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Nevada PUC approves NV Energy plan to lower rates based on federal tax changes
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 4:06pmNV Energy’s request to reduce rates for its electric and natural gas customers in northern and southern Nevada by $83.7 million was approved Thursday by Nevada's public utilities commission.
Carson City's 10th annual Concert Under the Stars to feature Jefferson Starship, Midnight North
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 12:29pmThe Carson City Greenhouse Project will celebrate 10 years of its Concert Under the Stars series this summer with rock and roll hall of famers Jefferson Starship and special guests Midnight North, a Bay Area rock and Americana jam band with ties to Dead and Company's Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, organizers announced Saturday.
Have a favorite local nonprofit? Vote for them at NV Energy Foundation Power of Good $30,000 Giveaway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 9:03amVoting is open for the $30,000 NV Energy Foundation Power of Good Giveaway. More than 110 nonprofits statewide, including several in the Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County areas, offer programs to support active duty military or military veterans are eligible and customer votes will decide the winners.
Downed line, power outage reported in East Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 11:36amA downed power line reported around 10 a.m. Saturday morning in the area of U.S. Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road appears to be related to traffic back-up at the East College Parkway-Fairview Drive signal and a loss of electricity to more than 1,200 customers.
Nevada Neighbors: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 10:27pmOn Wednesday, March 14, the Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) will present a talk by Carson City’s Arts & Culture Director Mark Salinas.
His illustrated talk, "Choices, Chances, and Changes," is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Union restaurant, 302 W. Proctor St in Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Salinas preceding the event at 5:30 p.m. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Works: Some Water Some Welded
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 10:21pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Works: Some Water Some Welded," with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public from March 2 – June 30, 2018. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, March 2, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room.
Power outage reported in area of Roop and Robinson
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 6:41pmUPDATE: 8:00PM: NV Energy reports 78 customers in downtown Carson City remain without power at this hour. Electricity is expected to be restored by 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, the utilities company said.
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A power outage has been reported in the area of Roop and Robinson Streets, where the lights of the traffic signal at that intersection are reported to be out in all directions, according to Carson City Emergency Dispatch.
Lower NV Energy consumer rates proposed to reflect tax reform
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 12:14pmNV Energy announced Thursday its intention to lower customer rates by nearly $84 million as a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons featured at Tuesday night talk
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 1:06pmTonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by author and long-time film reviewer, Robin Holabird. Her illustrated talk, Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons, is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Community Development building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Power outage affects NV Energy customers in East Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 11:22pmA power outage has affected NV Energy customers Monday night in the area of East Fifth Street and Buzzy Ranch Road in East Carson City.
Carson City Fire Department called to structure fire inside College Parkway apartment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 8:44pmUPDATE 7:58PM: Firefighters have knocked down the fire at a College Parkway apartment complex. Additional resources have been scaled back. No injuries have been reported.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday night to a structure fire in an apartment building in the 2000 block of College Parkway.
Writing from Mars exhibition at CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:53amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Writing from Mars," by artist Rick Parsons at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 2, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from February 2 – May 23, 2018.
Power lines down in area of Carmine Street after mobile home move mishap
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 9:08amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to the area of Carmine Street for a report of power lines down caused by a truck moving a mobile home, according to dispatch.
NV Energy power outage affects South Carson City customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 6:42pmUPDATE 617PM: Power has been restored, according to NV Energy.
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NV Energy reports more than 360 customers were without power Wednesday evening in South Carson City after an outage that happened shortly after 4:30 p.m.
Last chance to register for holiday assistance from Salvation Army
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 5:26pmCARSON CITY— The Salvation Army will be providing a Christmas food Basket to families and individuals in need and toys for children 0-17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register.
Bring your NV Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household.
Last Date to Register: Monday, December 11th from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.
Cat stuck on power pole jumps to safety with the help of the Carson City Fire Department
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 4:28pmA cat stuck on a power pole brought a lot of attention to a Winnie Street apartment complex Thursday with the Carson City Fire Department showing up to see to it the cat came down safe. Or in this case, it fell into the safe hands of two Carson City firefighters holding a tarp.
Capital City Arts Initiative's 'Inside and Outside the Lines' at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 3:29pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Inside and Outside the Lines", with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
NV Energy reports power outage in East Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:49pmGusty winds may have contributed to a widespread power outage Wednesday night affecting NV energy customers in East Carson City.
Senator Square: Carson High School tutoring program helps all students
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:55pmRemember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.
Carson City Fire Department called to power line that started small brush fire near Washoe Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 3:55pmUPDATE 4:05PM: The brush fire has been contained and units will be released shortly, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a report of a power line sparking and causing a small brush fire in an area between Duck Hill Road and Goni Road northeast of Carson City and southeast of Washoe Lake.
CCAI Inspirations Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 10:21pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its faculty exhibition, "Inspirations", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The Brick is open to the public daily, 8am – noon, 1-4pm. The exhibition will remain in the building’s lobby exhibition space from October 23, 2017 through January 11, 2018. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, November 15, 5-7pm in the Brick.
CEO: NV Energy pushes back on energy choice, looks at big renewable commitment
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 9:43amWhen gaming and tech companies unveiled a ballot measure to restructure Nevada’s power market last year, NV Energy’s response was minimal. The state’s largest utility, which stands to lose its regulated monopoly on supplying power generation, said it was neutral on the Energy Choice Initiative, the proposed constitutional amendment to create a competitive power market.
Updated Nevada Day Parade line up list and map
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 3:30pmHere is an updated parade list for all the entries in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. Note, there was a last-minute change in streets where the entries are supposed to line up that is different than the printed program. The change was made to accommodate some larger floats. Above is the line-up map, and the list is below:
NV Energy reports power outage in East Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 8:02pmUPDATE: 10:40PM: NV Energy now reports that restoration of power to the Ashby Court neighborhood is not expected before 12 a.m. Sunday morning. About 440 customers remain without power in the area at this hour.
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UPDATE: 9:42PM: NV Energy reports power has not yet been restored to the area of Ashby Court. Restoration is now estimated for 10:30 p.m. There are 436 customers still without power in the neighborhood, NV Energy reports.
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Workers reportedly struck a live underground electrical line Saturday evening, according to Carson City Emergency Dispatch, causing a power outage to 438 customers in the Ashby Court neighborhood of East Carson City.
Carson City Fire Department responds to report of smoke at AM/PM Lompa, U.S. Highway 50 East
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 7:33pmUPDATE 7:52PM: The smoke reported at AM/PM mini mart at Lompa Lane and U.S. Highway 50 East turned out to be from a small electrical motor inside the building, said CCFD Fire Capt. Micah Horton.
The smoke, believed to have been caused by an electrical surge from a line that had been struck nearby by NV Energy workers, was quickly isolated and extinguished, he said.
Currently, NV Energy reports 438 customers in the Ashby Court neighborhood behind Lompa Lane and AM/PM to be without power at this hour.
The outage was reported at 6:35 p.m. due to equipment power failure, NV Energy reported.
WNC Celebrates Opening of New Industrial Technology Lab Made Possible by NV Energy
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 2:13pmStudents and local manufacturers will reap the benefits as the new Industrial Technology Lab opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at Western Nevada College.
Thursday, Oct. 5: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 8:12amIt’s hard to see straight when the weekend approaches. The Downtown Business Association hosts their monthly wine walk on Saturday, but that is just the tip of the fun-time iceberg. Due Sorella, also known as Two Sisters, welcomes their annual Autumn Vintage Faire to the large parking lot behind them and the Airstreams on Main event brings shiny trailer nostalgia with them. Join the Annual Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center this evening – just remember to bring a jacket, it’s getting chilly once the sun goes down.
WNC to unveil new Industrial Technology Lab during CTE open house Thursday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 2:27pmCome see Western Nevada College’s new NV Energy Industrial Technology Lab on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Carson City campus. The unveiling of the lab will occur at 5 p.m. during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Reynolds Building.
Wish You Were Here: solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 9:13pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] presents its exhibition, "Wish You Were Here", by artist Susanne Forestieri at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, October 6, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from October 6, 2017 – January 18, 2018.
The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
NV Energy power outages affect Carson Valley customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 7:11amUPDATE 10:50AM: Power has been mostly restored to areas around Carson Valley in Douglas County. There are around 98 customers without power in the Buckeye Road, East Valley Road areas. NV Energy says power should be restored by 11 a.m.
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NV Energy reports several power outages Sunday morning affecting more than 4,500 customers in Douglas County and a handful in Carson City.