Carson City Public Works
Carson City School District announces Safe Routes to School parent survey winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 3:38pmCARSON CITY — Congratulations to Yahir Herrera, third grader from Mark Twain Elementary School, and Adria Bass, a kindergartner from Bordewich Bray Elementary School. Both were awarded prizes for their parents’ participation in a survey designed to develop a School Safety Review Study.
Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 1:21pmThere are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Check below to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!
South Carson Street project design finished, bidding process to begin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 3:15pmThe South Carson Street project design is complete. The project team is pleased to announce the completion of the project design after nearly a year of design progression since the initial public kick-off meeting on December 11, 2018. During the design phase, the project team has conducted over 20 public meetings to gather useful feedback on various project features.
Telegraph Square Sign Unveiling: How it came to be
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:05amThe Downtown Telegraph Square Sign was revealed on Saturday, Nov. 30. Merchants of Telegraph Square, Downtown 2020 Group, Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell and a small community of people gathered together to celebrate the unveiling of the Telegraph Square Sign.
Carson City neighborhood has experienced flooding for 50 years, a solution is now in sight
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 2:27pmA 50-year-old flooding issue in a Carson City neighborhood could finally see a solution with the “North Carson Area Drainage Plan” proposed by Carson City Public Works.
According to Robert Fellows, P.E., Chief Stormwater Engineer for Public Works, an issue involving flooding or “ponding” in a particular Carson City neighborhood has been on the books as an issue since Carson City was still Ormsby County, going back to the 1970s.
Carson City Public Works advises its snow removal of priority and secondary routes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 11:09amThe storm appears to be subsiding, snow plows will continue to maintain the Carson City area streets throughout the day. Please drive slow and leave extra time for travel. If traveling please stay back at least 100 feet and avoid passing the plow. Be aware of the plow wing as it discharges heavy amounts of snow.
Carson City area Monday commute: School delays, road conditions and forecast
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:41amA winter storm continues to bring a mixture of rain and heavy wet snow to the valley floor Monday morning, making for school and commute delays around the Carson City region.
Carson City area weather: Snow across region creates travel headaches, more on the way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:10amThe first big snow storm of the winter season arrived overnight and into Wednesday morning bringing snow to the valley floor and Sierra, causing travel headaches for many Thanksgiving holiday motorists with any number of accidents, fender benders and spinouts.
Carson City Public Works to work on water system along South Carson, discoloration possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 6:13pmCarson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments this Wednesday, Nov. 20 near the intersection of South Carson Street and Sonoma Street.
Carson City Public Works extends leaf and limb pick up for those who signed up, no new requests being taken
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:16pmUPDATE FROM CARSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS: Due to the overwhelming response to this year's program, leaf and limb pick-ups will continue into next week until completed. No new requests are being taken at this time. Public Works extends its thanks for keeping our city clean!
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 7:50pmThe first week of November marches along with sunshine to continue into the foreseeable future. Events ahead for this Thursday include a regular meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Mammovan stop at Nevada Health Centers, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, and an evening with local artist Rebecca Fox at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. You can also "Raider Up" with the Carson City chapter of Raider Nation by joining them for a game watch at Jimmy G's. Read on. There's more.
Happy Halloween: Events around Carson City for Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:35pmHeading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 6:53pmGoing into the eve of Halloween, teeth will be chattering as the weather calls for sunny skies but with a chill in the air and daytime temperatures in the upper 40s around the capital city. Events around town Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 include a Halloween costume walk at Riverview Park in Carson City, a "trick or trunk" event in Dayton, art showings, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 6:15pmHeading into Tuesday, expect continued sunny skies and cool temperatures. Events for the day include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, Fall job fairs hosted by Nevada JobConnect and the Carson Nugget, the 3rd annual "BOO-nanza" celebration at the Carson City Community Center and library, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:35pmWith the wildly festive Nevada Day weekend now behind us, a busy week is ahead as we begin to close out October and prepare to celebrate Halloween in the capital city. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with the director of the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Thursday events around Carson City include art showings, hike and family carnival night at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:42pmCounting down the hours until the Nevada Day weekend celebration begins, we're heading into Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 with sunny skies in the forecast through Sunday. Thursday opens the first of the four-day annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park with $1 ride family night hosted by Carson City Toyota. Other activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities, a gold and silver rush presentation at the Nevada State Museum and more.
Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 5:56pmWe're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 5:34pmGoing into Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 more sunny skies and warm fall temperatures will continue to shine on the capital city as we prepare for the Nevada Day weekend. Ahead Tuesday include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a "haunted" cemetery tour at Lone Mountain, a business networking meeting at Casino Fandango and the Fat Tuesday business networking group at Carson Nugget, archery at Centennial Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 5:58pmAnd we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:41pmGoing into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City and Dayton area for Wednesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:33pmWhile haze from nearby Sierra fires may linger some, we're looking at another pleasant fall day around the capital city heading into Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Events locally include a ribbon cutting and outdoor moving showing at the new Schulz Ranch Park, workshops, a women's safety meeting, a pumpkin patch for kids at Carson Mall, plus art showings and public talks. After hours it will be toasts, cheers and business networking all around at the Dayton Taphouse. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, it will be a busy day ahead around the capital city including a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Nevada's chief economist, a GOP Women's Club luncheon with Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer, Sierra Lutheran will host its 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day, plus a morning walk, evening hike with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, art night at the library and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 5:31pmGoing into Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and a high near 70. The first day of the work week is deadline day to get nominations in for the Carson City Carson City 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards. Events around the capital city include a luncheon with Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, the second of a six-week standup comedy class, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Carson City Public Works announces temporary closure of Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 3:03pmSections of the Linear Ditch Trail in Carson City will be closed starting Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, for maintenance and cleaning. The multiuse path will be closed from the east end of the Linear Ditch, east of Fremont Elementary School and continue west to South Roop Street along Governor’s Field. Maintenance is anticipated to take up to several weeks.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 7:31pmHeading into Wednesday, Oct. 2 events lined up include Coffee with a Cop at Comma Coffee, Walk and Bike to School Day, a public meeting to discuss stormwater rates, art workshops and showings, a Bee City USA meeting at Greenhouse Garden Center, the first gathering of Women Seeking Safety classes at the Salvation Army, family story time at the library, presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren at the Carson City MAC, Salsa dancing and more.
Carson City public works to do water main flush Monday on Hot Springs Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 1:45pmCarson City Public Works will do water main flushing on Monday morning, Sept. 23. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water along Hot Springs Road between Roop Street and Northgate Lane.
Carson City to host Oct. 2 public meeting to discuss stormwater rates
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:34pmCarson City Public Works will be hosting a public meeting regarding stormwater rates on Oct. 2, 2019, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Office.
Carson City is considering updating the Stormwater rate structure; please join Carson City Public Works for a presentation about potential changes to Stormwater rates and provide feedback.
Where: Carson City Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 E Musser St
When: October 2, 2019, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Carson City Public Works to do water main flush Tuesday around Snyder Ave., Stewart Facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 3:52pmCarson City Public Works will be conducting water main flushing and testing Tuesday, Sept. 3. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water in the Stewart Facility and along Snyder Avenue.
Public Meeting for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 1:47pmNotice is Hereby given that the City of Carson City will conduct a public hearing on September 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Development Conference Room A, 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV 8970 in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application.
Carson City Sheriff: Suspect dead, infant rescued in standoff
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:04amA suspect who was in a standoff for several hours with law enforcement on Saturday is dead and an infant that was being held hostage is safe, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.