Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Carson City area road report for week of May 6-12
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 6:32am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Art exhibit at Carson City Senior Center explores Nevada's geographic, cultural differences
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 5:53am

The new renovations at the Carson City Senior Center opened the opportunity to host art shows to extend enrichment to the senior community. Carson City Senior Center presents “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground,” featuring 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist.

Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 Donates $2000 to Holiday with a Hero
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 5:45am

Organized by Carol Park, the Elks held an open to the public, two-day indoor garage sale at the lodge in March as a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero. Lodge members donated all items sold and assisted at the event which received excellent support from the community.

Carson City teen arrested at diner after taking used car for a 'test drive' from dealership two days prior
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 3:36pm

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a local diner after allegedly stealing a car from a used car lot two days prior to test drive it.

A Living History Presentation, 'The Reno Cure' happening at Valhalla Tahoe
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 12:03pm

Friday May 10 at 7:30PM, Valhalla Tahoe kicks off their season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City.”

Carson City Rotarians to learn about the success of the club’s Educational Grant
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 11:15am

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how its annual Educational Grant has helped local students at the club’s next meeting. Carson School District K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter received the club’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant last year with the goal of funding the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

WNC, Office of Workforce Innovation hosts ceremony recognizing students’ workforce training success
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9:02am

Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Cher
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 6:57am

Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Parker Schmid
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 3:52pm

Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.

Carson City, Storey, Lyon County Firefighters respond to Mound House blaze

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 1:28pm

UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.

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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.

Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.

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