October 2020
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Voting is the most American thing we do
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:57am
This Saturday I will drive a good friend with 93 years of knowledge to our voting place where we will cancel each other out. It's the American way. Voting is the most American thing we do. My mother and father took great delight in canceling each other every four years without damaging their sweet relationship in the least.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:08amEvent Date:
October 15, 2020 (All day)
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Gov. Sisolak proclaims Monday as Indigenous People’s Day in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:35am
CARSON CITY — Envisioning a future that incorporates the values of indigenous people, Gov. Sisolak has proclaimed Oct. 12 Indigenous People’s Day in Nevada. The proclamation recognizes the Paiutes, Shoshone and Washoe nations as early inhabitants of the Great Basin, and it reiterates the state’s commitment to close the equity gap between indigenous people and the larger population.
Carson City man allegedly knees pregnant girlfriend, prevents her from calling for help
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:06am
A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for alleged multiple offenses including suspicion of felony interference with a victim of battery by preventing them from calling for help, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.
Carson City Sheriff's Office receives $43K Nevada public safety Joining Forces grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 8:45am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received a $43,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the Sheriff’s Office participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.
Carson City school meal program extended through remainder of 20-21 school year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 8:30am
The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce it has been approved for the U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver to provide free lunch and breakfast for all children 18 and under through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year (June 2021).
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 10 new cases, 11 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 8:23pm
Carson City Health and Human Services reported Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 that there are 10 new cases and 11 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,480, with 1,306 recoveries and 17 deaths, 157 cases remain active.
Fall colors, cool weather and wildlife captured along the Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:42pm
Event Date:
October 11, 2020 (All day) A beautiful day off with the doggies Sunday along the Carson River in Carson City.
Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash at US 50 East and Empire Ranch Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:14pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Sunday evening to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.
Western Nevada College offers several late-start classes beginning Oct. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 4:27pm
There is no need to delay taking classes until next year at Western Nevada College. WNC has you covered with a variety of late-start classes during the current fall semester.
