February 2018
Foundation offers open house Sunday at Carson City's Wungnema House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 3:28pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2018 - 2:30pm Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park, across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House. Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe?
CASA hosts March 1 volunteer information and training hour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 3:22pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2018 - 6:00pm Due to the cold and ugly weather the past couple of days, Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, is again offering an information hour. Currently, there are over 100 children in the Carson City child welfare system. Less than 20 of those children are headed towards reunification with their parents.
Prescribed fires around Carson City begin Monday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 3:10pmThe Carson City Fire Department will start prescribed fire operations the week of Monday, Feb. 26 and continue as weather conditions allow. Smoke may be visible from anywhere in the city.
Woman jailed for burglary after allegedly breaking into pickup, scuffling with owner
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 2:57pmA 21-year-old woman was arrested early Friday in the 3000 block of Airport Road for suspicion of felony burglary and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
RNR Tire Express inks deal to establish franchises in Northern Nevada
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 12:37pmRNR Tire Express, a tire and custom wheel franchise in the nation, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to expand the brand's West Coast presence with three Nevada locations. The entrepreneur behind the deal, Jonas Grant, is looking for locations in Reno, Sparks and Carson City, and ...
Ladies Fleet Reserve hosts pet parade, makes $500 donation to Richards Crossing residents
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 12:45pm
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Sierra Tahoe Unit No. 137 hosted a pet parade Thursday, for the residents of Richards Crossing in Carson City that included a pet parade, dinner and a $500 donation from the organization.
Aircraft pieces from fatal crash south of Carson City found by drone, FAA investigation continues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 12:34pmPieces from an aircraft that crashed and killed a Minden pilot Monday have been recovered by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team.
Stranded skiers rescued, cited after going outside Tahoe resort boundaries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 11:31amTwo skiers who became lost Thursday after skiing out of bounds were rescued, one Thursday night and the other plucked Friday morning by a Blackhawk helicopter from NAS Fallon, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Both skiers were wet and cold but otherwise escaped injuries.
Icy roads contribute to several crashes around the region Thursday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 10:24am
During the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers handled a large number of crashes in the region.
New voting machines coming for Carson City residents
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 10:20amAt first glance the machines look the same as most on Election Day here in Nevada — easy to read and use. But before you get to the screen, election workers will hand you a paper ballot on which to cast your vote.
