Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:05am
By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Some sportsmen and women are already calling it the hunt opportunity of a lifetime, but what really has people talking is the fact that Nevada’s new Silver State Tag is available to the average sportsman at a price that won’t break the bank.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:05am
This is a first reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2011 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised that the final deadline for RECEIVING your application(s) is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 18.
The drawing results will be made available to the public by June 13.
If you want to apply, you can do so by one of two different methods:
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:05am
By the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game will auction furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment on Saturday, April 2, at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th St., in Lewiston.
Anyone interested may view the items beginning at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m.
Auction items include furs, whole carcasses, antlers, and skulls of elk, moose, deer, black bear, mountain lion, otter, beaver, bobcat and fox.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 2:44am
By the Bureau of Land Management
A dedication of Nevada's newest state historical marker, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express Trail, will be on Thursday, March 31 on public land east of Fallon. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:05am
Here is the Northern Nevada outdoor sports calendar for the month of April:
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:05am
Here is the weekly fishing report for Northern and Southern Nevada, Northern California, Eastern Sierra and Southern Oregon rivers and lakes. This report runs through April 5.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Brian Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (539) 283-4103) www.bigdaddyfishing.com reports:
The winter trout bite at Lake Almanor continues to be pretty solid....when you can get to the lake!
Outdoors - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 9:52pm
Here is the latest fish plant news as reported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife:
March 23: Liberty Pond in Churchill County: 800 rainbows: 10.8 inches.
For information, call NDOW Headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.
- Last Update Tue, 04/19/2011 - 4:16pm
A big spring yard sale to raise funds for the busy nonprofit, Dayton Food Pantry, will be held on May 7 from 8am to 3pm at 4 Enterprise Way in Dayton. Director Freida Carbery said donations of items for the yard sale are welcome, and can be dropped off at the Food Pantry Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm.
Emergency Food: Dayton Food Pantry is open for emergency food needs Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm at 4 Enterprise Way on Highway 50. The building space is generously donated by BCB Ventures.
Sports - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 6:44pm
Hello Fans,
The undefeated WNC Wildcats (16-0) take on the just as tough Salt Lake Bruins (15-1) this weekend in Salt Lake for the prize of owning first place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC). The games will be exclusively broadcast live by audio right here on CarsonNow.org by going to the following link: http://carsonnow.org/play-play-chris-graham Tune-in and fasten your seat-belts for what sure is to be one big dogfight all weekend long!
Regards,
Chris Graham
Voice of WNC Baseball
News - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 5:54pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A simplified campaign finance reform bill that would require most candidates to file their contribution and expense reports electronically was given a generally favorable reception today during an Assembly Committee hearing.
News - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 5:55pm
By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
SUN VALLEY, NEVADA – When Sara Weatherford teaches at Sun Valley Elementary, she says frequent power outages and rattling pipes interrupt her lessons.
The 52-year-old school is a hodgepodge of a half dozen buildings erected intermittently over the past five decades. Noise bleeds through the walls between classrooms, making it difficult to concentrate, she says.
Lifestyle - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:59am
Sometimes one comes across an author never before noted and stumbles on a real writer of imagination and truth. Such was the case writh Margaret Atwood, author of many fine books of which "The Blind Assassin'' (Anchor Books, $14 papeerback) is one of her best. She is such a fine writer that one is almost loath to comment on her work, so I'll be brief here.
Business - Last Update Thu, 03/31/2011 - 2:27am
(Press Release) RENO, NV — Janiga MDs recently unveiled the practice’s state-of-the-art plastic surgery and dermatology care center offices. Even to the unskilled eye the initial glance reveals the breadth of planning and patient consideration that the practice has invested in the new facility.
News - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 2:25pm
CARSON CITY – Despite citing the need to reform Nevada’s public employee pension plan, Gov. Brian Sandoval did not introduce a bill seeking changes to the retirement system by a deadline Monday.
Even so, Heidi Gansert, Sandoval’s chief of staff, said the administration will “be a part of the conversation” as other measures addressing potential reforms to the Public Employees’ Retirement System are considered in the 2011 legislative session.
News - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:34am
A former student banned from the Western Nevada College campus has allegedly sent "disturbing" and "threatening" emails to WNC and Nevada System of Higher Education staff. The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter.
A security alert was issued Monday on the WNC website. The former WNC student named in the alert is Eric Hodgdon. Online college records show there was a 2007 WNC graduate Eric Arthur Hodgdon.
News - Last Update Tue, 03/29/2011 - 12:16am
State lawmakers are debating whether the minimum auto liability coverage Nevada drivers need to carry should be raised for the first time since 1954. Assemblyman William Horne (D-Dist. A34) says some Nevadans were driving Edsels and gas cost less than 50 cents a gallon the last time state lawmakers set the minimum rates for auto liability insurance. Click here for the story from Public News Service.
- Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 5:40pm
Join us Friday Night for the amazing "Silk & Steel" Duo. This fun and versatile duo really rocked the house the last time they were here. They play Classic Rock, Disco, Oldies, and Variety. No Cover and Smoke FREE! See our schedule on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/hjUVPo
News - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 7:53pm
By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Overtime pay for working more than eight hours per day would disappear under a proposal from Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville.
While employers and chambers of commerce supported the bill, Settelmeyer said he brought Senate Bill 332 on behalf of employees.
News - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 7:54pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A two-hour review by the full Senate today of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed two-year, $5.8 billion general fund budget spent a lot of time on what his spending plan could mean well into the future.
- Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 10:53am
The Carson CIty Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening ceremony for Busy Bee Eatery & Take N Bake on Friday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. The business, owned by Russell Stokes, is located at 248 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City. Call (775) 883-4303. Join the Chamber and its membership as they welcome a new member and restaurant to Carson City.
News - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 11:52am
Press Release — Today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the University of Nevada Latino Student Advisory Board will host a Cesar Chavez commemoration under the rotunda in the Knowledge Center just south of Lawlor Events Center next to the Crowley Student Union. Fiesta Mexicana will dance and Sen. Moises Denis, D-Las Vegas, will speak.
"We are hosting this event because we want to honor Cesar Chavez and his contributions to civil rights," said student leader Carla Castedo, a senior psychology major.
Lifestyle - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 10:06am
Dozens of local groups have taken the challenge to fight hunger in Dayton this spring. When the Dayton Food Bank issued an open invitation to partner with them for The Feinstein $1 Million Dollar Challenge to fight hunger, dozens of individuals, businesses, schools, nonprofits and clubs stepped up to help.
News - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 7:55pm
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Ride the historic rails on the V&T Steam Train from Carson City to Virginia City and back. Train departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 4:15 pm. Diesel runs Fridays and Steam on Saturday and Sundays. For tickets call (775) 687-7410 or 800-NEVADA-1. Click here for more information.
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Join Macabre Mary on this two-hour ghost walk through the historic district of Carson City where stories of spirits (that still linger) come alive.
Purchase tickets at the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1900 South Carson Street or call (775) 687-7410 or 800-NEVADA-1. Tour departs from 3rd & Carson Street next to Firkin & Fox (ole St. Charles Hotel) at 6:30 p.m. Click here for all the spooky places found on the walk.
- Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 5:19am
Ayako's Dance and Pinkerton Theater present and evening of dance at the Carson City Community Center. Call for performance time and tickets. Call (775) 88DANCE (883-2623) or (775) 882-2916.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
Do something special for Mom on Mother's Day — treat her to a train ride. A diesel train will be ready for the special ride from Carson City to Virginia City and back on Sunday May 8. Train departs the East Gate Depot at 10 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. There will be a three-hour stop in Virginia City for fun and lunch. Rates are: Adults - $29, Seniors - $26, Children 3-16 $16. For reservations call (775) 687-7410. Click here for more information.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
Stroll around Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine tasting with a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres for $10. Visit the art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Purchase your glasses at the Nugget, Cactus Jack's, HorseShoe Club, Carson Jewelry & Loan or Bella Fiore. The Downtown Wine Walk runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Turn in your map at the Carson Nugget at 5 p.m. for prizes.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
"'Oklahoma!" is the Rogers & Hammerstein classic that changed the face of American musical theater. It will be performed by the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company under the direction of Stephanie Arrigotti at the Carson City Community Center. There will be two matinée performances beginning at 2 p.m. on May 8 and May 15.
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"'Oklahoma!" is the Rogers & Hammerstein classic that changed the face of American musical theater. It will be performed by the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company under the direction of Stephanie Arrigotti at the Carson City Community Center. Show times for the Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. on May 6-7 and May 13-14. There will be two matinée performances beginning at 2 p.m. on May 8 and May 15.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents 'Honk! Jr' the award-winning musical that transformed Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of the Ugly Duckling into a modern musical comedy appropriate for everyone in the family.
- Last Update Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:33pm
Good times, great memories and all for the sake of Mom. Join RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) in the first of three of its major carnival and fair fundraisers of the year beginning Thursday May 5 through Sunday May 8 at at Mills Park. The annual Mother's Day Spring Fair features major carnival rides, games, concessions arts, crafts, novelties and lots of food. And as what has become customary, Mom's get to ride all the carnival rides for free on Sunday, Mother's Day.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
A truly cool jazzy mix of croon, guitar and violin will be served up on Saturday, April 30, at Comma Coffee as they welcome The George Cole Quintet. This superbly crafted and melodically sophisticated original music group is a nice reminder of the best of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Cole Porter. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
A night of eclectic music and fun awaits at Comma Coffee on Saturday, April 16, with three venues. Nancy Plays Nurse is a seven-piece indie collective band from Carson City that packs the place with energy, trumpets.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
Get your hootch on Saturday, April 9 at Comma Coffee with Smokey Lonesome's Speakeasy. Festivities include live music, dancing, and bootleg moonshine, circa 1920's and 30's. Dress in period attire for a chance to win a $25 Comma Coffee gift certificate. The party starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 (includes drink coupon.) Click here for information.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:05am
Join in for a night of dancing at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Friday, April 8. The theme is "A Fool's Dance" and the party starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and includes a drink coupon. Click here for details. Comma Coffee is located at 312 South Carson Street in Carson City.
- Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 2:25am
The World Dance Open Floor event at Comma Coffee on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m., will be focused on our "Strings in the Schools" program.
The event, coordinated, by Starr Nixdorf is entitled "Fairies Dance." Strings in the Schools will be playing celtic tunes. The May Pole will be in the courtyard for various dancing designs.
Lifestyle - Last Update Mon, 03/28/2011 - 1:16am
The Carson Nugget in Carson City was the site for the first Capital City Wedding and Events Expo on Sunday. KOLO Channel 8 Reno's Lauren Garber reports on the festivities. Click here to read the story and view the video.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:11am
An all-vehicle show and shine is set for Sunday, May 1 at Les Schwab Tire Center, 3219 North Carson Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Show and Shine, which features music, food venders and a raffle is called "Les Schwab Making a Difference" and is presented by Capital Classic Productions.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:11am
SILVER SPRINGS, NEV — The Silver Stage Task Force is organizing its annual Wellness Fair featuring free health services, samples, and live entertainment for May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This big rural fair is designed to help residents shop around for the best information on health and wellness with over 40 booths.
The completely free community event is open to everyone, and promotes the full spectrum of wellness, from good nutrition, gardening, and fitness to preventative health care and treatment to volunteer, arts and educational opportunities.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:11am
High Sierra Swing Dance Club and the Carson Nugget present the Sierra Swing Showcase April 2-3 in the Nugget's upstairs ballroom, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Dance contests and workshops for adults and youths are interspersed with open dancing to a variety of DJ music. The Swing Into Spring Formal Dinner Dance and "Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance" contest is Saturday, 6 pm-midnight. Celebrities include Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Supervisor Molly Walt and Sheriff Ken Furlong.
News - Last Update Sun, 03/27/2011 - 5:27pm
Strong gusty winds will continue through today and into tonight, prompting a wind advisory for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and CarsonWeather.com.
A number of wind-related calls to Carson City dispatch have surfaced today including fences being blown over, downed tree limbs and cable television lines. CarsonWeather.com reports a wind gust of 55 mph today at 4:03 p.m. as being the highest recorded thus far.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sun, 03/27/2011 - 2:57pm
North Platte, Nebraska is just west of the North Platte and South Platte rivers confluence forming the Platte. North Platte was formed in 1866 with the construction of the continental railroad. In 1941 the population was 12,000.
A couple of weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the women of North Platte heard a troop train with Nebraska National Guard troops would be passing through town. Several of the women decided to bake cookies to give to “our boys” when the train stopped for 10 minutes.
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News - Last Update Sun, 03/27/2011 - 2:43pm
With warm temperatures ahead this week, Lyon County has initiated preparations for possible flooding on the Walker and Carson rivers.
Lyon County Emergency Management recommends those with homes in low lying areas along both the Carson and Walker rivers take necessary precautions to prepare for possible moderate to major flooding in the coming weeks, according to the county's website.
News - Last Update Sun, 03/27/2011 - 4:16am
Federal regulators who've spent a decade assessing the uranium and other toxic wastes seeping into the water table at an old Anaconda copper mine near Yerington say the pollution can't be cleaned up without adding the abandoned site to the U.S. Superfund's National Priority List.
Click here to read the story.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sun, 03/27/2011 - 4:02am
The movie "Red Riding Hood," currently showing at the Casino Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, makes s couple of nods to the fairy tale story but goes into more violent and wayward actions.
In a way, this is a ludicrous film, with Amanda Seyfried as Valerie (Red Riding hood), who certainly has the wide-eyed look of a naive young lady (not as a young girl, need a little more sex than a girl could offer) and in one scene almost becomes engaged in a bit of sex.
- Last Update Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:11am
Our guest speaker this month is Tammy Westergard Deputy Director of Carson City Public Library. Tammy Westergard is an active Carson City leader, volunteer and professional. After four years with the Carson City Office of Business Development as well as serving on the library's Foundation board, in 2010 she became the Deputy Director of Carson City Public Library. In that capacity she facilitated the opening of the Business Resource and Innovation Center, a specialized resource focused exclusively on supporting local businesses.
News - Last Update Sat, 03/26/2011 - 3:41pm
UPDATED 3:40PM: Carson City authorities and the Nevada Highway Patrol have responded to an accident in the 3500 block of Highway 50 east that happened at 9:13 this morning where four parked vehicles were hit by a motorist.
The motorist was reportedly in cardiac arrest when police arrived and was transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, said NHP Trooper Dan Lopez. NHP is investigating as to whether the man, described as elderly, had a medical condition which may have caused the accident.
