• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Show

Railbike tours, school supply drive, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Carson River railbike tours begin Saturday packed with thrills for all to enjoy, and Virginia City is hosting several exciting events throughout the weekend. The Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert series continues featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen. Read on for more events and happenings.

Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools

Lawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.

Nevada Artists Association presents 2020 'Summer Show' exhibit collection

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

Douglas County prepares for planned protest Saturday, creates 'free space' speech zone

MINDEN, Nev. — Following a controversial letter from its sheriff regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and a proposed diversity statement agenda item that was to be considered by the county's library board, Douglas County says it is actively preparing for a planned protest at the Judicial Law Enforcement Center this Saturday.

Mystery returns to Comstock with 'Murder at the Gin Joint' at Virginia City's Piper’s Opera House

Event Date: 
August 7, 2020 (All day)
August 8, 2020 (All day)
August 9, 2020 (All day)

Historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada, is opening its doors once again for what it was meant to be — a performing arts venue. “Murder at the Gin Joint” premiers this August and is a murder mystery presented by the Piper’s Players.

DETR: Regular Initial Claims up 18%; Continued Claims at 2nd Highest Weekly Total in State History; PUA Initial Claims Rise to 34,000

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 18,390 for the week ending July 25, up 2,842 claims, or 18.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 15,548 claims.

Virtual reading party, comedy, drum circle and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading 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 wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.

Nevada lawmakers sign off on $20M commercial rent assistance program aimed at small business

Small businesses struggling to pay rent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may soon have a lifeline: a new state-run, federally funded commercial rent assistance grant program that will pay up to $10,000 to help prevent evictions.

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Shota

Happy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Shota, our pet of the week with a truly amazing rescue story.

Carson City area gaming revenue in June among Nevada's best to rebound after shutdown

With casinos reopening statewide on June 4, gaming revenue showed signs of rebound for the month, including those establishments around Carson City, which were among the state's best climbers, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Sisolak: Bars can reopen in Lyon, 2 other counties, remain closed in Reno and Vegas; new statewide plan ahead

Gov. Steve Sisolak is rolling back orders to close bars in three rural counties but keeping closure orders in place in Las Vegas and Reno, while signaling a new emphasis on interventions that are narrowly tailored to noncompliant businesses and hotspot regions rather than entire industries.

Students thrive in Western Nevada College's homeschool program; parent meeting Thursday

Get ahead. Receive a personalized academic plan. Expand your perspective. Challenge yourself. Form friendships that will last forever. Save money.

DETR: Initial Claims Rise Again; Continued Claims Back Above 300,000; PUA Initial Claims Fall Below 20,000

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 15,548 for the week ending July 18, up 882 claims, or 6.0 percent, compared to last week’s total of 14,666.

This is the fourth consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims. Through the week ending July 18, there have been 592,700 initial claims filed in 2020, 571,048 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Virtual cabaret, Pokemon party, art and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy 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.

The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)

I am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.

I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in northwest Nevada

Summit Lake in remote northwest Nevada is home to the only self-sustaining, robust, lake population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, North America’s largest freshwater native trout species.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Pithy quotes are gifts that keep on giving

Don't you love pithy quotes? Me too. I have a plug hat full of them, and I pull one out every now and again to give myself a lift. So I thought I'd share a few of them with you here today in this fine family journal, and hope that one of them might give you a lift too.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'H2O 2020' exhibition

Event Date: 
Repeats every 4 days until Thu Sep 24 2020 .
July 20, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
July 24, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
July 28, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 1, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 5, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 9, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 13, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 17, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 21, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 25, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 29, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 2, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 6, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 10, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 14, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 18, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
September 22, 2020 (All day)

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "H2O 2020", with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.

Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading 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)

We need to learn how to live with the certainty of coronavirus. On May 20th, I penned an article titled “Lessons learned from coronavirus.” We are still learning. We know that fatalities have decreased since May; mostly because our elders and people with underlying health conditions have taken the required precautions. Look around you. Most people in Carson City are wearing masks, and keeping 6 feet apart. But life must go on...

Carson City's Catmandu to hold benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jul 18 2020 .
July 17, 2020 - 8:00am
Event Date: 
July 18, 2020 - 8:00am

In an effort to raise much-needed funds for the kitties, Catmandu is having a benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. It will be held at Catmandu, 1829 Brown Street in Carson City. Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Regular Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Rise by 12.4 percent; Continued Claims See First Weekly Increase Since May

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 12,484 for the week ending July 4, up 1,374 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 11,110. This is the second consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims.

Through the week ending July 4, there have been 562,486 initial claims filed in 2020, 540,834 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Lyon County joins list of Phase One rollbacks along with Clark, Washoe and others due to COVID-19

Yesterday evening, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced bars, pubs, taverns, distilleries, breweries, and wineries that don’t serve food in certain Nevada counties must close effective 11:59 p.m. today to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the State.

Today, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the elevated disease transmission criteria for determining whether a county must revert back to Phase 1 for bars, in addition to the seven counties that meet that criteria.

BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region

Event Date: 
July 10, 2020 (All day)
July 11, 2020 (All day)
July 12, 2020 (All day)

Heading 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.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Cadets to host July 18 car wash fundraiser

Event Date: 
July 18, 2020 - 8:00am

Carson City Sheriff's Office Cadets will be hosting a fundraiser car wash Saturday, July 18 at the North Carson Home Depot. Come show your support of the cadets and get you car washed while you shop.

Drive-in movies begin Wednesday at Carson City's BAC, showings are twice weekly with RSVP

Beginning tonight, family summer drive-in movies begin in Carson City and will show weekly, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through August 13 in the parking lot of the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Show of hands: Players who played against Reno Aces

Since the Triple-A Reno Aces began their franchise in 2009, many familiar faces on opposing teams have appeared over the years.

Lake Tahoe boaters asked to 'party smartly' at this week's celebrity golf tourney

The 31st annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe next week will still bring over 70 celebrities to the greens of Edgewood Tahoe, but this year spectators will be absent from both the beach and the course.

Column: Be courteous to the combat vet this Fourth of July

I recently watched the critically acclaimed and award-winning 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan" on television the other evening.

I'm not a combat veteran, or a military veteran of any stripe for that matter, and that movie still gives me chills each time I see it.

I believed it when some veterans reported experiencing emotional flashbacks while viewing "Saving Private Ryan" on the big screen. The film's combat scenes were so disturbing that they triggered post-traumatic stress reactions from those who had lived through the real thing.

Unauthorized Fireworks are always illegal in Carson City and surrounding region, authorities remind residents

As we head into the July 4 holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies are warning residents not to ignite fireworks of any kind.

Not only are fireworks potentially dangerous and could start wildfires, private use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff's Department will enforce the law to the fullest extent, as lighting fireworks is a misdemeanor offense.

Syndicate content