May 2024
WNC, Office of Workforce Innovation hosts ceremony recognizing students’ workforce training success
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 9:02am
Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Cher
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 6:57am
Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.
Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Parker Schmid
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 3:52pm
Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.
Carson City, Storey, Lyon County Firefighters respond to Mound House blaze
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 1:28pm
UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.
UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.
UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.
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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.
Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.
UPDATE: Carson High School lockdown lifted following weapons investigation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 11:43am
UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a student reported they saw a weapon. The incident was investigated and there was no weapon found. The lockdown has now been lifted and students are leaving the school.
UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Update 05-03-24 at 1:15 p.m.
One student has reported an alleged weapon sighting. It has not been corroborated, but school officials and the sheriff’s office are investigating out an abundance of caution.
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UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The following update was provided by the district:
Carson High School was put on lockdown this afternoon around 12:15 p.m. No person was injured. There is an active situation being investigated in cooperation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. We will provide more information as it becomes known. The school is secure. Do not go to the school. No entrances will be permitted at time. The district will provide updates every 30 minutes. Expect the next update at 1:15 p.m.
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Carson High School is currently on a lockdown as of 12:40 p.m. Friday, but there has been no incident reported according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Two School Resource Officers are on scene investigating why the alarm went off.
Finding Hidden Jobs Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 11:03am
Event Date:
May 7, 2024 (All day) Unlock Your Career Potential! Don't miss our exclusive workshop on Finding Hidden Jobs where you'll learn the proven strategies to tap into the hidden job market where the best opportunities await!
Lyon County Commissioners hear update from NDOT on Highway 50
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 9:02am
The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the current status of the Highway 50 Preservation Project in Dayton.
College for Kids: Skiing Is Believing Summer Sports Camp hosted by WNC begins July
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 7:33am
Kids ages 8-14: Join Skiing is Believing at Western Nevada college for our multidiscplinary sport & fitness camp! Every day of every week, Skiing is Believing staff will help provide a variety of sports for kids to develop their physical skills and promote emotional development through exercise and community service.
Douglas County’s five year Strategic Plan unveiled
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 6:32am
After months of thorough community engagement and meticulous deliberation, Douglas County has announced the completion of its new Strategic Plan. This document, which will guide the County's decisions and resource allocation for the next five years, is the result of extensive input from both internal and external stakeholders.
Carson City area weather: Saturday to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 4:55pm
The unpredictability of spring this first weekend of May continues with the threat of snow showers in the Sierra on Saturday, along with gusty winds and rain down to the valley floors for Carson City and surrounding areas. The storm system should moved out by Sunday morning.
