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A recent outbreak of COVID-19 at Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City put two units on lockdown with two inmates having alleged the outbreak came from correctional officer trainees who were not wearing proper personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.

Northern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.

Nevada Democrats have, for years, been fine-tuning their political machine. Two years ago was, perhaps, their best proof of concept. Democrats spirited away a key U.S. Senate seat, took control of the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and secured a veto-proof majority in one chamber of the Legislature while retaining a majority in the other.

The COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met Thursday with seven counties flagged last week for having an elevated risk of transmission of the coronavirus. Based on data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, six of the seven counties are still meeting at least two of the three criteria, signaling a sustained elevated risk of transmission.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — In Plain Sight Marketing LLC announces the addition of three new members to the Carson City based marketing and public relations agency. Sierra Davies, MBA, was added as a new an account manager, Pierce Baker as a public relations specialist and Elizabeth Pearson as a public relations coordinator.

Partnership Carson City, a local organization that inspires a healthy community by building strong families and successful youth, is honoring those who have lost their life to an overdose with a Facebook live event Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. The event coincides with International Overdose Awareness Day.

The Board of County Commissioners acting as the County Board of Health received a briefing from Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) on the status of COVID -19 in Lyon County and the Quad County region. CCHHS Representative, Jeanne Freeman, provide the following:

Lyon County August 2 – 15, 2020

Quad-County Area

Hello fellow anglers, It has been so dang hot that not many have been out fishing lately. With all of this heat, a couple reminders to those that venture outdoors: Beware of the rattlesnakes while you're hiking to that favorite fishing hole. Rattlesnakes are not just in the Carson Valley area, they can be found all the way up through the sierras high up as Kinney reservoir. So watch your step.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 17,755 for the week ending August 8, up 4,028 claims, or 29.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 13,727 claims. Through the week ending August 8, there have been 642,572 initial claims filed in 2020, 620,920 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

LAKE TAHOE — A new control tool for aquatic invasive plants that clog waterways, reduce water clarity and provide cover for other invasive species at Lake Tahoe continues to show impressive results in its third year of testing. The tool is a light array mounted under a working barge, which trolls through the marina dousing the plants on the lake bottom with ultraviolet-C light.

City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank, today announced that it has named Shari Chase, Founder and CEO of Chase International, as the newest member of its Northern Nevada Advisory Board. Shari will serve a minimum of a three year term and is one of seven prominent business and community leaders who serve on City National’s advisory board in Northern Nevada.

I've long believed that balance is the key to living. Balancing how we treat ourselves and others makes all the difference between harmony and discord.

Since March of this year, the need for balance has become more clear to me than ever before. Our initial responses to the coronavirus outbreak and the death of George Floyd couldn't have been more imbalanced if we had tried.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 13,727 for the week ending August 1, down 4,663 claims, or 25.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 18,390 claims.

This is the first decline in weekly initial claims since week ending June 20. Through the week ending August 1, there have been 624,817 initial claims filed in 2020, 603,165 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

As the country, and Carson City, continues the ongoing battle against COVID-19, there is a new enemy making its way onto the field: misinformation.

There are many conspiracy theories floating around the internet surrounding COVID-19, and sometimes, it’s difficult to be able to suss out what’s real.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation on Wednesday to formally name racism as a public health crisis. Given Nevada’s diverse population as a minority, majority state, this call to action raises awareness so Nevada does not perpetuate poor health outcomes due to systemic racism during and after the pandemic.

President Donald Trump’s campaign has sued Nevada over a contentious bill recently approved in the ongoing special session of the Nevada Legislature that expands mail-in voting for the 2020 general election, saying it would make voter fraud “inevitable.”

Three people were arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team, with two of the suspects alleged to be connected to a suspected marijuana concentrate sales operation.

A bill that restricts police use of chokeholds, allows recording of law enforcement and calls for drug testing of officers involved in shootings passed the Assembly with bipartisan support, in spite of criticism that lawmakers could have gone further to address police brutality.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 18,390 for the week ending July 25, up 2,842 claims, or 18.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 15,548 claims.

Small businesses struggling to pay rent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may soon have a lifeline: a new state-run, federally funded commercial rent assistance grant program that will pay up to $10,000 to help prevent evictions.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.

CARSON CITY — Undeterred by nation’s prevailing real-world biological hazard of coronavirus, the Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team was declared fully trained and validated by U.S. Army North evaluators at the conclusion of the “Quenching Steel” exercise July 23 here in the Silver State’s capital. The results of the evaluation were released July 24.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 15,548 for the week ending July 18, up 882 claims, or 6.0 percent, compared to last week’s total of 14,666.

This is the fourth consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims. Through the week ending July 18, there have been 592,700 initial claims filed in 2020, 571,048 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Partnership Carson City, a local organization that inspires a healthy community by building strong families and successful youth, announces two new team members joining the ranks to support education, collaboration and engagement with residents.

We're putting Dayton and Mound House on the map. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is working with Charter Advertising/Design, Inc. in producing a newly designed city map that features business locations in Dayton and Mound House. Chamber members, who purchase ads, will have their locations "pinned" for extra notice!

Celebrate Harry Potter's 40th Birthday and join us to wrap up the Summer Learning Challenge! Attend live magical classes inspired by Harry Potter throughout the day, offered via Zoom! At 4 p.m., we will share the overall results for the Summer Learning Challenge, announce this year's highest achievers, announce the Grand Prize Raffle winners, and allow you to share your thoughts on this year's virtual program.

The annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club President’s Cup tournament took place July 14 and July 16 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ranch and Lake courses. Thirty members competed in the two-day net tournament. Jeri Mihelic won the tournament with a net score of 142. Gail Teig was the runner-up with a score of 143 and Terri Ianiro was the 3rd place winner with a score of 147.

Thursday 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.

UPDATE: 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.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 12,484 for the week ending July 4, up 1,374 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 11,110. This is the second consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims.

Through the week ending July 4, there have been 562,486 initial claims filed in 2020, 540,834 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.