October 2020
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Thursday update: 9 new cases, 2 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:04pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting nine new cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 1,332, with 1,222 recoveries and 16 deaths, 94 cases remain active.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents Gaslight (1944) for movie night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 4:43pm
Event Date:
October 6, 2020 - 6:00pm Years after her aunt was murdered in her home, a young woman moves back into the house with her new husband. However, he has a secret that he will do anything to protect, even if it means driving his wife insane.
Forest Service issues temporary closure order for Lake Tahoe's Taylor Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 2:38pm
Due to continued public health safety concerns related to COVID-19, trail improvement work, the risk of bear-human encounters and in order to discourage large groups from gathering, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has issued a Forest Order that temporarily closes Taylor Creek and the surrounding area from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2, 2020.
Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with new restrictions, first since pandemic began
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:55amEvent Date:
October 3, 2020 (All day)
This Saturday, Oct. 3, the Carson City Wine Walk will be returning to the capital city for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with new safety rules in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Donor through Carson City Rotary gives $200K worth of air purifiers to local teachers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:51am
The Rotary Club of Carson City has donated over 800 air purifiers to Carson City teachers to help with the stress of being in the classroom during COVID-19.
Covered For The Cause: Happy Outlet begins monthlong fundraiser for Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:21am
Have you seen our pink vans, or one of our happy servicemen wearing their pink shoe covers and button? Snap a photo and post to the Happy Outlet's Facebook page and help us in our fundraiser for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center.
$1 million in grant funding available for Nevada's OHV recreation projects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:12am
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program is pleased to announce that approximately $1 million in grant funding is available for off-highway vehicle (OHV) projects in Nevada.
Carson City man jailed for felony warrant alleging marijuana trafficking
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:02am
A 42-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging marijuana trafficking, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Nevada governor proclaims Vegas Strong Day; orders flags lowered in honor of shooting victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:13am
Gov. Steve Sisolak has recognized Thursday, Oct. 1 as “Vegas Strong Day in Nevada” and ordered Nevada State flags be flown at half-staff at all State public buildings in tribute to the victims of the October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas.
UPDATE: Missing Carson City man found and in good health
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:02am
UPDATE: Mr. Miller was located Thursday, Oct. 1 at 4:14 p.m. He advised he was contacted by friends and family who saw his information on social media and the news. He was located and is in good health.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing and endangered adult.
