Carson Now News (edition 217)

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UNR President: Tech Hub receives $21 million in federal funding

Friday, July 5, 2024 - 10:27am

It is with great excitement that I share an announcement made today by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to award approximately $21 million to the Nevada Tech Hub, a consortium led by the University of Nevada, Reno.

This statewide effort of 75-plus public, private and nonprofit partners will position Nevada as a globally competitive innovation center in the emerging lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to open North Carson Center Smart Start

Friday, July 5, 2024 - 7:51am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada have announced the acquisition of Creativity Corner, a daycare located on 2323 North Carson Street. Creativity Corner will be re-named the North Carson Center Smart Start under the management of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

Grand Opening Party at Polecat Tavern in Carson City July 13

Friday, July 5, 2024 - 7:32am

Carson City’s newest live music venue is excited to announce the celebration of their Grand Opening. The press and public are invited to the Grand Opening of Polecat Tavern on July 13, 2024.

Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire behind Meek's Lumber

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 10:29pm

UPDATE: There is no longer a fire threat. No word yet on the cause.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday night to a small brush fire behind Meeks Lumber in north Carson City.

Sheriff's Office investigates credit card skimming device discovered at Carson City business

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 6:31pm

UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a credit card skimmer device discovered Thursday at an East Carson City business.

Carson City Sheriff's 2024 Night Out at Mills Park around the corner

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 4:25pm

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Sheriff’s Night Out at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash on I-580 east of South Carson Street junction

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 2:13pm

Carson City Fire Department and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash on I-580 near the junction of Highway 50 West, South Carson Street.

Carson City Women's Drum Circle location change to outdoors

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 1:13pm

Join us for uplifting community drumming, in a shady spot by a Carson City playground. All ages, accompanied children through seniors, and all levels of experience or none, are welcome. Percussion crafts for kids will be provided.

Traveling from Tahoe to Carson City in a day along the new Capital to Tahoe Trail

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 11:49am

I paused my stride on the sandy slope. Without the monotonous thumping of my boots on the trail, it was spectacularly quiet. There was no babbling stream, airplane rumbling overhead or distant voices of other hikers. For a few moments, not even a bird chirped.

The silence was notable.

July 4 fireworks, celebrations and more around Carson City, Genoa, the Comstock and Tahoe

Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 8:48am

Hot dogs, fireworks, cooling off at the lake: It’s Independence Day, and here’s how we’re celebrating in Carson City, Genoa, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.

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