December 2018
January Board of Supervisors meeting will fill several vacancies
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 9:52amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Jan. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
Carson Tahoe Breast Center recognized for outstanding oncology research contributions
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 9:12amCarson Tahoe Health (CTH) and the Carson Tahoe Breast Center have recently been recognized by the National Cancer Institute for Outstanding Contributions in Oncology Research.
Vehicle accident blocks traffic at Stewart and Robinson
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 8:58amCarson City Sheriff's deputies are on scene of a non-injury two-vehicle accident that occurred Friday morning just after 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of N. Stewart and E. Robinson streets.
The vehicles involved, however, are blocking parts of Robinson Street as well as the No. 1 travel lane of northbound Stewart.
Motorists in the area can expect traffic delays and should consider an alternate route.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office prepares for New Year's Eve celebration at Stateline
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 8:36amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.
Local historian to speak on the life and times of William Ormsby
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 1:34amNevada historian CW Bayer will be the featured speaker at a New Year's Eve luncheon sponsored by Carson's Democratic Men's Committee. The topic of will be "William Ormsby and the founding of the Nevada Territory."
This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 31, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. Admission is free and no donations are requested.
This presentation will simply be an opportunity for Carsonites to learn more about the legacy of this little-known but fascinating Nevada historical figure. All are welcome.
High Sierra Swing Dance Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 7:39pmCome join us every Monday evening at Carson Lanes, 4400 Snyder Ave, 775-883-2606, for a friendly, casual, fun night of dancing to DJ music including west coast swing, county two-step, night club and more. No partner needed. Beginner lessons 5:30 p.m., intermediate lessons 6:30 p.m., $8 each, free open dancing 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info on this event or our club contact Idie 775-443-8870.
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Dec. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 6:32pmHello Carson City. The weekend approaches and we're still wondering how we went from Thanksgiving to Christmas so fast. We are coming into Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Besides having to put on an extra layer of clothing and setting the thermostat a couple degrees warmer, conditions outside are what can be expected as we head into 2019: Cloudy to sunny with a continued chill in the air.
Single lane closures expected through Jan. 31 on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 4:20pmCARSON CITY — Drivers can expect periodic single lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as the Nevada Department of Transportation cleans highway storm drains.
January presentations statewide teach radon safety, offer free radon test kits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 3:17pmCARSON CITY — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide.
Carson City deputies make arrests for stalking, multiple cases of domestic battery
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 3:04pmAn 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Roop Street Wednesday afternoon for suspicion of stalking and two counts of violation of bail conditions.