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Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help identifying theft suspects
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 9:44amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify two theft suspects from the Carson City Home Depot at 3185 Market Street.
Obituary: Holly Marie Shrum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:54pmHolly Marie Shrum died in Carson City, NV on Monday October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Holly was 44 years old.
Stan Jones appointed as Carson City's newest Supervisor, to take Lori Bagwell's remaining term
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 5:57pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors appointed the newest Board member on Thursday afternoon, to fill the role of Lori Bagwell, who was recently elected as Carson City’s newest mayor. Her seat represents Ward 3.
Carson City Toyota presents Richards Crossing with donation to support residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:29pmCarson City Toyota has presented Richards Crossing, a Nevada Rural Housing Authority affordable housing property, a $1,000 donation to help provide residents household items. Since 1985, Carson City Toyota owners Dick and Mary Campagni have been committed to giving back to the community – for every car sold, a percentage always goes right back into the Northern Nevada community.
Carson City sheriff's detectives seek whereabouts of teen runaway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 5:21pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile last seen on Oct. 31.
Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for non-profit that provides comfort for children with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 3:27pmDebbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with cancer.
Nevada governor's staff member in Carson City office tests COVID-19 positive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:49pmCARSON CITY — A member of Governor Steve Sisolak’s staff based in the Capitol Office in Carson City has received a positive result for COVID-19 through a rapid test after developing symptoms over the weekend. The staff member was last in the office on Thursday, October 29, 2020, and was not symptomatic at that time.
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the flying mammal this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Nevada retailers projected to hire 4,700 workers for holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:03amRetailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the all-important holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 4,700 positions during the holiday shopping period.
Nevada Treasurer’s Office: More than $28M in unclaimed property returned during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 2:16pmCARSON CITY — Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced Thursday the return of more than $28.5 million in unclaimed property to Nevadans during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division.
Column: My Favorite Nevada Moments
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/31/2020 - 8:56amThe Nevada Day Committee got it wrong this year. By selecting "My Favorite Nevada Moment" as the theme for 2020, the committee has left people like me out.
I can't whittle my experiences in Nevada down to just one favorite.
Home Means Nevada gets 2020 update with new song arrangement, video
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 3:48pmReminder: 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.
Friday is the Last Day to Early-Vote in Carson City for 2020 General Election; over 50 percent of voters have gone to polls statewide
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 9:39amHappy Friday, Carson City! Today is the last day to early vote in person in Carson City, so be sure to get to the Community Center today to cast your ballot!
A Carson City Resident's philosophy? Ok… Maybe a few questions (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:37amMy philosophy? Ok… Maybe a few questions: After long evaluation, I have decided to write down some of my philosophy and personal thoughts, politics included, which may or may not be agreed with.
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 Mark Twain Elementary to go to full-remote learning for COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 5:01pmDue to the number of employees and students who have been advised to isolate from confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Mark Twain Elementary School and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily transition the school and its students to full-remote learning until further notice.
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.
Girl Scouts plant trees at Carson City's historic Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:38amOn Monday, Girl Scouts from Troops 1951 and 35 gathered to plant 15 trees at Carson’s historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.
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.
Obituary: Lynn Doyal
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:05pmLynn Doyal, 73, passed away October 14, 2020, with his wife Janis by his side at their home. Lynn was born in Turlock, California on May 8, 1947 to Jack and Elyse Doyal. He lived most of his life in Alpine County, California.
Early election results for Carson City and beyond: Republicans lead in Quad-County, narrowing gap statewide
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:50amGood morning Carson Now readers, here are your election updates for the 2020 General Election which is currently in its early voting period. There have been huge increases in overall voters during this election, which means more and more citizens are taking part in the elections process.
Nevada's COVID-19 immunization plan framework distribution to begin with frontline workers
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:50amHealth care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday.
Carson City flagged by state for elevated COVID-19 transmission rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:21pmCarson City has been newly flagged for elevated disease transmission, according to a report Monday by Nevada health officials. Adjacent Lyon and Washoe counties also remain flagged.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for stolen truck, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:50amA 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.
Chase opens first Carson City bank branch Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 8:35amChase will open its first Carson City branch bank Tuesday on South Carson Street and Eagle Station as part of its northern Nevada expansion, making it the 10th location in the region.
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.