Carson City
Waste Management responds to Telegraph trash allegations, says no contact was ever made by businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 5:36pmIt was alleged today that Carson City's Waste Management has policies that are causing a trash build-up on Telegraph Square, but Waste Management Representative Kendra Kostelecky says that simply is not the case.
"For commercial businesses, we will come and take your trash every day of the week if that’s what you want,” said Kostelecky. “And we absolutely will provide businesses with as many bins as they want. We’re a business, we don’t have any policy that states we would only provide one bin to restaurants. In fact, we have many businesses that we do pick-ups for multiple times a week.”
Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 4:31pmNevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.
Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.
Carson City emergency crews respond to oil spill at Saliman and Robinson
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 4:23pmCarson City Firefighters and Sheriff's deputies are on scene of a reported motor oil spill in the roadway at the intersection of North Saliman Road and East Robinson Street near Carson High School.
Crews on scene report three five-gallon jugs of oil were in the roadway.
The city is also responding with copious amounts of sand and a street sweeper to clean up the spill.
Motorists should avoid the area until the spill is cleaned up.
Telegraph Square is too trashy, downtown Carson City businesses at a loss
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 1:45pmTelegraph Square in downtown Carson City is growing quickly. Not only are new businesses like Gather, The Martin Hotel and Squeeze-In taking up space, but apartments are being renovated and rented out on the upper floors of the buildings.
However, with the area gaining more traffic and business, it also means there is an increase in waste, which has been piling up in the district for nearly half a year.
New year brings new schedule for Carson City Senior Center’s Triad program
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 11:19amJoin the Carson City Senior Center in 2019 with a new year, new dates and new programming for the TRIAD program.
Traffic stop results in seizure of 42 grams of methamphetamine, three arrests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 11:06amThree people were arrested in the area of Gordon and Brown streets for felony trafficking of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to stop at a stop sign, violation of parole and probation, and violation of Department of Alternative Sentencing.
Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market Jan. 19-20 at Fuji Park in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 11:02amCome on down and shop for all your treasures in comfort. Lots to see: Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts and so much more.
Open Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 are free.
We are located on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City across from Costco. We have a flea market once a month all year. Always a good time at the market. For more information or to be a vendor call (775) 315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.
Carson City K-9 Unit members star at January Leisure Hour Club Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:53amIs the Leisure Hour Club going to the dogs? On Wednesday, Jan. 16, members of the Leisure Hour Club will learn about the exploits of the Carson City K-9 Unit, even meeting some of its members — both human and dog.
Gentle Movement Qigong
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 8:53amHappy New Year! This new year brings the opportunity to refresh, renew, purify, and transform your energetic body through healing qigong.
Come learn this gentle movement form of Qigong, called Sheng Zhen Qigong, with Deborah Stevenson in an eight-week series.
Committing to a full eight weeks allows you to learn the form in a progressive way, with each week building on the last. By the end of the eight weeks, you will have a good base for creating your own qigong practice at home.
What is Qigong?
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 12:58amWelcome to the first Friday of 2019 Carson City. We'll see mostly cloudy skies and a high near 50 ahead of a storm system moving into the area by Saturday. Rain and snow showers are possible on the valley floors.
Big Changes coming to A to Zen, Carson City's Popular Gifts and Thrift Store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:24pmA to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.
Capital Buzz: Carson City becomes the 76th Bee City USA in nation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:54pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.
Nevada Historical Society welcomes Michelle Roberts as new Education Curator
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY — Adventure has long been a part of Michelle Roberts’ life, from a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in southeast Africa to circumnavigating the globe during a “semester at sea” to study cultures in Southeast Asia to researching and eating insects.
Sandoval: Raining day fund achieves highest ever balance
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Thursday after the state’s rainy day fund achieved its highest ever balance of more than $293 million this morning:
Industry certifications offered at Western Nevada College through training programs
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:36pmSpring semester at Western Nevada College is your opportunity to earn one of the industry-recognized credentials that Nevada employers want from their new hires. WNC offers certifications during spring semester that could lead to employment in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, computer-aided drafting, welding, machining, bookkeeping, health care, construction and automotive mechanics.
Carson City mayor Bob Crowell to present State of City address
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:18pmMayor Robert Crowell will be addressing the citizens of Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 30 to highlight all that has been done by the various city departments in 2018 and what can be expected to be started or completed in 2019 in this “city on the move."
WNC president to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:15pmDr. Vincent R. Solis, president of Western Nevada College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. A life-long educator with more than 25 years of service in higher education, Dr. Solis began his tenure at WNC on July 1, 2018. He welcomes this opportunity to speak about ongoing programs as well as future plans.
Carson City makes it big in Times Square
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:13amA familiar capitol city was seen strung up in the big lights of Times Square in New York City after the Levitt Foundation announced the winners of the 2019 Levitt AMP Series grant winners.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for allegedly switching tags at Walmart checkout line
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:10amA 45-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday, 3:19 p.m. at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street for suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a gross misdemeanor and petit larceny, a sheriff's deputy said.
Christmas tree recycling locations offered throughout northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Since 2001, more than 350,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers, and many community sponsors.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday Jan. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:40amHello Carson City, and welcome to Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Enjoy mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures today as the weather will begin to change Friday into the weekend with chances for rain and snow in Western Nevada and the Sierra.
Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training scheduled for Jan. 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 8:47pmCome learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA! Carson City CASA is beginning their first volunteer training session of 2019. Would you like to advocate for children? Do you feel strongly that a child's voice should be heard? Would you like to make a difference? Then CASA may be just for you.
Daryl Dragon, half of pop duo 'Captain and Tennille' and former Washoe Valley resident dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 5:21pmDaryl Dragon, who was half of the soft pop rock duo “The Captain and Tennille” along with then-wife Toni Tennille, producing hits such as "Muskrat Love" and "Love with Keep us Together" and at one time lived in Washoe Valley north of Carson City with Tennille, died in Arizona on Wednesday. He was 76.
Carson City area weather: Rain and snow possible this weekend and next week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 4:21pmAfter a few days of quiet weather for Carson City and western Nevada, a more active storm pattern is taking shape beginning as early as this Saturday and continuing well into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
WNC Student Services to stay open later on Wednesdays in January
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 1:31pmStudent Services at Western Nevada College is extending its hours in January to accommodate students with their needs leading up to the start of spring semester.
Carson City Fire Department to conduct prescribed burns in Vicee Canyon near Timberline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 1:18pmBeginning Wednesday, Jan. 2, the Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed fire operations in Vicee Canyon in the Timberline area. Operations may continue through Jan. 31, 2019 depending on weather.
A to Zen, Good Elephant Carson City hosts ‘Zen as F*@&’ yoga classes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:59pmThis isn’t your traditional namaste, peaceful wind chime yoga. The yoga itself may be gentle and restorative, but the practices surrounding it are a little different.
Do you want a safe place to release all the tension, stress, frustrations that have built up? Look no further. You can now join a gentle yoga class in Carson City where sessions begin with participants screaming their lungs out, followed by a gentle, restorative yoga geared for all levels of experience.
Carson Tahoe Health offers weekly tobacco and smoking cessation classes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:50pmCARSON CITY — Quitting tobacco is not easy. Tobacco is a physical, psychological and social addiction, so to successfully quit, you'll need to address all three levels. Join us in this program, where you'll receive education, addiction support, and motivation to quit using tobacco for good.
Robert Mergell picked as administrator to lead Nevada Division of State Parks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:14pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources director Bradley Crowell announced Wednesday the appointment of Robert “Bob” Mergell to serve as the new Administrator for the Nevada Division of State Parks.
Carson City Dunkin' Donuts closes after four-year run
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 11:20amDunkin' Donuts, the popular national chain doughnut and coffee shop, shut its Carson City doors in the last week of 2018 for good and will relocate to Reno.