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Carson High School to host community-focused Back-to-School Night
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:19amThis Monday, Sept. 9, Carson High School will open their doors for the third annual “Open House, Open Hearts” Back-to-School event. The community event starting at 4:30 p.m. will focus on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing guardian engagement at Carson High School and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club Meets a Self-Declared Space Junkie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:45amCarson City resident Maxine Hauser Nietz will share her love of space and her work with NASA during the Leisure Hour Club’s September meeting. The organization will begin its 124th year on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with Nietz’s presentation and a business meeting.
Paul Laxalt U.S. Senatorial papers now open, available for research
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 3:14pmRENO — How was one conservative Republican U. S. Senator from Nevada, which is comprised mostly of public lands, able to work with a majority Democratic Congress to get things done?
Low Medicaid rates force agency to cut day services for disabled in Carson City, Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 9:43amUnited Cerebral Palsy of Nevada has notified the state that it can no longer afford to offer day-habilitation services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Carson City and Gardnerville areas.
Senator Square: Carson High School seniors rise with the sun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:36amWatching them gather, wearing pajamas, wrapped in blankets, and celebrating the beginning of their senior year, the Class of 2019-2020 gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Aug. 30 on the bleachers of the Carson High School football field to watch the sun rise; it is the beginning of their last year at CHS, and, for some of them, their last year as students who were raised within the Carson City School District, students who went from kindergarten at Mark Twain Elementary to Carson Middle School and have spent the last three years at CHS.
Dayton Chamber Awarded Rural Tourism Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 8:12amJohn Cassinelli, president of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has announced that Travel Nevada and the Nevada State Department of Tourism have awarded the Chamber a $9,600 rural tourism marketing grant. The money will be used to develop a completely re-branded website which will be revealed the first week of October 2019.
Carson Tahoe’s HopeFest9 Rocked: Record $225,000 raised to support local cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that their annual benefit concert, HopeFest9, raised over $225,000 in net proceeds. The event, which was held at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center on Friday, August 23, raised nearly $100,000 over 2018 event totals.
VA Sierra Nevada to consider replacing, expanding Reno VA Medical Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 2:59pmLooking at long term needs and a region that continues to grow, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System will explore the potential to replace and expand the Reno VA Medical Center at a new location, Director Lisa Howard announced Thursday.
Supreme Court Law Library releases guide to navigate Nevada law resources
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 1:40pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court Law Library has released a new publication about finding Nevada law and legal resources.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:22amCarson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.
Nevada employment department makes key appointments for Carson City, Vegas divisions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 3:23pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation on Thursday announced the appointment of two administrative positions for divisions in Carson City and Las Vegas.
Ms. Kimberly Gaa has been appointed as administrator for the agency’s Employment Security Division in Carson City and Dr. Marilyn Delmont has been appointed as administrator of the Information Development and Processing Division in Las Vegas.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Hit the Streets of Reno for the Sixth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. – “Unabridged,” the sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Lyon County Commissioner Greg Hunewill dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:59amLyon County Commissioner Greg Hunewill died Monday, August 19, at Carson Tahoe Hospital, Lyon County Manager Jeff Page said Tuesday. Hunewill, 61, had been suffering with health issues since January, said Page.
USGS awards $12.5 million for ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 6:56amRENO — The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded more than $12.5 million to seven universities and a university-governed non-profit to support operation, improvement and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system for the West Coast of the United States.
Governor appoints Amanda Horn to Nevada Arts Council board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 3:44pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed Amanda Horn of Reno to a four-year term on the Nevada Arts Council Board. Horn is senior vice president of communications for the Nevada Museum of Art, a position she has held since 2013.
Citizen Patrol Volunteer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 2:43pmThe Douglas County Sheriff is looking for volunteers to join our friendly Citizen Patrol group who provides valuable services for the people of Douglas County. We provide VIN verifications for people bringing in vehicles from out of state; we do vacation checks for residents while they are traveling; we enforce handicap parking; and red tag and tow abandoned vehicles as needed. We also assist with traffic control whenever the Sheriff’s Department needs assistance and help with special events.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Fulbright Scholars arrive in America, visit Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:07pmThe future of our world shines ever so bright, and the good energy is ever so palpable, as we welcome 75 Fulbright Scholars from 47 countries to America. These are the best and the brightest and they will do great things.
Lake Tahoe is a gateway for these young superstars, thanks to the Northern Nevada International Center and UNR.
Carson City Veterans Resource Fair hosted by the Carson Nugget Sept. 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 12:08pmNevada Rural Counties RSVP Program and the RSVP Veterans Advisory Council Presents the Carson City Veterans Resource Fair Sep., 7th, 10am - 1pm, at the Carson City Nugget.
Veterans and their caregivers will be provided with information on valuable services and programs provided by area nonprofits, advisory groups, government agencies and the private sector.
Carson Street Roundabout to be discussed at Thursday Board of Supervisors Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will convene for their next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Nevada jobs were up in July, unemployment see slight increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:16pmCARSON CITY — July employment in Nevada was up 5,200 over the month and 43,400 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate is at 4.1 percent, up 0.1 percent point from June, and down 0.4 percent compared to last July, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s economic report released Wednesday.
Public Comments at Board of Supervisor Meeting (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 6:35pmJust a few years ago the Board put into effect a method of how to select a City Manager. This procedure was discarded at a later Board meeting as the Mayor said: “I will ask Nancy if she wants the job”. There are numerous city employees and potential outside qualified candidates that were not given an opportunity to apply for this position.
What is even more bizarre, is that the Mayor did not ask Stacy Giomi if he wanted the job, as he had previously applied for this very position.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet youth to hold car wash fundraiser Saturday in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 3:23pmCarson City Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is having a Car Wash Fundraiser in Dayton, Nev. at the Valero, 215 US-50 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.
Carson City School District appoints 7 principal and administrators for 2019-2020 year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:31amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.
Local non-profit groups gather during the Our Town in Our Park event in Dayton
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 2:03pmDozens of local non-profit agencies gathered at Our Park in Dayton Saturday during the Our Town in Our Park event.
Non-profit groups including the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Volunteer Fire Department, JOIN INC, Dayton Valley Dog Park and the Historical Society of Dayton teamed-up to promote wellness, services and career opportunities to the community.
Nevada Humanities Welcomes Willy Vlautin to Carson City on 'Nevada Reads Tour'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 10:34amNevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.
Carson City sheriff, district attorney release Marsy’s Law information video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:19pmCarson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and District Attorney Jason Woodbury have released a public service announcement designed to educate the public about Marsy’s Law.
Carson City area weather: Strong thunderstorms experienced throughout region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:33pmThe National Weather Service is tracking a series of strong thunderstorms throughout the region Thursday afternoon. Doppler radar shows thunderstorms developing north into Washoe County and south of US-50 and east of the Sierra and Tahoe Basin.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 7:30pmWe're rounding the corner to the weekend as we head into Thursday, August 8, 2019. Events lined up include a morning hike with Muscle Powered to Marlette Lake, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, art showings, library events more. Hug your kids. Enjoy the day.
Obituary for Roger M. Laird
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:44pmRoger Morrison Laird passed away on August 6, 2019, in the comfort of his home in Carson City, NV surrounded by close family.
Roger was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean (Russell) Laird. They shared 56 years of marriage.
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation adds 'Text-to-Donate' giving option ahead of HopeFest9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:59amCARSON CITY — The Foundation at Carson Tahoe Health, which provides housing for cancer patients in need, has announced a new opportunity for interested donors to support initiatives and give with a new “Text-to-Donate” option.