April 2023
Coffee with Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:29am
Event Date:
April 12, 2023 - 7:00am Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting ‘Coffee with Lisa’ from 7-8 am on Wednesday, April 12 at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. Lisa invites the public to share thoughts, ask questions, and discuss concerns and ideas.
Carson City arrests: Dispute over $30 owed for marijuana results in felony extortion arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:22am
A 21-year-old man was booked March 31 for suspicion of felony extortion and misdemeanor assault following an incident involving $30 owed in a marijuana sale, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson area transportation planning agency CAMPO offers public participation plan survey
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:53am
Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is the agency responsible for short- and long-range transportation planning in Carson City, northern Douglas County, and western Lyon County (see map for CAMPO boundaries).
Carson students represent at 2023 Tah-Neva Middle School Wrestling Championships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:25am
Middle school wrestlers from northern Nevada gathered at Pershing County High School in Lovelock Saturday, March 25, for the 2023 Tah-Nevada Middle School Wrestling Championship Tournament. In total, there were 261 wrestlers representing 17 schools, from White Pine County to Truckee, Calif. Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School sent 10 and 14 wrestlers respectively, representing Carson City Schools.
The Reno Arch turns blue and green for National Donate Life Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 8:38am
In recognition of those who have received life-saving transplants and in honor of both living and deceased donors, Donor Network West lights the iconic Reno Arch blue and green every April during Donate Life Month. The Arch turned blue and green Saturday, April 1, during a special ceremony and will remain blue and green the entire month.
Elko County Board of Commissioners to have Hindu invocation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 8:15am
Elko County Board of Commissioners will have Hindu invocation in its April five meeting, said to be the first Hindu prayer since its creation in 1869, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture.
Nevada troopers, law enforcement agencies statewide to cite drivers using cell phones
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 7:55am
From April 3 through April 20, 2023, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device — cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal. Nevada’s ban on handheld devices while driving went into effect January 1, 2012, and law enforcement continues to spot and cite offenders every day.
Silver Hills Church Invites you to Easter Morning Service
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 9:05pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Apr 09 2023 .
April 9, 2023 (All day) Carson City Community, You are invited to join us for a Easter Morning Service, April 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Silver Hills Church 4555 S. Edmonds Drive, Carson City.
Teachers union president to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 6:10pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2023 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Calen Evans, President of the Washoe Education Association (WEA). He will present a teacher perspective on which proposals currently being considered by the 82nd Session support public education, and which do not.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: One man's notes for a public talk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 4:54pm
I don’t pretend to know the secrets of a good public talk myself, but I have been in the company of good public talkers for many years and have learned a good deal from them. Here is a little of what I have learned.
