May 2023
Carson City road report for the week of May 22-28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 7:10am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 22-28, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Lane closures begin Monday on US-395 south of Gardnerville for NDOT roadside drainage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 6:59am
CARSON CITY — Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville Monday, May 22 through June as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs roadside erosion.
Fishing Report: Fishing begins in some bodies of water, other areas remain closed due to snow
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 6:02am
Hello fellow anglers. Memorial day weekend is approaching. Before we get to our local fishing report, I have some information on the Lampe Park kids fishing day.
I was honored to be invited to one of the KFD committee meetings a few weeks ago. I now see and understand in a bigger light, what it takes to put on this major event each year.
Crash reported at Lompa and Northridge Saturday evening
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 6:07pmJust before 6 PM on Saturday evening, a crash was reported at the intersection of N. Lompa Lane and Northridge.
Traffic is currently blocked. Injuries are unknown but airbags have been deployed in both vehicles.
Nevada Humane Society hires new interim CEO following complaints of leadership; Carson City animal control, shelter unaffected
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 4:53pm
On May 15, the Nevada Humane Society, which also serves as animal control for Carson City, hired Jerleen Bryant as interim CEO following a number of complaints alleging prior leadership failures.
Carson City Public Works open house combines fun and education for all ages
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 1:56pm
In celebration of Public Works Week, the Carson City Public Works team held an Open House that allowed participants to play on equipment, enter raffles, and learn all about the systems that make our community run smoothly!
62 Carson High School Seniors Earn $7 Million in Scholarships
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 12:15pm
More than 60 Carson High School (CHS) seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $7 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise).
Their accomplishments, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2023, were celebrated in an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18, at the Carson City Community Center.
Northern Nevadan McAvoy Lane gives his final performance as Mark Twain
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 11:40am
Event Date:
September 30, 2023 (All day) On Sept. 30 the final evening show with Mark Twain, dedicated to Steven Saylor and the volunteers of The Comstock Foundation for History & Culture will take place at Piper's Opera House.
5th Annual Kids to Parks Day held Saturday at Mills Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 11:26am
The 5th annual Kids to Parks Day celebration featured music, food, outdoor activities from local organizations, educational booths, the Junior Park Ranger Olympics, and Junior Park Ranger Bike Races.
The whole community is invited to join in on this fun day of outdoor play.
Happening Now: Carson City Cops and Kids Open House taking place until 2 p.m.
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 10:58am
Today. Saturday, May 20, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual Cops and Kids Open House event. The event is free for all and takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
