March 2020
Did you feel it? Second earthquake in as many days rumbles Carson City region with 3.2 mag
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 7:55pm
UPDATE: The USGS adjusted the Saturday evening earthquake to a 3.2 magnitude.
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A second earthquake struck Carson City Saturday night, just one day after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the region, breaking glass and setting off burglar alarms throughout the city.
According to USGS, the earthquake was a 3.5 and struck 5km NE of Indian Hills at 7:53 p.m.
Did you feel it? Comment below with your location!
List of local businesses open during COVID-19 closures
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 6:35pm
Carson Now is compiling a list of local businesses that are allowed to be open during the COVID-19 closure, similar to the list we created for restaurants doing takeout or delivery.
To include your business on this list, please email kc@carsonnow.org with the name of the business, street address, phone number, website link (if you are taking online orders) and any changes and/or precautions the business is taking due to the virus.
List updated 4/1/20, 4:15 p.m.
76 Gas Station
Carson City Justice and Municipal Courts issue orders regarding COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 2:29pm
The First Judicial District Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court has issued Administrative Orders for the Carson City Courthouse, Juvenile Court, Juvenile Detention Center and Juvenile Services to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and safeguard the public and employees.
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to Launch UWNNS Emergency Assistance Fund in Response to COVID-19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 1:34pm
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) announces the launch of the UWNNS Emergency Assistance Fund to support local work in helping meet the increase of basic needs by local families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. To donate online visit uwnns.org/EAF or text "NVNOW" to 91999.
The Indy Explains: What ‘essential’ businesses can still operate in Nevada after coronavirus shutdown?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 1:01pmGov. Steve Sisolak has ordered — not asked — all nonessential businesses in the state to shut down and cease operations at midnight Friday as part of a monthlong closure to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus.
But what exactly is an “essential” or “nonessential” business?
Video: Cleaning up quake damage
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 11:55amThis video was taken at the Walmart on Topsy Lane minutes after the 4.5 magnitude earthquake yesterday.
Carson City's Sena Loyd announces candidacy for Assembly District 40
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 11:41am
On Friday, March 13, Carson City resident Sena Loyd filed as a candidate for State Assembly District 40. Loyd, 36 and a registered Democrat, is an information professional currently working in the high-tech industry. Previously she served as the Library Director for the Carson City Library from 2014-2019.
Superintendent Richard Stokes: State Education Agencies to Provide Waivers for Assessments and Reporting Requirements
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 10:01am
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and at the close of the first week since Nevada Gov. Sisolak ordered school sites and non-essential businesses to close, what may not be known to the general public is the governor has identified public schools as an essential service.
School districts across the state have been working feverishly to develop a system of remote teaching and learning. This new method of holding school begins Monday, March 23.
Woman arrested for leaving two toddlers in freezing RV during the snowstorm
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 9:07am
A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 500 block of N Street Thursday morning for two felony child abuse offenses, and two gross misdemeanor offenses for child neglect / endangerment.
According to the report, Jenna Noelle Hix was arrested following a report of two young children screaming for their mother just before 2 a.m. The reporting party stated they were unsure if the mother of the children was home.
Carson business closures: 'I just wait to see what we're told we can and can't do'
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 8:33am— Carson City businesses have felt the impact of COVID-19 and the governor's orders for non-essential businesses to close to help slow the pandemic.
