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Carson Tahoe Emergency Department earn prestigious Emergency Nurses Association ‘Lantern Award’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 4:32pmCARSON CITY — Last week, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that Carson Tahoe Health Emergency Department received the esteemed Lantern Award for 2020, which will span until 2023. The ENA recognizes just 25 emergency departments worldwide that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.
Students thrive in Western Nevada College's homeschool program; parent meeting Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:40pmGet ahead. Receive a personalized academic plan. Expand your perspective. Challenge yourself. Form friendships that will last forever. Save money.
ICYMI: Carson City School Board to decide Tuesday on re-opening plan for school year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 8:36amThe Carson City School Board will be voting on the final plan for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and the effect COVID-19 has had on it at the board meeting this Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m.
The meeting, which will take place in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street, will decide on how the reopening of the new school year will go in Carson City Schools.
Northern Nevada outdoors: Maintenance for wildfire defensible space begins at home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 8:48amWatching the news on the Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville reminds us how important it is to create and maintain defensible space around your home. The fire burned 18,380 acres in the week it took to get it contained. Have you taken responsibility to make your home/landscape defensible and survivable?
Fishing Report: Fish are biting throughout the region, but beware some toxic blue-green algae blooms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 3:57pmHello fellow anglers. I finally got out to do some camping and fishing for a few days. We stayed at the Carson River Resort just south of Markleeville CA.
Virtual cabaret, Pokemon party, art and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 7:30amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Supreme Court candidate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 1:02amOzzie Fumo, Nevada State Assembly member for District 21 in Las Vegas and candidate for the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat D, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Fumo advanced from the June 9th primary election and now faces District Court Judge Douglas Herndon in the November 3rd general election.
The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:29pmI am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.
I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.
What happens when a business has a positive COVID-19 test in Carson City?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 7:19amSince COVID-19 entered Carson City and Northern Nevada communities, there have been many questions about how to stay safe, where to get information and how the community is affected.
New lakefront community catering to 55-plus crowd to open in Reno this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 2:54pmConstruction of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community is nearly complete, and its first residents are expected to move in this fall, said Darryl Fisher, president of Mission Senior Living. The active lifestyle community for adults 55-years-old and better is located at 765 South Meadows Parkway, Reno. Construction began in the spring of 2019.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in northwest Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:20amSummit Lake in remote northwest Nevada is home to the only self-sustaining, robust, lake population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, North America’s largest freshwater native trout species.
Telehealth is here to stay
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:06amWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new forms of healthcare technology emerged allowing patients to continue to access care during the crisis. Telehealth skyrocketed in popularity, allowing many people to visit with their provider via a phone call or a video conference appointment.
Man accused of graffitiing restroom, urinating in shed at Carson City home improvement store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:33amA 24-year-old California man was arrested Tuesday in connection with graffiti found on a bathroom wall at a home improvement store and for also allegedly urinating inside a shed, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 12:00pmPRE-K children (not yet in elementary school) and families: Join us every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. on Facebook Live for themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Email creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org for more information about this program.
Study investigates link between clothes dryer lint, microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 1:31pmLast year, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the League to Save Lake Tahoe detected microplastics in Lake Tahoe for the first time ever, many of which were microfibers. This discovery revealed that microplastic pollution is not just present in oceans, but also in mountains and lakes, including highly protected areas like Lake Tahoe.
Ackerman led NV-02 fundraising in Quarter 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 10:42amOn Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.
“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”
Woman jailed for suspicion of DUI after boyfriend clipped by vehicle, Carson City deputy report says
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:55amA 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI following an incident in which she admitted to being intoxicated and mistakenly clipped her boyfriend in her vehicle after he was attempting to get away from her.
Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 7:14pmLawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'H2O 2020' exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 2:33pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "H2O 2020", with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.
Vote now for American Association of State Troopers 'Best Looking State Police Cruiser' Contest
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:34amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has entered into the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), Best Looking State Police Cruiser Contest. This is the 7th year AAST has held this event.
Carson City Board of Health reports child vaccine rates down since COVID-19 shutdown, gives Quad-County update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 2:36pmThursday afternoon at the Carson City Board of Supervisors the Carson City Board of Health convened and provided an update on the Health Officer’s Report, and engagement with the Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Department.
According to the Carson City Health Officer, Dr. Susan Pintar, immunization rates have been falling since the COVID-19 shut down, some places in the country as much as 40 percent, due to the fear of seeking medical help during the time of COVID-19.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating shooting suspects of home invasion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 11:42amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying three suspects involved with a shooting that had occurred yesterday morning in the area of Stanford Drive.
Four Quad-County businesses fined by OSHA for COVID-19 noncompliance, seven businesses total fined in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 10:40amUPDATE: While the businesses at Topsy Lane have Carson City addresses, Topsy Lane is technically within the jurisdiction of Douglas County, bringing Carson City's fined businesses to 1, and Douglas County's to 2.
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According to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, six Northern Nevada businesses were cited for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, three of which were in Carson City.
Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Carson City woman held after fetus of miscarried pregnancy found in freezer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 2:38pmUPDATE: According to an update news release from the Carson City Sheriff's Office, the woman was released from custody and has been cooperative with authorities. Further details will be provided pending the results of the autopsy report, according to the release.
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A 22-year-old Carson City woman is being held after she allegedly miscarried her pregnancy and put the fetus in a freezer, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:40amNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.
Carson City Sheriff's Office investigates shooting, victim shot in hand, 3 suspects sought
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:59amUPDATE 5:11PM: The assailants are described as three males in their 20s. Two were wearing dark colored clothing and the other was in light colored clothing. All three suspects were described to be in hoodies and wearing face coverings.
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UPDATE 2:23PM: After 8 a.m. Thursday morning, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a patient at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Emergency Room with a gunshot to the hand.
At arrival, deputies were informed by the victim that three unknown persons forced their way into his home at the 1500 block of Stanford Drive and shot him. The unknown assailants fled immediately, and the victim transported himself to the hospital, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in a news release.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Arya, a recent PUP's Graduate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 3:10pmHappy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to this week’s lovely Pet of the Week, a sweet girl named Arya!
Arya is a 1 year old female pit mix and a recent graduate of the PUP's program, who is looking for an adult only home where she can be the only dog.
When will schools reopen? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pmCarson City School District discusses re-opening plans, would begin with hybrid schedule
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 11:52amAccording to the Carson City School District Reopening Plan, there will be three distinct models the District must plan for and be prepared to operate under, and the finalized plan should be in place for at least one full semester after school begins.