December 2019
What Works: What can you learn from the last decade?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:27pm
Last day of the decade! I feel peaceful, which is not what I felt at all at the beginning of this pivotal decade. I’m thinking about me in 2010. So different! The progression this decade has been significant. I have a challenge for you all. Write out the highlights of each decade. Map your progress. What can you learn from the last decade?
Carson City man pleads guilty in Dec. 3 standoff with SWAT
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:11pm
A Carson City man who shot inside a Morgan Mill residence earlier this month while an elderly family member hid in the home, forcing a standoff in which SWAT responded, pled guilty in Carson City court to felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to the district attorney's office.
Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Prison Hill planning open house
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:04pmEvent Date:
January 9, 2020 - 5:00pm
The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department host an open house to discuss planning efforts for the 2,500-acre Prison Hill Recreation Area and adjacent properties.
Truck used in Dayton ATM theft located; suspect still at large
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 2:30pm
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office announced they have located the truck involved in the most recent ATM burglary that occurred in Dayton last week, but the suspect is still at large.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash on Highway 395 near Spooner Junction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 2:09pmCarson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash south of Spooner Junction on Highway 395.
Seeking Safety workshops continue Wednesdays through March
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 1:49pmEvent Date:
January 8, 2020 - 5:30pm
January 15, 2020 - 5:30pm
January 22, 2020 - 5:30pm
January 29, 2020 - 5:30pm
February 5, 2020 - 5:30pm
February 12, 2020 - 5:30pm
February 19, 2020 - 5:30pm
February 26, 2020 - 5:30pm
March 4, 2020 - 5:30pm
March 11, 2020 - 5:30pm
March 18, 2020 - 5:30pm
March 25, 2020 - 5:30pm
A 12-week public workshop called Seeking Safety meet Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8, 2020 through March 25.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based curriculum gained at helping women develop skills to keep themselves out of unsafe relationships and avoid self-abuse of drugs or alcohol.
Carson Mall to host Bingo night to benefit Pop Warner Cheer Squad
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 12:47pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2020 (All day) Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night for the pop-warner cheer squad to go to Nationals! The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be able to be purchased. Prizes include gift cards, gift baskets and more.
'Visit Carson City' launches rebranding of website and logo
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 12:37pm
The Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority's, "Visit Carson City," has launched a rebrand of the website and logo for the New Year.
Winter Sports and OCR Conditioning Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 10:46am
Event Date:
January 21, 2020 - 5:30pm WELL BEING’s Winter and OCR 6 Week Conditioning Camp scheduled to start on Jan 21. Sign up by Jan. 8 and save money. Sign-up to improve the following:
— PILLAR STRENGTH
— MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
— BODY COMPOSITION
— LIFESTYLE
Avoid Injury and Improve Your Performance! Our camps focus on improving Pillar strength and stability. The pillar refers to the shoulders, torso, and hips and their interaction during leg and arm movement. A healthy and functional pillar will increase performance and decrease risk of injury in the athlete and lay-person alike.
NV Energy urges not to launch mylar balloons during New Year's revelry
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 10:05am
Early New Year's morning in Carson City circa 1999-2000, a mylar balloon was launched shortly after midnight, knocking out power to thousands of electricity customers around town. The power outage was confusing to many as the nation and world were, at the time, concerned about Y2K issues. The incident generated plenty of conversation around the water cooler during the days that followed.
