March 2020
Lyon County Board of Commissioners unanimously agree to emergency declaration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 4:44pmThe Lyon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Declaration of Emergency through Resolution 20-05 and a meeting Monday afternoon, according to County Manager Jeff Page.
There was one person who poke against the resolution. Lyon County staff will now begin implementing procedures to address the declaration.
Western Nevada College will go to online, remote instruction through end of semester
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 4:24pm
Western Nevada College will move to remote, online instruction effective March 23, and will continue in this manner for the remainder of the spring semester. Our faculty and staff are working diligently to finalize plans to migrate classes to remote instruction, primarily Canvas.
Reno mayor Hillary Schieve orders casinos, bars, restaurants and gyms to shut down
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:53pmRENO, Nev. — Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has ordered all casinos, bars, restaurants and gyms in the city to shut down in order to halt the spread of COVID-19. Go here for the full story and video.
The Clear Creek Bowmen Hell or Highwater Archery Shoot has been cancelled
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:20pm
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March 22, 2020 (All day) Because of Corona Virus concerns and the recent CDC warning on events, The Clear Creek Bowmen archery club has decided to cancel our Hell or High Water archery shoot scheduled for March 22, 2020.
The same concerns will have an effect on our weekly Tuesday night shoots that normally start in April. So for now, consider those on hold too. Once we get the go ahead, we will resume the shoots and post it here on Carson Now.
Carson City Senior Center closes; meals to be drive-thru, Meals on Wheels unaffected
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:18pm
Due to the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carson City Senior Center is closing the Senior Center to the public.
Carson City health officials confirm 1 case of coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 2:26pm
Carson City Health and Human Services reports Monday afternoon that the test on a Carson City woman in her 70s on Thursday has returned positive for coronavirus.
Lyon County sheriff outlines modifications due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 2:11pm
YERINGTON, Nev. — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is treating the threat of the COVID-19 virus as a serious issue. We still have a responsibility to the citizens of Lyon County to do our job. We will continue to respond to calls for service.
Winter Weather Advisory through Tuesday morning, light snow could affect morning commute
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 1:55pm
Some light snow accumulation is possible along the valley floors later Monday evening through Tuesday morning, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for the Reno, Virginia City, Carson City and Carson Valley areas. The greater Lake Tahoe area is also under a winter weather advisory with 6 to 12 inches of snow possible above 7,000 feet.
Carson City Fire Department responds to vehicle fire on I-580 near Lakeview Hill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 1:28pm
Carson City Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District were called Monday afternoon to a SUV fire at southbound I-580 near Lakeview Hill in Washoe Valley.
Carson City Library remains open with limited services, programs canceled
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:48pm
In response to health concerns from COVID-19 and recommendations from the governor's office, the Carson City Library is canceling all programs until April 6 or until the State Medical Officer evaluates the public health risk and determines it is safe to resume normal operations. At this time public computers and meeting rooms are unavailable. All homebound service and outreach activities are suspended.
