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Special Olympics Nevada to hold first ever 'Flame of Hope' virtual run and fundraiser
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 2:04pmSpecial Olympics Nevada (SONV) will hold it’s first-ever “Flame of Hope” virtual run and fundraiser, August 4 through September 12. Open to the public to participate, the virtual run is a new addition to the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run ® (LETR).
U.S. News & World Report ranks Carson Tahoe Health No. 1 for 'Best Hospitals' in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 3:36pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings, released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday, naming Carson Tahoe Health No. 1 for Best Hospitals in Nevada.
Douglas County Sheriff walks back threats to no longer respond to Library's emergency calls due to Black Lives Matter support
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:54amUPDATE 6:23PM: On July 28, 2020 the Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met to discuss the Douglas County Public Library’s proposed statement of diversity. The library board was scheduled to discuss the statement at a public meeting scheduled for July 28, 2020. Sheriff Coverley submitted a written letter for public comment in opposition of the statement.
Project along US 50 Spooner begins wrap-up, single lane closures start Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 between Carson City and Spooner summit beginning July 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation wraps up a project to reduce roadside erosion and help preserve water quality.
Carson Tahoe Emergency Department earn prestigious Emergency Nurses Association ‘Lantern Award’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 4:32pmCARSON CITY — Last week, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that Carson Tahoe Health Emergency Department received the esteemed Lantern Award for 2020, which will span until 2023. The ENA recognizes just 25 emergency departments worldwide that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.
Sun Valley Man sentenced to 45 years to Life in Prison for sexual abuse of two children in Washoe County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 8:56amWashoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has announced that a Sun Valley man has been sentenced to life in prison following convictions on child sexual abuse charges.
Patrick Ian Brymer, 27, was sentenced in District Court last week to life in prison with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 45 years has been served.
Miles Construction wins Retail Development of the Year for Carson City dealership at Summit Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 7:36amMiles Construction, a diversified northern Nevada general contractor, was awarded Retail Development of the Year for the Carson City Nissan dealership during the annual Summit Awards held July 9, 2020. The annual awards acknowledge and recognize commercial real estate development and brokerage agencies for work completed in the prior year.
Thunderstorms again develop over Sierra, Red Flag Warning goes up for Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 3:27pmAs it has been over the past few days, showers and thunderstorms have developed Monday afternoon over the Sierra, with an increased chance of storms expected to impact much of the region though the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The stronger of the storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, hail, and winds in excess of 40 mph.
Drift smoke from Hog Fire west of Susanville lingers into Sierra, western Nevada skies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 7:26amIf the air seems thicker around the Carson City region Monday, that's due to a fire burning well to the north of us, west of Susanville, in which the linger of the smoke has drifted south.
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders receives 2019 Re-Development of the Year for Carson City Urgent Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:05amNorthern Nevada general contractor, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC, has received the 2019 Summit Award for Re-Development of the Year for the Renown Urgent Care project in Carson City.
When will schools reopen? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pmNorthern Nevada outdoors: Honey bee colony counts and what they mean
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 6:48amThe Bee Informed Partnership is a national collaboration of leading agricultural science universities and research labs that examines and tries to better understand honey bee declines in the United States.
Numbers Fire southeast of Gardnerville has burned more than 20,000 acres, 5 percent contained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 8:40amUPDATE: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports Wednesday that the #NumbersFire southeast of Gardnerville has grown to 20,500 acres. The Bureau of Land Management reports a lower figure, 18,000 acres, with 5 percent containment. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Only residents are allowed to these areas.
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UPDATE 3:40PM From Douglas County: The Numbers Fire is 0 percent contained and the fire is estimated to be at 10,000 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the county's Facebook page. Multiple local, state and federal fire agencies are assisting and there are numerous fire apparatus and firefighters working on the scene.
Equipment on scene includes dozers, handcrews and aircraft. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Carson Valley Inn and the Holiday Inn Express are serving as evacuation sites. The fire is on Washoe tribe land south of Gardnerville, continues to put up dense smoke. The fire has burned at least 1 home and 10 outbuildings.
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Smoke and haze from the Numbers Fire burning south of Gardnerville will be apparent Tuesday throughout much of the Carson Valley and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Nevada governor's budget proposal closes $1.2B gap with reductions, leaves door open to tax increases
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 5:45pmEmpire Ranch to open par-3 golf course in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 11:15amCarson City’s Empire Ranch Golf Course is set to open a new par-3 playing course in the near future.
Located at 1875 Fair Way, Empire Ranch is putting together a par-3 golf course to go along with its 18-hole championship layout surrounded by more than 250 acres of land that overlooks the Carson River. The par-3 course will be something new for all levels of golfers.
Fishing Report for Fourth of July Weekend, remember to practice Social Fishtancing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 9:40amHello fellow anglers. It is the fourth of July weekend and many areas have opened up for camping and fishing in our area. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires are only allowed in a designated camp area. This does not mean a nice place on the side of the road under the trees or next to a lake or river. If you are caught with an illegal campfire, you may have to make a donation (fine or ticket ) to your local government agency.
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.
Forest Service: Responsible recreation, safe practices and fire awareness urged this July 4 weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:05amThe July 4 holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe will look and feel different this year with basin firework shows canceled and social distancing safety practices required on beaches, campgrounds and along hiking trails. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Forest Service says it is hopeful the holiday period will be a great opportunity for people to get outside to celebrate Independence Day and all the wonders of Lake Tahoe.
Nevada approved for statewide plans aimed to boost student access and tech opportunities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:09amNevada is one of four additional states to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its career and technical education plan submitted under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
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.
Carson City parks foundation pick Friends of Silver Saddle, Cinderlite as 2020 Community Award recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:47amPeriodically, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for having made notable contributions to our community and for their support of the Foundation’s and Carson City Parks Department’s missions by selecting them to receive a Community Award. FCCPR’s Board of Directors recently selected Friends of Silver Saddle and Cinderlite Trucking Corporation and Materials (Cinderlite) for this year’s Community Awards.
Youth Theatre Carson City to host summer 'Virtual Master Class Series' June 16 to July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:12amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Summer Workshop Series, held exclusively online over six weeks, June 16 to July 23, 2020 as part of their YTCC@Home initiative.
Youth Theatre Carson City is bringing local experts, home-grown successes, and industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Boston and beyond right into your living room covering topics from acting and singing to theatrical design and songwriting to building relationships and becoming a successful professional in the arts.
Dayton's first Farmer's Market of 2020 happens today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 1:44pmFresh produce, handmade jams and goods, soft serve ice cream and more will be available today, Thursday, June 11 in Dayton at the first Farmers Market of 2020. The market will be located at the corner of 2nd Street and Highway 50 in Dayton.
Report: Scientists say Lake Tahoe's famed water clarity shows alarming downturn
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:18pmThe UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center released findings Wednesday from its annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report, which showed In 2019 the lake's famed clarity decreased nearly 8 feet from the previous year’s dramatic 10-foot improvement. The average annual value in 2019 was 62.7 feet. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, when clarity was 60 feet.
WNC engineering students apply design skills to address problems related to COVID-19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 4:03pmThis spring, the occurrence of COVID-19 presented students at Western Nevada College a unique and challenging context for their final project. The Engineering Design class applied problem-solving and engineering design skills to address a real-life scenario in managing the response to the virus.
Carson City's July 4 fireworks, carnival canceled; RSVP considers return Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:01amThe RSVP Carson City 4th of July fireworks show and carnival has been canceled, but there is a chance festivities instead could move to Labor Day weekend, organizers said.
Rodeo foundation gives 9-year-old Carson Tahoe patient $11,000 grant at surprise parade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:26pmThe Reno Rodeo Foundation awarded $30,000 to six families as a part of the organization’s Reno Rodeo Wish program, which supports the foundation’s mission to assist young people in Northern Nevada with extraordinary needs.
Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 8:24amAmidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.
Mammography screenings through Mammovan available in Carson City, northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:44pmNevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will offer mammography screenings in Carson City and other areas of northern Nevada over the next two weeks.
Grocery Outlet open newest store in Dayton, 33 new jobs created
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 5:03pmGrocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, opened its newest location Thursday at 7 Dayton Village Parkway in Dayton, Nev., creating 33 new jobs in the community and providing big savings on name brand, high quality merchandise.