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Carson City skates into the holiday season at Arlington Square Ice Rink
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 6:06pmCarson City teens, little ones and families by the dozens turned a black Friday into a perfectly crystal clear opening day of skating at Arlington Square Ice Rink.
Kicking off its third season, the rink at corner of North Robinson and Carson Street across from the Carson Nugget has become a Carson City favorite holiday feature. By 4 p.m. more than 150 skaters had signed in as part of Family Skate Day, said Brady Roser, recreation supervisor for Arlington Square.
"There's been a lot of excitement for us to open and we're seeing it today," said Roser.
Lake Tahoe agency kicks off Fire Awareness Week with activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 2:16pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is encouraging local residents and part-time homeowners to become “wildfire aware” by taking advantage of public education activities during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Week happening May 26 to June 3.
“With the fifth anniversary of the Angora fire coming up, this is a good opportunity for our community to discuss the importance of wildfire awareness,” said Joanne Marchetta, Executive Director of TRPA.
KOLO8 News covers the "CRIME SCENE Flash MOB" protest in front of NV AG Catherine Cortez Masto's Carson City Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 10:38amKOLO8 News covers the "CRIME SCENE Flash MOB" protest in front of NV AG Catherine Cortez Masto's Carson City Office.
Protesters rallied with a 4 foot by 150 foot long "CRIME SCENE" banner!
Protesters each have their individual complaints against the Attorney General, NDOC, NHP, the Governor and Reno DA Dick Gammick.
Sublime with Rome, George Clinton and Rob Schneider fill up entertainment venue MontBleu Resort
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:15pm(Press Release) On the heels of its most successful year, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe continues its popular top-contemporary entertainment with the addition of Sublime with Rome and special guest Everlast; George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; and comedian Rob Schneider.
Janet Sylvia MacDonald
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:07amOn January 7, 2012, Janet Sylvia MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Born Janet Sylvia MacDonald May 6, 1941 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Jan moved to Nevada in 1959. As a single mother with a young son, she attended the University of Nevada, Reno during the day and worked evenings to support her family. It was during this time that Jan danced and performed with famous Bertha the Elephant in the main showroom at John Asquaga’s Nugget.
Top music and comedy acts lined up at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu for 2012
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 3:01pmThe 2012 line-up of entertainment is guaranteed to Blue ‘em away at Lake Tahoe South’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. The New Year’s festivities and beyond continue the trend of popular contemporary artists including: The Cataracs, NOFX, Lucinda Williams, The Expendables, Whitney Cummings, 311 and Wayne Brady. The combo of entertainment, amenities and nightlife has established MontBleu on the virtual map among revelers.
2011 Ends on a High Note…
Forest Service urges care when disposing woodstove and fireplace ash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:52pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning local residents to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two wildfires caused by disposal of woodstove ashes on National Forest System lands.
Marist sues former men's basketball coach
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/01/2009 - 4:01amPOUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) - Marist College is seeking monetary damages for breach of contract from former basketball coach Matt Brady, James Madison University and the commonwealth of Virginia.