May 2017
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies called to crash at Roop and Robinson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 3:19pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's office deputies were called to a two vehicle crash near the intersection of Roop and Robinson streets.
Carson High hosts job fair for students looking for summer work
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 3:03pmEvent Date:
May 26, 2017 - 11:00am
After being inundated with calls from businesses looking for potential employees, the main office at Carson High School will host a mini job fair this Friday.
Books & Brew Book Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2017 - 5:00pm Are you a coffee-drinking, book lover? Looking for a way to make new friends? Then join us on the fourth Saturday of the month for a book discussion over drinks and eats! This month we will be reading: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez.
Please email Ashley McGuire at amcguire@carson.org if you would like to reserve a library copy of the book.
Our meeting will be at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar, located at 507 N. Carson St. Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time!
Care Flight ordered after vehicle plunges down ravine at Highway 50 and Flint Drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 2:39pmUPDATE 350PM: The patient has been flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. The cause is under investigation. Acting Battalion Chief Jason Danen said the vehicle, a sedan, plunged more than 100 feet down the ravine. The adult female victim managed to get herself out of the vehicle by the time rescue crews arrived.
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Carson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday afternoon to a traffic accident in the area of Highway 50 and Flint Drive. Care Flight has been ordered to take a patient from the incident.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after allegedly punching 74-year-old cab driver
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 2:16pmA 42-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning for felony suspicion of elder abuse with substantial bodily harm after allegedly beating a cab driver, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Rotary Club of Carson City announces 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 1:24pm
Local educators Lacey Carey and Shanall Cavener were honored Tuesday as the Rotary Club of Carson City's Teachers of the Year.
Western Nevada College Motorcycle Rider Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 1:10pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2017 (All day) Registration for a Basic Rider Course (BRC) - $160, Basic Rider Course II - $85 or the Advanced Rider Course (ARC) $85.
BRC -Learn how to ride a motorcycle in 2 1/2 days & earn your MSF completion card for a Nevada endorsement.
BRC II - This intermediate course has two functions – a license waiver for those who are currently riding or a Skills Waiver to update your skills.
ARC - for students who hold a Class M endorsement & want to hone their skill, understand their risk tolerance, etc.
UNR fire camera network at Tahoe readies for robust fire season, adds more equipment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:54pm
With a record mountain snowpack changing to a robust, above normal, significant fire potential, wildland firefighting agencies are gearing up for another fire season and the University of Nevada, Reno is ramping up its AlertTahoe HD/4K fire camera system, which overlooks and helps protect dozens of western mountain ranges and hundreds of square miles of Nevada’s Great Basin.
Western Nevada College Driver Education Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:47pm
Event Date:
June 5, 2017 (All day) Driver Education
In this classroom only course new drivers can prepare for the challenges of driving (and driver license testing) in the Western Nevada College Driver Education Program. The non-credit course meets four days for 30 hours of classroom training; Students must be at least 15 years of age on the last day of class to be eligible to take the course. The WNC Driver Education Program meets the training requirements to obtain a Nevada driver’s license.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park June events feature guided hikes, star walks, ranger programs
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:38pmEvent Date:
June 3, 2017 (All day)
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of June. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
