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Senator Square: Three dances at CHS and those who made them happen
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:53pmApril is a beautiful and busy month for CHS as the high school put on The Friendship Ball on April 5, Under the Sea Father Daughter Ball on April 6, and Prom on April 7.
Deadline coming for Nevada law enforcement to wear body cams
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 3:02pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — By July 1, 2018, all members of law enforcement in Nevada who have contact with the public must wear body cameras.
Silver State Tag offers hunt of a lifetime and more
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 8:48amDescribing the Silver State Tag is a lot like watching one of those late night infomercials. With all the extra gear and services a person can win, you are constantly saying the phrase, “but wait, there’s more!”
Senator Square: Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band reins community support
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 5:29amThe Blue Thunder Marching Band placed 2nd out of 10 participating bands in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Calif.
Water District Challenge: Guess spring peak runoff at Carson City gauge of the Carson River
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 11:17amThe Carson Water Subconservancy District is hosting a contest to guess what the spring peak runoff will be on the Carson River at the Carson City gauge. The calculation will be based on the daily average cubic feet per second (cfs) flow at the Carson City gauge.
Senator Square: Carson High School students perform well at Nevada State Thespian Festival
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 2:07amCarson High School Theatre Arts teacher Andie Wilkerson and her students earned multiple awards from the Nevada State Thespian Festival last weekend.
NDOW offers prizes for getting big game applications in early
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 8:56amThis is definitely not the year to wait until the last day to apply for the big game draw.
In an effort to promote early applications this year, the Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold four drawings for a number of prizes from Vortex Optics. Depending on how early you apply, you could be entered into each of the four drawings.
Senator Square: Ben Nelson is Mr. Carson High 2018
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 8:51pmHigh school students in times past might remember the sports they played and the clubs in which they participated, but how many of them had the fun and excitement of seeing a group of strangely dressed senior boys vying for the title Mr. Carson High?
Ten file for Carson City nonpartisan offices ahead of deadline
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 6:20pmThe 2018 mid-term election season is taking shape in Carson City as several local candidates have filed for election or re-election to non-partisan posts this week at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
No surprises Monday: Filing for Carson City elected seats underway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 8:18pmOn Monday, filing for various Carson City elected offices began, with no surprises and thus far two contested races, Justice of the Peace Dept. 2, which has been known since the filing deadline of Jan. 12 and the Carson City Sheriff seat. Filing dates for all offices other than judicial runs from March 5-16, 2018.
Senator Square: Career and Technical Education expo Wednesday at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 8:56pmThe CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.
WNC Presidential Search: Position profile and application information available
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 6:56amWestern Nevada College’s search for a new president continues. The position profile and application information are now available for the college’s presidential search here.
Soroptimist of Carson City seeks Ruby Award nominees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 3:19pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is currently seeking nominations for the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, formerly the Making a Difference for Women Award. This program honors women who use their personal or professional influence to improve the lives of other women.
What Works: Just get it done!
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 12:00pmMy column is late this week. And, you know what? It’s OK. It’s OK because done is better than not at all. It’s OK because I can get out of my head long enough to forgive myself for how busy I have been. And, guess what else? It’s OK for you to just get things done too.
Nevada Agriculture Department releases RFP for Virginia Range estray horses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:03amUPDATE: After voting in December to come up with a plan, the Nevada Department of Agriculture released a request for proposals Tuesday to identify a new owner of the Virginia Range estray horses.
Senator Square: CHS Library transformation has begun
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 9:56amGreat news for Carson High School students as Librarian Ananda Campbell is making sure her library stays cutting edge.
Campbell was awarded both the Library Services and Technology Act Community Enrichment Grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Carson City School District Schools Foundation Mini Grant Teacher Award to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Projects and to assist in facilitating an ever-changing CHS Senators Library Collaborative Learning area.
Senator Square: Sheriff, school district, Partnership Carson City promoting safe, sober NYE
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 9:17amA great beginning to a new year starts with safety first, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Carson City School District and Partnership Carson City, is promoting its Safe and Sober New Year’s for all Carson City youth by offering support to any middle school or high school student having a get-together on New Year’s Eve.
Senator Square: Kenyan woman shares story of strength and faith during Carson High visit
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 3:12amSierra Lutheran High School, along with Carson High School and Douglas High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, were fortunate this past week to receive a visit from Flora Savai, a young lady who grew up in the Mathare slums of Nairobi, Kenya.
Senator Square: CHS turns to Angel Tree giving, speech, debate and Zombie texting awareness
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 6:43amMuscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City, recently received a $2000 grant from Nevada Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to facilitate a video competition to create public service announcements about the dangers of texting and driving.
Carson City District Attorney’s Office to lead Youth and Family Service Symposium at Legislature
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 11:01amThe Carson City District Attorney’s office will lead a Youth and Family Service Symposium at the Nevada Legislature Feb. 1-2, 2018. According to the D.A.’s office, the purposes of the event are to:
Kinkead Building demolition continues in Carson City, 865 tons of material already removed
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 2:52pmAn excavator has been removing chunks of the Kinkead Building throughout the week, taking apart one of Carson City skyline's most notorious and poorly constructed buildings ever.
It's Your City: Muscle Powered launches 'zombie texting' distracted driving video contest
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/23/2017 - 4:34pmThis week's edition of It's Your City with Cortney Bloomer features Kelly Clark, president of Muscle Powered, a Carson City area bicycle and pedestrian advocacy nonprofit organization.
Deadline Monday: BAC urges Carson City residents to vote for return of outdoor concert series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 3:15pmLooking at a 5 p.m. Monday deadline the Brewery Arts Center is hoping for a big Carson City weekend push as it has lost some voter footing in its efforts to bring back the 10-week live outdoor music series it has hosted for two summers.
Kinkead Building demolition continues in Carson City: Top story sits upon mostly empty frame
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 10:05amThe demolition of the Kinkead building at 505 East King Street in Carson City continues. The demolition contract was awarded to local contractor Advance Installations, Inc. A high reach demolition excavator and Bobcat front loaders have been gutting the inside of the building from the bottom up, according to Deputy Public Works Administrator Chris Chimits.
Notorious and condemned: Kinkead Building demolition underway after years sitting empty
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 3:08pmDemolition of the much reviled Kinkead Building at 505 East King Street in Carson City is currently underway.
Soroptimist International of Carson City accepting applications for Live Your Dream Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 11:22amSoroptimist International of Carson City is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream Award. Applications may be obtained online here. Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2017.
WNC Reminder: Final week to register for Nevada Promise Scholarship
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 2:05pmTime is running out for Nevada high school seniors to take advantage of an opportunity that could shape the rest of their lives. The deadline to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Deadline Approaching for 2018 Nevada Radon Poster Contest Entries
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 12:12pmCARSON CITY — Nevada students are invited to showcase their artistic talents and promote radon awareness by entering the 2018 Nevada Radon Poster Contest, offered by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program. The Oct. 31 deadline to enter is fast approaching.
What Works: Give Your Dream a Deadline
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 3:50pmHave you ever felt pulled to do something and you didn’t know why? You couldn’t state reasons for it. It just felt right? That, my friend, is your calling. And, I want to tell you today, you are worthy of it.
Voters encouraged to register in national campaign
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 4:08pmThe Carson City Library is working with the Carson City Clerk-Recorders Office to help people register to vote as part of National Register to Vote Day on Tuesday.