February 2021
‘Innovation Zones’ promoted by Nevada governor would create semi-autonomous county at behest of Blockchains LLC
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:37am
A proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.”
Prescribed burning happening Thursday near Genoa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:30amPrescribed pile burning will take place on Thursday west of Genoa, according to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Smoke will be visible throughout the Carson Valley along Highway 395 and in the town of Genoa. Local fire departments are aware of this project.
Partnership Carson City offers NARCAN training to the public
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 9:46amEvent Date:
February 18, 2021 - 12:00pm
CARSON CITY — Over a decade ago, Partnership Carson City started as an effort to fight the spread of methamphetamine. Now, it has taken on the role of a coalition to support and organize a variety of services throughout Carson City, including educational sessions on how to use naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses.
Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition: Youth vaping has become state's hidden health crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 9:09am
The Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition brought together experts from throughout the state last month to discuss the dangers of youth vaping, and what parents and other adults can do to protect them from this dangerous and addictive substance.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 18 new cases, 12 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 6:05pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 that there are 18 new cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,816, with 7,375 recoveries and 191 deaths; 3,250 cases remain active.
Carson City snow plow drivers turn first big winter storm into 72-hour 'hot seat' operation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:36pm
Snow removal around Carson City is always a challenge, as some areas of the city get more snow than others. For plow drivers the challenge is a three-way street operation. Remove the snow off the heavily trafficked main city roads first, then the less traveled roads and finally local neighborhoods.
Gaming Day at the Children's Museum this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:39pm
Event Date:
February 6, 2021 - 10:00am The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Army of Dorkness, and the Nest Cards and Collectibles are hosting the first gaming day at the Museum! The fun begins at 10 a.m. at the Children's Museum on Saturday, Feb. 6. There will be retro gaming, Pokémon TCG, prizes, temporary tattoos, crafts, free play, contests, a silent auction prize and a special Story Time adventure. It is all Covid-19 Safe & begins at 10am!
Fun with Magical Magnets and Flame Proof Balloons
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:17pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2021 - 2:00pm HS Voyager, a new local learning resource for working families with kids ages 5-9 in Gardnerville and Minden, is sponsoring this fun and educational hands-on workshop Feb. 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to showcase a new, innovative project based learning program that will take your child's homeschool and distance learning experience to the next level.
Impaired drivers cause fatal traffic crashes; Carson City Sheriff's Office ramps up enforcement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:15pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with other Nevada law enforcement agencies from Feb. 4 through Feb. 13 to enforce impaired driving laws and keep impaired drivers off of Nevada roadways.
Nevada's automatic voter registration adds thousands of new voters, despite security concerns from critics
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:52pm
More than 140,000 people registered as new voters through Nevada’s automatic voter registration (AVR) system since it took effect in January last year, according to a new report.
