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Carson Now News (edition 233)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 7:44am

Celebrating community: 35th annual Dayton Valley Days happening this weekend
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:30am

The countdown continues as we are days away from Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase skills gained through Youth Development Program
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:22am

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Carson City winter shelter program Night Off the Streets to hold volunteer training
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:25am

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Davis Fire update Tuesday: 92 percent contained, BAER team begins post fire assessment
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:14am

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service:

Carson High Athletics announces McGowan as varsity girls softball coach, Wacker to coach swimming
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 8:00am

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellise McGowan as the new head varsity girls softball coach and Adriane Wacker as the new head swim coach at Carson High School.

Bob Boldrick 50th Anniversary Block Party happening Saturday at Carson City Community Center
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 7:30am

A day of free family fun for the community is planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater located at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson Now recognized for award winning stories at 2024 Nevada Press Association ceremony
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 4:24pm
On Saturday, the Nevada Press Association held its annual conference and award ceremony in Reno, during which the winners of 2024 press awards were announced. Carson Now brought home four wins for the year.

Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged DUI, domestic battery and weapon offenses
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:03pm

A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and basic speeding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

One dead, two survive mid air collision plane crash near Minden-Tahoe Airport
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 2:55pm

UPDATE 1:34PM: The FAA reports a single-engine Globe GC-1B Swift collided with a single-engine Cessna 206 midair near the Minden-Tahoe Airport killing the sole occupant on the Globe. Meanwhile, KRNV reports there were two survivors. Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverly confirms one of the planes involved was Civil Air Patrol.
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UPDATE 11AM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mid-air collision, which happened at the Minden-Tahoe Airport at 9:47 a.m. One aircraft was able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane, said Douglas County spokesman Eric Cachinero.

One fatality is confirmed at this time. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open, with one runway available. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Family-friendly events around Carson City this week include Block Party, Dayton Valley Days, film festival and more
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 1:15pm

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 Carson City.

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