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Carson City arrests: Man sleeping in car parked in travel lane held for stolen property, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:49amA 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Youth Theatre Carson City to host summer 'Virtual Master Class Series' June 16 to July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:12amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Summer Workshop Series, held exclusively online over six weeks, June 16 to July 23, 2020 as part of their YTCC@Home initiative.
Youth Theatre Carson City is bringing local experts, home-grown successes, and industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Boston and beyond right into your living room covering topics from acting and singing to theatrical design and songwriting to building relationships and becoming a successful professional in the arts.
New York Playwright, Opera Librettist Comes to Silver City Artist in Residency Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:02amNew York-based playwright, opera librettist, theatre critic, and arts journalist David Cote is the current visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in historic Silver City, Nev.
While he's here in August and September, he hopes to draft a 70-minute, spoken, dramatic monologue for a male performer about carpentry, family, and faith. You can learn more about his creative process during a free, public talk at the Brick at 108 E Proctor Street in Carson City this Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in an event that also includes a talk by Chicago-based sculptor Nicole Beck.
CHS teacher Charles Mann among 5 picked for national agriculture education recognition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 10:34amThe National Association of Agriculture Educators is hosting a “National Teach Ag” campaign to encourage school-based agriculture programs and address the national demand for agriculture teachers. Mr. Charles Mann, Agriculture Science teacher at Carson High School, was 1 of 5 teachers chosen to be featured as a national spotlight.
WNC releases list of 539 graduates for May 21 commencement in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 12:21amWestern Nevada College is holding is 2018 commencement Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 111 E. William Street at the east end of Mills Park in Carson City.
Local Pets of the Homeless fundraiser set to launch Dec. 1 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 9:35pmHoping to at least double the proceeds from last year's annual Pets of the Homeless fundraising campaign, a pair of Carson City businesses have teamed up for a third consecutive year in an effort to help the pets of homeless people across the United States.
Western Nevada College recognizes 267 students on Dean’s List
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 11:01amWestern Nevada College has named 267 students to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List. Those chosen to WNC’s Dean’s List must complete at least 12 academic units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:
James Lowell “Jim” Davenport
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:15amJan. 31, 1927 - Jun. 19, 2015James Lowell “Jim” Davenport passed away in Las Vegas, NV on June 19th, 2...
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of July 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 9:20amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 23, 2014.
Obituary: David S. Woffinden
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 12:03amAugust 8, 1975 - August 12, 2013 David S. Woffinden was born in Davenport, Washington and lived in Eastern Washington until the age of 10 when his family moved to the San Fr...
Colorado River Commission Pays Big Bucks To ‘Double-Dippers,’ But No $350 Hourly Rate
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s Colorado River Commission is one of the state agencies cited in a recent legislative audit as paying some of the highest salaries to former state employees working as contractors, the Nevada News Bureau has learned.
Information obtained as a result of a public records request shows two former state employees, James Davenport and Sara Price, both attorneys, have collectively earned over half a million dollars in salaries as contractors for the agency over the past three and a half years.