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Carson City Chamber Honors 2019's The Best of The Best
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:15amEach June, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recognizes quality of life, community and economic growth achievements.
At the Chamber annual meeting on June 13, Chamber Chairman of the Board Robert Fredlund will honor seven individuals or businesses that personify what Mayor Robert Crowell is so often proud to state, “Carson City is a great place to live, work, and play.”
Carson City Chamber of Commerce names Lisa Lee as Chairman of the Board
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 3:43pmOn Thursday at the Chamber's Annual Meeting, we welcome Lisa Lee as the 2019-2020 Chairman of the Board. She will be handed the gavel from current Chair Bob Fredlund as he moves to the Past President Position.
Kris Wells of AT&T moves from the board to the Executive Committee to take over as secretary/treasurer. All others move up one notch.
Carson City Bee Hotel now open for business thanks to Chamber students
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 8:18amAt the ribbon cutting ceremony held on Friday, quite a number of bees were seen buzzing around the new bee hotel soon to choose their future accommodation.
Released behind the Carson Tahoe Health Cancer Center at the trailhead of the one-mile long Serenity Trail on Thursday, 150 Mason bees couldn’t wait to be freed from their boxes by their foster mother, Debra Conrad, a member of the class who kept the bees until they could be released.
Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Carson City supervisors to discuss funding allocations, budget augments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 1:36pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.
NV Energy requests $5 million electric rate cut for northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 1:25pmNV Energy filed its legally required general rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Monday that requests a $5 million decrease in revenue requirement.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 9:36amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, June 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from June 7 to Sept. 26, 2019.
Carson City community partners to create first bee habitat, celebration ceremony Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:30pmCarson City was named the first Bee City in Nevada last fall, recognizing the important contributions of bee pollinators. When members of the Carson City Leadership Class of 2019 discovered Carson City had become our nation’s 76th Bee City, nothing could BEE dearer to their hearts.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed for obstructing after night of drinking and 4-wheeling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 9:04amTwo men were arrested early Thursday morning for misdemeanor obstructing and interfering with an officer, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.
Carson City Chamber to graduate 30th Leadership class, ghost of Mark Twain to host
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 4:56pmNew leaders from all walks of life will be honored for the time they spent over the past 9 months learning about Carson City during the 2019 Leadership Institute Class Graduation, the 30th graduation to date.
Bee Habitat Project: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting set for June 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 8:33amThe latest buzz: Don’t miss our bee hotel unveiling Friday, June 7. This project is a collaboration between the Carson City Chamber leadership class, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Southwest Gas, Arizona Pipeline, and The Greenhouse Project.
Carson City Bee Habitat Project: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting set for June 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 4:15pmThe latest buzz: Don’t miss Carson Tahoe Health's bee hotel unveiling. The project is a collaboration between the Carson City Chamber leadership class, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Southwest Gas, Arizona Pipeline and The Greenhouse Project.
Carson City sheriff's log: Woman arrested in church parking lot for drug possession
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 9:13amA 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 700 block of College Parkway early Friday morning for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's deputy said.
Children's Museum in Carson City to host summer science camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 1:54pmThe Children's Museum in Carson City will host a Summer Science Camp this year. Participants will get hands on lessons in science, art, music and literary projects tied to the Carson River watershed, as well as learning about regional geology and mining, geothermal and solar energy, biomes of Northern Nevada and hot air balloons.
Carson City arrests: Man with warrant jailed for giving officer fake name to avoid arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 10:01amA 33-year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Tuesday for a felony warrant and, subsequently, providing false information to avoid being arrested for the warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.
Man arrested for meth possession, eluding deputies after staring at them from behind a candy display
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 10:20amA 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening in the 3900 block Highway 50 E. for suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI drug, driving with suspended registration and a suspended license, performing an unsafe lane change, pulling into a private drive to avoid traffic control, and obstructing.
Red-hot Reno Aces freeze out Las Vegas Aviators
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:01pmHow cold was it in Reno on Tuesday? So cold that after Yasmany Tomas blasted a home run, he ran as fast as he could around the bases and kept sprinting through a gauntlet of congratulating players across the dugout and in exhaustion dropped into a chair in front of a giant gas heater.
Southwest Gas reminds customers how to recognize field employees, licensed contractors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:57amAt Southwest Gas, your safety is our number one priority. That’s why we go the extra mile to operate safe natural gas pipelines that meet or exceed all local, state, and federal regulations. From time to time, you might have a Southwest Gas employee or licensed contractor knocking on your door or walking around your neighborhood.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:58pmHello Carson City. Are you ready for Tuesday, April 23, 2019? Prepare for continued sunny skies with highs in the low 70s. Looking ahead there's plenty to do, see and explore including morning and evening hikes, art and library presentations, a classic movie showing, live music and more. Read on.
Western Nevada College celebrates Earth Week with campus cleanup, presentations
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:58pmCarson City's Western Nevada College is joining the rest of the world in celebrating environmental protection of the Earth on Monday, April 22.
However, WNC will be taking its celebration further by holding activities for the remainder of that week.
Western Nevada College hosts annual SkillsUSA welding competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:19amNorthern Nevada area students gathered at Western Nevada College Thursday to participate in the annual SkillsUSA competition, a national competition held at local, state, and national levels in the field of welding.
Not only is it a competition, but a networking opportunity as well for students who anticipate joining the workforce as skilled welding technicians.
Carson Valley student places first in statewide, 2nd in national radon poster contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:29pmCarson Valley Middle School student Ana Marquez, from Minden, placed second in the National Radon Poster Contest, after taking home first place in the Nevada Radon Poster Contest. She competed against student winners from 10 other states and will receive $300 for her poster, “Radon: Test Your Home Now.”
Reception Tonight: Carson City art exhibition 'Creative Spark' features 32 area high school artists
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:35amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Creative Spark, at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Thirty-two students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, April 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Unveils Mosaic Mural
Submitted by Tanja Musselman on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 3:44pmThe Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, through partnering with Arts for Children of Nevada, came up with a mosaic art program that allowed both youth and teens to create, paint and design their own permanent mural.
Carson City's third Jacksons Food Store to be built where Chevron once stood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 3:16pmCarson City’s third Jacksons food store is set to be built on the property located at 1102 N. Carson Street, next to Cafe at Adele's, where a Chevron station was demolished, according to the Carson City Planning Division.
Carson City fire department called to gas leak in construction area near Curry and Clearview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:55amCarson City Fire Department was called Wednesday morning to the area of South Curry and Clearview streets for a gas leak.
Carson City mayor donates $500 to Bee Hotel Project by the Leadership Institute
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:46amOn Monday morning Mayor Bob Crowell donated $500 to the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2019 Leadership Institute to help fund this year’s class project, a bee hotel in honor of the community being named the first Bee City USA of Nevada.
Minden business one of seven to receive business incentives from Gov. Sisolak, Economic Board
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:37amLAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, Nev. – Gov. Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board approved performance-based initiatives for seven businesses to relocate in Nevada or expand their operations, which could create 270 new jobs.
The companies’ applications approved for initiatives represent a wide range of businesses across the state including a robotic company in Reno, a technology company in Las Vegas, and an industrial supplier of organic botanicals, spices, chili and teas in Minden.
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation establishes Community Fund to provide financial resource for local families facing hardship
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 9:20amCARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to introduce a new initiative — The Community Fund — established to serve as a resource for patients and families facing financial hardship, who might not otherwise seek the medical treatment they need and deserve.
Motorist Advisory: Carson City schoolchildren to participate Wednesday in Nevada Moves Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:43amSchools in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties will participate in Wednesday's statewide Nevada Moves Day, with walking and bicycling events planned for the day.