Carson Now News

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:50am

Last year, both the Nevada State Museum and the Northern Nevada Children’s Museum welcomed new directors: husband and wife pair Josh Bonde and Becky Hall, respectively.

The paleontologist pair were involved in a fatal crash in Southern Nevada late last month that left them badly injured, and Hall’s 10-year-old daughter was killed, which was first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. News of the tragedy has rallied the community to help.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:10am

The Pony Express re-ride begins this week with riders carrying mail as they travel 1,800 miles from Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Missouri. Local stops will be Thursday in Woodfords, Carson City and Fort Churchill in Lyon County.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 7:06am

A bipartisan group of lawmakers voted late Tuesday to approve the last of the state’s five budget bills in an emergency special session, sending the measure to Gov. Joe Lombardo as the final piece in a budget deal that crumbled at the 11th hour of the regular session.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 7:01am

Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation late Tuesday night calling on the Legislature to convene Wednesday morning for a second consecutive special session to discuss a $380 million public financing package to help fund a proposed Las Vegas stadium project for the Oakland A’s.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 4:01pm

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a check fraud suspect from last year.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 3:28pm

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June public meeting is Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9am, via Zoom (connection details below). This month’s speakers are from Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative. Giving an overview of the initiative are Denise Hecht-Mack (Executive Director), JD Powers (Program Coach), and Linda Flaherty, who has been a board member and mentor to participants. C.I.R.C.L.E.S. stands for “Connecting Individuals to Resources that Change Lives and Enable Success.”

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 2:28pm

Carson Valley Days is back for its 113th year this weekend in Gardnerville with a theme of “Aloha, Carson Valley!”

The event is hosted each year by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club, and will take place June 8 - 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 2:02pm

The 2nd Annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and there is still space for those last-minute teams who want to participate.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 11:45am

The Levitt Amp Concert Series returns to Carson City beginning June 17 at the Brewery Arts Center under new leadership.

Executive Director Spike McGuire came into the position at the BAC in January, and immediately got to work searching out and selecting the bands and musical acts that will showcase this year’s Levitt AMP concert series. However, McGuire said, the community will find the same format and vibe that the community expects.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 11:33am

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries for the Judged “Spirit of America” Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Entries will be accepted from 10am-1pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.