September 2021
Memorial Held for those lost ten years ago in the Carson City IHOP Shooting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 11:25am
On Friday morning, a memorial was held for the victims of the Carson City IHOP shooting, which included three Nevada National Guard members and one civilian.
The shooting occurred ten years ago Monday, on Sept. 6, 2011, and has been remembered each year by the community.
Carson City area weather: Hazy, highs in the low 90s, thunderstorms possible Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 10:59am
Heading into Labor Day, temperatures around the Carson City region and lower valleys will be in the low-90s, with the hot weather expected to last through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Dixie Fire update Sunday: Spot fires and wind fuel wildfire to 893,852 acres, 56 percent contained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 9:34am
Shifting winds and spot fires made for extreme fire behavior Saturday on the eastern flank of the Dixie Fire near Susanville. As of Sunday morning the fire is 893,852 acres and 56 percent contained, according Cal Fire.
Senator Square: Carson High School celebrates its 150th anniversary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 6:48am
Carson High School will begin its 150th anniversary homecoming celebration Sept. 17 with the all school assembly in the Big Gym during the last class of the day. Leadership students well lead the assembly with the first activity being the introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates who will make their grand entrance onto the gym floor.
Caldor Fire relief: How to help and where to donate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 5:40am
With more than 4,000 personnel assigned to the Caldor Fire and thousands who have been forced to evacuate the South Lake Tahoe community, many people are asking how they can help.
Non-major party voters now make up plurality of registered Nevada voters for first time in state history
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 5:13pm
For what appears the first time in Nevada history, non-major party voters have surpassed Democratic and Republican voters.
Carson City’s Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada postpones Pure Imagination Gala again due to COVID-19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 2:10pm
It is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum must postpone its Pure Imagination Gala, again, due to the surge in Covid-19.
We are here to create a safe environment for all families, and during this time, it does not seem fitting to have a large event that could potentially add to the increasing cases.
ComputerCorps Supports Fire Victims and Responders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 1:35pm
Computercorps offers free use of the internet and computers and little or no cost computer repair and replacement for Caldor fire victims and first responders.
Mandatory evacuation downgraded to precautionary evacuation warning in Douglas County; South Lake Tahoe still Closed to Non-Essential Travel
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 1:05pm
As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, some evacuation areas have been downgraded from mandatory to a warning, but South Lake Tahoe is still closed to non-essential traffic.
Saturday Fire Update: Caldor Fire at 37 percent contained; estimated containment by Sept. 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 11:18am
UPDATE: Evacuation orders have downgraded since this article's publication, please visit this article for updated information specifically on evacuations.
As of Saturday morning at 7 a.m., the Caldor Fire is reported to be at 37 percent contained, burning at 214,107 acres.
