May 2023
One dead following Wialaki St Officer Involved Shooting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 5:58pm
UPDATE 6:20 p.m.: The initial call was for a welfare check on an elderly citizen. No other information is being provided at this time, and the FBI will be taking over.
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Several police and fire units from multiple agencies were called to a residence on Wialaki St. and an officer involved shooting has been reported.
The officer is reported to not be injured. One individual is dead.
3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair returns to Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 4:56pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 (All day) The 3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV is a great day at the Museum for the whole family!
Nevada lost 2,900 jobs in April, Carson City 200 alone; Unemployment rates still low compared to 2022
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 12:00pm
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) April 2023 economic report, Nevada lost 2,900 jobs over the month.
Employment is up 61,600 jobs since April 2022, an annual increase of 4.2 percent. The total employment level in the state is 1,540,300. The state’s unemployment rate in April is 5.4 percent, decreased by 0.1 percentage point from 5.5 percent in March and increased by 0.2 percentage points when compared to April 2022.
Golfers sought for charity tournament in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 11:26am
Event Date:
June 10, 2023 (All day) Join us on Saturday, June 10 at 9am at Eagle Valley Golf course for a golf tournament hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada as a joint fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Carson City and Carson City Search and Rescue.
Regional Pop Warner opens investigation into Carson City league, asks community for 'composure'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:55am
Nevada Sagebrush League Pop Warner and the Pacific Northwest Region Pop Warner issued a joint statement regarding the recent reveal that a cheer coach’s husband is a registered sex offender who was allowed to participate in what Pop Warner calls an “unofficial” capacity.
The joint release stated that an investigation has been opened which will be “thorough, objective and urgent.”
Honor fallen veterans with Memorial Day Veteran Event at Dayton Cemetery Monday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:31am
Event Date:
May 29, 2023 - 9:00am On Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day, the VFW Post #8071 (Virginia City/Dayton/Silver Springs members) will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Service at the Dayton Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Dayton at 9:00 a.m.
This event is to honor those veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice and are now departed.
Douglas prepares for flooding, offers tips and resources for residents and visitors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:07am
In attempts to mitigate potential impacts from spring runoff, Douglas County has deployed several proactive efforts and messaging ahead of the hazardous conditions expected through May 22.
Service Dogs and Your Business: Everything you need to know from the professionals held Wednesday May 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 7:56am
Event Date:
May 24, 2023 - 5:30pm What to do when a service dog is not a service dog and owner insists on bringing dog in the business? What rights do service dogs in training have in the state of Nevada? What about employee allergies or fear of dogs? How should we interact with service dog teams, and what are the differences between services dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals?
All of these questions and more will be answered when you join two professional service dog trainers, Kendall and Chandler Brown, as they discuss laws and regulations pertinent to service dogs, and how best to support your staff and our community when interacting with service dog teams.
Wild horse advocate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 5:08am
Event Date:
May 22, 2023 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain with specificity why he strongly supports SB90, a bill which designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada.
The Legislative Counsel’s digest of SB90 states: "Existing law designates numerous state emblems, including, without limitation, a state bird, state insect, state reptile, state animal, state fish and others. This bill designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada."
The body of the bill reads as follows:
Crash reported near Dutch Bros on Highway 50, traffic blocked
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 5:34pmJust after 5:30 p.m. Thursday a crash was reported near the Dutch Bros on E. William St.
First responders are enroute to the scene.
