September 2021
Lights, Camera, Action: Carson City Classic Cinema Club hosts 'YeeHaw Western Short Film Competition'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 9:47am
On Friday, the Carson City Classic Cinema Club hosted the "YeeHaw Western Short Film Competition."
Seven teams competed in the shorts competition, during which teams were allowed two weeks to write, cast, film, and edit their movies.
Carson City sheriff's summer crime initiative results in drug seizures, arrests and citations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 8:55am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to thank and update the community on the 101 Days of Summer Initiative. Over the past 101 days of summer, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team provided information on resources for addiction, DMV information, and assistance with minor traffic warrants.
Finnell grabs first round lead in Korn Ferry Tour Qualifier at Dayton Valley with 8-under 64
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 7:54amDAYTON — Skyler Finnell, Santa Fe, Calif., parlayed a sizzling 7-under par 29 on his front nine (the course back nine) into an 8-under par 64 and a one stroke lead after the first round of Stage One Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. He leads Noah Norton, Chico, Calif. who fired a 7-under 65 in his first ever Q-school round.
Carson City School District to continue with masks until transmission rates fall
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 5:41am
The Carson City School District announced Tuesday evening at the school board meeting it will continue to require all individuals including students, employees, parents, vendors, volunteers, visitors and guests, to wear face coverings when indoors and while on school buses.
Tahoe transportation projects awarded $11 million
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 5:30am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has awarded funding to seven critical transportation projects across the Tahoe Region that will reduce congestion, expand regional trails, provide free transit, support sustainable recreation and tourism, assist with Caldor Fire recovery work, improve lake clarity, and create climate resiliency, the agency announced Monday.
Watch it Live: Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 5:31pmEvent Date:
September 28, 2021 - 7:00pm
The Carson City School District School Board meeting is Tuesday Sept. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert "Bob" Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center. Among the items up for discussion include a restorative discipline plan, policy changes and the search for a new superintendent.
Where's the Beef? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 4:31pmApparently, on the slaughterhouse floor in our neighborhood. On the Planning Commission's agenda on 9/29 at 5 PM is a proposal to locate a slaughterhouse across the street from our neighborhood -- within sight of our kids' school bus stop, 900 feet from the Villa Sierra Mobile Home Park, and 1,056 feet from the Morgan Mill Road recreational area. Whoa! We’re a-OK with the facility, it’s the location that totally sucks -- it just doesn't seem right to us to have this kind of business in town. We have concerns.
Nevada services for deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired available statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 4:29pmCARSON CITY — Tuesday, the Communication Access Services program of the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired individuals in Nevada are transitioning to new community partners starting October 1, 2021.
Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of check cashing scam involving social media contacts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 3:05pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has been receiving reports of check fraud scams related to social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram.
Several reports have been received from social media users who receive friend or follower requests from someone they believe they know. The suspects then sent messages asking for help cashing a check due to not having a bank account or other various excuses.
Boys & Girls Club names Ambassador Award for Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell; honors 2021 recipient
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 1:28pm
In 2020, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada honored the late Carson City mayor Robert Crowell with the Community Ambassador Award for his outstanding support of youth at BGCWN.
