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Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
When will schools reopen? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pmResident Artist program in Silver City welcomes Kerry Rossow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 4:40amSILVER CITY, Nev. — The Resident Artist Program in Silver City announced that their summer visiting artist is Kerry Rossow, an Illinois-based author, performer, and co-founder of the She Said Project.
Nevada treasurer reveals details of $50 million rent payment assistance program for tenants
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 2:05pmRenters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic should be able to apply this week for a new state program that will disburse $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to ease housing and business woes.
Nevada website collaborative expands digital learning access for teachers, students and families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 10:55amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education announced Tuesday the official launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative website. The site features new tools and resources for grades prekindergarten through 12 that will help educators, students, and families thrive in an online learning environment.
Parent starts petition to get Carson City schools re-opened in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:05amA local parent has started a petition to open Carson City schools in August and will present the petition at the Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
This week's Flatbed Concert Series brings jazz to Carson City's Silver Oak neighborhood Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:39amThe BAC brings the music to your front yard traveling through the Silver Oak neighborhood with the cool jazz sounds of Phreemium.
BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:27pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Nevada Legislature update: Lawmakers begin deep dive into $1.2B of budget cuts
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 6:15pmLawmakers began the task of filling the $1.2 billion hole in the state’s budget on Wednesday as they kicked off their special session with a litany of budget and agency briefings throughout the day.
Zach Conine, NV State Treasurer, Presents Nevada's Economic Response to Covid-19 to Lyon County Democrats
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:48amThis Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. State Treasurer, Zach Conine, will present a live update on the state of the Nevada economy to Lyon County Democrats via Zoom. Mr. Conine will discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the Nevada economy and the outlook for recovery in the coming months. A question and answer session will follow his presentation.
Nevada governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Sgt. Ben Jenkins on day of his Elko memorial
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 7:15amCarson City Farmer’s Market safety standards exceed grocers making it safest place to shop for produce
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 12:35pmWhile it was a question as to whether the Farmer’s Market this year would be able to go on in the world of COVID-19, now it is showing that its safety standards are outdoing grocery stores, making it the safest place to shop for produce in Carson City.
Endangered Species Act defender to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 1:47amFeatured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be Patrick Donnelly, Nevada State Director of the Center for Biological Diversity. He will explain the Center's opposition to the proposed expansion of the Long Canyon Mine near Wells.
Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:44pmHeading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
BAC's Carson City Flatbed Concert Series brings Moxy Ruckus to new neighborhood Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 4:06pmThe 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, the BAC is proud to bring you Moxy Ruckus this 4th of July holiday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the neighborhood by Eagle Valley Middle School.
Carson City superintendent: Governor's emergency directive inhibits schools from opening normally
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:30amIn a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.
Celebrating milestones in the age of social distancing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 11:19amIn their nearly 70-year marriage, Georgia and Lew Foster had never spent a single anniversary apart, and they weren’t about to break that tradition because of COVID-19.
Celebrating their 70th-wedding anniversary would require some planning and creativity on the part of Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, where Lew lives, but this sort of planning is in this team’s wheelhouse.
Local business Carson Built Customs set to open in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 1:09pmA new local custom automotive shop is set to open in Carson City to help personalize your vehicle.
Carson Built Customs, located at 220 E. William St., specializes in custom powder coatings, metal works, CNC fabrication as well as custom installations for automobiles and motorcycles. No exact date has been set for when the business opens. Thomas Purnal, owner of Carson Built Customs, said he plans on opening to the public by mid-July.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss new residential building permits, diesel tax amendments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 11:15amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, July 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes residential building permit allocations for the next four years, new committee members for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, amendment to the diesel tax and more.
Carson City boxer Diego Elizondo eager for ESPN bout
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 10:03amAfter a near nine-month absence, professional boxing lightweight Diego Elizondo is hungry for another opportunity in the ring.
Jazz back at Living the Good Life
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 2:02pmLiving the Good Life Bistro is happy to include, with dining and cocktails, JAZZ, every other Wednesday. Cherie and John Shipley will be performing Weds. July 1, July 15 and July 29. Special guest artists will be featured.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series brings 14k to Northridge, Mark Twain neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:43amThe 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, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.
Western Nevada College's Record Graduating Class of 2020 honored in drive-through ceremony
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 9:54amWestern Nevada College’s 2020 graduates were honored by the school, their families, friends and community in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Friday in Carson City.
WNC graduated a record 650 students, including 94 students from the Jump Start College Program.
Virtual open mic night, train rides, car show and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:05pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region for all to enjoy. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada are in effect Friday, so make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing to local events.
Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research with team created by UNR engineer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:54pmMoved by the tragedy of the 2018 Camp Fire, a team of engineers and scientists are coming together in a new 5-year project to develop a comprehensive, holistic, computational live, digital platform to predict and monitor wildfire risk that can be used by wildfire managers, emergency responders and utility companies to plan for, respond to and remediate wildfires.
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pmCarson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 5, Father's Day, Papa Haydn with violinist Brian Fox
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 4:51pmIn honor of Father's Day 2020, Episode 5 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe presents music by Franz Joseph Haydn, known as “Papa Haydn, the father of the symphony and father of the string quartet."
NV Energy plan would cut bills by $2 a month for Northern Nevada residential customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 6:09pmA Public Utilities Commission of Nevada telephonic consumer session will be held Thursday to discuss NV Energy rate reductions for customers. For Northern Nevada electric customers, the utility proposes to decrease rates an estimated $24.1 million or 3.47 percent across all rate classes, which would result in an estimated decrease in the average monthly residential bill of $2.09, or 2.92 percent.
Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 8:34amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.
Greater Nevada Credit Union awards $60,000 in scholarships statewide, $22,000 to Carson City area grads
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 5:30pmGreater Nevada Credit Union has awarded 31 Nevada students with scholarships to continue their academic pursuits through the GNCU Scholarship Program. $22,000 went to eleven students from the Carson City area.