December 2023
New 91-room, four-story extended stay hotel coming to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:20am
On Tuesday, the Carson City Planning Commission approved a special use permit that would allow for a proposed 60,000 square foot Hilton Home 2 Suites extended stay hotel located at the intersection of Silver Oak Drive and North Carson Street.
Community invited to 'Unsilent Night' music event Thursday along Carson City's historic west side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:10am
Event Date:
December 21, 2023 - 6:30pm Join the Brewery Arts Center this Thursday for Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night in Carson City. The non-denominational holiday tradition is where participants use their smartphones and portable speakers to play one of four interconnected compositions.
Douglas County School Board proposes public records fees that may be against state law
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:13am
The Douglas County School Board is proposing to charge the public for records requests at a rate which could be deemed illegal by Nevada state law.
White Board workshop at Carson City's Adam's Hub to highlight 'no yelling' approach to parenting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:41pm
Event Date:
January 13, 2024 - 11:00am Having trouble communicating and disciplining your children? A White Board Parenting Live workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Adams Hub in Carson City. Presented by Christine Salvo, a licensed marriage and family therapist, she will discuss "white board," "choices parenting" and "no yelling" techniques.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss $6.5M contract with NV Energy for wildfire mitigation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:50pmEvent Date:
December 21, 2023 - 8:30am
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Carson City Sheriff's Office announces Outstanding Employees of 2023
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:21pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has announced the winning members and team for 2023 during the department’s annual awards event this week.
The categories for outstanding dedication and service are Volunteer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Civilian of the Year, and Team of the Year. Candidate recommendations are submitted by supervision and peers alike to the Awards Committee that is made up of the winners from the previous year.
Carson City Supervisors to vote on roundabout 'Downtown Gateway' sculpture selection Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 11:25am
On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors will select a sculpture design for the roundabout at South Carson Street and South Stewart Street, which is intended to serve as Carson City’s downtown gateway.
Previously, a request for qualifications was released and the city received 153 submissions which were then scored by an ad-hoc panel. The three top-scoring artists have since spent time in Carson City researching the project and “gaining inspiration from the people, history and environment,” according to the agenda.
Photos: Red-tailed hawk at Riverview Park in Carson City holds ground, finds breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 10:58am
Event Date:
December 14, 2023 - 8:45am As we walked along Riverview Park in Carson City last week, we spotted this red-tail hawk atop a large log. And even as our dog approached, he would not move.
Carson City arrests: Woman booked for child endangerment, possession of meth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 10:57am
A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of two counts child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson High cross country team donates to Toys for Tots; collection continues at Carson City Toyota
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:50am
On Friday, members of the Carson High School cross country team arrived at Carson City Toyota with dozens of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
