March 2020
Nevada welfare and supportive services offices closed Monday, will re-open Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:34pmCARSON CITY — Due to ongoing public health concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services offices are closed to the public Monday, March 16, 2020. Offices will re-open Tuesday, March 17.
Lyon County Commission to hold emergency meeting to consider declaration of emergency
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 11:16amYERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will be conducting an emergency meeting Monday at 4 p.m. to consider approving a Declaration of Emergency for Lyon County. The Declaration will provide Lyon County with the ability to:
Nevada implements 2-tier response to address school meal interruptions caused by closures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:22am
UPDATE: Carson City meal sites are expected to begin Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School, Seeliger Elementary School, and Carson High School.
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In light of Governor Sisolak’s announcement to close all K-12 schools in Nevada, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is implementing the first of a two-tier strategy to mitigate National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program interruptions.
Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:15amDue to the unprecedented events surrounding COVID-19, Governor Sisolak has closed all schools in Nevada as well as cancelled all extracurricular events. This means that the annual Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School, scheduled for April 3, has been cancelled.
Nevadans can complete 2020 Census without having to leave home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:04amEvent Date:
March 16, 2020 (All day)
March 23, 2020 (All day)
March 30, 2020 (All day)
April 6, 2020 (All day)
CARSON CITY — As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to have an impact on the country and our local communities, the safety, health and welfare of all Nevadans is a top priority.
Despite growing concerns about the public health situation, the census is easier than ever for Nevadans to complete through one of three safe, confidential and quick ways from the comfort of their own homes: online at census.nv.gov, via phone (844-330-2020; for Spanish 844-468-2020), or mail in the hard copy questionnaire. This helps keep everyone safe — residents and census workers alike.
Dayton man jailed for suspected child pornography charges, video surfaces on social media
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 9:40am
On March 15, 2020, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account.
Deputies responded and contacted the reporting party. CCSO detectives were requested and launched an investigation. The subsequent investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account and the video was made public for the suspect’s followers to view.
Events around Carson City for Monday, March 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 8:27am
Heading into the first of the work week, there's some uncertainty due to concerns over the coronavirus. Some activities will go on as scheduled while others may be canceled. We're advising you check with event organizers ahead of time before you plan on attending.
DMV in Carson City, Reno and Vegas to serve appointment customers only
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:49pmEffective Monday, March 16, due to the ongoing public health concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ offices in Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas will only serve customers with appointments.
Governor calls for unity in fighting coronavirus
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:17pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced today efforts the state is taking to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including closing state offices to the public, freezing hiring and expanding paid administrative leave. Sisolak called ...
Nevada governor calls for state office closures, limits on large gatherings to slow ‘rapid spread’ of coronavirus
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 8:16pm
Gov. Steve Sisolak said that while a testing kit shortage makes it impossible to tell how much coronavirus has affected Nevada, the pace of the virus’ spread around the world means Nevada must “act quickly” to slow it — including taking drastic measures such as shutting state offices, limiting the size of gatherings and encouraging employees to work from home if possible.
