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Halloween 'Ghost Train' revival coming to Carson City's Mills Park, actors sought for roles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:53pmUPDATE WEDNESDAY: Details on COVID-19 health precautions, including seating arrangements, for this series performances are forthcoming. Check back for updates.
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Wild Horse Productions is excited to revive the yearly tradition of the Halloween "Ghost Train" at Mills Park in partnership with the Carson City Railroad Association.
Lyon County superintendent Wayne Workman named Nevada Superintendent of the Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:38pmLyon County School District’s Superintendent Wayne Workman has been named Nevada Superintendent of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents. NASS is a statewide nonprofit educational organization which strives to provide support to leaders of Nevada’s 18 school districts and more than 720 public schools.
Carson City health office to combine drive-thru COVID-19 testing, flu vaccination events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 12:12pmCarson City Health and Human Services will be combining drive-thru COVID-19 testing and flu vaccination events for Quad County residents in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. Residents can choose to receive a flu vaccine and/or a COVID-19 test at each event from the comfort of their vehicle. No appointments or reservations needed.
Garth Richards celebrates his 85th Birthday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:11amJudge Bonnie Bulla to Address the Rotary Club of Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:06amNevada Court of Appeals Judge Bonnie Bulla will be the guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Carson City’s lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, September 15th.
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.”
Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Mayor, attorney and Vietnam veteran Robert L. "Bob" Crowell died overnight. He was 74.
Robert L. "Bob" Crowell was a native Nevadan, born in the mining town of Tonopah and raised in Carson City. An attorney by profession, Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retired Navy Captain. He was elected Mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed his duties as Mayor on January 5, 2009. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served 11 years on the Carson City School Board of Trustees.
Obituary: Louie “Tim” Jones of Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 1:18pmLouie Jones Aka Tim Jones
Born March 16, 1961 San Jose, California
Pass into Eternity September 7, 2020 Carson City, Nevada
Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.
UNR Extension online workshop provides timely information on preparing fire evacuation bag
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:44pmWith 642 fires having burned 229,409 acres in Nevada so far this year, and wildfires continuing to threaten homes and lives across the West, University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program continues its virtual workshop series, “Five Ways to Prepare Your Family and Property for Wildfire.”
Developer to begin infrastructure work on Carson City's Lompa Ranch residential project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:43amThe developer of the Lompa Ranch residential project, located south and east of Carson High School, will begin infrastructure work Monday, Sept. 14, according to the home builder.
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.
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.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: What they said about Mark Twain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 8:18amI've been compiling a list of memorable things people have had to say about Mark Twain for 30 years now, and most of them are from Twain scholars, but a few might surprise you, as being from folks you might recognize.
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.
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.
Placer County is Open for Responsible Outdoor Travel from Carson City this Fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:14amPlacer County, a 1,400-square-mile destination in Northern California, is inviting responsible leisure travelers in accordance with the California Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Travelers are now permitted to safely enjoy the diverse geography encompassing a range of cities from Olympic Valley to Foresthill, and Auburn to Roseville this fall.
Carson City's Warm Springs Correctional Center 'unaware' of claims trainees did not wear masks that led to COVID lockdown of 2 units
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 4:57pmA recent outbreak of COVID-19 at Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City put two units on lockdown with two inmates having alleged the outbreak came from correctional officer trainees who were not wearing proper personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.
Carson City woman jailed after she allegedly 'fish-hooked' sister, punched family members
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 10:35amA 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday night near Tiger Drive for suspicion of battery, resisting arrest and Parole and Probation violation, a sheriff's booking report states.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Pandemic solitude has its own unique personality
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:57amSolitude is an essential component to good health and well-being, so they say, but too much solitude, let me tell you, can be burdensome. I cite solitary confinement as the cruelest of punishments. Washing ashore onto deserted Island is considered by most to be an unfortunate turn of fate. But pandemic solitude has its own unique personality.
Ron Wood Center receives CARES Act grant through Carson City; offers housing, utility, child care assistance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 1:30pmThe Ron Wood Family Resource Center has received a 2020 CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Act funding grant from Carson City. The purpose of this grant is to assist Carson City residents with COVID-19 related needs.
Carson Tahoe welcomes Joanne Miller as new Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 1:26pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health is proud to announce Joanne Miller as its new Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. She brings with her more than 30 years of hospital operations experience and nursing excellence.
NNDA and Visit Carson Valley partnership brings film locations to Douglas County and Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 11:56amNorthern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.
Pandemic may narrow Trump, Biden race in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:38amNevada Democrats have, for years, been fine-tuning their political machine. Two years ago was, perhaps, their best proof of concept. Democrats spirited away a key U.S. Senate seat, took control of the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and secured a veto-proof majority in one chamber of the Legislature while retaining a majority in the other.
Agencies partner to promote National Preparedness Month in Nevada through September
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management, Nevada National Guard and Division of Public and Behavioral Health are partnering to participate in National Preparedness Month to encourage the public to plan for emergencies. Each week an agency will be promoting a variety of awareness and preparedness tips to help keep Nevadans safe. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”
School support available to students and families via Skill Center and Northern Nevada Dream Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:06amParents and caregivers are you working from home with kids climbing in your lap? Teens, are you now responsible for your younger siblings' schoolwork and your own?
Nevada COVID-19 task force flags Lyon County for having elevated risk, Humboldt now off list
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 4:49pmThe COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met Thursday with seven counties flagged last week for having an elevated risk of transmission of the coronavirus. Based on data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, six of the seven counties are still meeting at least two of the three criteria, signaling a sustained elevated risk of transmission.
Nevada program for those behind on rent has paid out around $2 million of its $60M allotment
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:28amOfficials trying to get $60 million out the door by the end of the year on behalf of Nevadans who have fallen behind on rent have disbursed about $2 million so far, according to progress reports provided to a state housing committee.
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.