Carson Now News

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 3:25pm

Lane closures and travel delays will begin Wednesday, Nov. 13 on U.S. 95 Alternate in Yerington as the Nevada Department of Transportation makes roadway drainage improvements.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 2:00pm

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 23rd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 11:34am

UPDATE: For those wanting to make monetary donations please may checks payable to Food for Thought, which provides food for local children. The mailing address (also physical address) is 3246 North Carson Street, Suite 118, Carson City, 89706 or go online here at Food For Thought to donate in his name if this option works best for you.
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With the passing of Chef Charlie Abowd, Saturday, the food drive he and Steve Funk, KNVC 95.1 FM Radio's general manager, kicked off Nov. 9, has been renamed the KNVC and Chef Charlie Abowd Memorial Turkey Drop Food Drive. The event will take place annually.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 11:16am

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) newest transformation product is now available in all Northern Nevada offices. Customers can now register their vehicle online through Rapid Registration by going here.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 9:32am

UPDATE: Due to increased fire weather conditions, NV Energy has upgraded a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch to Warning status in Genoa, southwestern Carson City and Virginia City Highlands in northern Nevada for today, Nov. 13 and into tomorrow morning.
A PSOM warning means a de-energization is likely to prevent the possibility of sparking a wildfire.
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A storm expected to move into the region Wednesday has prompted NV Energy to issue a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) warning for southwest Carson City to Genoa and the Virginia City Highlands.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 6:45am

CARSON CITY — A new paper co-authored by Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) team members showcases pioneering research into the integration of technology and workforce training in Nevada.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 4:16pm

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues for the next two weeks on Lake Tahoe’s eastern and southern shores, conditions and weather permitting.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 2:05pm

Western Nevada is currently experiencing an above-average warm fall, as many are aware given the high temperatures we saw through September and October.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 12:12pm

Here are the recent births that occurred at Carson Tahoe Hospital between Oct. 27 - Nov. 1, 2024.

Congratulations to the families from Carson Now!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 11:12am

On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, the Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot on the Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m.