October 2020
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 7:55am
Carson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco. It features flutists Edith Isidoro-Mills and Michelle Powers, who played five short pieces while observing social distancing on a lawn.
Carson City region COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 2 deaths, 23 new cases, and 21 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 6:06pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Carson City’s Historic Bank Saloon, formerly Jack’s Bar, opens after reconstruction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 3:55pm
After the Nevada Builder’s Association began work on the former Jack’s Bar site in May of 2017, construction workers and carpenters overcame many obstacles including asbestos, 300 residing pigeons, and historic Carson City preservation guidelines.
Tahoe South addresses COVID winter visitation safety with enhanced approaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 3:40pm
For winter enthusiasts eager to explore South Tahoe’s vast outdoor winter wonderland, tourism officials recommend advance planning, mid-week stays, and securing reservations early for desired attractions and dining. To help visitors plan a safe, healthy winter adventure, Tahoe South offers updated information on its website at “Know Before You Go” and Responsible Recreation with all current state and county health protocols.
Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: Clue 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 1:04pm
Good morning seekers! Let's get right into Week 2! Do you have any idea yet of where the medallion could be hidden?
COVID-19 rapid test through UNR lab has successful results, research moves to next stages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 12:47pm
Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results in Mano Misra’s lab at the University of Nevada, Reno. The test uses a nanotube-based electrochemical biosensor, a similar technology that Misra has used in the past for detecting tuberculosis and colorectal cancer as well as detection of biomarkers for food safety.
Partnership Douglas County, Sheriff's Office offers prescription drug round-up Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 12:04pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2020 - 10:00am MINDEN — Partnership Douglas County is teaming up with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to offer a Prescription Drug Round-Up event on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 1038 Buckeye Road in Minden.
Public comment period open for Redwood Materials, Inc air permit in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 11:59amThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control has entered the public notice period for the new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Redwood Materials, Inc. in Carson City.
Rider OK after single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 50 East in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:55amCarson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a motorcycle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East.
Texas woman identified in Lake Tahoe boating tragedy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:34am
The woman who died in Lake Tahoe on Friday in an apparent drowning has been positively identified as a 30-year-old El Paso, Texas resident.
