October 2020
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle partially off embankment along US50 Spooner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:14pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a crash halfway up Highway 50 westbound Spooner, in which a vehicle left the road and was partially over the embankment.
Obituary: Lynn Doyal
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:05pmLynn Doyal, 73, passed away October 14, 2020, with his wife Janis by his side at their home. Lynn was born in Turlock, California on May 8, 1947 to Jack and Elyse Doyal. He lived most of his life in Alpine County, California.
Carson City's Bank Saloon seeks artist to turn transformer box into aesthetic canvas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:53pmThe Nevada Builders Alliance, owner of the Bank Saloon, has requested assistance by the Brewery Arts Center to solicit proposals from local artists to beautify the electric transformer box located at their property on the corner of Carson and 5th streets. The owners of the property are looking for designs that will go with the established aesthetic of both inside and outside of the bank saloon.
Early election results for Carson City and beyond: Republicans lead in Quad-County, narrowing gap statewide
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:50amGood morning Carson Now readers, here are your election updates for the 2020 General Election which is currently in its early voting period. There have been huge increases in overall voters during this election, which means more and more citizens are taking part in the elections process.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch at Jimmy G's this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 9:37amNevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host a Las Vegas Raiders game watch at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at Jimmy G's in Carson City.
All Raiders fans are welcome to join the fun and excitement of our Las Vegas Raiders as they take on the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland.
For anyone who would like to join the Chapter, membership is $25 per person. You must be 21+ to patronize Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St.
The Chapter will have food on hand for members. Drawings will be held during the second half of the game for great Raiders swag.
Virginia City celebrates Comstock's legendary haunts with week of Halloween events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 9:32amHalloween will be celebrated this week at one of the most haunted destinations in the country, Virginia City, where the Wild West and ghosts of the past are part of the Comstock's legendary folklore.
Nevada's COVID-19 immunization plan framework distribution to begin with frontline workers
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:50amHealth care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday.
Carson Nugget CEO to address the Rotary Club of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 8:44pmCovid-19’s impact on the gaming industry is the topic of the Rotary Club of Carson City’s upcoming meeting. Carson Nugget CEO Dean DiLullo will address the club at the lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Covid-19 has significantly impacted the gaming industry in Nevada. DiLullo will address how the Nugget is managing through the pandemic and his plans for moving forward.
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe resorts; opening days set for Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 6:19pmCold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window to build a solid base for the upcoming 2020-21 winter season.