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What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, Feb. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 9:39pmWell, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 8:22pmHello Carson City as we head into Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 with the force of Monday's wind. Well, what can we say about what's ahead weather wise other than rain is likely down here in the valley but up at Lake Tahoe is another story. The Sierra once again braces for another series of winter storms that are expected to bring several feet of snow, again, through Thursday. Traveling in the mountains isn't advised but if you must, check in with NVRoads.com for the latest updates.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 1:09amHello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 8:21amFuture Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.
‘Incredible’ Nevada beats back Fresno State, 74-68
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 8:43pmThe sixth-ranked Nevada men’s basketball team returned to its winning ways in physical fashion, topping the Fresno State Bulldogs 74-68 Saturday night at Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack improved to 25-2 overall and 12-2 in conference play this season.
Deadline nears for Carson City Parks and Rec high school basketball program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 1:42pmDon’t forget that the Carson City Parks and Recreation High School Basketball League registration is still open and will be through Monday, Feb 25, 2019.
Sierra Lutheran student-athlete named Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 8:57amIn its 34th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company has announced Jared Marchegger of Sierra Lutheran High School as its 2018-19 Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Marchegger is the second Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year to be chosen from Sierra Lutheran High School.
Sierra Lutheran boys basketball wins first league title in program history
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 8:37amThe varsity boys basketball program at Sierra Lutheran High School in Carson City celebrated its first-ever Western 1A Conference championship Tuesday by defeating Excel Christian of Sparks, 59-23, earning first-place league honors.
"It was a very special evening for these Senior boys tonight," SLHS Boys Basketball Head Coach Ben Walther said. "I was proud of their teamwork and camaraderie."
Capital City Hoops to host no cost March 2 youth basketball clinic
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 6:13pmCapital City Hoops, a local non-profit organization, is hosting a free basketball clinic for students in grades 2nd through 8th grade. The event will be held Saturday, March 2 at Carson High School.
Senator Square: CHS Winterfest 2019 filled with fun and excitement
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 6:52pm"Winterflix," a play on the popular Netflix streaming service, was the theme this year at the 2019 Winterfest week at CHS with dress-up days and night-time activities all week long. Some of the events included the Netflix show, "Stranger Things," a Twins Day, "Riverdale," "The Office," and even the ever popular once-a-month Dress for Success competition.
No. 6 Nevada rips New Mexico, 91-62, to avenge only loss
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 6:49pmThe sixth-ranked Nevada men’s basketball team poured on the points and avenged its only loss this season with a 91-62 drubbing of New Mexico on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center. The Pack exploited the Lobos’ defensive gameplan from the inside-out and turned the game into a one-sided affair.
Terae ‘Gumby’ Briggs makes unreal rebounds for Nevada
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:45amNevada’s Terae Briggs is affectionately referred to as Gumby for her aptitude to seemingly elongate her limbs to clasp rebounds.
Senator Square: Speech and Debate Tournament a success at Carson High School
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 7:24pmCHS hosted the Northern Nevada Forensic League tournament last weekend.
According to CHS teacher and Speech and Debate Adviser Patrick Mobley, “We would like to thank all the judges and coaches who volunteered their time to help this tournament become a success.”
Cody Martin leads Nevada basketball past Boise State 93-73
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 6:46pmAfter two meetings with the eighth-ranked Nevada men’s basketball team, the Boise State Broncos are quite familiar with Cody Martin. Once again, Martin’s dominant play on both ends of the floor led the Wolf Pack to a 93-73 victory Saturday afternoon at Lawlor Events Center.
Nevada women’s basketball team holds off UNLV, 70-62
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 9:31amBehind a game-high 20 points from senior Jade Redmon, the Nevada women’s basketball team took down its in-state rival UNLV 70-62 Wednesday night from Lawlor Events Center in a Silver State Series matchup.
Senator Square: Winterfest 2019 begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 2:25amNo high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.
One hundred points for Musselman’s 100 Nevada wins
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 11:46pmFor the seventh-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team, it’s only fitting it scored 100 points to celebrate coach Eric Musselman’s 100th career victory in his four-year tenure. Jordan Brown’s free-throw with 35 seconds remaining did just that to top-off a 100-60 rout over Colorado State on Pink Night at Lawlor Events Center.
Guard Michael Lewis II transfers from Duquesne to Nevada
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:56pmThere will be plenty of competition in Nevada’s backcourt next season, despite losing three senior guards from this year’s basketball squad.
Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 6:55amSolutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.
Nevada beats Air Force with another second-half comeback
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 10:58pmThe 10th-ranked Nevada men’s basketball team has been a second-half team all season, and the Wolf Pack proved it once again Saturday in a 67-52 victory over Air Force at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 3:22amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.
Senator Square: For some, Carson High School begins even earlier on Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 5:26amStudents of Carson City School District are back to school Monday, Jan. 7. Sleeping in will become a thing of the past, and the alarm clock snooze button will become the most used and abused item owned by those whose pituitary glands refuse to follow the built-in clock of the body.
Nevada gets defensive in record-tying conference opening win
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 11:59pmWith a smothering defense, Nevada sent a clear message to their future opponents on Tuesday by dominating Utah State 72-49 in the opening Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game.
All that Jazz: Nevada’s Johnson makes his mark (repeatedly)
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 10:59amJazz Johnson’s greatest attribute is his ability to change the tune of his skeptics.
Senator Square: Carson High's NJROTC 2018-19 CyberPatriot teams advance to state round
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 4:24amEditor’s Note: CHS Chief Dan Ingram is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School. Here is his report: Established by the Air Force Association in 2009, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.
Nevada Wolf Pack looks to corner Utah Utes on Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 2:59pmAfter taking care of the Akron Zips last week, Nevada’s men’s basketball team seemed like the unhappiest undefeated team in the nation. But a Christmastime break has put the Wolf Pack in a better mood.
Carson City deputies make arrests for stalking, multiple cases of domestic battery
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 2:04pmAn 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Roop Street Wednesday afternoon for suspicion of stalking and two counts of violation of bail conditions.
Report Update: Carson City man considered missing and endangered found safe at Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 4:13pmUPDATE THURSDAY: KTVN Channel 2 reports Thursday morning that Raymond Patrick White, who was reported missing and endangered by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, was located Wednesday night at Lake Tahoe and is safe.
Senator Square: Carson City schools superintendent wishes everyone a Merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 6:03amCarson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.
Jordan Caroline, Caleb Martin land on Oscar Robertson list
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:05amUniversity of Nevada seniors Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin have been named to the United States Basketball Writers Association Oscar Robertson Trophy midseason watch list. They are one of three pairs of teammates, the only Mountain West players and two of the 20 players selected to the watch list.