November 2023
Carson City local Molly Otto wins big on The Price is Right 'Showcase'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 11:55amUPDATE: Molly Otto of Carson City was the showcase winner on the Price is Right game show that aired Wednesday, taking home cash and prizes valued at $49,647.
COVID is surging in Carson City, Quad Counties; how you can stay safe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 10:50amIt’s not what people want to think about right now, but you may have noticed an uptick in mask wearing in the community or, if you have a children, the fact that many of their friends are coming down with sicknesses.
That’s because, in addition to the typical upper respiratory illnesses going around in late fall and early winter, COVID is having a surge again.
Carson City arrests: Suspect admits to trying to get into car inside garage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 10:12amA 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor tampering with a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City area weather: Slight chance of showers Thursday, much colder into weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 9:25amSunny and mild daytime temperatures will make for near-perfect driving conditions across northern Nevada and Sierra during the pre-Thanksgiving travel period, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front may bring a slight chance of showers and increased breezes for Thanksgiving Day with colder temperatures behind it.
Graduation rates continue dip for Carson High, Pioneer Academy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 9:20amAccording to a presentation given at the Carson City School Board meeting last week, the district’s graduation rates continue to slide in the post-pandemic years.
Traditional Thanksgiving meal cost down 4.5 percent; Nevadans estimated to spend $17.5M
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 8:52amIndulging in a Thanksgiving feast this year won't dent your wallet as much as it did in 2022, although the overall expense reflects historically elevated costs. The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal decreased by 4.5 percent from last year's peak but remained 25.0 percent higher than 2019, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation price survey.
Carson City Sheriff's Office honors volunteers at appreciation dinner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 7:05amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 4, 2023, to recognize and celebrate the dedicated volunteers who tirelessly support the sheriff's office.
Foggy morning at Riverview Park in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:20pmCarson City area holiday tradition: Tiffani and Bailee's 11th annual sealed toy drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 2:55pmTiffani Barber was diagnosed with Stage Four Glioblastoma brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those who did not know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people. She carried water and snacks in her car to give to the homeless and people less fortunate than her. It came as no surprise to the people closest to her, when the social worker that was assigned to her case went to Tiffani's hospital room and asked if she needed anything.
Chronic absenteeism is dropping throughout Carson City School district but remains high
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 1:22pmData shows that chronic absenteeism continues to drop in the Carson City School District, but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic numbers.