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Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51amBeing a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.
Red Flag Warning: Critical fire weather warning for Lake Tahoe Basin today, no open flames allowed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 9:33amThe National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Gov. Sisolak proclaims October Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 8:28amRecognizing the cultural and economic impact the arts community makes in the Silver State, Gov. Steve Sisolak has proclaimed October to be Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada.
Arts and humanities strengthen the Nevada economy by generating $8.7 billion in total economic activity annually and by supporting more than 40,900 Nevada workers, according to data from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency that works to make the arts accessible to all Nevadans. To see the proclamation, click here.
Douglas Sheriff’s Chaplain Unit, churches to participate in first National Faith and Blue Weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 12:13pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Unit and local places of worship jointly organized a police-community engagement activity to take place in Douglas County as part of the first National Faith and Blue Weekend.
Pandemic may bring less Halloween participants, but those Nevadans who spend likely to go big
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 11:16amWith October now here, retailers statewide are stocking up on the essentials for the most frightening time of the year. This year, Nevada consumers are projected to spend $128.7 million on scary decorations, elaborate costumes and sugary sweets to celebrate Halloween, according to estimates by the Retail Association of Nevada.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The best teacher I ever had
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:56amMs. Moser. What a great lady. She knew what was happening in every time zone, and she understood adolescents better than any adult back when I was an incorrigible adolescent myself. She was our speech teacher in high school when I was deathly afraid of public speaking. I would rather have a coyote gnaw on my arm than to have to speak in public.
Roving on Mars: Join Carson City Library Monday for virtual program with NASA scientist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:50amMeet Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a collaborator on the Mars Curiosity Rover and a member of the Mars analog mission science team. There will be a presentation on the Red Planet and Q&A. Our group activity is helping our own rover navigate across Mars.
The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is a go, get ready to follow the clues to find the medallion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:12amDespite the Nevada Day Parade being cancelled this year, there are many Nevada Day events still happening, and one of them is the popular Nevada Day Treasure Hunt!
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating missing woman
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 4:42pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing person, Tina Miller.
Babysitting in the time of COVID-19: No cost virtual class offered for teens
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 3:45pmBabysitting classes have often been offered in the Carson City area by a variety of agencies, but none have been offered during a pandemic until now.
Potential for drift smoke returning to Carson City, western Nevada as winds fuel California fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:57amIncreased fire activity in northern California and a return of modest west winds may bring a return of haze and smoke to the Carson City, Lake Tahoe and western Nevada region that could linger for the next couple days, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Carson City area weather to bring warm fall days and cool nights heading into October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:07pmWarmer weather and less smoke may be in store for the Carson City area this week, along with breezy conditions as a ridge of high pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and light winds heading into the first weekend of October.
Northern Nevada gardening: Build up your own soil
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 8:47amI have often written about my friend Laura’s fantastic gardens. She has always had horses and chickens. Then, also having a tractor, she was able to turn and aerate large piles — all the ingredients and tools for outstanding compost.
Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:02amIt may be a bit quiet around the high school lately, but this will not stop the CHS Student Council from making their senior year one to remember. Leadership Adviser Ann Britt said, “I am pleased to announce the Corona Virus cannot take the fun out of everything, so we are hosting a Spirit Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, at CHS.”
Carson City Sheriff's Office warns community of current Scams and Frauds
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 9:50amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office regularly receives complaints of scams and fraudulent activity.
This public nuisance and criminal empire provides a unique challenge.
Fallon Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman on Darkweb to Kill Her Ex-Husband
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:58pmKristy Lynn Felkins, 36, of Fallon, Nevada, was indicted today for a murder-for-hire plot, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:35pmThis week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
Carson City private schools adjust to new COVID-19 safety procedures
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 2:44pmWith the 2020-21 school year in full swing, private schools in the Carson City area are adjusting to new COVID-19 health and safety procedures.
Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pmDue to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.
Carson, Bridgeport ranger district closures on California side extended through Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 2:33pmHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest system lands located in California on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will reopen to the public on Tuesday morning after a temporary emergency closure went into place on Sept. 10 due to an unprecedented and dangerous fire situation in the state of California.
Dense smoke advisory continues for Carson region, fire weather watch in effect Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 10:37amWith gusty winds and low humidity in the forecast throughout the Carson City region, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect Monday and has extended its dense smoke advisory.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52amOne of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”
California wildfires prompt Dense Smoke Advisory for Carson City area, Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:02amContinued shift in winds will bring more smoke from California wildfires back into western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe basin Thursday and Friday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Dense Smoke Advisory.
Weather service issues Blowing Dust Advisory for Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and southern Lyon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:59amThe National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory effective until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning for Carson City, Carson Valley, southern Lyon County, Reno and northern Washoe County.
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10amThey wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
Fishing Report: Many lakes are planted and awaiting Labor Day fishers, Trout Contest held this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers, welcome to Labor Day weekend. As we know from all of the smoke in the California and Nevada skies, we have to be fire aware, wherever your adventure takes you this weekend.
Protect Yourselves, Protect Nevada this Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:10amWith many public lands and recreation areas open across Nevada, public officials are reminding residents and visitors to recreate responsibly by continuing to take all precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
This Labor Day weekend, it is critical that everyone practice responsible recreation. Protect yourself, others, and Nevada’s invaluable public lands and waters.
Recreational fires and charcoal use banned in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee Region on both public and private property
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:52amThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) reminds residents and visitors that recreational fires, including campfires, bonfires, warming fires, wood fires, charcoal fires, or any other kind of outdoor fires, involving solid fuels are not permitted on public or private property including residential properties, vacation/short-term rentals, campgrounds, resorts and other recreational areas throughout the Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region until the end of November or until rescinded.