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Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:22amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.
Nevada ushers in historic inauguration at state capitol ceremony in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 2:46pmOn Monday at the Capitol grounds in Carson City, Nevada made several historic firsts for both our state and our country with the inaugurations of members of state government.
Justice Gibbons begins term as Chief Justice, 2 Justices join the Nevada Supreme Court
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 1:02pmCARSON CITY — Two Justices on Monday joined the Nevada Supreme Court and a new Chief Justice has become the administrative leader of the Nevada Judiciary. Justice Abbi Silver and Justice Elissa F. Cadish were sworn in as Justices during an inaugural ceremony this morning in Carson City.
Happenings around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 12:41amGood day Carson City, it is Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. After snow and wind blew into the capital city Sunday and overnight, we are looking at clearing but breezy skies in time for today's inauguration on the capitol grounds. Today is also the first day of classes for Carson City School District after winter break. As of the time of this writing, no delays have been announced.
Carson City road report: Motorists can expect detours, closures for Monday's inauguration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 7:15amMonday is inauguration day at the State Capitol in Carson City. Motorists can expect traffic impacts around downtown Carson City near the Capitol prior to the ceremony.
Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 4:31pmNevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.
Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.
Sandoval: Raining day fund achieves highest ever balance
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Thursday after the state’s rainy day fund achieved its highest ever balance of more than $293 million this morning:
Reno’s Rajan Zed to open both North Dakota Senate & House with Hindu prayers in February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:43amBoth North Dakota House of Representatives and Senate in Bismarck will open their February 21 and 22 sessions respectively with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Reno based Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the North Dakota Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.
Looking back on Nevada’s conservation, preservation highlights in 2018; sneak peek into 2019
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 3:07pmCARSON CITY — 2018 was an exciting year for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As we put 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to celebrate some of our more notable highlights from the past year, and share a glimpse into what’s in store for 2019.
Outgoing Nevada Governor Sandoval releases 2019-2021 biennium budget recommendations
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 7:45amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:
Christmas welcome at the Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 7:52pmThank you extended to Gov. Sandoval for efforts to repair damaged Battle Born Monument
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 5:47pmMembers of Veterans of Foreign War, (VFW), Post 3726 are angered by the damage caused to the new Battle Born Monument on the capitol grounds in Carson City. A handful of skateboarders using the monument as a skate park showed an appalling lack of respect.
We understand that Gov. Brian Sandoval intends to replace the damaged stone by the end of the year. We applaud this decision and fully support him in this endeavor, as this monument identifies Nevadans who have fallen in service to their country.
We thank the governor for his efforts to repair the Battle Born Monument.
Our Analysis of Nevada’s 2018 General Election (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 4:47pmWe’ve seen analyses of what happened in Nevada’s 2018 general election and heard various claims and characterizations. Under our leadership, the controller’s office has been known as nerd central because we rely on numbers, facts and quantitative analysis, instead of glittering generalities and snappy narratives. So, let’s do that for the election results.
Flags in Nevada to remain at half-staff until Dec. 30 in memory of President George H.W. Bush
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 11:55amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed Executive Order 2018-30 to have flags in the state flown at half-staff now until sunset on Dec. 30, 2018 as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the life and service of President George H.W. Bush.
Obituary: Andrew MacKenzie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 7:40amAndrew MacKenzie
1941-2018
Andrew, better known as Andy, was born on his family’s ranch in Yerington, Nevada. He was the fourth of five children of Albert “Burr” and Marion, including Al, Fred, Madeline and Mary Lou.
Andy enjoyed his upbringing in Yerington, making friends, working on ranches, playing football, excelling in scholastics and having more than his share of fun. His accolades from high school included being elected Governor of Boys State and later being inducted into the Yerington High Football Hall of Fame.
UNR's early warning fire camera system expansion eyed by California
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 7:44amRENO, Nev. — The AlertWildfire network of mountaintop fire cameras is working with utility companies and local and state government to expand their networks into more and more areas around the state, especially in the urban and wildland interfaces.
Battle Born Memorial in Carson City unveiled to honor fallen Nevada military
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:36amThe Battle Born Memorial was unveiled today on the State Capitol grounds in Carson City behind the Nevada State Library and Archives, dedicated to Nevada’s 895 fallen service members.
Carson City 2018 General Election Results
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 8:00pmUPDATE 9:40PM: 100 percent of ballots for Carson City have been counted, including absentee and early voting. Here are the final results for the contested races:
Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1
Stacey Giomi: 14,373 (66.54 percent)
John Wood: 7,228 (33.46 percent)
Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, Nonpartisan, 6-year term
Kristin Luis: 11,079 (50.92 percent)
Ryan Russell: 10,680 (49.08 percent)
Carson City Sheriff
Kenny Furlong: 17,536 (78.86 percent)
Lorne R. Houle: 4,700 (21.14 percent)
Go here for results of how Carson City voted in state contested races. Those include races for State Senate District 16, with Democrat Tina Davis Hersey and Republican incumbent Ben Kieckhefer; State Assembly District 40 with incumbent Republican Al Cramer and Democrat Autumn Zemke.
Statewide election results from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office can be found at www.silverstateelection.com and include races for U.S. Senate, House District Representative District 2, Governor and other state offices.
CHS partners with History Channel in ‘Take a Vet to School’ Carson City event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 11:21amCARSON CITY — In partnership with the History Channel and Charter, Spectrum Communications, Carson High School will host a ‘Take a Vet to School’ event in the school’s library, Wednesday in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Memorial honoring Nevada’s fallen military to be unveiled in dedication ceremony
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 10:16amThe public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s military fallen on Friday, Nov. 9 on the state capitol grounds in Carson City.
ALERT: tiny monsters, goblins and ghouls have overtaken West Side Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 5:35pmBeginning around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, a seemingly endless army of tiny monsters, goblins and ghouls moved into the West Side of Carson City.
Adam Laxalt returns to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 2:28pmJoin us for a special appearance by Adam Laxalt, Republican candidate for governor, hosted by the Carson City Republican Party at our headquarters, 1971 California St, Carson City, on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10:15AM to 10:45AM.
SMART21: What It Means to You (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 7:41amAs Nevadans decide who will be our state leaders for the next four years, we want to highlight the most significant project affecting the controller’s office and many others.
Carson City Community Center's 'Boo-Nanza' a hit among trick-or-treaters and parents alike
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 10:28pmParents and trick-or-treaters found a safe and fun alternative — or perhaps a precursor for those that can't get enough of costumes and candy — to traditional Halloween night trick-or-treating at the Carson City Community Center's Boo-Nanza Tuesday evening.
WNC to hold 'Moment of Peace' on Tuesday at Carson City campus
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 12:37pmWestern Nevada College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will hold a vigil on Tuesday at noon at the flagpole in front of the Bristlecone Building at the Carson City campus.
2018 Nevada Day celebration events lineup
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 11:08amNevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.
Silver State's diverse economy is featured theme for 2018 Nevada Day celebration
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:08pmWhen it comes to industry, Nevada has been known since its infancy for the three majors: gaming, mining and ranching.
However, in the last decade, we’ve seen an expansion into many other industries as well, with technology quickly becoming the most prevalent since Tesla relocated to our desert and began the trend of big tech companies building in our region.
Governor Sandoval to serve as grand marshal of Nevada Day parade
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 11:09amGov. Brian Sandoval will lead this year’s Nevada Day parade as the grand marshal. “I’m overwhelmed, and I’m honored,” Sandoval said during an interview in his office. “Nevada Day is an important day to me. I love this state and appreciate this state. It’s given me everything I have.”
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
Nevada Lore Series: the Making of a State, Part 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 1:17pmThe greatest day of the year is close at hand: Nevada Day. The day in which the capitol of Nevada, Carson City, practically shuts down to celebrate our statehood, which took place on October 31, 1864.
While the majority of the United States don’t celebrate their Statehood, those that do participate don’t have quite the same gusto for the celebration that Carson City does.
What does it mean to be a Nevadan? What does it mean to be Battle Born?