April 2021
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 15 new cases, 17 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 5:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 that there are 15 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 12,167, with 11,542 recoveries and 222 deaths; 403 cases remain active.
Carson City shuts down Frontier Motel on North Carson, occupants to be vacated by Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 3:21pmOn April 12, 2021, a planned health and safety inspection was conducted at the Royal Inn, also known as the Frontier Motel, located at 1718 N. Carson Street, by Carson City Health and Human Services, Carson City Emergency Management, Carson City Fire Department, Carson City Code Enforcement, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
Joyful Noise Carson City Children’s Choir to begin spring mini-session on May 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 3:11pmCarson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin a Spring Mini-Session on Wednesday afternoon, May 5, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.
Health officials learn Nevadan among six with serious reaction to Janssen COVID vaccine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 3:03pmCARSON CITY — During Wednesday's public federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services learned that a Nevadan was one of the six reported serious reactions to the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
Carson City’s newest physical therapy fitness center, The Health Lab, hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 2:16pmCarson City’s newest gym and physical therapy fitness center, The Health Lab, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday at their new location on Cochise Street.
In attendance was Mayor Lori Bagwell, members from the Board of Supervisors, and many Carson City leaders and business owners to help celebrate the opening.
Nevada DMV warns of appointment seller scams
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 1:05pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada DMV is warning the public to avoid scams involving DMV appointments for sale. Director Julie Butler says scammers have been booking DMV appointments and trying to sell them to others. Fraudulent offers have been spotted recently on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Lyon County draws up May 1 plan to lift restrictions, open brothels and allow large gatherings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:17pmThe Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to address the restore Lyon County Plan effective May 1, 2021. Lyon County had submitted a draft plan to the Nevada COVID Task Force outlining the plan to open Lyon County up within the guidelines of the States Emergency Directives.
Lyon County draws up May 1 plan to lift state restrictions, aims to allow brothels to open, allow large gatherings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:07pmThe Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to address the restore Lyon County Plan effective May 1, 2021. Lyon County had submitted a draft plan to the Nevada COVID Task Force outlining the plan to open Lyon County up within the guidelines of the States Emergency Directives.
Inspired to teach in Nevada? Future educators virtual summit featured April 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:16amGreetings, future Nevada educators. There is no better time like the present to become a teacher. If we have learned anything from this pandemic, it's that education is such a vital necessity to our livelihood. And now is the time to rethink education.
Carson City emergency crews respond to man who says he accidentally shot himself in hand
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:15amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday morning to a Beverly Drive address for a reported accidental gunshot wound to the hand.