October 2020
Carson City Elections Office issues Notice of Correction to Sample Ballot regarding misprint
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:42pm
A notice of correction to the sample ballot in Carson City was issued by the Elections Office regarding a misprint on the Justice of the Supreme Court.
Grand Opening for 'Wizard of Pawz' new grooming salon in Carson City held Oct. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:38pmEvent Date:
October 10, 2020 - 11:00am
A socially-distanced Grand Opening of a new grooming salon, "Wizard of Pawz" in Carson City will be held on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Governor Sisolak issues statement on positive COVID-19 case in Carson City office
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:15pm
A member of Governor Steve Sisolak’s staff based in the Capitol Office in Carson City has received a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19 after developing symptoms over this past weekend.
Emergency Food Delivery available for the community, mobile pantry deliveries serving Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:12pm
Ron Wood Family Resource Center has received an emergency grant through Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) NV CARES Community Food Response Project to deliver emergency food once per month for individuals in need.
We will be delivering food in Carson City from September – December 2020.
If you are a senior, disabled or a family without transportation and are in need of food, please call for information on setting an appointment for your delivery.
No Eligibility – Appointments are required.
Call Ron Wood Family Resource Center – 884-2269
Explore the underpinnings of 19th century women’s fashion Oct. 7 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:12pmEvent Date:
October 7, 2020 - 1:00pm
Learn what Nevada women of the late 19th century were carrying under those Victorian era gowns Wednesday (Oct. 7) at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Firefighters respond to motorhome on fire, dogs inside
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:44amUPDATE: The engine fire was put out and no dogs were injured.
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A motorhome is reported to be on fire in the Walmart parking lot.
There are dogs reported to be inside the motorhome, and the engine reportedly “exploded.”
Firefighters and first responders are en route.
Winners of the 2020 Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:29am
The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), State Fire Marshal Division, has selected the fourth annual State of Nevada Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest winners.
Research shows Northern Nevada locals in favor of expanding smoke-free laws to include casinos and bars
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:39am
A research project was recently published by the Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, indicating that 60 percent of Washoe County residents (and 74 percent of Washoe County non-smokers) would favor a law prohibiting smoking in all casinos in Washoe County.
Nevada day Treasure Hunt: Clue 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:27am
Good morning Carson City, are you ready to begin the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt? I know I am!
17th COVID-19 death reported in the Quad-County area
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 7:51am
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death to due COVID-19, nine new cases, and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
