May 2020
Carson City area Wednesday COVID-19 report: Lyon County death, 2 new cases, 1 recovery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 6:08pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to five. The individual was a female Lyon County resident in her 70’s with underlying health conditions.
UPDATE: Carson City Kiwanis Virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser has $1,000 anonymous donor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 5:59pm
Carson City Kiwanis would like to take a moment and thank everyone who have participated in our virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser. There is a strong outpouring of support for our cause to raise money for the local Meals on Wheels program.
As a reminder, we are contiuing to raise funds through Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Gaming Control Board releases updated policy guiding Nevada casino reopenings
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 3:40pm
Resorts must check guests’ temperature upon arrival or have a medical professional on property at all times and require guests to complete a symptom self-assessment, according to an updated policy released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board as casinos gear up for reopening.
Carson City, Douglas theater companies unite, pen letter regarding future performances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 2:08pm
The community theatre companies in Carson City and Douglas County, along with our local performance venues, have created a coalition with the goal of navigating the challenges specific to our local theatre community brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 1:32pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2020 - 1:30pm Registration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management series of workshops was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes — or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes — the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
April employment report grim: Carson City loses 3,800 jobs, Reno 24,500 and Vegas, 214.5K
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:54pm
In April, Carson City lost 3,800 jobs at a rate of 12.4 percent, giving the capital city an unemployment rate of 21.4 percent for the month compared to March’s rate of 7.1 percent and 4 percent in April 2019, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada State Parks to allow camping with some restrictions beginning Friday under Phase 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:06am
Overnight camping at Nevada State Parks will be allowed with capacity restrictions under the governor's reopening directives for Phase 2, beginning this Friday, May 29.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Ruby
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:10am
Happy Thursday Carson City! Are you ready to meet your newest Pet of the Week? Well, wait no longer because here’s Ruby!
Help those who are hungry: FISH stores in Carson City, Minden host food drives this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 9:22amEvent Date:
May 29, 2020 - 10:00am
Food Bank of Northern Nevada has multiple sites where they are accepting donations this Friday, May 29, including Friends in Service Helping (also known as FISH) thrift stores in Carson City and Minden.
Keep Tahoe bears wild: Public urged to practice social distancing, proper food and garbage storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:53am
Late Spring is in full swing in the Tahoe Basin and Tahoe black bears are searching for food. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears results in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues as well as fines and possible jail time for violators.
