November 2021
Five questions for the McKee Family: The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt's newest leaders
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 11:03am
This year's Nevada Day Treasure Hunt was the best yet, if you ask me, but it was also the last year that the Mahe family, who took over the hunt in 2015, hosted the month-long hunt.
Thankfully, the hunt will be continuing next year, with a new family at the helm: the McKees.
GNCU donates $1K and iPad prize to Carson City Schools Foundation, CHS teacher wins for payroll deduction contributions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 10:03am
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to accept a generous $1,000 donation from Greater Nevada Credit Union to support student learning.
UNR researcher and Italian collaborator suggest some trees have potential for immortality
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 9:08am
RENO — Large, majestic trees are iconic symbols of great age among living organisms, yet published evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed age deterioration, but rather are killed by an external agent or a disturbance event. And, they can be a record of thousands of years of environmental change, especially in Nevada.
Still time to apply for Carson City Symphony Association’s instrumental music scholarship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 8:52amThe Carson City Symphony Association’s sixth annual instrumental music scholarship for Carson City students age 5 to 17 is open for applications through Friday, November 19, 2021. The award of $250 to $1,000 can be used for lessons, workshop, music camp, or master class.
Obituary: Rhonda Lynne Pendegraft
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 6:43pm
Native Carson City resident Rhonda Lynne Pendegraft died peacefully while surrounded by family on November 4th, 2021, after a courageous fight against prolonged illness.
Students new to WNC can begin registration for spring classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 6:05pm
Monday, Nov. 15 is a key date for new students as they can begin registering for spring semester at Western Nevada College.
Carson City's Prison Hill OHV area to close weekdays for trail improvements, open weekends
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 5:04pm
The Prison Hill Off Highway Vehicle Area and the motorized trailhead/parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City will be closed while the trail improvements and stabilization project is completed.
Nevada to receive $2.5 billion in transportation funding from federal infrastructure legislation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 3:17pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is applauding the signing of the new five-year federal infrastructure funding bill, which will support the Department’s ability to maintain and build the State’s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges. The funding bill will provide $2.5 billion to the Nevada State Highway Fund over the course of five years.
Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes more than 100 volunteers at annual dinner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 2:50pm
The Carson City Sheriff's Office honored more than 100 volunteers from its multiple divisions on Saturday night during an appreciation dinner held at the Nevada Governor's Mansion annex.
Greater Nevada Mortgage hires Al Crisanty as Vice President of Mortgage Sales
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 1:39pm
CARSON CITY — Greater Nevada Mortgage recently announced hiring Al Crisanty as Vice President of Mortgage Sales. Crisanty is a recognized industry leader with a record of achievement building highly successful sales teams. He has over 30 years of national industry experience and has held senior management roles in correspondent lending, wholesale and retail production, and secondary marketing.
