Carson Now News (edition 7)

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Carson City and Reno add more jobs in May; unemployment rate stays the same

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 10:05am

Nevada’s unemployment rate was unchanged in May and remains at 5.1 percent. The state also saw an increase of 3,800 jobs, including 200 in Carson City, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's monthly economic report.

Carson City Brewfest happening this weekend bringing music, food and craft beer downtown

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 7:53am

This weekend’s Capital City Brewfest checks all the boxes needed to have a great time. Plenty of breweries? Check. Live music in McFadden Plaza? Check. Food trucks, fun raffle prizes and great weather? Check, check, check.

The annual Capital City Brewfest takes place this Saturday, June 22nd, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Downtown Carson City.

Olympia Gaming cyberattack disrupts some Nevada casino operations, investigation underway

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 7:34am

A recent cyberattack is impacting casino operations at some northern Nevada casinos.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office message of the week: Sheriff, Deputies attend Car Show

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 6:42pm

I had a great opportunity to meet and speak with many people last week at the Dini’s Car Show in Yerington, NV. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continually has a booth at many local events. Our Administrative Assistant Kayla and I worked the booth for the entire day. We entered our armored vehicle into the car show, unfortunately it was not eligible to win any prizes, however it was a hit with the crowd.

'Fake electors' case dismissed by Southern Nevada judge due to charges not being filed in the North

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 4:03pm

A Clark County District Judge dismissed the case against six “fake electors” who signed documentation claiming that former President Trump won Nevada in 2020. President Joe Biden won Nevada with over 33,000 votes in the 2020 election.

According to Clark County district Judge Mary Kay Holthus, prosecutors with the Nevada Attorney General’s office filed the case in the wrong venue by applying it to Southern Nevada, when it should have been brought to Northern Nevada.

Meet with Local Artist, R. Fox at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 12:46pm

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on July 6th and meet local realist artist R. Fox. New piece will be on display with a very rare sale. One day only, 25% off her artwork.
The show will be held both indoors and in the front yard.
Please, mark your calendars now.

Kid’s Monster Lab art series at the Brewery Arts Center begins July 9

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 9:50am

The Kid’s Monster Lab is for any anyone ages six through thirteen interested in bringing their imagination to life. In this three-week, six-session class, participants will dream up creatures, critters, and monsters to create with their art, their colors, then finally clay and paint. Classes are led by instructor, Kaleb Wyckoff.

Class is a 6 day series beginning July 9th and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday thru July 25th, from 5 to 6 pm.

ICYMI: Live music, movies and food trucks return Fridays this summer at Carson City's Mills Park

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 9:00am

Ready for some weekend warmup fun? Ditch the usual Friday night routine and head down to Mills Park in Carson City as Family Fun Fridays return, promising an exciting way to kick off your weekend. This free, weekly event at Mills Park is the perfect recipe for creating lasting memories, filled with vibrant entertainment, delicious eats, and movies under the stars.

Art and Poetry Inside the Decommissioned Nevada State Prison June 22 to September 30

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 6:32pm

Far Beyond the Walls is an unusual exhibition that involves 22 artists, 7 solo exhibitions and 2 group shows. Visual art, poetry and soundscapes will temporarily transform the cell housing, medical and culinary spaces of the historic and recently decommissioned Nevada State Prison at 3301 Warmsprings Court, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

Nevada Day Parade threatened with funding cut, potential lawsuit for excluding campaigning

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 3:46pm

Carson City Supervisor Maurice White has set the Nevada Day Parade in his sights due to their policy disallowing campaigning within the parade.

During the 2022 parade, issues rose to their breaking point after fist fights broke out along the parade route, which turned out to be political in nature.

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