August 2020

Nevada Highway Patrol, law enforcement join forces statewide to stop pedestrian deaths

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program including Carson City, are urging pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of each other at all times and share the road responsibly.

Carson City Humane Society's Pets of the Week: Sir Newton, Lord Leonard, and Lord Rock of Rochester

Happy Wednesday Carson City! We have a special Pet(s) of the Week showcase this week, with three pets total making the spotlight!

Say hello to Sir Newton, Lord Leonard, and Lord Rock of Rochester.

Walmart and Salvation Army team up in Carson City, Douglas for modified school supply drive

Event Date: 
August 7, 2020 (All day)
August 8, 2020 (All day)
August 9, 2020 (All day)

For the second year in a row, The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at more than 4,500 Walmart locations across the country. In the Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas, there are 8 Walmart stores participating this Friday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19, the need is greater than ever before. It also means our campaign looks a little different this year.

Carson City jail inmate booked for battery by a prisoner following incident inside cell

A 27-year-old female inmate at Carson City Jail was booked early Tuesday morning for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Trump campaign sues Nevada over bill expanding mail-in voting for general election

President Donald Trump’s campaign has sued Nevada over a contentious bill recently approved in the ongoing special session of the Nevada Legislature that expands mail-in voting for the 2020 general election, saying it would make voter fraud “inevitable.”

Birds, flowers and more along the Carson River

Event Date: 
August 4, 2020 (All day)

Another favorite walk in Carson City. This is the path by the Carson River at the end of 5th Street.

Former Reno Aces making impact in major leagues

Former Reno Aces are being called upon to spark the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks.

Carson City sheriff's investigators ask for public's help identifying larceny suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a larceny that happened late last month at Costco.

Carson City, Quad area Tuesday COVID-19 briefing: 15 new cases, 7 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 that there are 15 new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 733, with 574 recoveries and 12 deaths, 147 cases remain active.

Governor Sisolak announces Nevada National Guard duty extended through end of 2020

CARSON CITY — Hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen will remain on duty for the remainder of 2020 in support of the state’s COVID-19 response, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday.