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Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Trico
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 10:55am

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch's pet of the week is Trico, a friendly 1-year-old shepherd mix who came to us as a stray in February.

Man wanted for felony battery returns to Carson City after being picked up in California
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 10:42am

A 39-year-old man was booked into jail Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging battery resulting in substantial bodily harm following an incident at a local bar in March, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

FISH student housing in Carson City opens; partners with historic prison preservation group for fundraiser
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 9:21am
Two major issues in the region are: 1) a lack of trained workforce and 2) the lack of affordable housing. Nearly two years ago, Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, demolished a crumbling motel and began building new Student Housing to improve these two issues.

Carson High students help bridge digital divide with senior citizens in tech support initiative
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 8:06am

Carson High School is helping bridge the digital divide with elderly citizens by providing tech support through the school’s Interact Club. The initiative underscores the power of intergenerational solidarity by allowing local high school students to volunteer their time and expertise to help older populations navigate the complexities of modern technology.

A perfect spring morning at Jobs Peak
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 7:44am
This photo and time-lapse video is of Jobs Peak taken earlier this month by Bob Buehler. The photo was taken at around 9 a.m. at Waterloo and Mottsville Meadows Lane in Douglas County under "perfect" skies and "zero" wind.

Jobs Peak April 2 2024 from Bob Buehler on Vimeo.

UPDATE: Restaurant and casino open at Bodines in Carson City following small fire in kitchen
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 8:42pm

UPDATE: The restaurant at Bodines has re-opened following cleanup from a small kitchen fire early Tuesday morning. The casino has remained open and was not affected.
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UPDATE 9:06AM: A small grease fire was extinguished by the casino's kitchen hood ventilation system, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. The fire was extinguished by the time CCFD arrived. The fire department remained on scene for smoke removal.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a fire, apparently in the kitchen, at Bodines casino in south Carson City.

Hitchcock inspired mystery thriller for passengers to solve aboard Virginia Truckee Railroad
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 5:38pm

What do the Virginia Truckee Railroad, a crop duster, Mt. Rushmore, a cool blonde, a kidnapping, and Cary Grant all have in common? Movie buffs may recognize some of the key elements to the classic Hitchcock movie, North by Northwest.

Forest Service fee hikes proposed at 22 Nevada recreation areas; Christmas tree permit increase also on table
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 3:45pm

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on fee changes at certain recreation sites across four of the Forest’s ranger districts and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Sierra snowpack now above average following dry start to season

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 1:30pm

After a very rocky beginning to the Sierra snowpack this season, which boasted only 36 inches total by the first of the year, the recent storms have brought us into normal territory.

Family-friendly events in Carson City for the second week of April
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 11:14am

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

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