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The Nature Conservancy Commends Passage of Groundwater Bill
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 1:14pmAfter passing unanimously in the Assembly and Senate, Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), which sets aside 10 percent of uncommitted groundwater as a reserve, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Steve Sisolak. The Nature Conservancy in Nevada is focused on protecting water for the environment and applauds the legislature and Governor for taking this innovative step toward conserving water for communities, for the environment, and for the future.
Carson City to receive historical marker in honor of Felice Cohn, one of the world's most famous suffragettes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 3:19pmOne hundred years ago, women in America secured the right to vote in what is potentially the largest victory of women in our country to date.
In commemoration, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation through the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites has offered to gift to Carson City, a Suffrage Centennial Marker commemorating the people, places or things instrumental to women gaining the right to vote in the United States in 1920.
Bereavement group to begin June 12 at The Lodge Assisted Living in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 1:13pmThe Lodge Assisted Living in Carson City and A Plus Hospice Care are pleased to announce a monthly bereavement group to begin this month.
JoAnne Skelly: Sapsucker damage to an old birch tree
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 11:20amOur big birch has finally given up after decades of bronze birch borer and sapsucker damage. Rows of regular horizontal holes about a quarter-inch in diameter cover the trunk from bottom to top. These are caused by sapsucker woodpeckers drilling for sap in the tree. Initally, borer damage reduced the flow of water and food within the tree, causing limbs to die each year. The sapsucker feeding finally finished the tree off.
Carson City Attorney, Amber J. Handy, Selected as 2019 State Bar Award Recipient
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 4:42pmEarlier this month, the State Bar of Nevada announced the recipients of the 2019 Membership Awards. Among those selected was local Carson City attorney, Amber J. Handy.
Attorney Amber Handy received the 2019 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, which recognizes the professional and public service achievements of Nevada attorneys either under the age of 36 or those engaged in the practice of law for fewer than five years.
Motorist alert: NDOT to begin surface repaving of northern Carson City freeway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:40amCARSON CITY — Roadway shoulder closures began this week on certain Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway ramps as precursor to a major Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface and enhance the interstate.
Western Nevada College honors 52 Nursing Grads in Pinning Ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 7:28amWestern Nevada College’s nursing program celebrated 52 associate degree nursing graduates during the traditional pinning ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the Carson City Community Center.
Western Nevada College Class of 2019 grad list: 617 earn degrees and certificates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 6:42pmWestern Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.
Western Nevada College recognizes record grads at 2019 Carson City commencement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:40amWestern Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.
24 to graduate Nevada's Police Officer Standards and Training; Douglas sheriff to keynote
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 8:54amThe Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training announced Wednesday that 24 graduates from 16 agencies from around the Silver State will accept their peace officers’ oath as the POST Academy Class 2019-01.
Carson High senior Crystal Vargas among 3 Nevadans named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 2:04pmCarson High School senior Crystal Giselle Vargas is one of three Nevada students to be selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday.
R.I.P.P.E.D. classes offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 4:10pmR.I.P.P.E.D. is designed to help everybody meet their ultimate fitness goals in a super fun group exercise environment. This 1 hour class combines Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, core and offers a very important Diet program on the Rippedplanet website. R.I.P.P.E.D is for every-body & every fitness level.
Continuing Education at Western Nevada College offers R.I.P.P.E.D. classes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 4:08pmR.I.P.P.E.D. is designed to help everybody meet their ultimate fitness goals in a super fun group exercise environment. This 1 hour class combines Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, core and offers a very important Diet program on the Rippedplanet website. R.I.P.P.E.D is for every-body & every fitness level. Cardio, Weights Fun & Done! Students should plan to eat a snack or small meal about 45 minutes before class, bring a water bottle, towel, and wear exercise clothes and shoes. This is an adult class, great for both men and women, and students aged 14 and up.
Nevada Letters About Literature student competition winners named; advance to national competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 11:16amNevada Humanities has announced the winners of the statewide Letters About Literature program. 243 students from Nevada submitted entries to the national competition at the Library of Congress, and nine Nevada students placed in the top three of their respective judging categories and will be honored in a ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The first place winners in each category will represent Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
JoAnne Skelly: Is it legal to catch rainwater in Nevada?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 11:15amMy friend Marie was told recently it was illegal to harvest rainwater in Nevada. She was referring to putting large barrels under gutter downspouts to catch and store water running off a roof. Many people have done this for years, but actually it was illegal in Nevada until 2017.
Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Aid Center Moves in to New Location in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose and Throat and Sierra Nevada Hearing Aid Center are now under one roof in a new state-of-the-art-building at the Carson-Tahoe Medical Center Campus.
Obituary: Pioneering V&T Railroad steam train touring stalwart Robert C. Gray dies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 2:11pmRobert C. Gray, 97, of Orinda, California passed away peacefully at home April 3, 2019. Robert was born in Oakland, California to Harry E. Gray and Kathleen S. Carter on August 13, 1921.
Robert was kind, energetic and lived a full life. He was an advanced stamp collector and in 1935 he attended the first Boy Scout National Jamboree at Washington D.C.
Nevada’s statewide opioid coordinator speaks to 600 Carson High School freshmen
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 8:50amCARSON CITY — Terry Kerns, substance abuse and law enforcement coordinator with the Nevada Office of the Attorney General, spoke at Carson High School on Thursday morning to more than 300 freshmen about the opioid crisis facing Nevada and the science of addiction. She will offer the same presentation again tomorrow to the remaining 300 freshmen on the same topics.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe picked as WNC's Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 8:04pmCARSON CITY — Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that J. Kyle Dalpe, Ph.D., will join the college as Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness on July 1, 2019.
California man runs from Carson City deputies and troopers, later arrested on felony warrant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 10:35amA 35-year-old California man was arrested in the 3300 block of Highway 50 Friday afternoon for a felony failure to appear warrant out of Washoe County, and resisting a public officer after attempting to run from Nevada Highway Patrol troopers, and Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies.
Kittens, Music, Wine, and more: What's happening in Carson City Sat., April 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 8:11amGood morning Carson City! Today is Saturday, April 6. While it's going to be a bit cloudy today, we'll have a high of 56 degrees. Sunday and Monday are almost hitting 70, though, with highs at 67 and 68!
On the docket for today is a Celtic Music concert, a Ducks Unlimited Banquet, the April Carson City Wine Walk, farming workshops, kitten parties, and more.
Take flight: What's happening around Carson City on Friday, April 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 5:46pmWith a little help from the wind and a birds-eye view, we're flying into Friday, April 5, 2019 with plenty to do and see as we get ready for the weekend. National Weather Service forecasters say it will be a breezy day with some rain. But don't let that dampen your day as there's art showings, live music and hilarious comedy venues at the Brewery Arts Center and Carson Nugget.
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Proclamation Event on April 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:29amKierra Bracken from the Office of Governor Steve Sisolak will preside over the Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Proclamation Event on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, 222 East Patriot Blvd., Reno. The event begins at 3 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, April 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 7:45amGood morning Carson City. It is Thursday, April 4, 2019. As matters at the legislature continue, we are winding up for another weekend full of activities, including the downtown wine walk and a bevy of shows at the Brewery Arts Center. We may see some showers today, Friday and early Saturday, typical for the early days of spring. Stay tuned.
What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, April 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 8:07amHello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Looks like sunshine ahead today as we get a break from showers before another system heads our way tomorrow into Friday. Whether it is a mid-morning or afternoon walk or evening bike ride or quick hike, step outside and enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, April 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 6:58amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 2, 2019. We're looking at a steady flow of showers today, according to the National Weather Service with snow in the upper elevations of the Sierra. There is a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight for the west slope of the Sierra. Today in town we have events that range from a Carson High School team fundraiser to movies to politics to fitness. Enjoy your day.
What's happening around Carson City for Monday, April 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 8:07pmWell the weekend sure went fast as we say goodbye to March. Now we're heading into Monday, April 1, 2019 where pranks, larks and tom foolery are orders of the day. No fooling when it comes to the weather though. We may see a slight chance of showers in the afternoon and evening with more of a chance of rain on Tuesday. Stay tuned.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 8:46amWelcome Carson City to Sunday, March 31, 2019. The last day of the month will bring sunny skies and a daytime high somewhere in the low 60s. Ideal spring weather before the next system arrives Monday bringing with it warmer temperatures but showers as well. Today there's art gallery showings, two children's theater performances, a bike ride and a tour of the stone Wungnema House at Mills Park.
Sports, Gardening, Veteran's Remembrance Day: Here's what's happening in Carson City on Sat., March 30
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 10:13amGood morning Carson City! It's finally starting to feel like Spring around here. The weather today is going to be another gorgeous day, sunny with highs of 56, a low of 28, and 52 percent humidity. On the schedule today we have a ton of wonderful events, from a live music benefit for the homeless, to pollinator workshops, a Roller Derby match, a Veteran's Remembrance Day celebration at Mills Park, and much more. Scroll below to see everything happening today in our capital city.