July 2023
Carson City Fire Department respond to hedge fire on Miller Way near North Division
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:30am
UPDATE: The fire has been knocked down. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a hedge fire near a residence on Miller Way off North Division Street.
Sierra Nevada Realtors June housing market report shows continued growth in Lyon County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 10:52am
Sierra Nevada Realtors last week released its June 2023 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas and Churchill counties.
East Fork Station 8 hosts annual barbecue and concert fundraiser August 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 9:49amEvent Date:
August 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
The annual East Fork Sheridan Volunteer Fire Station’s barbecue and concert is returning to Centerville Lane in Gardnerville on Saturday, August 12.
The Sheridan Station is a volunteer fire station, manned by a portion of more than 30 volunteer firefighters who are scattered throughout the East Fork district. The Sheridan station has been in operation by volunteers since the 1940s.
Carson City sheriff deputies make arrests for domestic battery, warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 9:46am
A 32-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Flying Wolves: Nevada State Museum lecture series looks at early Nevada college football
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 7:32am
Event Date:
July 27, 2023 - 6:30pm The Nevada Wolf Pack and USC Trojans will meet for the sixth time in history on Sept. 2, 2023. The last time Nevada played USC was 94 years ago on Nov. 9, 1929 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Exploring Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 7:20pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2023 - 6:30pm What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Twelve Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.
Carson City School District to host job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 6:16pmEvent Date:
July 18, 2023 - 11:00am
Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carson River Canyon receives new visitor guide, kiosk map and more
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 5:04pm
With the help of Boy Scout Troop 33, Carson River Canyon Open Space received some much needed improvements for visitors this weekend! Due to the secluded nature of this Open Space, Chris Collins focused his Eagle Scout project on signage within Carson River Canyon to speed up emergency response.
Nevadans encouraged to vote for NHP patrol vehicles in national 'Best Looking Cruiser' competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 3:43pm
Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division is calling on those living in the Silver State to vote for its own law enforcement patrol vehicles as part the 10th annual national 'Best Looking Cruiser' competition.
New Country Financial Survey: As Levels of Financial Security Decline, Americans are Keeping Cash on Hand and Putting Money in Low-Risk Funds
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 3:03pm
A new survey from Country Financial finds the economy continues to have a negative impact on Americans’ finances. The number of Americans who rate their level of financial security as excellent or good declined by 5 points since Q4 2022.
Additionally, Americans are setting aside less money for savings or investments (53%) and feel less confident in their ability to enjoy a comfortable retirement when the time comes (56%) compared to Q1 2023 (55% and 60%, respectively).
Americans are making financial decisions to withstand the current economy such as:
70% plan to keep cash on hand
