December 2021
Regional organ donor families and transplant recipients to be featured at 133rd Rose Parade
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:15pm
Donor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement organization for northern Nevada and northern California, will honor three organ donation recipients and two families whose loved ones donated organs at the 133rd Rose Parade happening Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif.
Could Carson City see the completion of the South Carson Street overpass? The answer is: It's complicated
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:05pm
Following November’s deadly crash at the intersection of I-580, Highway 395 and Highway 50 that killed two and left several injured, many residents have questioned if this crash and others at the intersection could have been avoided if the original planning design of the freeway, which included an overpass between I-580 and Highway 50, had been finished.
In the past two years, at least 21 crashes have been reported at or near the intersection, many including rollovers, vehicles catching on fire, and numerous injuries.
Carson City area gaming revenue up 25 percent in November, statewide 71 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 10:33am
Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up 25.18 percent in November compared to November 2020, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Carson High School counselor, Carson City School Board trustees honored with NASB Awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 9:36am
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards Award winners. Carson High School Counselor Bridget Gordon was honored as the state’s School District Employee Making a Difference; Trustee Mike Walker was honored as the state’s Director of the Year; and school board Trustee Joe Cacioppo was honored as the Individual School Board Member of the Year.
Bottlenecked roads force emergency notices from City of South Lake Tahoe, Nevada governor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 9:37pm
UPDATE 10AM WEDNESDAY: Highway 50 West from South Carson Street to Stateline into Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe is open, according to NVroads.com. Chains are required; all vehicles except 4-wheel drive with snow tires.
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader and Democratic kingmaker, dies at 82
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 6:37pm
Harry Reid, who rose from abject poverty in rural Nevada to become one of the most influential state and national leaders, died on Tuesday, sources confirmed to The Nevada Independent. He was 82.
New Year's Eve Multi Faith Service
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 5:27pm
Event Date:
December 31, 2021 - 10:30pm Everyone is welcome to attend Reno Buddhist Center's annual Multi Faith New Year's Eve Service! We will celebrate the coming of 2022 with uplifting messages from a variety of faith traditions, bell ringing, songs, Taiko drumming, Buddhist and Native American chanting.
Motorists urged to avoid US-50 to South Tahoe due to heavy traffic; Eastbound I-80 re-opens
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 5:09pm
UPDATE 5:04PM: Motorists are urged to avoid travel on U.S. 50 into Stateline and South Lake Tahoe due to heavy traffic congestion, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Caltrans says.
Carson City sheriff's detectives seek information, identities of vehicle burglary suspects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 4:50pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information on a vehicle burglary that occurred in Carson City near the area of Pine Lane near Hot Springs Road.
Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks identity of man allegedly stealing packages from porches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 3:56pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is asking for assistance in identifying a man involved in a petit larceny case where packages have been stolen from porches.
