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Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 8:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Senator Square: Carson High senior fulfills graduation requirement through call to action
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 6:45amThough it would take some seriously intense research to prove the following, it is believed by many the Carson City community is the most supportive group of people in the country. Hyperbole, maybe, but Carson High School senior Nik Hylan, in fulfilling his graduation requirement, is asking the community to give a gift of blood and receive a free gift this holiday season.
HopeFest 8 at Carson-Tahoe Hospital raised $30,000 for cancer patients, before fundraiser even began
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 7:15pmHopeFest 8, a fundraiser benefitting cancer patients of Northern Nevada, returned for its eighth year Friday night at the Carson Tahoe Cancer center, but before the fundraiser had even began employees of Carson Tahoe raised $30,000 in the few months leading up to the benefit.
HopeFest8 returns Friday to Carson City with free concert in support of cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:27amHopeFest8, an annual Carson Tahoe Health Foundation summer music concert fundraiser in support of local cancer patients, returns this Friday, Aug. 24 to Carson City.
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest8 scheduled Aug. 24 to benefit cancer patients
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 12:56pmThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest8, in support of local cancer patients.
Local robotics team wins state, advances to regional championships
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 5:01pmA first-year robotics team made up of youth from Carson City and Reno has been crowned state champions following its victory at FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge Nevada State Championships held in Reno.
'Jeopardy!' run ends Friday for Carson City native after five-game winning streak
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 7:44pmCarson City native Rachel Lindgren was a winning contestant on the popular TV quiz-show “Jeopardy!” for five straight matches. Lindgren's streak came to an end on her sixth appearance Friday, when a freelance writer from Los Angeles, Jennifer Tomassi, took the match with a score of $20,401.
HopeFest7, Free Outdoor Concert to Benefit Local Cancer Patients Set for August 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 8:57amThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to announce the date for HopeFest7, a free outdoor concert with headliner, Tyrone Wells. All proceeds from food, drink, and raffle tickets sales directly benefit local cancer patients undergoing lifesaving medical treatments, providing support for basic needs that go beyond the hospital walls.
Senator Square: Carson High to compete Wednesday against rival Douglas in faculty basketball game
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 8:54pmThis event may not be as exciting as Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs triumph over the Cleveland Indians, ending a 108 year title drought, but anyone who ever attended Carson High School or Douglas High School knows that its rivalry has lasted equally as long.
Carson City sheriff’s arrests: Man jailed after brief standoff at Menlo Drive apartment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 12:56pmA brief standoff ended with an arrest Friday night of a Carson City man who allegedly obstructed officers with a gun after the suspect had called 911 to report threats, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
A Family Law Series: Understanding Child Support Basics
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:08amThere is little argument that every child needs financial and emotional support to grow and flourish. As the parent, it is your duty to support your children from the time of birth, including pregnancy and birth related expenses, until the child reaches the age of majority (in Nevada, 18 years of age) and is no longer enrolled in high school.
This obligation is true even if the parents are not married and even when one parent has not been, or is not involved in the child’s life. Although there are exceptions to this scenario, this is the case for most family situations.
Kyle Winters returns to Carson City to pursue legal career with local law firm
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 12:56amCarson City native Kyle A. Winter has returned home to accept an associate position with Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City. This home grown talent has focused his practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, guardianships and probate law.
Death Notice: Manuel "Munchie" Mundschenk
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 3:01amManuel "Munchie" Mundschenk, 90, longtime resident of North Lake Tahoe/Carson City, Nevada, passed away April 23, 2012 in Spokane, WA.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be...
Obituary: Beth J. Baker
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 3:01amBethena "Beth" J. Denham-Baker passed away peacefully March 15, 2012 at her home in Boise, ID. Born June 22, 1917 in Spokane, WA to George M. and Marie J. Beeman-Denham. Beth was the youngest o...
Obituary: Dr. Patrick William Flynn
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 3:43pmDr. Patrick William Flynn, born August 16, 1933 in Spokane, Washington, passed away on March 1st, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marion McKechnie Fl...
Obituary: Rev. Elmer D. Thyr
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 3:01amCalled to Glory The Rev. Elmer D. Thyr was born in Spokane, WA , to Elmer and Louise Matilda (Irmer) Thyr on November 18, 1927. He grew up in Orange, CA and attended California Concordia College, O...
Woeful WSU football team seeks to improve
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 3:01amSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Paul Wulff's first season as football coach at Washington State could charitably be called a disaster.