Wednesday
North Carson City Yogurt Beach to close, East William Street location remains open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:24pmThe North Carson Street location of Yogurt Beach will close permanently this Wednesday, however the newest location on East William Street, will remain open.
2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
Learn about the region’s snakes this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 12:06pmCARSON CITY — Learn about the snakes of northwestern Nevada this Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. George Baumgardner, curator of natural history, will offer brief demonstrations starting at 1 p.m. and repeated until 3 p.m. for visitors passing through the museum’s demonstration gallery.
Carson City area weather to bring warm fall days and cool nights heading into October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:07pmWarmer weather and less smoke may be in store for the Carson City area this week, along with breezy conditions as a ridge of high pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and light winds heading into the first weekend of October.
Carson City area road report: Progress continues along South Carson Street Project area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 8:34amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.
Rare basket with ties to Geronimo to be exhibited Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:29amCARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Early fall work continues along South Carson Street Project area, Carson City roads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 9:30amHere is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Former Gov. Brian Sandoval picked as University of Nevada, Reno’s next president
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 1:52pmRENO — At a special Nevada System of Higher Education meeting held Thursday, the Board of Regents announced the appointment of former Gov. Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s next president. He becomes the first Hispanic and 17th president of the 146-year-old University.
Gov. Sandoval, who is currently a Distinguished Fellow of Law and Leadership at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law among other endeavors, will begin Oct. 5, 2020 and serve a 4-year contract.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds expected to blow smoke out, but poses wildfire threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 8:53amWith gusty winds expected to arrive in the Carson City area, northern Sierra Front and Lake Tahoe region, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag fire weather warning Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Wednesday health briefing: 9 new cases, 6 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 that there are nine new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,194, with 1,062 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 117 cases remain active.
Abatements OK'd for $600M Google data center investment in Storey, $514M lithium mining in Humboldt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Directors on Wednesday approved abatements for Google (Design, LLC) in Storey County and Lithium Nevada Corp. that will result in $1.1 billion in investments and the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs.
Nevada governor touts community colleges, student sacrifices during WNC visit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:10pmStudents at Western Nevada College were captivated by a very special visitor on Wednesday morning on its Carson City campus. None other than Steve Sisolak, the 30th governor of Nevada, spent part of his busy morning passionately telling students about the respect he has for them and the sacrifices they are making to attend college.
Governor rebukes Trump’s in-person Nevada rallies, says he showed ‘callous disregard’ for health measures
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 3:44pmCarson City man accused of assault, child abuse causing mental harm in incident involving car
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 2:30pmA 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of child abuse causing mental harm and assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two juveniles sitting in a vehicle.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday health report: 31 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:27pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 that there are 31 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,185, with 1,056 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Carson City Schools to have full-remote learning day Wednesday due to smoke conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 4:59pmDue to the continued very unhealthy air quality, all Carson City School District students will again be on a remote learning day on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
Halloween 'Ghost Train' revival coming to Carson City's Mills Park, actors sought for roles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:53pmUPDATE WEDNESDAY: Details on COVID-19 health precautions, including seating arrangements, for this series performances are forthcoming. Check back for updates.
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Wild Horse Productions is excited to revive the yearly tradition of the Halloween "Ghost Train" at Mills Park in partnership with the Carson City Railroad Association.
Carson City accepting applications for Ward 3 Board of Supervisors
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:51pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from qualified candidates who are interested in appointment to the office of Ward 3 Supervisor by the Board of Supervisors, Pursuant to Art. 2, 2.030(1) of the Carson City Charter.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Monday briefing: 10 new cases, 16 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:43pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 14 that there are 10 new cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,154, with 1,048 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 91 cases remain active.
Museum program launches with Wednesday talk on Dia de los Muertos altars in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 11:44amThe meaning and symbolism of objects found on a traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Museum Curator of Education Mina Stafford will deliver the program on this uniquely Mexican holiday and how it has evolved over time. Also at the event, the museum will announce plans for this year’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration.
South Carson Street Project, Carson City road report for week of Sept. 14-20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 12:18pmHere is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Meet the Soroptimist of Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:57amSoroptimist International of Carson City is presenting a “Let’s Get Acquainted” orientation meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend the event online via Zoom.
Bars to open in Washoe County, Pahrump while remaining dark in Clark, Elko counties
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 4:40pmBars and taverns across Washoe County as well as in the town of Pahrump in Nye County will soon be allowed to open following a surprise decision from the state’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force on Thursday.
Quad County, Carson City area COVID-19 update Wednesday: 6 new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 6:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 that there are six new cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,106, with 998 recoveries, 15 deaths. There are 93 cases that remain active.
Forest Service temporarily closes all national forests in California due to extreme fire danger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 1:22pmThe U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday that it is temporarily closing the remaining 10 national forests in California, including Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Eldorado National Forest, Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest.
Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:31pmThe Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.
Carson City arrest report: Pair booked for possession of stolen property, vehicle recovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:46amTwo were booked Tuesday for suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Developer to begin infrastructure work on Carson City's Lompa Ranch residential project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:43amThe developer of the Lompa Ranch residential project, located south and east of Carson High School, will begin infrastructure work Monday, Sept. 14, according to the home builder.
UNR Extension sessions aim to inform small businesses on how to maintain and use credit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 2:02pmUniversity of Nevada, Reno Extension continues its online town hall and webinar series next week to assist small-business owners. With many businesses still struggling due to COVID-19, some are having trouble maintaining good credit or paying vendors.
Work continues on South Carson roundabout; JAC bus detours and roadway striping this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 11:05amHere is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 7-13, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.