August 2020
Statewide partnership seeks entrepreneurs, startups for rural Nevada virtual pitch competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 8:51amEvent Date:
November 6, 2020 (All day)
CARSON CITY —The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with StartUpNV, Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, business leaders, and other government entities, in a new statewide initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Nevada’s smaller cities and towns.
Loyalton Fire burns more than 36,000 acres, 5 percent contained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 8:44am
The Loyalton Fire north of the California, Nevada state line has burned 36,295 acres and is 5 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, which is believed to have started by lightning, has destroyed 5 homes and six outbuildings.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 2 new cases, 11 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:09pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, August 16, 2020 that there are 2 new cases and 11 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 881, with 710 recoveries and 15 deaths, 156 cases remain active.
Central Lyon Fire responds to brush fires in Dayton area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 2:12pm
UPDATE 4:24PM: Both fires have been knocked down, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
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UPDATE 2:42PM: The fire on Como Mountain is around 1/10th of an acre in size with a slow rate of spread, according to Central Lyon County Fire. Firefighting efforts have been turned over to the Nevada Division of Forestry and the Bureau of Land Management.
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Central Lyon Fire crews responded Sunday afternoon to brush fires in the Dayton area and one possible in Stagecoach. One fire near the "D" hill behind Dayton High School was reportedly knocked down just after 2 p.m. and firefighters are continuing to work on a fire located on Como Mountain.
Dense smoke advisory goes up for Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley due to Loyalton Fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 1:45pm
UPDATE 4:50PM: A Dense Smoke Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the greater Reno, Sparks, Virginia City and Carson Valley areas has been extended until 9 a.m. Monday morning. As of late Sunday afternoon, drift smoke was evident in Washoe Valley, Carson City as well as into Silver Springs and Dayton.
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The National Weather Service in Reno on Sunday issued a Dense Smoke Advisory for the valley areas of Reno into Carson City and Carson Valley due to the Loyalton Fire burning in the Tahoe National Forest in California.
Northern Nevada bugs: These insects don't bite, instead they slide in and cause a stink
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 12:54pm
Recently, I received a photo of a stink bug that I suspected was the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. However, the insect seemed to be more charcoal gray than the typical brown color. Insects can look very different not only at different stages of development but also when found in different areas.
Nevada Humane Society hosts Kitten Corner adoption this Thursday at Carson City Toyota
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 11:10amEvent Date:
August 20, 2020 - 11:00am
Nevada Humane Society will host a kitten adoption event Thursday at Carson City Toyota, the grand prize sponsor of the organization's upcoming duck race event.
Eligible NV Energy customers can receive energy efficient appliances at no cost
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 11:06am
NV Energy has added Qualified Appliance Replacement to its list of PowerShift products and services that help customers save energy and money. The new service will provide, free of charge, an ENERGY STAR rated refrigerator, electric clothes dryer and other products to customers who meet income guidelines and other eligibility requirements.
As visitors arrive at Tahoe to cool off, locals take to streets asking they pick up after themselves
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe is the vacation destination for millions of people annually, but recent behaviors by some visitors have several residents on edge. Trash is being left behind on beaches, trails and picnic areas, overflowing trash containers, which are shown up daily on social media pages, along with packed stores and clogged roads.
South Carson Street roundabout progress continues as does roadwork around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 10:31am
Here is the South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for the week of August 17-23, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, see CarsonProud.com.
