July 2021
Nevada gaming revenue climbs back 110.5 percent in June, a full year after casinos reopen
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 7:55am
Carson City area casinos saw their June gaming generated revenue climb 19.72 percent compared to the same time last year, when casinos were allowed to open June 4, figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show.
Blues and bluegrass band Dirty Cello comes to Piper’s Opera
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
August 14, 2021 - 7:00pm The blues and bluegrass band Dirty Cello is not your typical band. Fronted by renowned classical cellist, Rebecca Roudman, this genre-bending band plays high energy blues and bluegrass like you’ve never heard before. There’s even a smattering of classic rock like the Rolling Stones thrown in.
Western Nevada College recognizes eight Emeritus appointees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 4:21pm
Western Nevada College has appointed eight dedicated and long-serving employees with faculty emeritus status this summer.
Gusty winds, thunderstorms moving into Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Tahoe areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 2:46pm
UPDATE 4:42PM: The winds came and went without any rain in the Carson City area. There are thunderstorms forming south in Mono County, but as for now, the drive home looks to be filled with sunshine and partly cloudy skies in the capital city.
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Strong outflow winds and thunderstorms are headed into Carson Valley, Carson City, Dayton and Lake Tahoe areas, according to the National Weather Service in a Wednesday afternoon special weather statement.
Carson City emergency crews called to motorcycle crash in area of Stewart Street and Little Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:54pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Stewart Street and Little Lane.
The crash was reported at around 1:45 p.m. First responders report the rider was up and walking around. The cause is unknown at this time. Motorists can expect traffic delays.
Youth Theatre Carson City cuts with 'Footloose, The Musical' beginning Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:39pmEvent Date:
July 30, 2021 (All day)
July 31, 2021 (All day)
August 1, 2021 (All day)
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming live production of "Footloose: The Musical, Youth Edition" playing four performances July 30 to August 1, 2021 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Hot August Nights Celebration returns to Atlantis
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:40pm
The excitement and pageantry of Hot August Nights is returning to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa with a full slate of classic car events, live entertainment and more scheduled Monday, August 2 through Saturday, August 7.
Where can they go? Carson City’s homeless must fend for themselves during summer heat waves
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:08pm
This summer has been difficult for all of the region’s residents, with record-breaking heat waves, drought, and early-season wildfires causing strain to the environment and energy resources.
However, a certain demographic has been hit much harder than the average Nevadan, and those are the individuals experiencing homelessness.
RICE Hydro, Inc. Supporting STEM Education Reaching for the Stars
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 11:15am
RICE Hydro, Inc. support yields successful firing of most powerful full scale rocket engine ever built by students. The Carson City company donated much needed testing equipment to the Space Concordia Rocketry Division (SCRD) student team from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. On June 17, 2021, students ignited their experimental liquid-propelled rocket engine, called Stewart, and produced a record-shattering 35kN of thrust.
Carson City health department no longer testing for COVID-19; could change if cases spike
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:44am
UPDATE: Testing has resumed at CCHHS once a week by appointment only for those with symptoms. For more information, go here.
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Beginning Monday, Carson City Health and Human Services stopped all testing for COVID-19 at their location, causing confusion for some individuals on how and where they can receive tests if they fear they've been exposed.
According to Jessica Rapp, Public Information Officer for CCHHS, the decision to end testing is due to a decrease in demand for testing, and the increase in availability of testing throughout our community.
