February 2022
Carson City Charter Review Committee Seeks Public Input
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 5:01pmAs part of its biennial work to review the Charter of Carson City, the Charter Review Committee is requesting public review and comment to help perfect the City’s governing document.
Lyon County Commissioners to discuss two new proposed housing developments in Dayton
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 3:05pmMarch 3, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners will address two Development applications affecting the Dayton area.
Local resident Shanna Cobb-Adams announces candidacy for Carson City School District Board, District 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 1:43pmShanna Cobb-Adams is proud to announce her candidacy for Carson City School Board in District 6. Shanna graduated from Carson High School in 1999, has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and works for the State of Nevada.
Carson and Eagle Valley Middle School Girls Introduced to Engineering
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:41pmNearly 50 female students from both Carson Middle and Eagle Valley Middle School participated in Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) at the University of Nevada, Reno today.
Carson City Rotarians Tour Friends in Service Helping (FISH) Facilities
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:00pmRotary Club of Carson City members took a lunch time field trip this week to the Friends in Service Helping (FISH) facility. FISH has been feeding, clothing and helping people in need since 1979.
Carson High Students Named Scholastic Art and Writing Contest Winners for 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 9:52amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Scholastic Art and Writing Contest winners from Carson High School.
Douglas County Completes Breakwater Safety Enhancement at Topaz Lake Campground Boat Ramp
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 9:36amDouglas County is pleased to announce the completion of the Topaz Lake Campground boat ramp breakwater project ahead of schedule and under budget.
Pioneer Academy welcomes students to explore interests, starts roller skating club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 9:00amStaff members at Pioneer Academy are always looking for the best ways to meet student needs and help students explore new interests. One of the more recently organized clubs at Pioneer is a perfect example of that.
In addition to Volleyball Club, Speech and Debate, Ski Team, and Leadership, Pioneer now has its very own Roller Skating Club.
Carson City district attorney to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 4:44amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury. First elected in 2014, Woodbury is now seeking reelection to a third term, during which he looks forward to completing a comprehensive revision to the Municipal Code. He cites the establishment of standard procedures for coroner’s inquests and his office’s crucial role in the arrest and prosecution of serial killer Wilber Martinez-Guzman as among his proudest achievements in office to date.
DNA gets 'Hank the Tank' off the hook; California wildlife agency to trap and release Tahoe bear
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 6:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The 500 pound black bear in South Lake Tahoe who has gained international fame as "Hank the Tank" has been issued a reprieve, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is no longer on a mission to euthanize him if caught.