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Nevada State Parks will be 'fee-free' Sept. 28 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 9:11amCARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Carson Tahoe Health creates cancer triage line to assist patients with their treatment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 5:33pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah recently added a nurse triage line to provide symptom management to established patients. The nurse triage line coordinates care between the patient, nurses, and physicians at the Cancer Center.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes new Carson District Ranger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 11:41amCARSON CITY — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Matthew Zumstein as the new District Ranger for the Carson Ranger District. In his new position, Zumstein will provide oversight of the staff and resources needed to manage over 400,000 acres of National Forest System lands in the eastern Sierra region of northeastern Nevada and eastern California.
Local Youth Completes Endurance Ride
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 6:56amRiley McHenry a 14 year old Freshman at Sierra Lutheran High School completed the Western States Trail Ride or Tevis Cup on Sunday August 18 at 4:45 in the morning.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after ramming patrol vehicle following pursuit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:40amA Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor evading police and reckless driving following a pursuit with sheriff's deputies that ended at a storage facility.
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.
JoAnne Skelly column: Ticks, Yuck! Remove, dispose in alcohol but don't flush them
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:13pmTicks not only can carry disease, they are disgusting. I have rarely noticed ticks on our property, but recently, I found two in the house, where they must have come in on my clothes after I worked in the high grasses and wildflowers in the yard. Yuck! Fortunately, they weren’t engorged with blood.
Carson City area road report for week of August 5-11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 6:07amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 5-11, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road, utility work:
Carson City area road report for week of July 29 to August 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 11:12amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 29 through August 4, 2019. Closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City area road report for week of July 22-28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 11:08amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 22-28, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 8:43amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 3:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.
Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 8:37amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14, 2019. Closures and delays expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
Nevada State Museum and Railroad Museum in Carson City open on the Fourth of July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:27amThe Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be open with regular hours on the Fourth of July and has a busy month planned with a host of events revolving around the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Nevada Railroad Museum is also open July 4 offering a parade of trains, rides and more.
Nevada, California Highway Patrol team up to save lives in stepped up 'I-80 Challenge'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 4:28pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol is partnering with the California Highway Patrol’s Valley Division and Golden Gate Divisions to participate in an “I-80 Challenge.” This effort aims to reduce speeding drivers along Interstate 80 from San Francisco, Calif. to the Nevada/Utah Stateline from Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 6:01 p.m. through Sunday, July 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Carson City area road report for week of July 1-7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 9:52amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 1-7, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City area road report for week of June 24-30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 11:09amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 24-30, 2019. Closures or delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Pony Express makes its way through Carson City, Jacks Valley and into Genoa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 2:53pmThe Pony Express made its way into Carson City on Wednesday afternoon, heading into town with a breeze and about 40 minutes behind schedule. The mochila exchange was made at Second and Curry streets. It had arrived in the capital city after a stop at Fort Churchill State Park in Silver Springs.
The Pony Express then went through Jacks Valley on its way to Genoa before heading over Kingsbury Grade and onward to Lake Tahoe.
Nevada continues to add jobs in May, unemployment holds steady at 4 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 10:51amCARSON CITY — May employment in Nevada increased by 5,900 jobs over the month and is up 55,200 over the year while the state’s unemployment rate at 4 percent, remained unchanged from April, and is down 0.6 percentage point compared to May 2018, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Living History: Pony Express due Wednesday in Lyon County, Carson City, Genoa and Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 5:19pmThe famed horseback ride across the West that briefly delivered pre-Civil war mail and covered terrain that spanned nearly 2,000 miles will arrive in Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe with stops Wednesday in Silver Springs, Carson City, Genoa and Stateline.
Pony Express riders arrive at Fort Churchill, Carson City, Genoa and Tahoe this Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 11:10amImagine you live in the year 1860 with vast wilderness, wide-open plains and high desert between Missouri and California. You're one of the chosen riders on top of a horse with a mochila strapped on your saddle, navigating along the trail where unknown dangers may be ahead.
Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Museum to mint USS Nevada medallion in Carson City on Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 2:59pmCARSON CITY — The big guns of the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) boomed 75 years ago on Thursday — the flagship of the D-Day invasion which turned the tide of World War II in favor of the Allies.
Senator Square: Seniors of Carson High School class of 2019 prepare to graduate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 8:26amAnticipation of graduation and trepidation about the future are the thoughts running through the veins of the Carson High School Class of 2019 as they contemplate walking onto the football field as high school seniors and bouncing off the football field as CHS graduates looking forward to the new places and faces of tomorrow.
Go Fund Me account established for Carson City man awaiting kidney transplant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 3:29pmA Carson City couple is in need of financial help to relocate briefly to Utah where they will be awaiting a kidney transplant to happen. Friends and family of the couple have established a Go Fund Me page to help with the expenses.
Gabe Torres of Carson City has irreparable damage to his kidney from Type 1 diabetes. Gabe and his wife, Megan, plan to relocate to Utah for the surgery and are in need of financial help to cover living expenses involved with their stay.
Fish On: Nevada Department of Wildlife partners with Western Native Trout Challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 2:12pmDeep in the West, under a secret rock, in a cool stream, lies a prize worth finding. Anglers of all levels are invited to participate in the Western Native Trout Challenge and put the lure of the West on their bucket list. In addition to earning bragging rights at the Expert, Advanced and Master Levels, participants will help the Western Native Trout Initiative conserve 21 species of native trout, forever.
Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:13pmThe list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!
Events around Carson City area for Saturday, May 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 5:02pmHeading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.
Carson City museums to mint medallion to memorialize Transcontinental Railroad car
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 10:47amCarson City’s two state museums — the Nevada State Museum and Nevada State Railroad Museum — are collaborating on a project that highlights of 150-year-old artifacts in both museums’ collections.