget on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.
History of the Nevada Day Chili Feed
Carson City's Empire Elementary 3rd grader wins state fire prevention poster contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 8:16am
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mr. Adrian Manzano, a third grade student at Empire Elementary School, as a winner of the State Fire Prevention and Awareness Poster Contest for his age category.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 21 new cases and 24 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 6:15pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday that there are 21 new cases and 24 additional recoveries in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,667, with 1,468 recoveries and 21 deaths; 178 cases remain active.
Early voting in Carson City Week 1: Mail-in, in-person totals and the process at Community Center explained
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:24pm
The nation is on track for a record-breaking voter turnout, and Nevada is following suit. During the 2016 election, Week 1 of Early Voting returned 8,527 ballots in Carson City, 6,972 in Lyon County, and 7,320 in Douglas County.
Carson City deputies make arrests for drug, indecent exposure and theft offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 2:47pm
A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor offenses, a sheriff's office booking report states.
State adds $20 million fund infusion, adjusts timeline for Nevada small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 1:51pm
CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Wednesday an additional infusion of $20 million in to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program, which opened for applicants on Monday.
