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Column: Today is Wreaths Across America, and so much more
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 9:46amLone Mountain Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,700 military veterans dating back to the American Civil War.
Today they are honored this Christmas season for their service and sacrifice with Wreaths Across America, a nationwide event placing wreaths at the graves of fallen military personnel and veterans.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 15
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 8:54pmThere are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Dec. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 8:30pmHello Carson City and welcome to the end of the work week. We are coming into Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, which means there's 6 days until the first day of winter, 11 days to Christmas and 18 days until 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 53. It will be windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Here is what's happening around town today:
What's happening around Carson City this Thursday, Dec. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 6:59amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Did you catch the spectacular sunset last night? A couple of readers submitted photos including retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, with this spectacular shot above. In the second photo, Joanna Herring provided this sunset image from Dayton Valley Golf Course. Here is what's happening around town today:
Carson City school bus driver earns certificate of merit for saving child’s life
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 3:34pmThe Carson City School District and Board of Trustees recognized Greg Hoeger, bus driver with the Carson City School District, with a Certificate of Merit Tuesday night for his immediate attention and awareness that helped save the life of a student passenger.
Four Carson High School students named candidates for Presidential Scholar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 11:11amFour Carson High School students were named candidates for the Presidential Scholar at Tuesday's meeting of the Carson City School District Board.
Carson City Fire Department resumes pile burning in Kings Canyon area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:21amPile burn operations continued Wednesday morning in the Kings Canyon area, according to the Carson City Fire Department.
Carson City's Northern Nevada Dream Center delivers Christmas meals to more than 4,000
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:48amThe Northern Nevada Dream Center, a Carson City based volunteer run, nonprofit organization, is holding its fourth annual Dream Christmas event, a mobile caravan of holiday joy and goodies for those in need.
Speakers from Tu Casa Latina at Healthy Communities December Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:40amThe December Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meeting is Thursday, December 13th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center. The public meeting includes a festive holiday brunch with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
What's happening around Carson City this Wednesday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 6:26amGood morning Carson City. It is officially midweek, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high around 50. Here is what's happening around town today:
Charter Spectrum cable TV outage affecting customers from Carson City to Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 10:35amCharter Spectrum customers in Carson City, Douglas County, Dayton and Silver Springs areas are experiencing an outage of television service Tuesday morning.
What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 12:35amGood day, Carson City. It is Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 8 days until winter begins, 14 days until Christmas, and 19 days until 2019. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:
Holiday season and two winter storms slow December blood donations
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 3:20pmApproaching Christmas Day, Vitalant in Northern Nevada, formerly United Blood Services, is aiming to collect more than 3,500 donations in December to increase the community blood supply. Recent winter storms have caused blood drive cancellations and reduced blood collections at local Vitalant donation centers.
Wreaths Across America returns Saturday to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 11:35amLone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City will again be a location for the 2018 national “Wreaths Across America” remembrance event this Saturday, Dec. 15.
American Red Cross offers no cost smoke alarms for the holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 9:28amWhether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for someone, give the gift of safety and order a free smoke alarm and installation from the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada.
What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Dec. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 2:17amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Kicking off the work week we can expect cloud coverage today with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers after 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow accumulation is expected though the roads may get icy in spots. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:38pmThe Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Inmates charged with battery of another prisoner
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 11:22amA pair of Carson City Detention Center inmates were charged with felony battery by prisoner Friday afternoon at 12:40 p.m. at the Carson City Jail after video surveillance footage showed one inmate getting jumped by two others in a cell, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Cold inversion continues in Carson City Saturday morning
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 10:39amA hawk was perched in a tree just off Ormsby Blvd, surveying the fields of the former Anderson Ranch and waiting for breakfast to emerge in spite of the cold air trapped by a cloud inversion that has continued to blanket the Carson City area.
Dayton Food Pantry in need of hams, sleeping bags during holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:21pmFor the winter holidays, the Dayton Food Pantry has a goal of collecting 200 hams. In addition, the Pantry is in need of clean blankets and sleeping bags to distribute.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 8
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 8:37pmYou better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!
Sun teases Carson City Friday afternoon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 5:51pmThat strange glow in the sky south of the Carson City area on Friday afternoon was not an illusion.
Column: Don't forget to fill your empty bowl Friday night
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:11pmI'll be eating soup for dinner tonight.
But unlike others in the community who struggle every day with hunger, my bowl won't be empty.
Nominations of outstanding individuals, organizations sought for 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 2:08pmToday Nevada Humanities begins accepting nominations for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.
Share Your Christmas Food Drive under way in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 11:55amOrganizers of the 26th annual KTVN Channel 2 News Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive were set up early at the Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain Street in Carson City, on Friday morning, accepting shelf-stable food and cash donations on behalf of Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Carson City area events and happenings for Dec. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 8:07pmHello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.
Thank you extended to Gov. Sandoval for efforts to repair damaged Battle Born Monument
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 5:47pmMembers of Veterans of Foreign War, (VFW), Post 3726 are angered by the damage caused to the new Battle Born Monument on the capitol grounds in Carson City. A handful of skateboarders using the monument as a skate park showed an appalling lack of respect.
We understand that Gov. Brian Sandoval intends to replace the damaged stone by the end of the year. We applaud this decision and fully support him in this endeavor, as this monument identifies Nevadans who have fallen in service to their country.
We thank the governor for his efforts to repair the Battle Born Monument.
Carson City's Project Empty Bowls features hot soups, holiday entertainment, auction and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:48amIn its sixth year, Carson City has fought hunger during the holidays in a very unique way by serving delicious hot soups prepared by local restaurants that are dished up in ceramic bowls made by the hands of people in the community.
This Friday, the all-you-can-eat fundraiser returns, this time at the Carson Mall, with an array of holiday entertainment, an auction, raffle and more to go along with delicious, savory and soothing hot soup delights.
The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. inside the Carson Mall's north entrance.
Carson City school board to discuss budget changes, vaccine exemptions, early release dates
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:07amThe Carson City School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
A resolution to approve an augmented and amended budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will be held. During the hearing, a disclosure of changes to the final budget will be provided.
What's happening around Carson City this Thursday, Dec. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 8:14amIn the final stretch of the work week, today is Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. For those keeping score, there are four days of Hanukkah remaining, we are 19 days away from Christmas and 26 days until 2019. Here's what's happening today: