Changes to Nevada Day festivities announced: Mini parades, some popular events and more
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 3:56pmThe Nevada Day Committee would like to officially announce that, due to current conditions, the traditional Nevada Day Celebration will have a new look this year.
Republican Candidates to present at Carson City Republican General Meeting on Sept. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:16amThe Carson City Republican Committee is presenting all the Republican Candidates at our next General Meeting on Thursday, September 24th. Registration at 6:30pm and meeting starts at 7PM. Listen to their positions and make an informed decision when it comes time to voting.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:36amJoin Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter for the Las Vegas Raiders opening game of the 2020-2021 NFL season at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., Sunday, Sept. 13.
Khan Academy to Headline Philanthropy Leaders Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 4:49pmThe Moonridge Foundation’s 5th Annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit will be held as a virtual summit on Friday, Sept. 18 in place of its regularly scheduled in-person event. The summit is a gathering for corporate funders and family foundations, along with local, statewide, and national philanthropists to hear about the latest trends and best practices in giving. Knowing the importance of connecting and inspiring, attendees will hear from dynamic speakers about crisis philanthropy and strategic giving.
Partnership Carson City teams up for statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 11:32amPartnership Carson City, inspiring a healthy community through education and prevention, is teaming up with the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention to remember those lost through suicide for the 14th annual 5K Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.
Two people shot dead at Virginia City Gun Works, suspected shooter commits suicide
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 6:33pmUPDATE: The names of the father and son victims and suspected gunman from the shooting at the Virginia City Gun Works on Monday have been released. The victims are Gary Lord, 71, and son TJ Lord, 39, who owned the business. The suspect, Joep Mols, 56, died of an apparent suicide in Reno.
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The Storey County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide that happened Monday at a Virginia City gun business, in which the alleged shooter committed suicide.
Muscle Powered celebrates Virtual Bike Month in September
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:27amBike Month has always been a cornerstone for Muscle Powered to bring community together every May to share our love of biking. Back in March, as we began to watch the COVID-19 outbreak unfurl in the United States, we held out hope that we could still come together to celebrate as usual.
New boat ramp hours begin Tuesday at Tahoe's Sand Harbor and Cave Rock
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 5:41amAs the fall season nears and days become shorter, the Nevada Division of State Parks is adjusting the hours of operation for the boat launch sites at both Sand Harbor and Cave Rock Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest expands Slink Fire closure area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 12:21pmWith the Slink Fire burning south of Topaz Lake continuing to grow westward, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest expanded the fire closure area as of Saturday evening. The closure now includes all areas, campgrounds trails and roads at the following areas:
Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival streaming series continues Tuesday with singer-songwriter duo
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 11:10amThe 2020 Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival continues its series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events through Sept. 27, 2020. The next event, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., features the Bill Rose and Laurie Blue, a singer-songwriter duo based in Northern Virginia.
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.
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.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series to play Empire Ranch Golf Course neighborhood Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:04amThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Evacuations made in Coleville, Walker due to Slink Fire, US 395 closed at Topaz and Eastside lanes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:29pmThe Mono County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order Monday evening for Coleville and Walker due to the Slink Fire and has closed Highway 395 from Topaz Lane to Eastside Lane south of Topaz Lake.
Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival live-stream series continues Tuesday with Josh D. Reed Quartet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 4:42pmThe 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival continues its series of live-streamed and virtual events through Sept. 27, 2020, with the next event on Tuesday Sept. 1, featuring the Josh D. Reed Quartet.
Accidental gun misfire at BLM rally reported in Carson City Saturday, no arrests made
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 11:05amAccording to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, an accidental misfire of a rifle occurred today at around 5 p.m. in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City following a Black Lives Matter rally.
Slink Fire south of Topaz grows to more than 2,200 acres
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 6:54amUPDATE: A wildfilre that started Saturday night continues to burn southwest of Topaz Lake in Mono County on the Bridgeport Ranger District, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Carson City announces 'Green Dining Deals,' free stainless steel straws with GreenUP!
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:11amThe Green Dining District banner will be flying over Carson Street again, which means you can expect to find Green Dining deals at some of your favorite green restaurants.
For one week, customers who check-in to the Green Dining District on social media will receive a free stainless steel straw kit with their order.
Carson City's 'Jazz and Beyond' Festival to begin live-streaming music series Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:07amThe 2020 Jazz and Beyond Festival continues with a series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events from August 30 to September 27, 2020.
The first event, on Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m., features The Jazzettes - Cami Thompson, Erika Paul, and Julie Machado - three wildly talented singing musician friends who may change the way you look at Jazz.
Carson City's Flatbed Concert Series brings the Lonesome Polecat Band to Fremont Elementary neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 7:34amThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, all summer the BAC has placed musicians and bands on the flatbed and driven them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City and now the fun goes into September.
LDS Dems take center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 11:32pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Eric Biggart, Chair of LDS Democrats of America. The group, which is not affiliated the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has as its slogan, "Same faith. Same values. Different perspective." Their mission, as laid out on their Facebook page, is to “promote the full participation of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Party. We do this by providing educational and social resources to progressive, moderate, and conservative Democrats who are also LDS, and others who are interested in participating in a ‘no shouting’ environment.”
V&T Railway to feature special railbike tour events for remaining 2020 season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:27amFollowing the successful launch of V&T Railway's Carson City’s Carson Canyon Railbikes, the organization has announced a lineup of special event railbike tours for the remaining 2020 season. In addition to the standard Carson River Canyon tour, riders can expect extended hours, themed décor and added entertainment attractions.
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest 2020 fundraiser in final stretch, raffle winner to be announced Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 5:14pmThis year, Carson Tahoe Health is celebrating an amazing milestone — the 10th anniversary of HopeFest! Ten years of celebration, ten years of hope and healing, ten years of community. Hopefest is CTH’s annual community-wide celebration that raises funds explicitly to support the critical needs of our local cancer patients and funding the no-cost Merriner Cottages.
Nevadans can submit traffic safety freeway sign message ideas through August 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 9:43amCARSON CITY — Having received around 600 submissions so far, the Nevada Department of Transportation reminds Nevada drivers they have through Monday, Aug. 31 to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to potentially be displayed on electronic freeway signs.
Firefighters contain brush fire in Douglas County off of Leviathan Mine Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 5:30pmUPDATE: 8:21PM: According to East Fork Fire, growth from the Meadow Mine Fire has dropped significantly. Per the scanner, two-thirds of the fire has been contained and units will be released to their stations throughout the night.
Celebrate Your Dog! Stop by Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 11:42amMountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living is celebrating National Dog Day all week long, Monday, Aug. 24-Friday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reno and neighboring residents and their pups are invited to stop by the sales trailer at the 765 South Meadows Parkway Reno, NV 89521, to pick up a free homemade dog treat and enter to win a $50 gift card from Lulu's Pet Grooming. The treats are made with love by Scraps Dog Company in Reno.
Governor launches new State of Nevada Climate Initiative
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 10:16amCARSON CITY — On Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak launched the new State of Nevada Climate Initiative to further advance Nevada’s efforts to address climate change.
Voice talent sought as Carson City's Proscenium Players partner with KNVC to produce radio drama
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 12:08pmProscenium Players, Carson City’s longest running theater company is casting for voice actors in the production of an original radio drama “Secrets of Harridge House” with 13 episodes. The premiere broadcast is scheduled for this fall and multiple seasons are planned.
Light Your Own Candle Virtual Memorial Aug. 27 remembers those who have lost their lives to overdose
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 12:41pmPartnership Carson City, a local organization that inspires a healthy community by building strong families and successful youth, is honoring those who have lost their life to an overdose with a Facebook live event Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. The event coincides with International Overdose Awareness Day.
Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series to bring Country, folk music to Schulz Ranch neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 1:08pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, all summer the BAC has placed musicians and bands on the flatbed and driven them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City and now the fun goes into September.