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Carson City flagged by state for elevated COVID-19 transmission rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:21pmCarson City has been newly flagged for elevated disease transmission, according to a report Monday by Nevada health officials. Adjacent Lyon and Washoe counties also remain flagged.
Bill Tracker: Mining tax changes, election overhaul, banning choke holds on deck for special session
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:34amNevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.
To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office launches Special Olympics Fitness Challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 9:20amMINDEN, Nev. — For the first time, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is launching a Challenge for Special Olympic athletes.
Spring into online reading, learning and creating with Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:20amThe Carson City Library is continuing to offer a busy spring with a selection of online events taking place in April in honor of National Poetry Month, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, STEAM and more.
Carson High School Cross Country hosts 2019 Sierra League Meet at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 10:50pmThursday provided the Carson High School cross country team with a good look at the rest of the Sierra League and a little change of pace Thursday afternoon in Washoe Valley.
Senator Square: Seniors of Carson High School class of 2019 prepare to graduate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 8:26amAnticipation of graduation and trepidation about the future are the thoughts running through the veins of the Carson High School Class of 2019 as they contemplate walking onto the football field as high school seniors and bouncing off the football field as CHS graduates looking forward to the new places and faces of tomorrow.
Memorial Weekend Fishing Report: catch a tagged fish to win a prize, and bring a jacket
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 8:49amHello fellow anglers, this will be a Memorial weekend to remember. Pack the jackets and leave the tank tops at home. Make sure you bring plenty of tarps to keep your firewood dry, and don't forget the umbrella and canopies, this year it won't be to keep the sun from beating down on us.
Passport to Downtown 2018 winners announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 10:48pmCongratulations to the winners of Passport to Downtown raffle prizes, whose names are listed below in alphabetical order.
3 Financial Tools To Help Get Your Finances On Track To Buy A Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:19amIf your finances aren’t perfect, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home. There are millions of people who struggle with debt, building their savings, or less-than-perfect credit. But by taking control of their finances, they’re able to pay down their debts, increase their credit score, pad their savings and buy the house of their dreams.
And in today’s technology-heavy world of “there’s an app for that”, it’s never been easier to take that control back and make your finances work for you and your goals. Here are 3 financial tools to help get your finances on track to buy a home:
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: What's happening around Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 3:06pmBefore you break into the cookies, you might want to consider a morning bike ride with Muscle Powered; it won’t do anything for the calories, but it may assuage some guilt. If you’re over 21, then test your luck at the Senior Citizen’s Center. BINGO today raises money for the Meals on Wheels program that feeds home-bound seniors. You’ve got one last chance to see Santa Claus. Find him at the Carson Mall until 5 p.m. and then he’s off for his midnight ride.
I Love Carson City’s Christmas Weekend Event Summary: Dec. 23 - 25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:41pmIf you’re anything like me, there are still plenty of last-minute preparations for the holiday. Luckily the shops and businesses around Carson City are there with open arms. Find something one of a kind at the Carson Mall Craft Fair, drop it off at the Rainbow Girls Assembly #7 gift wrapping booth, and grab lunch while you wait. Breakfast with Santa at the Fox Brewpub serves as a toy drive for area kids and as no-fuss way to get start the day with a full belly. Read on for a weekend full of holiday happenings.
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Carson City fundraiser to help rider's journey to raise horse adoption awareness
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:41pmAn independent and assisted living community in Carson City will host a fundraising event Tuesday to support a Nevada woman's effort to bring awareness and support to wild horse adoption.
The event, dubbed "Along for the Ride" will be done in support of Samantha Szesciorka, who, for the second time since 2013, will ride across Nevada by horseback to advocate for wild horses.
Deadline approaches: Nevada Silver State 2016 Tag offers hunt of a lifetime and more
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 9:07amTry describing the Silver State Tag without sounding like an infomercial. It simply cannot be done. With all the extra gear and services a person can win you are constantly saying the phrase, “but wait, there’s more!”
The Silver State Tag already allows hunters the opportunity to hunt one of four big game species (mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope) anywhere in the state, but the winner also walks away with thousands of dollars’ worth of hunting gear and services.
Think Pink and Strut Your Mutt at the Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 11:49amThis Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 bring your Mutt or yourself and walk laps around the Carson Mall. Get sponsors to donate a set amount per lap. (or sponsor yourself). Strut your laps, collect the donations and we will send them to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.
Dress crazy dress pink, this is think pink month for breast cancer awareness. Event will go from 11am to 3pm. Walk any time during that time frame. The Humane Society will be here with pet adoptions. CASI will be here seeking donations for the animal shelter.
Senate minority leader: Judiciary chairman threatened me, abusing his power
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:55pmIn a sign of escalating tensions with three and a half weeks left in the (regular) session, state Senate Minority Leader Aaron Ford on Wednesday accused Judiciary Chairman Greg Brower of threatening to kill all Democratic bills until a state party tracker is out of the building.
"He (Brower) told me...
Silver State Tag offers the hunt of a lifetime
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 11:06amUsually if you were offered the chance at hunting a premier big game species anywhere in Nevada, you would think that’s a pretty good deal. With the Silver State Tag, however, that’s just the beginning.
The Silver State Tag already allows hunters the opportunity to hunt one of four big game species (mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope) anywhere in the state, but this year the winner could also walk away with thousands of dollars’ worth of hunting gear and services.
Nevada remains No. 1 in home foreclosures
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:47amWhile the nation saw a decrease in foreclosure activity in April, Nevada’s distressed home filings increased, according to a report released by national real estate and foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.
Nevada retains the nation’s highest foreclosure rate for a second month, according to the report.
Nevada foreclosures fall but short sales spike
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 8:33amForeclosed homes and short sales made up almost 70 percent of home sales in Nevada in 2012, according to a report released today by national foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.
Graham to Broadcast Postseason WNC Wildcats Tournament Games Online
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:40pmWestern Nevada College Wildcats’ play-by-play announcer Chris Graham will be making a trip to West Jordan, Utah, for the third week in a row to broadcast each of Western Nevada College's NJCAA Western District baseball tournament games later this week.
Follow the Wildcats online at online at www.ustream.tv/channel/western-nevada-baseball and through a live stat tracker provided by Salt Lake Community College here.