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Governor Sandoval Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 2:48amChili's Grill and Bar in Carson City lends a paw to the kitties of Catmandu
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 7:41pmMark your calendars! Print or save this flyer and take it to Chili’s in Carson City on Tuesday, Sept. 12 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal, drinks and dessert and Chili’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to Catmandu. You must show the flyer in order for Catmandu to receive proceeds.
Key Facts About DACA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 10:48amDemocrats, statist liberals, other leftists and their media echo chamber were in full-throated “sky is falling” mode over the Labor Day weekend about the supposed imminent repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by President Trump.
First, note this. When you govern with a “pen and a phone”, as former President Obama so famously did when he could not get what he wanted from Congress, a DACA repeal by order of the next president is a potential result. Governing by executive order works only when the next president is going to follow your lead.
Women in Politics: Carson City Republican Women's Meeting Sept. 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 1:50pmThe Carson City Republican Women's Club will hold its September meeting on Tuesday, the 19th at the Carson City Nugget. Social time begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting is called to order and lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Carson City weekend arrests: Three jailed in separate domestic battery incidents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 1:11pmA 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for felony suspicion of preventing a victim from calling 911 and misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Senator Square: The weather is changing at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 5:59amThe days of summer flew by, and soon it will be fall again. Life and its events are relentlessly changing as though time were speeding up. Here at CHS, this new school year brings a list of new students, new clubs, and new activities to the desk and table of CHS teachers and students, and because time passes so quickly when busy, it is easy to become stressed with anxiety and succumb to its temptations.
Two Nevada Army Guard helicopters arrive for Slinkard Fire firefighting mission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — The crews aboard two Nevada Army Guard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters will begin firefighting efforts Friday at the Slinkard Fire at Topaz Lake near the Nevada and California state border.
New beauty academy in Carson City open to public
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 7:19amSince opening its doors to students about four months ago, the Sierra Academy of Style (SAS) has started three class cycles and began accepting clients from the community, co-owner Anthony Gayner said.
Slinkard Fire west of Topaz closes Highway 395 at state line, evacuations north of Topaz Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:30pmUPDATE FRIDAY 2:15PM: Voluntary evacuations are underway west of Topaz, Calif., according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Sierra Front reports the fire, believed to have started by lightning on Tuesday, has burned an estimated 7,200 acres and is zero percent contained as of Friday afternoon.
Sears Hometown store in Carson City named 2017 National Premier Store
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 6:09pmThe Sears Hometown Store of Carson City has been named a 2017 “Sears Hometown Premier Store” for consistently offering the highest level of customer service, as well as outstanding store performance and quality standards.
Nevada Army Guard helicopter set to assist in Texas
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 8:20amCARSON CITY — A Nevada Army Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew will fly to Texas Wednesday to assist emergency responders in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Chinook helicopter crew is set to assist the Texas National Guard with search and rescue missions in the Houston, Texas, vicinity.
Carson City deputies make felony arrests for domestic battery, drugs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 12:56pmA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Mother jailed for suspicion of burglary, child abduction
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 12:06pmA Carson City woman was taken into custody Saturday morning for suspicion of burglary and child abduction offenses after allegedly breaking into a residence and taking her child, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Senator Square: No student is an island
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 4:59amIn his 1624 prose poem, “No man is an island” John Donne writes about the symbiotic relationship between one human being joined to all human beings, how the loss of one effects everyone negatively and how the strength of one can impact everyone positively.
Carson City deputies make arrests for restraining order violation, DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 12:37pmA 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Friday morning for misdemeanor violation of a restraining order, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Lake Tahoe Summit: Bi-state, bipartisan effort to preserve Tahoe remains a work in progress
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 1:35pmAchievements in preserving Lake Tahoe were celebrated Tuesday during the 21st Lake Tahoe Summit at Tallac Historic Site, but it was clear there is a lot more to do and the work will never be over.
Senator Square: Rise and shine for a new school year at Carson High
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 2:02pmYoung people like to sleep in, and so do some eccentric teachers for that matter, but it is time for everyone, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2017-2018 school year at Carson High School.
Join us for our monthly membership meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 7:12pmWe want to invite anyone interested in attending the monthly membership meeting for the Carson City Republican Party. We will be featuring Tyler Brennan, General Manager of RISE Dispensary of Carson City as our guest speaker. Tyler will be speaking to our party about his take on some of the recent controversies surrounding marijuana dispensaries locally as well as education on cannabis and what the implementation of NV Question 2 means going forward in both Carson City and Nevada as a whole.
Phyllis Anker Bendure March 7, 1919 - August 11, 2017
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 2:33pmPhyllis Lorraine Anker Bendure, 98, passed away peacefully early Friday morning on August 11th. She was born in Reno, Nevada on March 7, 1919, a third generation Nevadan whose grandparents emigrated to Lovelock from Denmark and established Anker Ranch in 1877. That ranch is still in the family today.
Aces baseball recap: Three-run sixth inning propels Sacramento over Reno 7-4
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 10:17pmAfter a 4-0 victory against the Sacramento River Cats, the Reno Aces reclaimed their Pacific Coast League Division lead, putting them one-game up on the Fresno Grizzlies. Aces starting pitcher Ivan Pineyro took the mound looking to extend division lead against southpaw Andrew Suarez.
Nevada sees $9 million in federal money to address opioid epidemic
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 10:14amThe Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will receive $1.2 million in federal money in addition to the already $8.24 million it received earlier this year to assist in Nevada’s battle against the opioid epidemic, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday.
Addressing Nevada Workforce Shortages – Tapping into Foreign Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:57pmOn July 27th, 2017, Lynn Beteag, Managing Director, of Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center was a guest speaker to the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The topic of Beteag’s presentation “The EB-5 Program - Access to Capital through Foreign Investment” explored how local businesses benefit from foreign investment and foreign workforce talent.
Pizza and karaoke event to raise money for children who lost their Mom in car accident
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 5:56pmOn April 12th, 2017, Heavenly Nickell-Schwichtenberg lost her life in a tragic car accident. She left behind her 4 beautiful children, ages 4, 6, 8 and 10. Come join us for a celebration of her life and help us raise money for the kids, who are currently in the care of different family members.
UNR faculty receive $500,000 grant from U.S. Department of Defense for mosquito research
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 1:53pmUniversity of Nevada, Reno entomologist Andrew Nuss and biologist Dennis Mathew are looking for a way to stop the spread of mosquito-borne disease. The goal of their research is to identify key mosquito odorant receptors that govern mosquito host-preference for humans and to genetically modify those genes in order to create mosquito strains that avoid biting humans.
ART from UNR
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 3:01pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its student exhibition, "ART from UNR", 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 free exhibition will remain in the building’s lobby exhibition space from July 11 through October 19.
Anthem to leave Nevada’s 2018 insurance exchange
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 1:04pmAfter Anthem insurance announced in June that it would only offer health plans in three of Nevada's largest counties, state officials announced Monday the company's intentions to leave Nevada entirely.
Carson City sheriff’s deputies make weekend drug, DUI and warrant arrests
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 12:45pmA 21-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Saturday for a felony warrant alleging grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
JoAnne Skelly: Summer fertilizing
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:40amIn the ideal horticulture world, a healthy soil provides all the nutrients that plants need to grow.
Unfortunately, Nevada rarely has soils that optimize plant growth because they contain little organic matter and few nutrients.
Tazmanian Boxing Club spreads love of boxing to area seniors
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/29/2017 - 2:08pmWhoever may think that boxing is a sport for the young and fit obviously hasn't met Francisco Rodriguez, a former professional Bantam-weight boxing champion and now a Carson City resident who owns Tazmanian Boxing Club in Carson City.
Fire danger level remains high along Carson Ranger District heading into weekend
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 4:03pmFire officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind the public that the fire danger level is still high. Human-caused wildfires remain a major concern heading into the upcoming weekend.