Aviation
Young Eagles offers free airplane flights for kids at Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 6:27amInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a small engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.
Free Young Eagles airplane flights Saturday at Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 3:05pmInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Registration underway for Young Eagles flights for kids at Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 12:15pmInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.
Are your kids interesting in aviation? Young Eagles offers free flights at Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 8:15amInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport. This event is free and is open to kids ages 8-17 years of age.
Free Young Eagles flights at Carson City Airport April 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/30/2024 - 2:20pmEAA Young Eagles are offering free flights for kids at Carson City Airport Sept. 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 7:01amInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Sept. 23.
Calling all kids interested in learning to fly at the Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/01/2023 - 10:27amInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.
EAA Young Eagles 'Orientation and Principles of Flight' happening Saturday at Carson City Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 5:44amInterested in learning about flying? This event Saturday at Carson City Airport is for kids ages 8-17 years old that are interested in learning more about flying. Pilots will be discussing the Principles of Flight and general information about aircraft and flying. We will also be discussing our Young Eagles Program and how kids can get a free flights in an aircraft.
Local flying group offers kids 8-17 free plane rides at Carson City Airport this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/08/2022 - 11:13amInterested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles free event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, May 14.
From aviation to cybersecurity and EMT training, WNC spring semester course signups underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 2:05pmDon’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.
High Wind Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and Sierra, blustery conditions expected in lower valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:52amStrong northeast winds will impact the Sierra on Monday and Tuesday, including the Tahoe Basin and northern Mono County in addition to portions of northeast California, mainly south of Susanville, according to the National Weather Service.
Deadline nears for Nevada schoolchildren to participate in aviation art contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 10:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding Nevada schoolchildren that there is one week left to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Nevada schoolchildren invited to enter art contest during Christmas holiday vacation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 8:43amCARSON CITY — With many Nevada schoolchildren looking for safe and healthy activities during the holiday break, the Nevada Department of Transportation invites families to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Douglas County DA obtains dismissal of OSHA citations for Trump airport campaign stop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 3:58pmThe State of Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has agreed to dismiss the two citations they issued following President Donald J. Trump’s outdoor campaign rally at the Minden-Tahoe Airport on Sept. 12, 2020.
The Blue Angels scheduled to return to Minden Tahoe Airport in 2022
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:33amMINDEN — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have announced they will be returning to the Aviation Roundup Airshow at the Minden-Tahoe Airport for the 2022 Airshow.
More flights, enhanced cleaning measures added at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:06amAirlines have added a blend of new seasonal and year-round flights at Reno-Tahoe International while the airport has added extensive measures to help keep customers safe who need to travel this year.
Strong winds return to Carson City region Tuesday, valley rain and Sierra snow to follow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 1:21pmAnother round of gusty winds will return to the Carson City region Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Watch for valley and mountain areas and a Winter Storm Watch for the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Nevada Army Guard's Aviation Unit returns home from Afghanistan tour
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 10:41amSoldiers with the Nevada Army Guard's G Company, 2/238th Aviation Unit returned home recently after a tour in Afghanistan.
Nevada Guard welcomes new land component, brigade commanders
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:04pmRENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.
State fines Douglas, Minden-Tahoe Airport management company $5,500 after Trump rally
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:41pmNevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has fined Douglas County and the company that manages the Minden-Tahoe Airport $5,500 after President Donald Trump rallied thousands of his supporters there last month in violation of state coronavirus health and safety directives.
Nevada schoolchildren invited to participate in aviation art contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 2:58pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada schoolchildren to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest celebrating the ways in which aviation, hang gliding, hot air ballooning and other air sports connect people across the world.
2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 1:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
Trump to rally supporters at Douglas County airport after earlier event scuttled by Reno airport officials
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 1:18pmPresident Donald Trump will rally supporters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County on Saturday after plans for a similar event in Reno were scuttled earlier this week when airport officials said it would violate the state’s 50-person limit on public gatherings.
Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:31amThe Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.
NNDA and Visit Carson Valley partnership brings film locations to Douglas County and Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:56amNorthern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.
NNDA, Adams Hub and Downtown Business Association launch Carson City promotion campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:25pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority, Adams Hub of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Downtown Business Association announced Thursday a joint promotion program focused on downtown Carson City businesses.
Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 2:26pmTens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss new residential building permits, diesel tax amendments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 10:15amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, July 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes residential building permit allocations for the next four years, new committee members for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, amendment to the diesel tax and more.
Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 7:24amAmidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.
Carson City weather for Memorial Day weekend: Abundant sunshine, gradual warming
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 2:25pmGusty winds and a slight chance of showers arriving Friday will turn to abundant sunshine and a gradual warm up around the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe region through Memorial Day weekend and beyond, according to the National Weather Service.