January 2024
Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Isaiah Hurlbert shines in athletics, academics and volunteering
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/15/2024 - 8:42am
This week’s Senior in the Spotlight is Carson High School’s Isaiah Hurlbert. A two-sport varsity-lettered athlete, Isaiah works hard both on and off the field.
Nevada’s health care leaders discuss efforts, opportunities to advance care in the Silver State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/15/2024 - 8:10am
Health care leaders in Nevada joined together on Wednesday, Jan. 0 at the Alexander Library in North Las Vegas for a roundtable discussion to address important health-related topics as they look ahead in 2024.
Carson City supervisors to take up final roundabout sculpture design, new daycare facility and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 9:16pmEvent Date:
January 18, 2024 - 8:30am
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Fighting compassion fatigue. What would Mark Twain say?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 7:26pm
Job 7:1 tells us, “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” That was a sagacious perception away back when, but it no longer has to be that way in this 21st century.
Build2Win to feature Carson City and Douglas County sheriffs on Saturday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 5:05pm
Event Date:
Repeats every 3 days until Sat Jan 20 2024 .
January 20, 2024 - 10:30am Build2Win workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20 will feature Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley.
Join us at the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2024 - 12:45pm Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.
Vehicle fire north of Carson City in Washoe Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 3:18pm
There was a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon on I-580 north of Carson City in Washoe Valley. It happened in the southbound lane, one mile from the Bowers Mansion turnoff.
Emergency Medical Services career training offered at Western Nevada College
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 2:30pm
Help save lives, make a difference in the community and enjoy a financially stable career. Train to become an emergency medical technician through Western Nevada College’s Emergency Medical Services program.
In the upcoming spring semester, WNC is offering basic and advanced courses.
Winds take down fences, trees and limbs across capital city
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:53am
Gusty winds from Saturday's storm knocked down fences, toppled trees and power lines in Carson City as seen in photos sent to Carson Now from readers.
The Brewery Arts Center also saw tree damage, according to its Facebook page and is asking for volunteers to help clear away debris.
Power outages trimmed, hundreds of customers in Carson City without electricity from wind storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 9:21am
UPDATE: NV Energy is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible for affected customers, according to a news release Sunday morning. Additional resources are coming in from other NV Energy regions to assist crews already working.
Outages are caused by the heavy wind throughout Northern Nevada during the evening and overnight. Northern Nevada experienced a nearly 18-hour high wind event. The wind damage includes both poles and wires down in multiple locations. Go here for the latest list of local outages.
