Carson Now News (edition 222)

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 2:27pm

Western Nevada College Foundation is reaching a milestone in presenting its Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.

The scramble tournament, which helps fund students in workforce training, turns 25 this year! Players can look forward to exciting contests, premium perks, a BBQ lunch, and a lively post-tournament reception.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 12:50pm

Come learn more about night photography, astronomy, light pollution and prevention!

This presentation features night sky images from Death Valley, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, and more! You will see photographs of the Milky Way, lunar rainbows, meteor showers, distant galaxies, comets, nebulas, and eclipses.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 11:12am

A post is circulating social media that earlier today, the Carson City Sheriff's Office was searching for any information relating to an incident that was reported to have occurred between a middle-school aged pedestrian student and a vehicle near Carson Middle School around 7:20 a.m. Friday morning.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 10:11am

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 10:10am

Because of cold and windy conditions expected tonight (Friday, Aug. 23), Cherie and John Shipley's "Take This Band" performance has been moved to the Performance Hall (the old church building) at the Brewery Arts Center, 511 W. King St. The concert will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 9:08am

According to the Carson City Fire Department, early this morning crews were called to a mobile home fire in the area of Gold Leaf Lane with two residents trapped inside.

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 6:34am

Are you looking for a pair of super friendly bonded cats? It doesn’t get better than this lovable pair. Just 4 years old, they are two of the sweetest and most adoptable cats we have ever had.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 4:56pm

UPDATE 6:10 p.m.: Carson has backed off at the county line. Washoe County or NHP will take over.

UPDATE 6:01 p.m.: The driver is now on I580 heading northbound towards Reno going in excess of 100 mph.

As of 5:55 p.m. westbound lanes of Highway 50 heading up Spooner are closed right now due to a car chase.

Numerous units from Carson City, Douglas and NHP are responding.

I-580 southbound has also been stopped to keep cross traffic from being involved.

Updates to follow.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 1:20pm

As South Lake Tahoe students head back to the classroom on Monday, August 26, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be enforcing current rules on cell phones during the school day.

Many school districts across the county, including nearby Carson City, have banned cell phone use during the school day for multiple reasons, most dealing with a lack of attention to learning, addiction, and bullying, and other mental health issues.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 1:16pm

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.