December 2016
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving pedestrian at Brown and Edmonds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 9:05amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Friday morning to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Edmonds and Brown streets.
Friday, Dec. 2: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 10:40pmEvent Date:
December 2, 2016 (All day)
Tonight’s the night! With one flip of the switch all of downtown joins in the Christmas Spirit. The Silver and Snowflakes Festival includes carols, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, and of course, the lighting of the Capitol. Don’t forget to head to the First Presbyterian Church for the Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. You’ll get a handmade, hand painted ceramic bowl to keep and lots of yummy food to keep you warm. The talented kids of Wild Horse Children’s Theater hit the stage for opening night of ‘Elf Jr.
Carson City Supervisors approve MPLUD amendment for Vintage at Kings Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:32pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Thursday night to approve amending the city's Master Plan Land Use Designation (MPLUD) affecting the Vintage at King's Canyon Tentative Planned Unit Development (TPUD), but with conditions.
Lost Cat
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2016 (All day) Looking for my cat Charlie who disappeared on Thanksgiving. We miss him very much. If you have seen him please call 775-315-9675 thank you
Carson City Supervisors approve gaming license transfer, marijuana moratorium
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 5:40pm
Carson City's Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Thursday to approve the transfer of the former Horseshoe Club's gaming license from Nevada Treasure Chest to Silver Bullet of Nevada, LLC, which owns Bodine’s Casino.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash at John and Stewart streets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 5:16pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday just after 4:05 p.m. to a vehicle accident at the intersection of John and Stewart streets.
Sierra Foot and Ankle taking in donations for Pets of the Homeless, FISH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 4:45pm
Sierra Foot and Ankle, a podiatry practice with offices in Carson City and Gardnerville, is serving as a donation site for Pets of the Homeless and Friends In Service Helping (FISH) during the months of December and January, a press release said.
Carson City restaurant and food safety health inspections through Dec. 1
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 3:59pmRestaurant and food service inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. The inspections listed here were made through Dec. 1, 2016.
See the reports below.
Sierra Desert Garden Club gives FISH $500 for Carson City veterans housing complex landscaping
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 3:41pm
The Sierra Desert Garden Club presented Jim Peckham of Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, with a check for $500. The club selected FISH to receive the restricted award to go toward a tree or landscaping at the new 39-unit Richard's Crossing housing complex on Jeanell Drive in Carson City that are reserved for homeless military veterans. The remainder of the units are open to non-veterans.
Pennington grant to provide many benefits to WNC students pursuing science, medical careers
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 3:16pm
When the renovation of Western Nevada College’s biophysical science and cadaver labs is completed next fall, students pursuing careers in medical and science fields stand to benefit the most from the $1.45 million project funded by the William N. Pennington Foundation.
