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Lyon County prepares for possible flash flooding with upcoming storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 1:51pmLyon County is taking a proactive approach with the anticipated upcoming storm. With rain predicted in higher elevations the threat of flash flooding is a concern, said County Manager Jeff Page. Lyon County crews are establishing self fill sandbag stations at the following locations:
JoAnne Skelly: Bee City USA
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 11:06amCarson City is a Bee City USA as of October 2018. When I first saw the sign, I didn’t know what it meant.
It is fitting that the state capital should be the first and only (so far) Bee City in Nevada. The city is now the 76th Bee City in the USA.
Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute 2019 to focus on bee habitat
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 8:38amMembers of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2019 Leadership Institute are buzzing about their class project to construct a bee hotel in honor of the Nevada state capital being named as a Bee City USA.
Senator Square: Winterfest 2019 begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 3:25amNo high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.
Lyon County School District hosts student-led International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:35amSILVER SPRINGS — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit in LCSD.
Girls Are the Key to Powering America’s STEM Future
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 6:44pmNew technology and scientific innovations make our world more connected and more competitive, and it isn’t just scientists and the experts in Silicon Valley who are noticing these changes. As a United States senator from Nevada and the CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, we have seen firsthand how technology is changing the fabric of our everyday lives and increasing the competitiveness of American businesses in towns and cities across the U.S.
Column: Stepping into the wild horse debate, one hoof at a time
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:44amAmerican founding father Benjamin Franklin is credited with having once said, "The first mistake made in politics is getting into it."
Here in Northern Nevada, the same could be said about jumping feet first into the debate over the Silver State's population of wild horses, an emotionally-charged, hot-button topic if there ever was one.
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 12:31amWelcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:
Carson City as Nevada’s first ‘Bee City’ to host inaugural meeting Wednesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:24pmAfter officially becoming the first Bee City in the Nevada, the first Bee City USA public quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the Carson City Community Center.
Capital Buzz: Carson City becomes the 76th Bee City USA in nation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:54pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.
Reno’s Rajan Zed to open both North Dakota Senate & House with Hindu prayers in February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:43amBoth North Dakota House of Representatives and Senate in Bismarck will open their February 21 and 22 sessions respectively with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Reno based Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the North Dakota Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.
UNR collaborates with NASA, uses satellite imagery to study Sierra snow pack changes
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:11amRENO — Winter snows are accumulating in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, creating the snowpacks that serve as a primary source of water for the western U.S. However, due to rising average temperatures, snowpacks in the Great Basin appear to be transitioning from seasonal, with a predictable amount and melt rate, to “ephemeral,” or short-lived, which are less predictable and only last up to 60 days.
Beekeepers gather for holiday party, recognize Carson City designation as state's Bee City USA
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 2:56pmGreat Basin Beekeepers of Nevada, a group of about one hundred local beekeepers, gathered Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Bee Magic Building located in Mound House. Through the efforts of this dynamic organization, Carson City was recently designated as Nevada’s first Bee City USA. It is the 76th Bee City USA.
Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish leaders jointly celebrated Thanksgiving in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 10:36pmIn a remarkable interfaith gesture, area Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders joined together to celebrate multi-faith Thanksgiving at Connected Church of the Nazarene in Carson City on Nov. 20.
Weekend Freeway Closure: Here's alternate routes to take for Carson City, Washoe Valley travel
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 1:02pmNV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation will do an emergency closure of Interstate 580 in northern Carson City and Washoe Valley this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, during morning hours to make repairs to power lines damaged by a Washoe County aircraft last month.
Senator Square: Author and Carson High School graduate Teri Case visits her alma mater
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:55amThe Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.
Shocked Hindus strongly condemn Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 2:59pmHindus have strongly condemned Saturday morning's massacre at Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Congregation, a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and expressed sympathy to victims.
Silver State's diverse economy is featured theme for 2018 Nevada Day celebration
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:08pmWhen it comes to industry, Nevada has been known since its infancy for the three majors: gaming, mining and ranching.
However, in the last decade, we’ve seen an expansion into many other industries as well, with technology quickly becoming the most prevalent since Tesla relocated to our desert and began the trend of big tech companies building in our region.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:02pmThe thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Government Surplus Auction Oct. 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 1:12pmWhat: Government Surplus Fall Auction https://www.tntauction.com/calendar/124
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Bidding starts at 9 a.m. Preview the items on site Oct. 11, and 12, 2018.
Why: Get great prices on previously owned cars, SUVs, Trucks, equipment and more.
Who: Open to the public.
How: Register with TNT Auctions and place bids on wanted items either online or in-person on site.
Where: Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, 601 Britain Drive in Storey County.
Nevada's Public Utilities Commission strengthens ‘Call Before You Dig’ rules
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 3:40pmCARSON CITY — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada this week approved new regulations related to state “Call Before You Dig” requirements for residential and commercial excavation projects.
Senator Square: Carson High School student directs cheer camp for Senior Project
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 6:12amFor my 2019 Senior Project, a Carson High School graduation requirement, I chose to be the coordinator and director of the annual junior cheer camp because I want to increase my knowledge and understanding on how to put on a special event; I also desire to improve my personal leadership, communication, and delegation skills.
Things to do around Carson City on Sunday, Sept. 16
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 8:26pmSunday is supposed to be a day for rest, so spend the rest of your weekend making it a fun day.
Fire crews respond to Arc Fire near Patrick in Northwestern Lyon County
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/08/2018 - 4:52pmUPDATE SUNDAY 9:40AM: The Arc Fire south of the Truckee River between the Patrick and USA Parkway exits has stopped growing and is 40 percent contained, Storey County Emergency Management Director Joe Curtis said Sunday morning.
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Regional fire crews are on scene of a wild fire burning in Northwestern Lyon County near Patrick Saturday afternoon.
NHP identifies Fernley woman who died in Sunday's wrong-way I-80 crash
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 3:04pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol identified a Fernley woman who died in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 80 west of Patrick and the USA Parkway.
NHP: One dead in wrong way crash on I-80; Troopers prepare for Burning Man exodus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/02/2018 - 10:19amOne person died early Sunday morning in a two vehicle crash involving a motorist driving the wrong way westbound in the eastbound lane on Interstate 80 at Patrick between Sparks and USA Parkway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Free Re-Creation USA Concert Sponsored by the Douglas Tahoe Elks Lodge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 2:11pmTahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge is sponsoring free concert by Re-Creation, the full performance singing and dancing group in Minden on Sunday September 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Ave.
Re-Creation presents sparkling, energetic professional entertainment by eleven exciting young performers who offer dynamic vocal renditions of America's best-loved songs and enliven the stage with intricate, disciplined dance and choreography.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to speak at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 1:06amIn a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, “a community of Christians” in Carson City on Oct. 11.
Hindu prayer opening Lyon County Commissioners meeting first time this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 3:17pmFor the first time, the Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, reportedly established in 1861, will start its day in Yerington, Nev. on Thursday, August 2 with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Lamestream Media Shows Its Bias in Kavanaugh Coverage (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:23amRecently, we explained why U.S. Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh is probably the best person President Donald Trump could have picked for the upcoming Supreme Court opening.
We noted his outstanding record as a lawyer and appellate judge and reviewed his glowing recommendations from legal scholars and colleagues. He’s a good and decent man with outstanding credentials and judicial temperament.