Carson Now News

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 2:43pm

Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) along the shoreline of the lake.

The Interagency HAB Task Force – comprised of officials from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Nevada State Parks, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife – are working together to ensure the public is notified to help protect the health of park visitors and their pets.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 2:07pm

Community Drumming, along with shopping at Carson's Farmer's Market, is a recipe for fun, camaraderie and increased health!

Everyone is welcome: all ages - accompanied children through Seniors - with any level of drumming experience or none.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 1:33pm

On Thursday, Carson City Pop Warner President Austin Matthews issued a public statement regarding his previous statements given to Carson Now which led to calls for his resignation.

Matthews came under fire after he discussed the fact that convicted sex-offender Gabe Miles, who is married to the CCPW Cheer Coordinator, regularly attends games, practices, and even cross-state trips with the cheer team with support of the board. Miles admitted to and was convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old girl on several different occasions.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 12:00pm

Please welcome Heather Zendejas as she joins the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center as the Chamber's new Executive Director.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 11:00am

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Let's take a look at the schedule this weekend to see what we have in store.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:33am

UPDATE 10:15 a.m.: The scene is being cleared.

UPDATE 9:37 a.m.: Care Flight has been ordered to the scene.

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Just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, a three car crash involving a head-on collision was reported with injuries at South Carson St. and the bottom of Spooner Junction.

Vehicles are currently blocking traffic.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:24am

The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN Solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire Tahoe beaches.

The BEBOT – an all-electric, solar and battery-powered, sand-sifting robot – completed the first-ever full cleanup of a private beach in Lake Tahoe, combing through Tahoe Beach Club’s shoreline at Stateline, Nevada. More full beach cleanings at sites around the Lake are on tap for the coming months, and a second machine will be added to the robot fleet.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:05am

The Proscenium Players Inc.’s (PPI) upcoming production of Gaslight will raise money for Carson City’s Meals on Wheels program. The encore performances take place July 7th, 8th and 9th in the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 8:06am

On June 28, 2023, at approximately 6:40 PM, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 911 call reporting that a male subject was walking along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Silver Springs, NV and actively firing a weapon in the direction of houses in the 2500 Block of Ramsey Street.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 6:06pm

Douglas County, Nevada - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is preparing for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Due to the volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core, Nevada Beach, and Zephyr Cove areas throughout the holiday, DCSO is reminding our residents and visitors to be safe and mindful of the laws surrounding the festivities.