A 39-year-old man was booked into jail Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging battery resulting in substantial bodily harm following an incident at a local bar in March, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Two major issues in the region are: 1) a lack of trained workforce and 2) the lack of affordable housing. Nearly two years ago, Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, demolished a crumbling motel and began building new Student Housing to improve these two issues.
Carson High School is helping bridge the digital divide with elderly citizens by providing tech support through the school’s Interact Club. The initiative underscores the power of intergenerational solidarity by allowing local high school students to volunteer their time and expertise to help older populations navigate the complexities of modern technology.
This photo and time-lapse video is of Jobs Peak taken earlier this month by Bob Buehler. The photo was taken at around 9 a.m. at Waterloo and Mottsville Meadows Lane in Douglas County under "perfect" skies and "zero" wind.
What do the Virginia Truckee Railroad, a crop duster, Mt. Rushmore, a cool blonde, a kidnapping, and Cary Grant all have in common? Movie buffs may recognize some of the key elements to the classic Hitchcock movie, North by Northwest.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on fee changes at certain recreation sites across four of the Forest’s ranger districts and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.
As Carson City Government is currently reviewing and updating the 2006 Master Plan by interviewing residents, the Chamber is concurrently planning a very important Critical Challenges Conference to be held the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24 inside the Casino Fandango Ballroom to address some of the citizen concerns being expressed.
Love books? Want to meet the people who write them? The Nevada State Museum is hosting a Spring Book Signing Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
UPDATE: The restaurant at Bodines has re-opened following cleanup from a small kitchen fire early Tuesday morning. The casino has remained open and was not affected.
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UPDATE 9:06AM: A small grease fire was extinguished by the casino's kitchen hood ventilation system, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. The fire was extinguished by the time CCFD arrived. The fire department remained on scene for smoke removal.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a fire, apparently in the kitchen, at Bodines casino in south Carson City.
UNR football held a practice event Saturday at Carson High School in Carson City that included events for local youth. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.
The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors announced online applications are open for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade entries. Go to Nevadaday.com and click on Applications where you will find Parade Entry Forms.
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ April breakfast meeting is Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will give presentations on Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as Medicare.
The Kids & Horses program is so excited to announce that we have our Gold Sponsor for our 11th annual charity golf tournament on June 9th, at Incline Village Championship Golf Course. Though they have chosen to remain anonymous, their generosity speaks volumes! We could not do what we do without the support of our community, and we are so thankful to all of those who continue to help us change lives.
A 37-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of domestic battery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and prohibited person in possession of a firearm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
John McGrath of Silver Springs, Nev., captured this time lapse Monday of the 2024 solar eclipse. John is a professional photographer/director and enjoys amatuer astrophotography.
Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the latest scams and fraudulent schemes in our area at the club’s next meeting. The public is invited to attend the luncheon event which takes place Tuesday, April 9, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.
UPDATE: Hannah Nemirow, reported as a runaway was located in Las Vegas and is safe, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. She will be returning home to her family.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a runaway teen from the Dayton area.
The Nevada Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting and in-person public meetings to gather public feedback on proposed options for improving U.S. 395 between southern Carson City and the Nevada-California border at Topaz Lake.
Get ready for an electrifying night of Americana music as Idaho-based singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell takes the stage at the Nashville Social Club on Sunday, April 28th at 7:30 pm. Nestled in the heart of Carson City, this Best of Carson City nominated restaurant and bar will host Jewell's thrilling performance on the Swan Music Hall stage.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in locating and identifying a driver involved in a hit and run crash that happened Thursday, April 4 around 2:20 p.m. at the roundabout of South Carson Street and South Stewart Street.
Veterans Healing Camp is thrilled to announce its upcoming, “back to nostalgic Fabulous 50's” themed for 8th Annual Nowruz “New day” and new year Celebration Feast happening Saturday, April 13. All are cordially invited to a night filled with nostalgia and joy.
My father was an optometrist, and everybody knew it because I was always making a spectacle of myself. Dear Old Dad had a collection of glass eyes that he kept in a drawer in his shop, and I purloined one of those glass eyes to showoff to my girlfriend when we were in 7th grade.
As I wrote last week, there are biological, chemical, and physical advantages and disadvantages to growing certain plants together. I had excellent tomato and lemon cucumber yields last year. Many factors may have contributed to that success: optimal temperatures, good soil, sufficient amount and timing of water, and abundant pollination.
Rising health care and pharmacy costs mean current and retired state employees will face health insurance rate hikes ranging from 8 percent to 25 percent beginning July 1, leading to monthly premium increases of $8 to $53 depending on the number of dependents and the plan type.
UPDATE: Carson Now reader Zachary Lucas took these outstanding photos Sunday morning of a large bird, possibly a vulture according to Carson Now reader feedback or, a hawk, perched atop the St. Peter's Episcopal Church steeple at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City.
The Carson City Fire Department would like to announce the start of the Spring 2024 Open Burn, with burning allowed from April 5 through May 26, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.
"This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”
The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-May 2024 and again later in the year and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.
On Sunday, May 5 head down to the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park for a fun tournament-style round of Cinco de Mayo Disc Golf beginning at 10 a.m. Rain or Shine, the round will include both the Pony Express and Stadium Courses for a total of 27 holes.
Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.
The "On the Map" exhibition features work by Jon Farber and Catherine Schmid-Maybach, two artists who show viewers creative possibilities for finding their way.
Brick + Pine Studio, nestled in the heart of our beloved Carson City community, is set to host an exciting local vendor market event this Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This eagerly anticipated regular gathering promises to showcase an array of unique goods and crafts from talented artisans and creators in our area.
The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.
For Capital City Arts Initiative’ exhibition, "NAA Invitational", the Nevada Artists Association shared art by 25 member artists who present a wide array of images and visions in their work.
In the Truckee Community Recreation Center, Heather and Michael Llewellyn hosted an extensive exhibition about the health of our forests in "FOREST FIRE." In this video, they give us a tour of the show and include vital information about our forests and adjacent ecosystems.
Forty students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Whittell high schools have their work in the "Spring Forward 2024" art exhibition at the Brick. This delightful exhibit presents an array of imaginative projects based on students’ years of classroom study and their amazing craftsmanship.
Repeats every week every Monday until Wed Jul 31 2024 .
April 15, 2024 - 7:00pm
DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.
Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?
Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.
Postal Annex in Carson City is Celebrating Mother's Day. We are giving away some cool gifts for Mom. (No Purchase Necessary) Now thru May 7th,2024 at 2pm you can enter to win these cool gifts. A Naked Bee lotion (2.25oz) and one of our popular soap bars from Wavertree London. We hope to see everyone at the shop soon. We can help you with your shipments of gifts for your Moms to be delivered anywhere, right here in our store.
Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.
Learn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues. We are a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to lessen the effects of climate change. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting by using Zoom.
Join us for an electrifying event where you'll embark on a journey to master the art of interviews! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the job market waters, this workshop is tailor-made for YOU!
Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!
Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.
The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.
In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.
Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting Coffee with Lisa on May 8 from 7 to 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. Williams St. All are invited to share ideas and discuss issues of interest!
Reno’s notorious mid-century divorce ranches are back in the spotlight. The Nevada Historical Society will present What Was Really Going On At Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction next month as part of its popular Writer’s Wednesday series.
Whether you're a beginning screenwriter or you've been at it for some time, there's power in exploring the craft with the guidance of a seasoned pro and the companionship of others who are inspired to create.
If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help."
4-H and Master Gardeners would like to invite you to Gardening Club. Registration to 4-H is not required for attendance. Supplies will be provided. Youth of all ages from 5-19 are welcome to attend.
The "On the Map" exhibition features work by Jon Farber and Catherine Schmid-Maybach, two artists who show viewers creative possibilities for finding their way.
The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with singer songwriter and prodigious slide guitarist David Jacobs-Strain who will be accompanied by his longtime musical partner Bob Beach.
The duo will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday,
May 10, 2024.
Gardnerville journalist and editor Scott Neuffer joins Reno poet Dani Putney to discuss literature in the Digital Age, from Twainian observations on social media to the advent of online literary magazines and new spaces for underrepresented writers.
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of jewelry making fun! It’s also a wonderful way to share time with your mom or make her something special! In this two-hour class, we will be designing & stringing two bracelets so you can give one away or wear them both! Either way you look at it, this is a great gift! We’ll be using acuflex wire, crimp beads and an assortment of fun & fanciful beads. This class is simple but the technique is a jewelry maker’s staple.