December 2022
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at I-580 near North Carson exit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 6:11pm
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division responded early Sunday evening to a single vehicle crash on I-580 near the North Carson Street exit.
Departing Nevada Secretary of State Cegavske: ‘I just stuck up for the law’
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 5:11pm
Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske sits for a rare interview in her high-ceilinged office in the historic state capitol building, wearing a sweater adorned with a sparkling Christmas tree. Nevada’s top election administrator has just wrapped up her staff holiday party — an event to which she invited her successor, a Democrat with whom she’s been in regular communication since the election to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
Fares return beginning Jan. 3 to the Jump Around Carson transit system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 2:53pm
Fares for the Jump Around Carson transit service will begin collection on Jan. 3, 2023, for both JAC fixed route and JAC Assist paratransit services.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces Cat of the Week: Cindy Lou Who
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 1:50pm
Meet our sweet miracle kitty, Cindy Lou Who. This little girl survived a near-tragic beginning. Her Christmas wish is to have a warm forever home and loving humans of her very own.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Everybody has a funny bone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 12:55pm
Yes, everybody has a funny bone, and it’s the only bone in our body that gives us a longer life. Levity is a healer, and an essential melody of human conversation. In fact, if conversation is music, humor is its jazz.
Imagine the musical score that is the Looney Tunes bed for Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner, “Beep Beep!” By the way, Chuck Jones got his idea for that comic series from Mark Twain’s description of the Coyote and the Jackass Rabbit in his book, Roughing It.
Nevada Indian Commission Director Stacey Montooth presented with national award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 12:10pm
CARSON CITY — Last week, Nevada Indian Commission Director Stacey Montooth was presented with the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award by Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.
Carson Water Subconservancy District launches 'Curb Your Chemical Use' series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 12:05pm
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December 21, 2022 (All day) CARSON CITY — The Carson Water Subconservancy District, a multi-county and bi-state agency promoting cooperative action in the Carson River Watershed, has launched its December Watershed Moment social media reel series.
Carson City area weather: Storms to pack strong winds, heavy mountain snow and valley rain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 10:50am
A series of storms will bring periods of gusty winds, heavy mountain snow and valley rain with potential for widespread travel and recreation impacts for Carson City, western Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Sierra beginning late Monday.
Good morning and Merry Christmas!
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 5:05am
The Carson Now team wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Carson City road report for the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 5:00am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
