August 2018
Carson City Sheriff’s Office joins forces in Labor Day holiday DUI enforcement campaign
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 9:42amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining other Nevada law enforcement agencies to emphasize the importance of safe and sober driving as we approach the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
Carson City Little League Board Meeting Notice
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 9:01amNotice is hereby given that Carson City Little League will conduct a meeting at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 16th 2018 at Governor’s Field Indoor Facility.
Things to do on Wednesday in Carson City: BBQ, BMX Bikes, and more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 6:12amThe last big weekend of the summer is on its way, but if you’ve got a hankering for ribs, you can get them now. The annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks kicks off five days of barbeque heaven today – keep an eye open for our local champion, Carson City BBQ. Carson City BMX celebrates the end of the summer with a party at this evening’s practice. Songstress, Latisha Lewis, leads the band during tonight’s Jazz Night at Living the Good Life; if you’ve got some chops, bring an instrument and join the jam.
WEDNESDAY, August 29: Things to do in Carson City
Nevada collects $69.8 million in marijuana tax revenue during first year of legal use
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 5:30amWith June’s marijuana revenue figures now on the books, Nevada closed out the first full year of adult-use sales with marijuana tax collections totaling $69.8 million for the fiscal year — about 140 percent of what the state expected to bring in.
Carson City Fly Fishing Club meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:23pmThe next monthly meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Carson City Sheriff's Office Ormbsy Room, 911 East Musser Street.
Come to our club gathering and meet fellow fishing enthusiasts; listen and learn from guest speakers; enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle; hear the latest fishing stories, and much more. This’s mouths meeting we will feature Jan Nemec of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. For further information call Dave Conklin President 775-230-3975 or go to http://www.carsonflyfishing.club
Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire near Stewart prison camp
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 9:10pmUPDATE 9:48PM: Carson City Fire Department has released some fire engines from the brush fire that started at a compost pile at the Stewart prison camp.
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In the fourth fire call of the day, Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday night to a brush fire at the Stewart Conservation prison area on Snyder Avenue.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 5:14pmVolunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. By pitching in, you are improving the watershed habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
What to wear and bring: sturdy boots, clothes that are comfortable and can get dirty and sunglasses. Bring a reusable water bottle and leather work gloves if you have them.
Early Bird Flies as Cardinal: Carson City's Sierra Lutheran grad lands Arizona NFL team job
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 4:52pmIf 80 percent of success in life is just showing, up as iconic filmmaker Woody Allen famously once said, then Ryan Salerno has it made in spades.
Beginner's Pickleball clinic at Carson City MAC Sept. 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 4:44pmA beginner's Pickleball clinic will be held September 22 at the Carson City MAC, located at 1860 Russell Way.
Carson City Fire Department extinguishes small fire at East Long Street retirement complex
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 4:15pmCarson City Fire Department was called Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at a retirement community apartment complex in the 1100 block of East Long Street.