Public Service
Nevada governor releases final details, program notes for tonight's 2021 State of the State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:55amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak released the final viewing details for the 2021 State of the State address that happens Tuesday.The pre-program begins at 5:45 p.m. and will air at the link here. Then, at 6 p.m., the 2021 address will air by going to the link here.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Former rural development official to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 2:05amClint Koble, Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture's Nevada Rural Development Council in the Obama administration, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. The topic of his presentation will be “Rebuilding Rural America” — a set of policy proposals he developed based on a lifetime in public life and on his own experience as a product of rural America, having been born and raised on a farm in North Dakota.
WNC president, Carson City Mayor-elect produce video, radio announcements aimed to slow spread of virus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 11:27amTwo Carson City leaders have teamed up to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide information on how families can protect themselves and others during the holidays.
Obituary: Alan Harney Glover, Carson City's previous Clerk-Recorder, dedicated resident
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 8:25amFormer Carson City Clerk-Recorder, Nevada lawmaker Alan Glover dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:50amFormer Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover, who served nearly 40 years of public service including elected seats in the Nevada Legislature, died on Monday. According to the Nevada Appeal he died of pneumonia caused by a COVID-19 infection.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amVeteran Reno news anchor, public service spokesman Brent Boynton dies of COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 3:50pmLongtime Reno news anchor Brent Boynton died of coronavirus on Tuesday. He was 64.
Carson City issues Public Service Annoucement regarding COVID-19, flu season, construction, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 2:54pmCelebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
Douglas Sheriff’s Chaplain Unit, churches to participate in first National Faith and Blue Weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 12:13pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Unit and local places of worship jointly organized a police-community engagement activity to take place in Douglas County as part of the first National Faith and Blue Weekend.
Carson City accepting applications for community event banners across Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amBeginning Oct. 15, Carson City will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and civic groups who would like to provide a public service message or event announcement promoting community events taking place within Carson City limits.
Nevada Department of Transportation launches redesigned customer service portal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:44pmCARSON CITY — In celebration of National Customer Service Week beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing a new on-line customer service portal providing enhanced access to Nevada highway information through the nevadadot.com website.
Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:04amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.
Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Mayor, attorney and Vietnam veteran Robert L. "Bob" Crowell died overnight. He was 74.
Robert L. "Bob" Crowell was a native Nevadan, born in the mining town of Tonopah and raised in Carson City. An attorney by profession, Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retired Navy Captain. He was elected Mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed his duties as Mayor on January 5, 2009. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served 11 years on the Carson City School Board of Trustees.
Public Meeting for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 2:59pmNOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CARSON CITY CDBG APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Seven Democrats run in the primary for Nevada's Second Congressional seat
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 5:06amNevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.
The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.
Carson High School students compete in virtual Future Health Leaders state competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY — Carson High School Career and Technical Education, Future Health Professionals students, also known as HOSA, competed in the 2020 Virtual Nevada State Leadership Conference hosted April 15 through May 8. More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.
Nevada governor appoints Caleb Cage statewide COVID-19 response director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:08pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Caleb Cage is appointed to serve as the State of Nevada COVID-19 Response Director.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
2020 primary voting guide for candidates seeking Carson City offices
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 3:50pmBallots have been sent (or will be sent soon) to Carson City residents for the local upcoming elections. These are your candidates, who they are, and what they stand for.
Carson City Supervisors to act on hemp moratorium, discuss budgets, grants and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:30amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday May 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
A Public Service Announcement from Your Quad County Elected Officials on COVID 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:47amTod Jennings for Mayor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 7:50pmAs many of you know, my brother, Tod Jennings, is running for Mayor of Carson City, Nevada. While this might be Tod’s first foray into politics, it is by no means his first experience with public service. And let’s be clear here, politicians are public servants. Being elected into a public office by members of a community means there is an obligation to those constituents.
Sierra Lutheran High School to Offer Students Free Online Writing Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 6:13amSierra Lutheran High School will host a free online writing workshop called “Paper Pointers“ on April 16 from 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. for all students, Grades 5-8, who need help writing essays and term papers during the statewide quarantine.
Former Governor Sandoval exits MGM, will apply to lead UNR
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 10:28amFormer Gov. Brian Sandoval has resigned from his position as an executive with MGM Resorts and has applied for the soon-to-be vacant position of president of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
NHP Officer killed during motorist assist, suspect in custody after fleeing with officer’s uniform
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 1:35pmOn March 27, 2020, at approximately 5:54 AM, a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant had stopped to assist a motorist on US-93 and White Pine county mile marker 106, north of Ely, NV. During this contact, the motorist open fired on Sgt. Ben Jenkins, who was struck and killed.
NHP Officer shot during motorist assist near Ely, suspect still at large
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:36amUPDATE 12:30 p.m.:
On March 27, 2020, at approximately 5:54 AM, a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant had stopped to assist a motorist on US-93 and White Pine county mile marker 106, north of Ely, NV. During this contact, the motorist open fired on Sgt. Ben Jenkins, who was struck and killed. The motorist stole the Sergeant’s uniform and fled the scene in Sgt. Jenkins’ patrol vehicle. Following a search that lasted several hours, the suspect, John Dabritz, a 65-year-old White Pine resident, was located and taken into custody with the assistance of multiple agencies.