Carson City
Report Update: Carson City man considered missing and endangered found safe at Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 5:13pmUPDATE THURSDAY: KTVN Channel 2 reports Thursday morning that Raymond Patrick White, who was reported missing and endangered by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, was located Wednesday night at Lake Tahoe and is safe.
Convicted sex offender dies Tuesday at Carson City prison medical facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 3:42pmA Northern Nevada Correctional Center inmate sentenced to life in prison for sex offenses died Tuesday at the prison's regional medical facility in Carson City, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
Artist Tony Jackson opens Rice Street Tattoo, Carson City's newest ink parlor and art space
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 2:01pmEvery tattoo artist dreams of one day opening their own shop, said Tony Jackson, and now he’s done just that.
Rice Street Tattoo, aptly named for its location on Rice Street in Carson City, will officially open Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Winter sport conditioning program continues into 2019 at Well Being
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 1:27pmCARSON CITY — By Popular Demand Well Being Massage and Functional Fitness will continue to run its Winter Sport Conditioning Program for two more separate 3-week sessions. The winter season is rocking. Will you be? Lock in your best season of skiing, trekking, snow-boarding and snow mobiling ever and ensure yourself that when the snow calls you, your fitness level will not let you down.
Special New Years Day Hike: Wild Horse Trail and Centennial Park Loop hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 11:57amRing in 2019 with a nice hike in east Carson City offered through Muscle Powered. Meet at the back of Centennial Park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way.
Carson City arrests: Pair jailed after male passenger causes girlfriend to crash vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 11:47amA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly interfering with the driver of a vehicle he was a passenger in, causing it to crash, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Early registration Wednesday for Carson City Off-Road Epic Rides bike race
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 10:25amComing into its fourth year in 2019 with an expanded off-road series of community-oriented, family-friendly mountain bike events, Epic Rides will hold its community discount night in Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Carson City schools send supplies, books and funds to Paradise, Calif. fire victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 9:41amCarson City educators, students and families have stood together for the last few weeks in efforts to benefit schools in fire-devastated areas of northern California. All individuals involved learned lessons in kindness as well as how small efforts collectively may produce great and impactful outcomes.
Jerky Junction Hiring Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 9:31amJerky Junction is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City.
Available jobs are: Entry Level Food Processor (JO# 460396), Packaging Supervisor (JO# 460391), and Shipping & Receiving (JO# 460392).
It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.
For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Dec. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 7:44amHello Carson City and welcome to the day after Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 5 days until New Year's 2019, 84 days until the first day of spring, 177 days until the first day of summer and 336 days until Thanksgiving.
Thursday Hike to Linear Ditch Trail - Central hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:44pmJoin us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended.
In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org/calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes, or contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or (319) 504-3309, call or text.
Thursday Hike at Carson River Canyon hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:40pmJoin us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Brunswick canyon Road and Deer Run Road, one miles south of Highway 50 East.
Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended.
Tuesday Evening Hike at Sonoma Park hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:36pmJoin us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street, corner of Sonoma and Fremont in Carson City. We will walk on the sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.
Friday Morning Walk to Wetlands Multi-Use Path hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:28pmCome and join us on our first New Years Day one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in open dirt area near the Nevada Humane Society. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.
Tuesday Morning Walk to Wetlands Multi-Use Path North hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:26pmCome and join us on our first New Years Day one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in open dirt area near the Nevada Humane Society. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.
Friday Morning Walk to Linear Ditch Trail Central hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:23pmCome and join us on our first New Years Day one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. We will walk along the Linear Ditch trail next to the Fremont Elementary School. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.
New Years Day Walk - Linear Ditch Trail - Central hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:18pmCome and join us on our first New Years Day one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. We will walk along the Linear Ditch trail next to the Fremont Elementary School. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.
Carson City adds 200 jobs in November, job growth strong in Reno and Vegas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 12:19pmCarson City beat seasonal expectations by adding 200 jobs in November, according to the latest figures from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City will strike Curry medallion this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 12:10pmThe Nevada State Museum tips its hat to a seminal figure in the city’s history and continues its months-long celebration leading up to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Carson City U.S. Branch Mint with this month’s medallion minting on Historic Coin Press No. 1.
Christmas Eve storm brings rain to Carson City, snow around Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 11:58amChristmas Eve turned to Christmas Day bringing plenty of rain to Carson City and snow around Lake Tahoe and Sierra.
Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI, obstructing and felony warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 11:48amA 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday in the area of Highway 50 and Fairview on multiple charges including failing to register as a sex offender, a felony and misdemeanor DUI.
Claude Stuart headlines the Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 11:16pmClaude Stuart will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget in the capital city, Dec. 28-29.
From packing comedy venues across the globe to regular television appearances on shows like “The Tonight Show,” and “Last Comic Standing,” Claude Stuart has come a long way from his down home southern roots.
Column: The night before Christmas in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 9:19pm'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town, not a square inch was dry as drenching rain from the sky came down.
Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserves deliver gifts to families, children on Christmas Eve
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 7:29pmNeither wind nor rain nor dark of night could keep Santa Claus and his merry elves from delivering Christmas joy to more than 70 Carson City families Monday night as part of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Santa program, a 38-year tradition of bringing holiday smiles to local children on Christmas Eve.
Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle that crashed into store on East William
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 5:52pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle that apparently drove into the 99 Cents Only Store on East William Street.
Slow Ride Ahead: Expect delays as peak holiday travel arrives in Sierra with winter storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 1:20pmUPDATE 4PM: Traffic has been released on westbound I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange, but expect long delays. Chain controls still in effect.
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UPDATE 1:47PM: From Caltrans: I-80 is closed between Kingvale and Donner Lake Road due to extremely heavy snowfall and multiple collisions. No estimated time of reopening.
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With Christmas Eve travelers going east and westbound over the Sierra along two major highways, a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Winter Storm Warning along the west slope of the Sierra in California, it is almost a sure bet motorists will experience delays before reaching their final destinations.
Sitcom pilot filmed at Carson Nugget featuring SNL alum to air daily on Charter cable
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 11:57amUPDATE: Episodes of the new television sitcom "Casino Boss" will begin airing Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 190, the Carson Nugget said.
The program will then air daily at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. until Jan. 31, 2019.
Go to www.casinobosstv.com for more information about the series.
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UPDATE: Carson Nugget officials said Monday that the time and date for airing the TV sitcom "Casino Boss" have changed. It was to originally begin airing on Wednesday. We will update this when we have the correct start date.
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The pilot episode of “Casino Boss,” a TV sitcom filmed this summer in Carson City about the inner workings of a casino starring comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo will be shown on Charter cable sometime in the near future.
Carson City deputies arrest man for auto theft, woman for allegedly biting son
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 11:44amA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony grand larceny of an vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Humane Society holiday adoption finds success in uniting Carson City family with rescued dog
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 8:45amThe Nevada Humane Society in Carson City saw another success story as part of its Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive to find homes for 1,000 homeless pets this holiday season.
What's happening around Carson City this Christmas Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 6:01amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.