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Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series to bring Country, folk music to Schulz Ranch neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 1:08pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, all summer the BAC has placed musicians and bands on the flatbed and driven them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City and now the fun goes into September.
Full scholarships available at Western Nevada College in technology-related fields
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 8:13amThey’re our next paramedics, nursing assistants, machinists, mechatronics engineers and computer information technologists. But, right now, they can’t afford the higher education training those fields require.
Sheriff's Office investigates bones found near park in south Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 9:53amUPDATE 10:46AM: The bones discovered Monday evening in a south Carson City field near a park and housing development were determined to be the bones of cows, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating bones that were discovered Monday evening near Schulz Ranch Park in south Carson City.
South Carson Street roundabout progress continues as does roadwork around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 10:31amHere is the South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for the week of August 17-23, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, see CarsonProud.com.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series presents Ev and the Electric Soup Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 8:56amThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Comment period on new draft plan for Anaconda mine in Lyon County begins Aug. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:12pmOn August 20, 2020, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Corrective Actions will be opening the public comment period for its Draft Proposed Plan: Operable Unit 8 (OU-8) Peripheral Areas located within the Anaconda Copper Mine Site in Lyon County. The public comment period will remain open through September 19, 2020.
Report: Reno area apartment rents rising more slowly amid pandemic and building boom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 1:39pmRENO — A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows local apartment rents growing at a slower rate during the second quarter of 2020.
Carson City's 'Bank Saloon' announces local restauranteur as new operator for the historic, long-awaited bar
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 11:42amNevada Builders Alliance, owner of the Bank Saloon building in Carson City, have announced that Mangia Tutto owner Richard Bragiel will be the new operator of the historic location.
The bar, which is scheduled to open in October 2020, has undergone extensive renovations since it was purchased by the Builders Alliance in 2018. The commercial brokerage of NAI Alliance Carson City was the listing agent and secured the tenant. For more information on the Bank Saloon visit www.banksaloonnv.com.
Carson City area road report: South Carson Street roundabout work continues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 9:04amHere is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of August 10-16, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
Reno Spaghetti Bowl project with northbound I-580 lane closures begins August 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 7:08amNorthbound Interstate 580 lanes will be shifted and reduced directly south of the spaghetti bowl beginning Aug. 16 as Nevada Department of Transportation launches the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress project.
Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series to hit Long Ranch Park neighborhood Saturday featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:13amKingwhistler and Eric Andersen will hit the Flatbed Concerts Series this Saturday night, Aug 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. near the Long Ranch Park neighborhood!
Historical coin press to mint special medallion honoring Abe Curry in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:59pmHistorical Coin Press No. 1 inside the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will be minting a special medallion commemorating Abraham Curry, the first superintendent of the Carson City Mint.
Carson City supervisors to discuss new hires, CARES Act expenditures, burial and cremation fees and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 2:25pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
On the agenda for discussion and possible action includes new city positions, a Library Board of Trustees position, CARES Act expenditures, indigent cremation and burial fee changes, road replacement and more.
South Carson Street project update: Roundabout taking shape, roadway paving coming soon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:31pmHere is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of August 3-9, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
This week's Flatbed Concert Series brings funky jams to the Empire Elementary School neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 12:23pmThis Saturday, Aug. 1 the Flatbed Concert Series will be (slowly) rollilng through the Empire Elementary area with the groovy "Drinking with Clowns."
Forest Service cancels Taylor Creek Visitor Center programs, Fall Fish Festival at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- and third-grade conservation education field trips. In addition, we have made the decision to cancel the Fall Fish Festival this year, an event that typically draws up to 12,000 visitors over the weekend.
The Indy Explains: Why NV Energy is pushing for a $2 billion statewide transmission upgrade
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:29amIn the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.
Project along US 50 Spooner begins wrap-up, single lane closures start Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 between Carson City and Spooner summit beginning July 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation wraps up a project to reduce roadside erosion and help preserve water quality.
Carson City Library finishes summer learning challenge with virtual party, grand prizes and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 1:07pmFive days remain in the Carson City Library Summer Reading Challenge, and there are plenty of virtual activities for kids of all ages. The reading challenge officially ends on Friday, July 31. To finish the final week, the library is hosting a series of exciting events capped-off by a grand prize giveaway.
Road and roundabout work continues this week around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 9:55amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 27 through Aug. 2, as well as the South Carson Street Project report for the week. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
This week's Flatbed Concert Series bringing music to central Carson City, Mills Park area Saturday evening
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:52pmThis week's Flat Bed Concert Series will be going through the middle of Carson City, featuring Spike McGuire from Loud as Folk along with two other musicians. The concert will be held Saturday, July 25 beginning at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The route will begin at the Tanglewood Apartments near the CHS tech center, drive through Mills Park and then wherever people are safely gathering.
Nevada Builders Alliance, Heritage Bank team to finish historic Carson City Bank Saloon renovation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:59amNevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction trade association, has partnered with Heritage Bank of Nevada to complete a renovation of the historic building, formerly Jack’s Bar, in downtown Carson City.
New lakefront community catering to 55-plus crowd to open in Reno this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 2:54pmConstruction of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community is nearly complete, and its first residents are expected to move in this fall, said Darryl Fisher, president of Mission Senior Living. The active lifestyle community for adults 55-years-old and better is located at 765 South Meadows Parkway, Reno. Construction began in the spring of 2019.
Miles Construction wins Retail Development of the Year for Carson City dealership at Summit Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 7:36amMiles Construction, a diversified northern Nevada general contractor, was awarded Retail Development of the Year for the Carson City Nissan dealership during the annual Summit Awards held July 9, 2020. The annual awards acknowledge and recognize commercial real estate development and brokerage agencies for work completed in the prior year.
Art commissioned by Carson City featured near former Adele's site
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 3:57pmRecently installed at the northeastern corner of Jackson’s gas station and food store at the intersection of William and Carson streets is a new piece of art commissioned by the Carson City Cultural Commission as part of the new zoning regulations in the downtown mixed use areas that can choose to feature art, a patio or a park.
Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 7:14pmLawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.
Carson City road report: Roundabout work continues on South Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 12:55pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 20-26, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Nevada lawmakers start winding down special session; Assembly OKs cuts to budget, $127 million in-add backs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:42amMembers of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders receives 2019 Re-Development of the Year for Carson City Urgent Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:05amNorthern Nevada general contractor, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC, has received the 2019 Summit Award for Re-Development of the Year for the Renown Urgent Care project in Carson City.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series presents Carolyn Dolan & Big Red in West Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 7:37amThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July and August.