Monday, October 28, 2024 - 8:18am
In the next few days, Carson Now will launch a new and improved website.
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7:48am
The Nevada Commission on Tourism approved $631,350 in funding earlier this month for the creation of a Destination Development project that will create a cultural corridor highlighting Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City.
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 6:25am
On Friday, October 25, 2024, Carson High School’s boys' and girls' cross country teams turned in impressive performances at the NIAA Northern Region Cross Country Championships. The boys' team claimed the title of Northern Nevada Regional Champions in the 5A division, while the girls' team delivered a solid second-place finish, setting the stage for both teams as they prepare for the State Championships.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 9:50pm
UPDATE. Power has been restored.
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As of 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, over 2,600 Carson City residents are out of power according to NV Energy.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 9:28pm
This Tuesday at Grassroots Yoga Center in Carson City, join us for Embodying Your Fullness, a powerful somatic workshop designed to help you trust and connect with the energy within your body.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 3:48pm
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. is excited to announce the 4th annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. in partnership with the Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 1:53pm
Oh boy do I have pruning to do! When the trees have lost their leaves, it gets much easier to see what needs to be done. While not all of the trees are leafless yet, enough of them are for me to begin.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 1:48pm
Woody Worthington, Director of National Partnerships and Government Affairs at Green our Planet, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting this Tuesday.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 11:54am
The Nevada Day Parade in downtown Carson City on Saturday was filled with celebration, culture and camaraderie. Marching bands and local musicians brought rhythm to the streets and filled the air with music and dancing.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 9:40am
UPDATE 12:05PM: Jacks Valley Road has reopened and Douglas County is reporting all area roads are open except Bavarian Drive. Evacuations have been downgraded to a Precautionary Evacuation Warning. Go here for evacuation parameters.
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UPDATE 11:30AM: Eastern Sierra Fire and Ice, which monitors fires in the region, reports forward fire progress has been stopped per incident command. The fire is estimated at around 3 acres. It is unknown at this time if any structures were damaged.
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UPDATE 11:28AM: Evacuation orders have been issued for the vicinity of the fire in the Jacks Valley area of Alpine View Court and Bavarian Drive; Parameters may be viewed on the Perimeter Map here. Evacuees are requested to exit the area via Jacks Valley Road. See Douglas County social media page here for updates.
UPDATE: The alertwildfire.org camera shows less smoke in the area as of around 11:15 a.m. Multiple fire engines and brush crews have responded to the scene.
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East Fork Fire and Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday morning to a brush fire in the area of Alpine View Court in the Jacks Valley area of Douglas County.
