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Carson City area road report for week of March 5-11
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 5:28pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 5-11, 2018.
Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Styrofoam ban at South Lake Tahoe sees preliminary approval by City Council
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 3:11pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to start the process to implement a three-tier ban of Styrofoam in the city limits.
Carson City area road report for week of Nov. 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:52pmHere is the Carson City area road report for Nov. 20-26, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and or utility work. Please follow detours.
Open seats to fill on various Carson City committees, boards and commissions
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 12:20amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors have several open seats available for a number of commissions, boards and committees.
Business Spotlight: Carson City computer retailer growing like a bulldog
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 10:13amA cluttered apartment was reason enough for Lindsey and Linda Jones to decide on opening their own store a year ago.
With computer parts and components quickly taking up room from Lindsey's repair business, the couple decided to move their inventory into a space of its own.
Carson City area road report for week of Oct. 9-15
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 1:06pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 9-15, 2017. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 25 through Oct. 1
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 9:16amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road or utility work. Please follow detours.
Dayton Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope is Saturday Sept. 9
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 10:51amDAYTON — On Saturday, Sept. 9, more than a dozen communities throughout Nevada are participating in the annual Walk in Memory — Walk for Hope event. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the effects suicide has on our nation and state, and to remember those who have been lost to suicide.
Dayton Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope September 9th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 10:45pmDayton, Nevada – On Saturday, September 9, more than a dozen communities throughout Nevada are participating in the annual Walk in Memory - Walk for Hope event.
The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the effects suicide has on our nation and state, and to remember those who have been lost to suicide.
Carson City area road report for week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 3
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 5:59amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 3, 2017. The shared use path located on Fifth Street between Fairview Drive and Airport Road will be closed until September. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 21-27
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 1:07amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 21-27, 2017: The shared use path located on Fifth Street between Fairview Drive and Airport Road will be closed until September. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours:
Applications sought for seat on Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 5:37amDue to the resignation of a member in the citizen-at-large category, there is one position now open on the Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
Carson City area road report for week of Aug. 7-13
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 6:17amHere is this week's road report for August 7-13, 2017: The I-580 freeway extension is open. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City area road report for week of July 24-30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 7:22pmAiming for an early August opening, the Nevada Department of Transportation will continue work this week on the I-580 freeway. Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 24-30, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City area road report for week of June 12-18
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 11:45amUPDATE MONDAY 5:40AM: A late spring storm blasted the Sierra with snow this morning, forcing chain or snow tire requirements over Highway 50 Spooner, State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade, State Route 431 over Mt. Rose Highway and I-80 over Donner Pass. Go here for an update on area road conditions related to the storm. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the skies to be clearing by tonight with a gradual warming trend this week.
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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2017: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work and the Epic Rides event. Please follow detours.
Star Train at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 9:34amFor those of you who aren't fortunate enough to live up here in the inter-mountain rural West, you are missing our breathtakingly beautiful night sky. For those of you who live in these parts, you may not have taken the time lately to stop and gaze at the Heavens. Either way, plan a special night out with those beautiful stars of ours.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 15-21
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 11:30amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 15-21, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.
Friday, April 21: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:27pmHave you ever had one of those weeks? Well, thank goodness it's Friday. Carson City will help you decompress and forget your troubles. Students, K-12 and University, will enjoy the free swim day at the Carson Hot Springs. The Carson Nugget is turning into quite the downtown hotspot with a different headlining comedian each Friday, in addition to live music in two places. Check out their newest offering, the Beer Bar, during tonight's grand opening. So much more awaits you today, you'll just have to see what strikes your fancy.
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Friday, April 7: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 8:46pmApril showers are bringing some unusual blooms to the Legislative lawn. Join Prevent Child Abuse Nevada and Advocates to End Domestic Violence in the annual planting of the pinwheels. We should have a break from the rain by then, but it’ll still be a windy day. Stick around downtown for a special tour of our historic Capitol with Muscle Powered. The storm won’t stop the fun to be found in the valley tonight. Read on to see all your nightlife options, including a free concert at the Sierra at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church and two performances by comedian Kevin Farley at the Nugget.
Muscle Powered Special Event - Legislature Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 11:39amLearn how your Nevada Legislature works and tour the Assembly and Senate Chambers. Meet in front of the Legislature at 401 S. Carson Street.
All walks and hikes can be found on the Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar. The Muscle Powered calendar is a pubic calendar and you can add it to your Google calendar by clicking on the “Google Calendar” and follow the instructions.
Leader: Debbie Lane, 775-841-4456, debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Muscle Powered Special Event - Capitol Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 4:03pmMeet in the front of the State Capitol. See this historic building and learn some fun facts about the history of Nevada and what and who shaped our state.
Leader: Debbie Lane, 775-841-4456, debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Carson City area road report for the week of January 16-22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 9:37pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 16-22, 2017. Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility and road work:
Rural Nevada, Carson City to receive a half-million dollars from state tourism
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 3:18pmRural Nevada is the recipient of more than $500,000 in grants from the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) to aid in the marketing efforts of local tourism organizations, announced Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 11-18
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 10:04pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 11-18, 2016: Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:
Column: Looking Back At A Special Thanksgiving Moment (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 10:19amThanksgiving isn't a patriotic holiday per se, but it is full of patriotic feelings as Americans did and should give thanks for our shared blessings as a nation.
PPI's Introduction to Directing Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 4:43pmWould you like to direct a play or just learn the director’s art? Then come to Proscenium Players. Inc. (PPI) Introduction to Directing workshop this Saturday, December 3rd.
Our four directors are Susan Boulanger, David Hamilton, Rod Hearn and Chris Wilson. All who have several years of theater experience in all aspects of directing.
Lara Mather to feature Historic Fourth Ward School Museum at Gold Hill lecture
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:15amVIRGINIA CITY — Lara Mather, Executive Director of the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, will offer a program on the history, restoration, exhibits and archives at the museum, as part of the Gold Hill Hotel’s Friday Night Showcase at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is a crown jewel on the Comstock.
RSVP 31st Annual Nevada Day Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 3:28pmThis annual event is to help the RSVP,Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program with their mission to help frail, homebound, and low-income seniors remain independent by providing high quality programs which allow them to stay in their own homes with dignity.
Xing Bridges looks forward to entertaining you for this special event at Mills Park , 1111 East Williams Street, Carson City
There will be carnival Rides, games, food, crafts and of course... MUSIC !
We look forward to seeing you there!
Nevada Northern Railway Running Popular Polar Express Train Rides
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:08pmChildren of all ages are welcome on a special train ride from Ely, Nev. to the North Pole on the Nevada Northern Railway's Polar Express this Christmas season. Hot chocolate and cookies are served while listening to the Polar Express story and music from the Polar Express soundtrack.
This entertaining holiday experience has been voted as the “Best Special Event in Rural Nevada” by readers of Nevada Magazine three years in a row.
Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 19-25; downtown paving continues Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 10:28amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 19-25, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted this week: