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Nation turns nervous eyes to Nevada, a forgotten battleground that could decide presidential race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:40amJoe Biden’s slim lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada remained unchanged on Wednesday after several hours of will-they-or-won’t-they from state and local elections officials in Nevada who had earlier in the day said they would release new numbers in the tight and increasingly important contest.
Sierra Nevada Realtors team up for $3,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:21pmSierra Nevada Realtors is proud to announce its donation of $3,000 to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation’s annual Hopefest event. Many of SNR’s respected members and affiliates came together to ensure that the organization’s long history of supporting Hopefest wouldn’t be interrupted despite having to cancel its annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.
With season's first storm arriving this weekend, NDOT prepares to keep roads clear
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:55amA strong storm will push through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Friday into the weekend, bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures and chances for rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, drug and DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 6:32pmA 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.
The Ormsby House is in escrow, plans unknown due to non-disclosure agreement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 4:56pmCarson City’s empty living legend, the Ormsby House, which just celebrated its 20-year anniversary of closure, has apparently found itself a prospective owner. However, the owner in question remains a mystery due to a non-disclosure agreement.
Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for non-profit that provides comfort for children with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 3:27pmDebbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with cancer.
Two Carson High School seniors honored as Heisman Scholarship finalists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 9:37amThe Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Seniors Abby Golik and Kobe Morgan have been honored as School Winners in the 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.
In Carson City, the place to vote in-person today is at the Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:36amToday is Election Day. In person voting can be done at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Carson City Courthouse is not a polling location for the general election.
Indy Explains Electoral College: How a candidate can lose the presidency after winning a majority of votes
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 8:16pmAlmost 3 million more people voted for Hillary Clinton than for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, yet it is Trump’s pardon that saves a Thanksgiving turkey's life and whose signature on an executive order can change American lives in an instant.
Salvation Army hosts Carson City, Douglas job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:34pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.
Enrollment for 2021 Nevada health insurance plans now open through Jan. 15, 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 1:07pmCARSON CITY — On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to budget-appropriate Qualified Health Plans through the online marketplace known as Nevada Health Link, kicked off its eighth Open Enrollment Period and its second year operating as a State Based Exchange.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Little brothers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:27pmPhunny, the things our minds turn to when left to daydreaming in the midst of a pandemic. At times we torture ourselves with guilt over the slightest of grievances. Today, for me, it was my little brother, Luigi. His real name was Larry, but along the way, for some reason, I don't know why, we started calling him Luigi.
Nevada retailers projected to hire 4,700 workers for holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:03amRetailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the all-important holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 4,700 positions during the holiday shopping period.
Carson City Symphony Association announces 5th annual scholarship for music education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 6:59pmThe Carson City Symphony Association announces the fifth annual instrumental music scholarship for Carson City students age 5 to 17. The scholarship was established by a generous gift from Jennifer and John Webley in memory of Rosemary Nebesky, former board member and friend of the Carson City Symphony Association.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.
Column: My Favorite Nevada Moments
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/31/2020 - 8:56amThe Nevada Day Committee got it wrong this year. By selecting "My Favorite Nevada Moment" as the theme for 2020, the committee has left people like me out.
I can't whittle my experiences in Nevada down to just one favorite.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged indecent exposure, theft at store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:31amA 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of indecent or obscene exposure, a gross misdemeanor offense, a Carson City sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Nevada's COVID-19 immunization plan framework distribution to begin with frontline workers
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:50amHealth care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday.
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe resorts; opening days set for Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 6:19pmCold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window to build a solid base for the upcoming 2020-21 winter season.
Carson City flagged by state for elevated COVID-19 transmission rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:21pmCarson City has been newly flagged for elevated disease transmission, according to a report Monday by Nevada health officials. Adjacent Lyon and Washoe counties also remain flagged.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: My Huckleberry friend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:57amI have a Huckleberry friend who has kept me humored during the pandemic. Huck is a Steller's jay, his species is named for an 18th century German naturalist, but his name comes from a boy who had some adventures out on the Mississippi River in the 19th century, as immortalized by Mark Twain.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for stolen truck, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:50amA 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.
Chase opens first Carson City bank branch Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 8:35amChase will open its first Carson City branch bank Tuesday on South Carson Street and Eagle Station as part of its northern Nevada expansion, making it the 10th location in the region.
Senator Square: Carson High School Library of Love; leadership promotes breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:40amThe teachers of Carson High School are continuing to ask if the community of Carson City would purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Carson City Library hosts National Novel Writing Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 4:59pmDo you aspire to be a writer? Do you have a writing project that you keep postponing? Do you want to compete in a challenge this November?
Carson City parents arrested after leaving three small children at home alone for hours in ‘filthy’ home
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:40amCarson City deputies arrested a man and a woman for felony child abuse, neglect and endangerment after they left their three small children home alone for hours.