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Flood Watch goes up for Carson Valley as spring warming, runoff continues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 4:46pmRising temperatures and rapid spring runoff has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Watch for the Carson Valley near the West Fork of the Carson River from Thursday evening through late Saturday night.
New WNC policy helps military personnel expedite earning college degree
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 4:07pmCARSON CITY — Clifton Bullock’s extended service to his country put some of his educational goals on hold. Now, because of a new policy at Western Nevada College, Bullock will be rewarded with college credit for his military service, expediting his goal of realizing an associate degree and applying for admission into nursing school.
Carson City Soroptimist to present Ruby Award to Northern Nevada Dream Center director
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 12:15pmDuring its lunch meeting on April 24, Carson City Soroptimist will present the Ruby Award to Susan Sorenson, the founder and director of the Northern Nevada Dream Center.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
It's beginning to look a lot like Easter: Carson City's events and happenings for Sat. April 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/13/2019 - 8:37amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Today is a day that will definitely feel like Spring, with temperatures almost to 70 degrees. The low tonight will be 36, reminding us that we haven’t shirked off the cold weather entirely just yet.
On the docket today we’ve got the Wine Walk at the Carson Mall, a Downtown Easter Egg Hunt, an Anniversary Party at Browser’s Bookstore, easter bunny photos, and more!
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, April 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 7:28amGood day, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 11 days away from Easter, 72 days until summer and 258 days from Christmas. Today we're looking at mostly sunny skies and breezy with a daytime high in the mid-50s. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because there's a chance of rain mixed with snow showers Thursday.
April Healthy Communities Meeting Focuses on Coordinated Response to Domestic Violence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 9:32pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ April public meeting is on Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street. This month, the two hour meeting includes a special one-hour presentation on “Domestic Violence and Coordinated Community Response.”
RISE Dispensaries rallies behind Carson City's Do Drop In, Rural Center for Independent Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:44amLast month, RISE Dispensaries, a Carson City marijuana dispensary, held a fundraiser and paper goods drive to benefit the Rural Center for Independent Living.
'The Mustang,' filmed in Carson City, coming to Galaxy Fandango April 11
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 11:14amA new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will premiere in Carson City on April 11 at the Galaxy Fandango Theaters with the first showing at 7 p.m.
WNC Specialty Crop Institute presents April 6 Farm Box Sales and Marketing Workshop
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 4:27pmFarm boxes, also known as CSA or Community Shared Agriculture, were introduced in the 1980s but are challenged today by competition from local delivery services and changing consumer demands.
Rural Nevada Democrats cope with ugly tenor of gun control debate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 12:27pmKimi Cole is chair the Douglas County Democratic Central Committee and chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus and said misinformation is fueling a hysteria among Republicans in Douglas County.
Lyon County Commission agrees to resolution opposing Nevada gun background check law
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 12:55pmThe Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution stating its opposition to Nevada's new gun background check law.
Nevada JAG students get political, visit lawmakers in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 1:45pmStudents from across the state came to Carson City on Wednesday from the Jobs for America’s Graduates program to meet with government officials, take tours of their state Capitol building, and sit in on Assembly and Senate meetings.
RSVP benefit in Carson City to boost veteran services, suicide prevention
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 6:42pmAbout 20 military veterans commit suicide every day in the United States, a number that has been holding steady in recent years.
‘The Mustang’ filmed at Carson City’s historic prison arrives in theaters March 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 3:53pmA new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will be hitting select theaters March 15.
Registration begins for 2nd Veteran Appreciation, Awareness Brunch at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 4:02pmNevada Rural Counties RSVP Program will host its second Reaching For Zero: A Veteran Appreciation and Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Brunch on Saturday, April 13 at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
Lyon County commissioners to consider 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary county' resolution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 12:35pmYERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will review and potentially vote on a proposed “2nd Amendment Sanctuary County” resolution at a County Commission meeting later this month.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, Feb. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:39pmWell, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."
Nevada State Legislature: A look ahead at week 4
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 12:42pmCARSON CITY — A slew of interesting bills and presentations are ahead this week. A bill to establish the Stewart Indian School museum is on the move Monday. Also on Monday, lawmakers will consider raising the maximum age of a “runaway or homeless youth” from 18 to 24. A physician assisted suicide bill will be heard Monday afternoon.
Federal lawsuit aims to end Nevada's decades-old legal brothel industry
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:45amA woman who says she was sex trafficked through a Nevada brothel filed a federal lawsuit Monday that seeks to overturn the state’s legalized prostitution in rural counties.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 2:09amHello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Rural Housing Authority official to be Carson City Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:56amLena Frias, Nevada Rural Housing Authority's Director of Rental Services, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NRHA's mission is to create affordable housing opportunities in all 15 of Nevada's rural counties and rural areas of Clark and Washoe Counties. It accomplishes this mission through homeownership programs, rental services and community development initiatives.
NHP increases 'Move Over' law enforcement efforts
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:43pmCARSON CITY — Over the next several months, the Nevada Highway Patrol will be increasing its enforcement efforts of the “Move Over Law” throughout the state. While NHP continues to conduct traffic stops on a daily basis for a multitude of violations, the focus during this period is this important law that is frequently ignored by motorists.
Nevada Arts Council’s Basin to Range Exchange to launch in April
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:33pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council has a new program aimed at bringing together urban and rural arts organizations.
The Nevada Basin to Range Exchange, BRX, is a one-year program that includes in-person gatherings, intercommunity arts-based exchange activities and peer-to-peer mentorship, said Tony Manfredi, executive director of the Nevada Arts Council.
Washoe County Republican Leadership Doing a Fine Job (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:21pmA month after the November 2018 election, I wrote an analysis of the results of recent statewide elections. From total statewide voter turnout data, I came to one clear conclusion: 2014 was the outlier year and the most recent results were quite in line with the long-term trends in Nevada.
Will Nevada’s Female-Led Legislature Choose to Reform Its Legal System of Sexual Exploitation? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:35pmIt’s big news: female lawmakers now hold 32 of the Nevada state legislature’s 63 seats. Thus, Nevada has the distinction of being the first state in the country to seat a female majority to its legislative assembly.
But, that this momentous occasion has transpired first in Nevada oozes with irony. After all, Nevada is the only state in the country that legally sanctions the buying and selling of women for sex.
The most emblematic measure of women’s true status in any society is reflected in its prostitution laws: are women public sexual commodities under the law or not?
Nevada State Museum offers new volunteer training in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 10:30amCARSON CITY — Do you love Nevada history, and, more importantly, do you love sharing that knowledge with others? If so, the Nevada State Museum has a perfect opportunity.
The museum is recruiting for volunteers, who will get a multi-day in-depth jaunt through the museum’s collections and operations.
The Nevada State Museum was voted the best museum in rural Nevada by the readers of Nevada Magazine in 2018. It couldn’t have received that recognition without the cadre of volunteers who help out on a daily basis, said Director Myron Freedman.
Next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss flu, UNR police, new diesel taxes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 12:08pmAccording to the Carson City Board of Supervisors and Board of Health agenda for the upcoming Feb. 21 meeting, the University of Nevada, Reno Police will begin staffing the Western Nevada Campus by July 1, 2019 in an Interlocal Agreement for operational support between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the University of Nevada, Reno Police Services.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 17
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 10:39pmGood morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.
Rural Nevada foster care subject of Carson City Soroptimist Program Luncheon Feb. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 4:53pmCarson City Soroptimist will feature Lori Nichols as speaker during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 12-1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant. This meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. There is no charge to attend, however, a plated lunch with choice of entrees, selected in advance, is available for $16.
To reserve a seat, and select an entree, email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or leave a message at 775-297-4890. Reservations deadline is Monday, February 25 before 5 p.m.