Carson Now News

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 9:33am

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band won first place in the AA division with an overall score of more than 80 at the 44th Annual Sierra Band Crusade, northern Nevada’s Marching Band Championships, this past Saturday, Nov. 9, in Mackay Stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 8:10am

Introducing Snacks, the exuberant and lovable 5-month-old pit bull terrier mix who's ready to bring boundless energy and joy into your life!

Snacks is in need of a foster home that can help him refine his manners through dedicated training sessions and a calm and loving home environment.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 4:08pm

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 - 3:32pm

The Morgan Mill High-Water Mark unveiling will be held on Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Mill River Access Area, 5597 Morgan Mill Road. This high-water mark project is an outreach tool designed to let people know their flood risk and to underscore how floodplains and open spaces work together to reduce their flood risk.

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 - 11:16am

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.