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Carson City school trustee and administrative assistant honored with NASB Awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:17amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards Award winners. Trustee Lupe Ramirez was honored as the 2020 NASB New School Board Member of the Year and Mrs. Renae Cortez was honored as the NASB 2020 Administrative Assistant of the Year.
Sierra Nevada Realtors team up for $3,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:21pmSierra Nevada Realtors is proud to announce its donation of $3,000 to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation’s annual Hopefest event. Many of SNR’s respected members and affiliates came together to ensure that the organization’s long history of supporting Hopefest wouldn’t be interrupted despite having to cancel its annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.
Teamwork shines as Carson Middle School students, staff do Wetlands Habitat cleanup
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:16amExplore Carson City's newest trail by bike at 'Paths and Pedals' tour this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 6:22pmDo you enjoy riding your bike? Would you like to explore Carson City’s new trail? If so, join us for a bike ride through the beautiful fall colors on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. on the new Carson River/Prison Hill trail!
Douglas election worker tests COVID-19 positive, county says election won't be affected
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:36pmDouglas County was notified on Nov. 1, 2020 that a Douglas County employee who has been involved in the election processes, tested positive for COVID-19. Douglas County has worked closely with Carson City Health and Human Services on contact tracing related to the positive case.
Nevada Day 2020 rock drilling competition results
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 3:29pmHere are the results of the 46th annual World Championship Jack Drilling competition held Saturday at the Carson Mall as part of the 2020 Nevada Day festivities.
Statewide COVID Trace Activation pop-up performances concludes in Carson City, Reno on Nevada Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 9:25amCelebrating Nevada Day in safety and style, the successful statewide socially distanced pop-up performances concluded in Reno and Carson City with multiple stops. The activation, designed to inspire the community to download and adopt the COVID Trace contact tracing app, resulted in five times the usual daily downloads indicating the community is motivated to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Reminder: Trick or Treating to be held Friday evening in Carson City, Saturday in all other counties
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:32amHappy (almost) Halloween readers! This year, due to Nevada Day falling on a Saturday, trick or treating is being held tonight, Friday Oct. 30 in the capital city.
Local business Comma Coffee to celebrate 20 years in Carson City Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:17amAs people gather for the Nevada Day festivities, a notable local business in Carson City will be celebrating a major milestone.
Organizer of progressive evangelical Christians to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:44amChristina Forrester, Executive Director and Founder of Christian Democrats of America and the Christians Against Hate movement, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Pence promises COVID vaccine is ‘weeks away,’ touts Trump’s economic chops during Reno stop
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:40pmVice President Mike Pence promised that a COVID-19 vaccine is “just a few weeks away” while rallying supporters in Reno on Thursday, making a likely final pitch to Nevada voters with the election just days away.
The campaign rally and nearly 45-minute speech was held at a private hangar near the Reno Tahoe International Airport is likely to be the last major top-of-the-ticket candidate appearance in Nevada for the 2020 presidential race.
Traffic delays on US50 East compounded by 2 crashes, Halloween festivities at Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 4:52pmUPDATE 7:13PM: Traffic should be cleared in all directions after 7:30 p.m. said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. With two vehicle crashes earlier and the Boo-Nanza Halloween celebration at Centennial Park that ended at 7 p.m., traffic along Highway 50 East has been significantly impacted with delays.
Bureau of Land Management to hold online wild horse adoption in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 4:13pmWhen inmate Austin Miller started working with wild horses nearly two years ago at the Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City, he knew very little about horses.
For the second year, Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing features Nevada Day Lager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:57amFor the second year, Nevada Day has its own brew to call its own, made at Carson City's own Shoe Tree Brewing Company.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 4:11pmThe annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.
Nevada Fire Marshal Division investigates Churchill County structure fire; 2 dead 1 critically injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 3:18pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Some Nevada Day revelers to parade along Carson Street on their own
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:43pmWith Nevada Day festivities rolling this week without the coveted official parade along Carson Street, some have noted on social media their intention to rally their own independent parades.
While not illegal or encouraged, the Carson City Sheriff's Office is staffed up to make sure that whoever chooses to do anything non-sanctioned, including independent parading on Carson Street, that whatever they choose to do is done without breaking the law.
Virginia City celebrates Comstock's legendary haunts with week of Halloween events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 9:32amHalloween will be celebrated this week at one of the most haunted destinations in the country, Virginia City, where the Wild West and ghosts of the past are part of the Comstock's legendary folklore.
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 3:00pmThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and Redemption Church Carson City will be hosting the Museum's annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event. The entire Museum gets a spooky twist to it and kids are able to go to each exhibit and trick-or-treat! This year the Museum has worked tirelessly to make the event safe due to Covid-19.
State fines Douglas, Minden-Tahoe Airport management company $5,500 after Trump rally
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:41pmNevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has fined Douglas County and the company that manages the Minden-Tahoe Airport $5,500 after President Donald Trump rallied thousands of his supporters there last month in violation of state coronavirus health and safety directives.
SnowGlobe cancels 2020 South Lake Tahoe music festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:52pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Organizers of SnowGlobe, the annual music festival held in South Lake Tahoe, have canceled their 10th annual event due to COVID concerns.
Senator Square: Carson High School Library of Love; leadership promotes breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:40amThe teachers of Carson High School are continuing to ask if the community of Carson City would purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Carson City Library hosts National Novel Writing Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 4:59pmDo you aspire to be a writer? Do you have a writing project that you keep postponing? Do you want to compete in a challenge this November?
Soroptimist International of Carson City invites 'Women Helping Women' Honoree Sponsorship submissions for recognition event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 11:27amSoroptimist International of Carson City joins with our Partnership Sponsor, Allison MacKenzie, to invite businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” Honoree in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of women or girls. Honoree sponsorship submissions are due by December 31, 2020. Honorees will be recognized at our “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event, to be held virtually on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Douglas County Hosts Flood Awareness Event both as In Person and Virtual Option
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 9:46amDouglas County and the State of Nevada is hosting an in person educational event to inform citizens on flood preparation on November 17, 2020 from 3-4:30pm in the Ranch View Room of the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.
Virtual Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:08amFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals candidates to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:39amJudicial candidates Ozzie Fumo and Bonnie Bulla will be the featured speakers at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Fumo, Nevada State Assemblyman for District 21 in Las Vegas, is running for Nevada Supreme Court, Seat D. Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, is running to retain that seat.