June 2017
Carson City area road report for week of June 26 to July 2
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 10:27am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 26 through July 2. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
JoAnne Skelly: Landscape the Lazy Way
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 10:19am
I’m a lazy gardener. I try to minimize my work load while maximizing aesthetic appeal and practical function. I avoid plants that are needy, like those that need extra fertilizer or pruning or those that are susceptible to insects or disease. I’m not into planting annuals.
First responders and resilient community honored on 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 9:23am
"It was so frustrating and only so much we could do," recalled Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service during Saturday's Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony. "Its miraculous nobody got hurt."
Sunday, June 25: Things to do around Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 8:31am
How much fun can you pack into a weekend? That isn’t purely a rhetorical question – it’s more of a challenge. Grab the kids for a day at the Dangberg Home Historical Ranch where storytellers are the featured guests. Locals are in the spotlight at the Rockabilly Riot, the Iron Rebels Car Show is for resident cars only. The bells are ringing at the First United Methodist Church. Handbell Ensemble group, Tintabulations, presents a free concert at 7 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Sierra Sunset
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 10:16pm
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June 24, 2017 (All day) Beautiful sunset over looking the Sierra on Saturday evening.
Motor Officer Event at Mills Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 6:16pm
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June 22, 2017 (All day) Nevada Promise Scholarship for state high school grads covers class fee costs in Fall 2018
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 2:07pm
Many students never make it to college because they can’t afford it. Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that it will participate in the state’s new Nevada Promise Scholarship program, so that young Nevadans can attend WNC starting with the fall 2018 semester, free of class fees.
Carson City emergency crews called to motorcycle crash at Carson and Clearview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 12:19pmCarson City Fire Department and rescue were called Saturday afternoon to a single vehicle motorcycle crash in the area of Clearview and South Carson Street.
Rat-rods, races, classic rides highlight CTR Rockabilly Riot in Mills Park
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 11:44amEvent Date:
June 24, 2017 (All day)
Festivities continued early Saturday at Mills Park as the Rockabilly Riot Car Show launches another jam packed weekend in Carson City. Coinciding with the Iron Horse Training Challenge, hot rod enthusiasts by the hundreds filed into the parking grounds to feast their eyes on some truly spectacular custom made and souped up classics.
Summer snow adventure: Squaw Valley extends hours for skiing and riding
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 10:57am
Escaping the recording breaking hot weather in the West this week is reason enough to visit Lake Tahoe but Squaw Valley has just announced another reason to visit: extended hours for skiers and snowboarders.
