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

video

Video: Cleaning up quake damage

This video was taken at the Walmart on Topsy Lane minutes after the 4.5 magnitude earthquake yesterday.

Did you feel it? 4.5 Earthquake breaks glass, shakes Carson City and beyond

UPDATE: The USGS revised the magnitude to 4.5 a few minutes following the first report.

A 5.0 earthquake hit in Indian Hills at 6:33 p.m. which caused many downtown businesses to call dispatch for reports of broken glass in their shops.

Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio is Goin' Online

Yaple's is Going Online.

Let's keep you dancing and having fun with online lessons. We have posted some videos on our YouTube channel. Please subscribe and leave us a comment.

If you have any questions, feel free to message us or take a video.
Text (775) 400-2952 or email us at YBallroomDance@gmail.com

Dance It OFF
Swing Combo
Night Club 2 Step Combo
Salsa Combo and Ladies Styling

Please go to: youtube.com and type in Yaple's Ballroom

Coming soon to Yaple's Ballroom is a members page where you can get bonus videos. Learn more dancing within the comfort of your own home.

Stay Home for Nevada: What Nevadans Need to Know and Do

As Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada state government officials, public health authorities, hospitals, and medical providers all work together to prepare, test, treat, and slow the spread of COVID-19, there are measures we can all take to reduce our risk of contracting the virus and keep our families and communities healthy.

Sierra Lutheran High School Revamps to reopen Thursday with online program

Sierra Lutheran High School will reopen Thursday with a comprehensive online program that integrates digital platforms Google Classroom and Zoom to maintain the school’s college prep initiatives.

Lyon County government announces cancellations, closures, hour changes

YERINGTON — Lyon County has announced the following changes in operations in response to COVID-19 and the Governor’s recent announcement as to the State of Nevada’s Response to COVID-19.

Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital Employees Fundraiser for St. Baldricks Foundation

Event Date: 
March 17, 2020 - 6:00pm

We have some amazing employees. Kristin and Delaney are stepping up this Tuesday to help raise money for the St. Baldricks Foundation. Some of you may be familiar with this annual fundraiser.

We will be keeping them here at the hospital as opposed to joining the event downtown and we will be doing a live video instead at 6:00pm.
Please go to: http://lonemountainvet.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ngER929VIvNImUpx1d_UXkYLWGpHBA4r...

Carson City animal shelter needs volunteer foster help, slashes adoption fees

The Nevada Humane Society's shelters in Carson City and Reno are currently open and fully operational. Our primary goal right now is to reduce the number of animals housed at our shelters in an effort to avoid overcrowding should we need to restrict our services or close altogether.

Reno mayor Hillary Schieve orders casinos, bars, restaurants and gyms to shut down

RENO, Nev. — Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has ordered all casinos, bars, restaurants and gyms in the city to shut down in order to halt the spread of COVID-19. Go here for the full story and video.

Dayton man jailed for suspected child pornography charges, video surfaces on social media

On March 15, 2020, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account.

Deputies responded and contacted the reporting party. CCSO detectives were requested and launched an investigation. The subsequent investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account and the video was made public for the suspect’s followers to view.

Sisolak announces statewide public school closures until April to reduce coronavirus spread

Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered temporary closures for schools across the state, the most drastic step yet taken by Nevada authorities to limit spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Gardnerville woman jailed in connection to Douglas County burglaries

A 41-year-old Gardnerville woman has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries over the past year, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

80's Weekend with New Wave Crave live at Carson Valley Inn

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Mar 14 2020 .
March 13, 2020 (All day)
Event Date: 
March 14, 2020 (All day)

New Wave Crave is the high-energy 80's tribute band that's more 80's than 1980! Bring the generations together to sweat the dance floor with popular songs by Madonna, The B-52's, Cindy Lauper, The Cure + plenty more! Free events. Ages 21+. Go here to watch a video of the band.

Carson City arrests: Two jailed in alleged felony domestic battery with strangulation incidents

A 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and misdemeanor violation of bail conditions, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 to $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.

It's Your City features upcoming Carson City theater production of 'Heathers, The Musical'

Event Date: 
March 20, 2020 (All day)
March 21, 2020 (All day)
March 22, 2020 (All day)

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with half of the sister team of Wild Horse Stage Company, part of Wild Horse Productions, and its upcoming production of "Heathers, The Musical: High School Edition" which begins later this month.

Sierra Scott is directing this high school edition of "Heathers" the musical, which runs weekends, March 20-29, at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City. Go here to watch the video interview.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed after altercation over purchase of shrimp, cheese and vodka

A 62-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of battery and a contempt of court warrant after an altercation with a grocery store employee, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Tom Petty, Rod Stewart tribute shows to headline homeless fundraiser at Carson's Fuji Park

Event Date: 
March 7, 2020 - 5:30pm

The Michael Furlong Band will rock the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in Carson City at "A Face in the Crowd," a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute show this Saturday night, March 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the band will keep Tom Petty fans on the dance floor until the show wraps up at 10 p.m.

Nevada Division of Forestry to review expanded protection for rare wildflower species

Event Date: 
April 10, 2020 - 9:00am

Nevada is home to more than 150 plant species that live exclusively in our state, including the Tiehm buckwheat, a rare desert wildflower that is only known to exist in particular geologic conditions in the Silver Peak Range of Esmeralda County.

It's Your City: Concert for center that helps Carson City homeless to feature Tom Petty tribute with Michael Furlong Band

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with DeeDee Foremaster, director of Do Drop In, a local center in Carson City that provides services for the homeless.

The two discuss its "A Face in the Crowd" fundraiser that will be happening this Saturday, March 7, a Fuji Park featuring the music of Tom Petty presented by nationally renowned tribute music sensation The Michael Furlong Band.

Employers, employees, entrepreneurs invited for portraits on Employee Appreciation Day

Event Date: 
March 6, 2020 (All day)

This year March 6 is National Employee Appreciation Day, and anyone looking to have headshot portraits done — or employers looking to give something extra to employees — can submit a request to have photos taken Friday.

Keith Alan Barnett at Bella Vita Bistro

Event Date: 
March 6, 2020 (All day)

Keith Alan Barnett will be performing at Bella Vita Bistro beginning at 4:00 on Friday, March 6th.

Come on down and have a lovely dinner and drinks while listening to Keith's performances of your favorites and soon to be favorites.

Here's a video of Keith's live performance of his single - "No Place to Fall"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9JH4Ps_0iE&feature=youtu.be
available for download on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and most other digital music sites.

Carson City investigators identify burglary suspect, ask for public's help finding him

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for any information on the whereabouts of a man who has been identified in connection to two recent burglaries.

Local dignitaries visit Carson City elementary classrooms, guest-read for reading week

Each year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.

Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Feb. 20

Happenings around the capital city Thursday include a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, the launch of Thursday trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike at Linear Ditch, plus Soroptimist International of Carson City hosts "Celebrating Women Helping Women" at the Carson Nugget. There's also a joint meeting of the school board and the board of supervisors, and a documentary viewing and discussion of "Screenagers" hosted by the Carson City School District. Read on for details.

Carson City Schools hosts 'Screenagers' documentary viewing, talk on screen-time effects

Event Date: 
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm

The Carson City School District will host two showings of a 60-minute documentary titled "Screenagers Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience" Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center. The two showings, beginning at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m., will be free and open to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.

BAC's Celtic Music Series presents Fortunate Strangers this Saturday in Carson City

Event Date: 
February 15, 2020 - 7:00pm

The 2020 Celtic Music Series will continue on Feb. 15, 2020 in the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall in Carson City at 7 p.m. with Fortunate Strangers. This is the sixth season of Carson’s Celtic Music series.

Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identity of credit card fraud suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information in a fraudulent use of a credit card case.

Lyon County School District to send 4 to Vegas for state Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

5th grade winners
6th grade winners
7th grade winners
8th grade winners
Event Date: 
January 22, 2020 (All day)

Kwashiorkor, affenpinscher, hsaing-waing, whippoorwill — these are only a few of the many challenging words participants in the 2020 Scripps National Spelling Bee could potentially be presented with and have to spell correctly in order to advance their hopes of becoming the 2020 National Champion.

Agencies launch ‘I Am Carson River Watershed’ campaign

CARSON CITY — Did you know you live in a watershed? Everyone does. The "I Am Carson River Watershed" campaign aims to connect our community to the watershed they live in and provide a few easy-to-do actions that can help keep our water healthy.

Syndicate content