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Committed to Community: Montage video of Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:09amCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell — who brought dignity to the office, the city and Nevada through his intelligence and kindness — died overnight at age 74. I couldn't pick just one favorite shot today, here's a man who truly loved his community for the photos of the day. Go here to watch the photo video montage.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell honored Saturday at City Hall ceremony
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 3:37pmThe life of Mayor Bob Crowell was honored Saturday with a motorcade and memorial ceremony in front of City Hall, where he was remembered as a Veteran, a husband, a father, and a wonderful community member, as well as Carson City’s long time mayor. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.
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.
Remembering Bob Crowell, a tribute (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 8:14amA lot of people knew Bob Crowell better and longer than I did. My heart goes out to them all. My heart also goes out to the communities he served. They may not know what they have lost. They have lost a selfless, consensus building and principled advocate.
Bob could sit for hours in rooms with people who righteously argued their positions - talking over one another. Bob would not weigh in. He would listen. Really listen. And then he would find common ground. And things would move forward.
He was a devoted husband. Father. Grandfather. I don’t have the words to speak for their loss.
Local elections — where politics matters the most of all (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:46pmLocal elections — where politics matters the most of all. While the race for president, and maybe certain races in the Senate and House, dominate the news, the fact is that all politics is local and that your local government is the one that affects your life the most. It’s local government that arranges for your basic services, such as water and sewer, trash, and all the utilities.
WNC hosts 9-11 events, Carson City and local church encourage visit to memorial at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — It’s been nearly two decades since the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda sinisterly carried out the single deadliest human terrorist attack ever by crashing hijacked passenger airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
The King of Carson, Carson City's beloved resident celebrity deer, has died
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 1:27pmFor nearly 10 years the King of Carson, Carson City’s resident celebrity buck, has reigned supreme across the west side of Carson, collecting fans wherever he trod. But Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, we are sad to report the King has died.
In Search of a Sycophant (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:58amAgain the toothless porch dog of the "ole boys club" bays at those who have the courage to take a stand in opposition to the status quo in Carson City. Blinded by his own irrelevance, Neathammer tries to bully any viewpoint that isn't his own.
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.”
City of Sparks announces passing of Mayor Ron Smith
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:03pmAfter an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old.
Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He served as Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore from 2012-2018.
South Lake Tahoe city council OKs $100 to $500 fines for not wearing masks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 9:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The message was clear during Tuesday's emergency City Council meeting: Disregard the safety of people in South Lake Tahoe and face a fine.
News Report: Meet-and-greet for Maurice White on August 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 5:04pmIn the pleasantly warm evening air under the trees this past Wednesday, Maurice White, candidate for Carson City supervisor for Ward 2, held a meet and greet at Glen Eagles Restaurant on North Carson Street, and talked to an attentive and respectful audience of about 35-40 people.
Carson City Board of Health reports child vaccine rates down since COVID-19 shutdown, gives Quad-County update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 2:36pmThursday afternoon at the Carson City Board of Supervisors the Carson City Board of Health convened and provided an update on the Health Officer’s Report, and engagement with the Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Department.
According to the Carson City Health Officer, Dr. Susan Pintar, immunization rates have been falling since the COVID-19 shut down, some places in the country as much as 40 percent, due to the fear of seeking medical help during the time of COVID-19.
Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Graduates unveil 2020 Project with ribbon cutting, graduation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 4:56pmThe Chamber's Leadership class graduated yesterday afternoon. It's been quite the year for this Class of 2020, but they were able to complete two projects in the midst of all this uncertainty.
Yesterday's graduation was held at the trailhead of the Foothill Trail.
Western Nevada Development District receives $400K CARES Act recovery grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 3:49pmCARSON CITY — The Western Nevada Development District, which assists communities in public and private partnerships, has been awarded $400,000 in CARES Act Recovery assistance to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and drive economic development planning going forward.
Carson City Sheriff's Office celebrates promotions and says goodbye to one of its own
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 11:28amIt was a full house at the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Thursday afternoon with every seat in the Ormsby Room filled to celebrate promotions and retirement.
The buzz around Carson City as designated Bee City No. 76
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 2:30pmYou might have heard that Carson City is now a Bee City. But what does that mean, how did it happen, and how can you help?
What happened is that a small group of committed beekeepers decided to approach the city with the idea, and then worked tirelessly for two years with Carson City Board of Supervisors and Mayor Bob Crowell to develop an organization committed to protecting pollinator habitat within the city boundaries.
Nevada Governor: Facial coverings mandatory in public spaces amid rising COVID-19 cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:47pmCiting a troubling uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced a new state mandate requiring individuals to wear a facial covering or mask while in public.
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 Sheriff Ken Furlong: 'It’s a Matter of the Public's Safety'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 4:34pmIt’s been months of challenging circumstances for our community, businesses, families and schools, but I saw us beginning to emerge from the darkness. Then, without warning, the horrific death of George Floyd reignited the unresolved wounds of racism, police use of force, and unequal treatment of minorities in this country. The frustrated public demanded answers, change, and resolution, not later but now.
Election Updates as Final Ballots are processed in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:25amElection Day was June 9 in Nevada, but due to the nature of this year's mail-in election, ballots were still being received for a week following Election Day.
However, all ballots must have been received by Tuesday, June 16 to be counted, and those that arrived must have been postmarked by June 9.
While final official results will be announced by the Secretary of State's Office on June 19, here is an update:
As new ballots are counted in Carson City election, assumed wins may become more complicated
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 5:49pmAs more mail-in ballots are being counted at the Carson City Clerk’s Office, some local races could become more interesting as the week continues.
Carson City's Election Night results announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 6:56pmDue to the nature of the 2020 Nevada voting procedure, which included a large number of mail-in ballots, these results are not final until June 16th. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today, June 9, 2020, to be counted. The clerk's office must receive the postmarked ballots by June 16, 2020 when the results will be finalized.
UPDATE 11:40 p.m.: The Secretary of State's Office updated their election results, stating the first results should now be posted at midnight. The last update stated results were anticipated at 10 p.m.
At 7 p.m., the polls closed throughout Nevada, and as of 9 p.m. results have begun to be announced. This story will be updated as new results come in.
City of Reno curfew lifted
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 5:34pmUPDATE Wednesday: Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has lifted a curfew that began Tuesday. The city is working on putting into place a modified plan that would limit large gatherings to 50-plus people, a city spokesman said in a Tweet.
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Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has issued citywide curfews beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. The curfew will be in effect nightly from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the next morning and will continue until terminated by Mayor Schieve.
'A sight to see' : Reno community bands together to clean up after riots
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 1:51pmRENO, Nev. (KOLO) - "It was a sight to see." Mayor Hillary Schieve praised the efforts of the community Sunday afternoon to clean up downtown Reno following destructive riots Saturday night.
BREAKING: Reno Mayor sets mandatory curfew. Reno City Hall's broken into, fires set
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 8:10pmReno residents joined in a nationwide movement Saturday afternoon to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while handcuffed and in police custody after a white officer kept his knee pressed into his neck for more than eight minutes.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Heavenly Village to re-open at South Tahoe for Memorial weekend, tourism travel still not allowed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 1:25pmHeavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe is reopening over the Memorial Day weekend and having a four-day locals-emphasis celebration after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event has been scaled back from previous years as city and state officials grapple with phase 2 reopening, which allows second-home property owners living outside the area to return to the California side of South Lake Tahoe, but not allowing for non-essential travel and visitors.
Carson City mayor praises residents for Phase 1 reopening, urges patience during transition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 3:46pmI don’t need to tell anyone reading this that these are difficult times, to say the least, and it will require the continued collective effort of all of us to ensure the health of our community and to safely reopen our Carson City economy. Make no mistake, your efforts are making a positive difference.
Carson City Republican Women to hear local candidates at virtual meeting Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:13amCarson City Republican Women will hear candidates running for local offices in the June primary at their upcoming meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12 noon.