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Indy Explains Electoral College: How a candidate can lose the presidency after winning a majority of votes
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 8:16pmAlmost 3 million more people voted for Hillary Clinton than for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, yet it is Trump’s pardon that saves a Thanksgiving turkey's life and whose signature on an executive order can change American lives in an instant.
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the flying mammal this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Carson City Supervisors to hold special meeting to fill seat to be vacated by Mayor-elect Bagwell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:41amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Carson City Symphony Association announces 5th annual scholarship for music education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 6:59pmThe Carson City Symphony Association announces the fifth annual instrumental music scholarship for Carson City students age 5 to 17. The scholarship was established by a generous gift from Jennifer and John Webley in memory of Rosemary Nebesky, former board member and friend of the Carson City Symphony Association.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: Time for fall planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 1:57pmMy friend Kristen and I were discussing that fall is the best time for planting almost everything. Not only are plants on sale at nurseries, the soil is warm and the weather is cool, which is less stressful on newly installed plants.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe, Episode 8: Gibson-Rosen violin duo
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:30amCarson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe, Episode 8: Gibson-Rosen Violin Duo. It features Laura Gibson and Emma Rosen, a mother-daughter team on violins.
WNC's 'Reverse Parade' brings Nevada Day festivities to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/31/2020 - 9:10amThere wasn't an official Nevada Day parade in the state capital this year, but Western Nevada College's "Reverse Parade" in Carson City brought some festivities on Saturday.
Reminder: Trick or Treating to be held Friday evening in Carson City, Saturday in all other counties
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:32amHappy (almost) Halloween readers! This year, due to Nevada Day falling on a Saturday, trick or treating is being held tonight, Friday Oct. 30 in the capital city.
Local business Comma Coffee to celebrate 20 years in Carson City Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:17amAs people gather for the Nevada Day festivities, a notable local business in Carson City will be celebrating a major milestone.
Obituary for Phyllis Ann (Annie) Trautwein
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:04amObituary for Phyllis Ann (Annie) Trautwein
Annie was born January 4,1940 in Cleveland, Oklahoma to Jay and Mamie Hart. She attended public schools in Seminole, Cushing, and Stroud, Oklahoma. Annie moved to Sterling, Colorado in 1959 where she met and married Kenneth Trautwein the same year.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Watch the Celebration of Life ceremony for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell via livestream today at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:53pmA Celebration of Life ceremony will get underway at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, for Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell.
The ceremony is not open to the public but it can be viewed via live stream at the following link here: Mayor Bob Crowell Celebration of Life Ceremony.
A Carson City Resident's philosophy? Ok… Maybe a few questions (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:37amMy philosophy? Ok… Maybe a few questions: After long evaluation, I have decided to write down some of my philosophy and personal thoughts, politics included, which may or may not be agreed with.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
State fines Douglas, Minden-Tahoe Airport management company $5,500 after Trump rally
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:41pmNevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has fined Douglas County and the company that manages the Minden-Tahoe Airport $5,500 after President Donald Trump rallied thousands of his supporters there last month in violation of state coronavirus health and safety directives.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Golf tournament, fundraisers, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Virtual Spooky Science with a Mad Scientist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 5:14pmBe chilled and thrilled with a Mad Science Halloween show, courtesy of the Carson City Library and made possible virtually via Zoom. Witness a devilish flame and spooky air pressure demonstrations that make even the scariest goblins say, "Oh my!" Also participate in live experiments during the show!
For all ages, registration is required at this link: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6106477
Supplies Needed:
Bernoulli's Principle: blow dryer and ping pong ball (or any ball similar in weight to a ping pong ball)
Nevada State Museum Family Fun Saturday to be featured as Facebook live event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 4:07pmTo kick off our Dia de los Muertos celebration this year I will lead a craft making Facebook Live event at 10 a.m. Saturday as part of the Nevada State Museum Family Fun Saturday. We will be making tissue paper flowers that are used to decorate Dia de los Muertos Altars.
Watch it Live: President Trump at Carson City Airport rally
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 3:55pmObituary: Thomas A. Bohemier
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 5:36pmMr. Thomas A. Bohemier, 74, of Brooksville, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 11, 2020.
Fall train rides, 'Light after Dark' fitness event, live music and more highlight Carson City area weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Fall-themed train rides from the Virginia Truckee Railroad Company and the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be available on Saturday and Sunday. A virtual “Light After Dark” fitness event will be held on Saturday to support the Carson City-based Advocated to End Domestic Violence program. Combined with plenty of food specials and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 7:55amCarson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco. It features flutists Edith Isidoro-Mills and Michelle Powers, who played five short pieces while observing social distancing on a lawn.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:08amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51amBeing a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.