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Instructors from Mexico receiving Mechatronics training at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 8:06amMechatronics training in the Automation and Industrial Technology Center at Western Nevada College went international last week. Nevada System of Higher Education’s new and unique partnership with higher education institutions in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, began in earnest this week as a group of instructors visit WNC to participate in the accelerated Siemens Mechatronics certification program.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!
Letter to Carson City Community from Cafe at Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 10:44amI would like to express mine and Karen’s immense gratitude for the years and love our community, friends, staff and family have shown through our various endeavors — Cafe at Adele’s, political runs and support of an array of non-profits.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:41pmGoing into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
11th annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner to be held at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 9:05amThe 11th annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, to benefit The Greenhouse Project takes place Monday, Nov. 11 at the Governor’s Mansion, Nevada Room in Carson City.
“I am thrilled this year to be working with chefs and sponsors Collin Smith and Chris Nealon of Roundabout Catering,” said Chef Charlie Abowd, who first started the dinner 12 years ago as a tribute to his father, restaurateur Paul Abowd, and 11 years ago, decided to turn the event into an event that provides a large part of TGP’s annual operating budget.
Brewery Arts Center announces 2019-2020 Carson City Celtic music series lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 10:25amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is hosting the Celtic Music Series for the 2019-2020 season. The series hosts seven performances by regional, national, and international Celtic musicians from October through May.
Carson City Adele’s announces it has closed its doors, permanently, following March fire
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 4:17pmWith the closing of Cafe at Adele’s, Carson City and its community will witness the end of an era.
This decision by owners Chef Charlie and Karen Abowd, comes in the wake of a fire that occurred March 28, and the subsequent inability to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company that would cover reconstruction costs.
Carson City area students participate in International Walk to School Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 11:48amInternational Walk to School Day is being celebrated Wednesday around Carson City. The day is celebrated globally and involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, it has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration each October.
Here's why the fate of Adele's restaurant is unclear 6 months after fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 10:10amFor most of its 80th session in 2019, the Nevada Legislature proceeded without one of its mainstays: Café at Adele's, the landmark Carson City restaurant frequented by politicos (and regular customers) for more than 40 years.
In late March, seven weeks into the session, Café at Adele's closed after a fire broke out in a back room of the restaurant.
Carson City deputies make drug, battery arrests over weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 10:25amA 65-year-old transient man was arrested in the 1200 block of N. Carson Street Friday night for alleged possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a contempt of court warrant.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Big Win For Small Penguins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 3:33pmI fell in love last November with some ducks who marched in perfect procession down a red carpet to a fountain in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, and jumped in. They do it every day, and have been doing it for 85 years. To see it, well, it's enough to make an ogre smile.
Huge largemouth bass caught by Carson City man along Carson River
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 2:25pmCarson City resident and fishing enthusiast Kevin Andrews sent us photos of his latest catch, a very large, largemouth bass he caught Wednesday on the Carson River which may either be a record-breaker for the river or pretty close.
Carson Street Roundabout to be discussed at Thursday Board of Supervisors Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will convene for their next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Nevada jobs were up in July, unemployment see slight increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:16pmCARSON CITY — July employment in Nevada was up 5,200 over the month and 43,400 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate is at 4.1 percent, up 0.1 percent point from June, and down 0.4 percent compared to last July, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s economic report released Wednesday.
Nevada PUC joins three western utility commissions to address climate change
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:51pmCARSON CITY — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has joined three other Western public utility Commissions in signing a joint action framework that addresses climate change through cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
Public Meeting for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 1:47pmNotice is Hereby given that the City of Carson City will conduct a public hearing on September 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Development Conference Room A, 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV 8970 in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application.
2019 report finds program to restore Lake Tahoe clarity remains on track
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:21amTargets to reduce urban stormwater pollution and help protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity are being achieved by local governments and state highway departments, according to the Total Maximum Daily Load Program’s 2019 Performance Report.
Carson City sheriff identifies suspect shot dead in hostage standoff involving infant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 5:14pmCarson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has released the identity of the deceased suspect involved in Saturday’s hostage incident involving and infant.
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Carson City deputies arrest pair after drugs found in car reported stolen from deaf couple
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 10:42amTwo were arrested Sunday for felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery that the vehicle stopped not only had drugs and paraphernalia inside but had been reported stolen, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.
Trailer for 'Top Gun: Maverick' released, scenes filmed at Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 1:56pmThe movie trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick" where segments of the production were filmed at Lake Tahoe, was released Thursday by Paramount Pictures.
"Top Gun: Maverick" is the sequel to 1986's blockbuster "Top Gun." In true dramatic fashion, the trailer builds up the story of the Tom Cruise character Maverick as the new flight instructor of the Top Gun school.
Nevada Lore Series: the murderous Thanksgiving Reno Rampage of Priscilla Ford
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:22amOn Thanksgiving Day almost forty years ago, a mentally ill woman carried out what would today be considered a terrorist attack on the streets of Reno.
Nevada joins Nation’s Clean Car Promise coalition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 2:58pmOn Tuesday, Nevada joined the “Nation’s Clean Car Promise,” a coalition of 24 bipartisan governors representing 52 percent of the U.S. population and 57 percent of the economy, working together to support a strong national clean car standard.
Obituary for Joseph (Joe) R. Burnett
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:36pmJoseph (Joe) Burnett March 30, 1969- July 3, 2019. Joe got his wings July 3, 2019 at the young age of 50 surrounded by family and friends. Born March 30, 1969 to Michael and Judy Burnett in Inglewood, CA Joe moved to Nevada when he was 3 years old and was a Nevadan through and through from that day forward minus the birth right all he was missing was the title of Native Nevadan.
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert Saturday features R&B and folk pop lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 3:57pmThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series at the Change Companies stage continues this Saturday, July 6 with a double billing featuring a lineup of soul and R&B music and folk pop and rock acts.
Carson City arrests: Vehicle bump in fast food drive-thru lands man in jail
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 3:46pmA 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning in the 300 block of East William Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a Carson City sheriff's report said.
JoAnne Skelly: We have apple trees that did not have blossoms this spring
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 12:07pmA reader sent me a question. “We had an arborist trim our apple tree in March and this is the first year in at least 20 years that the tree had no blossoms. Is this situation common or did we do something wrong?” Neither of my apple trees had flowers this year either. I had assumed a late freeze had caused this because often my trees bloom, then there is a freeze and the flowers wither and die. However, this year there weren’t any flowers at all.
Day two of Epic Rides, Carson City Airport's Open House, and more: Events for Saturday, June 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 11:26pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It'll be a bit warmer than yesterday with a high of 86 and a low of 51, and you can expect a bit of a breeze with 13 mph winds.
There's a lot going on today in our beautiful Capital City, with day two of Epic Rides, the Carson City Airport Open House and Wing Cook-off, the farmer's market, a youth expo, and more.
Bike race, airport open house, live reggae and more: Carson City stacked with all-ages weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 5:50pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area to help the next three days breeze by. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, plus the Nevada State Museum will host 2 behind the scenes tours in natural history and anthropology. Plus, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road kicks off its three-day event with a Capital 15 Fun Ride and Free Clunker Crit Ride. Heading into the evening, “Newsies” will take stage at the Carson City Community Center and you can sit under the stars and watch “The Little Rascals” at 8 p.m. during movie night at John Mankins Park.
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