July 2017
Sixth annual Governor’s Conference on Business coming August 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:59am
Event Date:
August 17, 2017 (All day) The Department of Business and Industry will host the sixth annual Governor’s Conference on Business August 17 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.
Carson City Fire Department called to structure fire on Kansas Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:54am
UPDATE 10:12AM: The Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief reports the fire has been knocked down.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday morning to the 2000 block of Kansas Street, across from Industrial Park Drive, for a structure fire.
Carson City history walks benefit Friends of Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 8:56amEvent Date:
August 8, 2017 - 9:00am
August 22, 2017 - 9:00am
September 12, 2017 - 9:00am
September 26, 2017 - 9:00am
A Carson City walking tour highlighting the homes of former Nevada governors is being offered on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum.
Carson City firefighters respond to gas leak on Little Lane near Roop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 8:36amUPDATE: The gas leak was capped at 8:44 a..m. Southwest Gas is on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday morning to the area of Little and Roop for a gas leak from a broken line.
Lightning sparks wildfire southeast of Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 8:10am
Fire crews from around the region responded to lightning sparked fires early Monday morning to the south, north and east of Carson City. Thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday possibly into Wednesday for northeastern California and western Nevada.
Monday, July 24: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:44amEvent Date:
July 24, 2017 (All day)
It won’t be lions, and tigers, and bears taking over Fuji Park; the Carson City Fair is more about bunnies, alpacas, pigs and chickens. It begins today with a 4-H dog show focusing on obedience and rally. You’ll have to wait until Wednesday for the carnival, but you’ll be rewarded for your patience with one dollar rides opening night, courtesy of Carson City Toyota. If you happened to be awake during the wee hours of the morning, you may have heard some thunder rattling about – there may be a little more of that on its way.
MONDAY:
Carson City area road report for week of July 24-30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 7:22pm
Aiming for an early August opening, the Nevada Department of Transportation will continue work this week on the I-580 freeway. Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 24-30, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed following string of store thefts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 1:35pmA 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1400 block of North Edmonds Drive Friday afternoon for suspicion of multiple felony offenses including burglary and grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City weather: Thunderstorm threat prompts Red Flag Warning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:47am
A Red Flag Warning for western and northern Nevada including the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas has been issued for Sunday by the National Weather Service due to the threat of new fire starts from dry lightning strikes.
Taking a bite out of crime: National Night Out at Mills Park set for Tuesday, August 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:03am
The biggest single-night park party of the summer, Carson City’s National Night Out, arrives Tuesday, August 1 at Mills Park, promising to pack the green space with dozens of agencies and community service organizations in the name of a public safety, awareness and community.
