October 2018
What Works: Tired? Choose your energy
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:34pm
Last Friday, I was enjoying Open Mic Night at A to Zen and sipping on a cup of tea, when my heart and mind was captured by a ukulele and the voice of Carson City newcomer Kelsey Kelly.
Carson City Fire Department knock down vehicle fire inside garage on Turner Court
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:11pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday afternoon to the 1300 block of Turner Court for a structure fire at a residence.
Next 'Ideas on Tap' Wednesday to focus on voting, elections
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:52amEvent Date:
October 3, 2018 - 6:00pm
The next "Ideas On Tap" in downtown Carson City is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Battle Born Social Lounge, 318 N. Carson Street.
Carson City schools participate in 'Week of Respect' to help curb bullying
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:14am
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed Oct. 2-5, 2018 the “Week of Respect.” In tow with the proclamation, the Carson City School District’s superintendent has made a Pledge of Achievement to ensure consistent implementation of anti-bullying programs and practices in all schools and work environments.
Carson City Sheriff's SET arrest pair after finding drugs, needles in motel where child lives
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:59am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two Friday at a North Carson Street motel after finding drugs, needles and paraphernalia within reach of a small child who lived in the room with his mother, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Registration underway for Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:02am
RENO — More than 500,000 Nevadans, and 20 million people in the worldwide drill, are already registered to participate in the annual statewide public earthquake drill, the Great Nevada ShakeOut, on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m.
Nevada basketball opens with home exhibition games
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 9:57am
The Nevada men’s basketball team will kick off the highly anticipated 2018-19 season with a pair of exhibition games in Reno next month, the Wolf Pack announced.
One Year Later: School librarian's project spreads the love her family felt after the shooting
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 9:10amThe list of thank-you notes would be too long, impossible even. Ninety-one people or organizations sent flowers to the hospital. Friends helped feed the dogs. Donations poured in on a GoFundMe account. Neighbors strung a “welcome home” banner across the family’s garage. And even more loved ones, acquaintances or strangers ordered meals, causing the doorbell to ring daily with a new delivery. It was so much food that Cindy Baca didn’t cook for an entire month.
One Year Later: Paramedic sees life, job with new lens
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 8:18amMike Whitehead of Medic West wears many hats. Paramedic. Educator. Father. On the night of Oct. 1, 2017, he was getting ready to be a teacher. He was training a class of emergency medical technicians and was headed to bed early after prepping a test for the next day’s class.
Then he turned on the TV. As the first reports started hitting the air, Whitehead knew he had to head to work. “Something just kind of hit me strange,” he said.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 7:28am
Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. A nice cool down is ahead with a slight chance of showers tonight and into tomorrow. Among today's featured events are the Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness campaign Kickoff at Red’s Old 395 Grill, art showings, a candidate luncheon and Monday night football. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has ordered flags to half-staff this Monday, Oct. 1 from sunrise to sunset as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the victims of #1October. #VegasStronger
