August 2020
Fishing Report: Despite the heat, fish are being reeled in throughout the region
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 7:00am
Hello fellow anglers, It has been so dang hot that not many have been out fishing lately. With all of this heat, a couple reminders to those that venture outdoors: Beware of the rattlesnakes while you're hiking to that favorite fishing hole. Rattlesnakes are not just in the Carson Valley area, they can be found all the way up through the sierras high up as Kinney reservoir. So watch your step.
Tribal leader, environmental champion Norm Harry dies at 65
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 6:54pm
Three-term chair of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Norm Harry died this week. He was 65.
Harry was an advocate for tribal water rights, and he was instrumental in getting the Truckee River Operating Agreement signed. That agreement designated much of the Truckee River waters to the tribe and settled claims among multiple parties for water rights.
Harry was a champion of the land, water and Indigenous people.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Fifteen New Cases and Eleven Recoveries brings total to 869 Friday, Aug. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 5:04pm
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting fifteen new cases and eleven recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 869, with 688 recoveries, and fifteen deaths, 166 cases remain active.
News Report: Meet-and-greet for Maurice White on August 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 4:04pmIn the pleasantly warm evening air under the trees this past Wednesday, Maurice White, candidate for Carson City supervisor for Ward 2, held a meet and greet at Glen Eagles Restaurant on North Carson Street, and talked to an attentive and respectful audience of about 35-40 people.
Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning donates over 20 new box fans to Carson City seniors through Fan Drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 3:14pm
Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning delivered more than 20 brand-new box fans for Carson City seniors during the annual 2020 KOLO Cares Fan Drive.
This is the second year the Carson City Senior Center has participated in the drive, distributing fans to seniors who either do not have air conditioning or who may not be able to afford to run it.
Fantastic Friday Sunrise caught over Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 2:29pm
A beautiful sunrise over Carson City Friday morning was caught by reader Edward Howell.
Back to School Drive-thru Bash in Carson City provides school supplies to children in need
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2020 - 4:30pm The Northern Nevada Dream Center in partnership with Carson City Foursquare Church at Mark Twain Elementary School are hosting a "Back To School Drive-thru Bash" for all elementary school students needing school supplies and whose families are unable to afford purchasing those items themselves.
DETR: Regular Initial, Continued Claims Rise; PUA Initial Claims Down for Second Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 1:46pm
Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 17,755 for the week ending August 8, up 4,028 claims, or 29.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 13,727 claims. Through the week ending August 8, there have been 642,572 initial claims filed in 2020, 620,920 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Honor Guard lays wreath for Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell, killed in the line of duty
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 11:52am
This morning, Honor Guard laid the wreath in honor of Deputy Carl Howell, EOW August 15, 2015.
Carl was a true law enforcement professional by every measure and a friend to everyone he ever came in contact with.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series presents Ev and the Electric Soup Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 7:56amEvent Date:
August 15, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
