January 2019
Nevada Historical Society welcomes Michelle Roberts as new Education Curator
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:17pm
CARSON CITY — Adventure has long been a part of Michelle Roberts’ life, from a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in southeast Africa to circumnavigating the globe during a “semester at sea” to study cultures in Southeast Asia to researching and eating insects.
Tahoe’s SnowGlobe sizzles as thousands usher in 2019
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 3:15pm
With 10,000 people counting down — and an array of fireworks exploding above the Main Stage and illuminating the pine forests surrounding the festival grounds — SnowGlobe, South Lake Tahoe’s annual EDM winter music festival leading up to New Year’s Eve, blasted into 2019.
Sandoval: Raining day fund achieves highest ever balance
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:51pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Thursday after the state’s rainy day fund achieved its highest ever balance of more than $293 million this morning:
Industry certifications offered at Western Nevada College through training programs
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:36pm
Spring semester at Western Nevada College is your opportunity to earn one of the industry-recognized credentials that Nevada employers want from their new hires. WNC offers certifications during spring semester that could lead to employment in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, computer-aided drafting, welding, machining, bookkeeping, health care, construction and automotive mechanics.
Prerequisite CPR course offered prior to WNC's Spring semester
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:33pmEvent Date:
January 5, 2019 - 8:00am
Individuals considering enrolling in nursing assistant and EMS classes this spring at Western Nevada College must have their prerequisite CPR course completed.
WNC is providing two different one-day sessions of the required Healthcare Provider CPR (EMS 100) class prior to spring semester. This course also is a prerequisite for admission into the nursing program.
The CPR classes will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Saturday, Jan. 19. Both sessions will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carson City mayor Bob Crowell to present State of City address
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:18pmEvent Date:
January 30, 2019 - 11:30am
Mayor Robert Crowell will be addressing the citizens of Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 30 to highlight all that has been done by the various city departments in 2018 and what can be expected to be started or completed in 2019 in this “city on the move."
WNC president to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:15pm
Event Date:
January 7, 2019 - 11:30am Dr. Vincent R. Solis, president of Western Nevada College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. A life-long educator with more than 25 years of service in higher education, Dr. Solis began his tenure at WNC on July 1, 2018. He welcomes this opportunity to speak about ongoing programs as well as future plans.
Carson City makes it big in Times Square
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:13am
A familiar capitol city was seen strung up in the big lights of Times Square in New York City after the Levitt Foundation announced the winners of the 2019 Levitt AMP Series grant winners.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for allegedly switching tags at Walmart checkout line
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:10am
A 45-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday, 3:19 p.m. at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street for suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a gross misdemeanor and petit larceny, a sheriff's deputy said.
Christmas tree recycling locations offered throughout northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:51am
CARSON CITY — Since 2001, more than 350,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers, and many community sponsors.
