June 2023
Carson City responders investigating potential gas leak on Moses Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:04pm
UPDATE 2:41 p.m.: units are clearing the scene. There is no further danger.
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Just after 2 p.m. Friday, a potential gas leak was reported in the 500 block of Moses Street in Carson City.
First responders are en route to the scene. Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area while the investigation takes place.
Carson City Schools Foundation seeks donations for Funding Future Dreams Campaign
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 11:51am
From now through June 30, 2023, the Foundation seeks community contributions to support three proven programs: the teacher classroom mini-grant and department/school-site grants that help purchase special project materials; student book and material fees for students qualifying for the JumpStart College program and exam fees for Advanced Placement (AP) students in need.
Nearly 400 students make Dean's List at Western Nevada College
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:50am
Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that 396 students are on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List.
To earn the academic distinction of being recognized on WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval provides legislative update on higher education
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 8:59am
On Friday June 9, University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval provided a legislative update to UNR students and alumni, which is as follows:
The 82nd session and 35th special session of the Nevada Legislature closed the state budgets this week completing a historic legislative session for higher education and our campus. Several bills affecting higher education still await action by Governor Lombardo, and we will update you when he acts on this pending legislation.
Carriage Square Neighborhood to host annual joint Garage Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 8:54am
Event Date:
June 10, 2023 - 8:00am This Saturday, June 10, the Carriage Square Neighborhood in Carson City is holding its annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. The hours for participating houses are from 8:00 am to 2:00 or 3:00 pm.
Cub Scout Recruitment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 6:59pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 - 9:00pm Please come and join us for a Cub Scout recruitment event, at the Rifle range, Saturday, June 17th from 09-1 pm. Both girls and boys, ages 6-10 are welcome. We will have Cub Scout activities for the kids and a session for adult Information. Scout me in!
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash into power poles at Roop and 5th
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 4:46pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle crash in the area of 5th and Roop Street. The vehicle hit power poles with lines reportedly down.
Construction continues on FISH commercial building in Carson City; 1st and 2nd floor to house local businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 4:05pm
Still on track for a completion date of September 2023, FISH’s Family Student Housing Revitalization Project is the first of its kind in the state of Nevada.
Carson City School Board to discuss critical staffing shortages, superintendent review and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 1:56pmEvent Date:
June 13, 2023 - 6:30pm
The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, June 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.
Is arthritis causing hip pain? There are surgical treatments and nonsurgical options
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 1:52pm
Hip osteoarthritis is often the cause of hip pain as we age. Osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, refers to the breakdown or degeneration of the cartilage that coats and protects the bone surfaces where there is movement in a joint.
