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The scandalous Mark Twain was Born in Carson City, Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 12:55pmSamuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835. Mark Twain was born in Carson City, Nevada on February 3, 1863.
Though most know this is one and the same person, the name Mark Twain and his writings, tall tales and witticisms are known throughout the world while Samuel Clemens has been reduced to a trivia question.
Explore Carson City and the Silver State: Historic, archaeological treasures abound in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 10:09amCARSON CITY — Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. This May, the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Office encourages Nevadans to explore and discover the amazing historic and archeological resources that exist throughout the State.
Author Caleb Cage to talk about book 'Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 10:20pmOn Tuesday, February 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public event by writer Caleb Cage. Cage will read from his collection of short stories, "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada." The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Cage preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
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.
Dayton musician named Songwriter of the Year by International Western Music Association
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 1:16pmThe International Western Music Association (IWMA), which promotes and preserves western music in its traditional, historical and contemporary forms, has named Richard Elloyan Songwriter of the Year.
Battle Born Memorial in Carson City unveiled to honor fallen Nevada military
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:36amThe Battle Born Memorial was unveiled today on the State Capitol grounds in Carson City behind the Nevada State Library and Archives, dedicated to Nevada’s 895 fallen service members.
Nevada Lore Series: the Infamous Hauntings of the Goldfield Hotel
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 1:36pmIn the heart of the semi-ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada outside Tonopah rests the decaying beauty of the Goldfield Hotel, which, as it happens, is one of the most haunted places in America.
Nevada Lore Series: the Making of a State, Part 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 1:17pmThe greatest day of the year is close at hand: Nevada Day. The day in which the capitol of Nevada, Carson City, practically shuts down to celebrate our statehood, which took place on October 31, 1864.
While the majority of the United States don’t celebrate their Statehood, those that do participate don’t have quite the same gusto for the celebration that Carson City does.
What does it mean to be a Nevadan? What does it mean to be Battle Born?
America’s involvement in WWI subject of Carson City museum lecture
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 7:04pmCARSON CITY — World War I changed America, both at home and abroad. On a global scale, those changes led to an expanded role for the United States in world affairs. At home, they included women’s suffrage, the modern civil rights movement, the drive to protect civil liberties and new conceptions of military service.
Carson City IHOP shooting memorial run joined by friends, family of those lost
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 9:05amThursday morning marked seven years since the 2011 IHOP shooting in Carson City, which left three Nevada Guard members and one civilian dead.
Thursday, Sept. 6: Things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 6:43amWelcome to Thursday Carson City. It is Sept. 6, 2018. Today’s events are related to fitness and hikes, a memorial walk and run, plus art showings and business and family support group meetings.
Nevada Guard to commemorate IHOP victims Thursday in Carson City run and walk event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 12:01pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Guard is set to host a memorial run and walk this Thursday, Sept. 6, to commemorate the victims of the International House of Pancakes shooting that occurred in 2011.
Two Nevada Army Guard helicopters, C-130s to support California firefighting efforts
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 2:58pmCARSON CITY — A total of 16 soldiers aboard two Nevada Army Guard helicopters are set to begin firefighting efforts Monday while based out of Lampson Field Airport in Lakeport, Calif.
Carson City's Nevada State Museum exhibit features World War I technology
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 9:45amCARSON CITY — When American troops hit the battlefields of Europe 100 years ago, they had to learn how to fight a new kind of war. From trench warfare to technical advances in weaponry, this was much different fighting than Americans had experienced before.
Double-amputee joins Mission Senior Living team for Reno-Tahoe Odyssey
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:30amAt the start of the 14th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure on Friday in Wingfield Park, Jonah Vandever will join runners scheduled for the 7:30 a.m. start time. Only the 20-year-old double amputee won’t be running, he’ll be hand-cycling.
Nat Geo WILD’s 'Monster Fish with Zeb Hogan' season premieres June 1
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 11:11amRENO — In addition to navigating pristine wild rivers and dirt roads, big-fish wrangler Zeb Hogan of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” show also had to navigate a maze of dangerous military zones in order to tell the story of his travel and research in the remote and wild Salween River that runs through China, Thailand and Myanmar.
In Memoriam for our Fallen Warriors of Liberty
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 4:33pmLiberty is the absence of murder, slavery and tyranny. Liberty is the "freedom to choose" constrained by the golden rule with equal individual responsibility to choose wisely.
Poppies to porcupines, eventful Friday awaits at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 9:09amThe Nevada State Museum will be abuzz with activity on Friday, May 25 with behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations of the historic Carson City Mint coin press, and a collaborative event with the American Legion.
Go Fund Me established for wife of terminally ill 94-year-old Carson City Marine veteran
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 5:34amCarson City, Nevada residents Gene and Ruth Ratner have faced a lot of adversity in their lives, probably the same as most other nonagenarians, war, divorce, death of loved ones, disease, more than some and not as many as others.
Nevada National Guard adjutant general, state partnership officials weather Tonga tropical cyclone
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 4:06pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada National Guard’s adjutant general, Brig. Gen. William Burks, was in the Nevada Guard’s State Partnership Program delegation in Tonga during Tropical Cyclone Gita on Monday. The entire delegation is accounted for and no injuries are reported.
National Wreaths Across America Day comes to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:45amWreath's Across America is coming to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery thanks to the Carson City Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol which is organizing the event locally. Each December, the national non-profit organization coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 1,200 locations across the U.S., at sea and abroad.
From Fires to Floods: Nevada National Guard saw busiest year ever for natural disaster response
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 1:05pmCARSON CITY — As the Nevada National Guard prepares to enter 2018, a look back on the Silver State’s past year reveals an unprecedented request for domestic response activations, not just in Nevada and northern California, but also places around the nation, ranging from Oregon to Puerto Rico.
Huey art sculpture comes to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 2:29pmA Vietnam War-era combat helicopter turned into an art exhibit was on display Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.
Nevada Guard personnel, communications equipment en route to Puerto Rico
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 4:57pmRENO — A total of 12 Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen departed Nevada on Friday morning aboard a Nevada Air Guard C-130 cargo plane and are en route to Puerto Rico to assist with the disaster relief after Hurricane Maria struck the territory last week.
Unclaimed remains of 27 veterans to receive a military funeral in Fernley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 1:48pmOn Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 the remains of 27 veterans will finally receive the military burial and honor they were promised through their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The service will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Cemetery, located at 14 Veterans Way, in Fernley, Nev. The public is invited to attend.
Victims of 2011 mass shooting in Carson City honored with memorial run
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 12:20pmAround two dozen runners and walkers remembered the victims of a mass shooting in Carson City that happened six years ago Wednesday in which five people died, including three Nevada National Guardsmen.
Nevada Guard to commemorate IHOP victims with memorial run this Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 2:08pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Guard is set to host a memorial run/walk on Wednesday, Sept. 6, to commemorate the victims of the International House of Pancakes shooting that occurred in 2011.
Two Nevada Army Guard helicopters arrive for Slinkard Fire firefighting mission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — The crews aboard two Nevada Army Guard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters will begin firefighting efforts Friday at the Slinkard Fire at Topaz Lake near the Nevada and California state border.
Nevada Army Guard helicopter set to assist in Texas
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 8:20amCARSON CITY — A Nevada Army Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew will fly to Texas Wednesday to assist emergency responders in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Chinook helicopter crew is set to assist the Texas National Guard with search and rescue missions in the Houston, Texas, vicinity.
Nevada Builders Alliance signs partnership agreement with U.S. Army
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 3:34pmNevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction industry trade organization, signed the first statewide partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program at a signing ceremony with the U.S. Army, local and state dignitaries at noon on Monday, July 17, at Rancharrah in Reno.