July 2021
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Roop and Emerson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:52pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash near the intersection of Roop and Emerson streets.
94 percent of submitted comments to board oppose naming Dayton road Pres. Trump Way
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 3:20pm
Lyon County made national headlines earlier this month after County Commissioner Ken Gray proposed a street name change from Old Dayton Valley Road to “Pres. Trump Way,” in what some believe was a violation of open meeting laws.
Due to the possible violation, the commissioners will vote on the agenda item once again Thursday at their upcoming meeting.
Carson City chapter of Parents of Addicted Loved Ones offers meetings, family support
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 2:50pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2021 (All day) During the last year Carson City organizers have continued to have Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, also known as PAL, meetings on Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. on Zoom. PAL offers Education/Support for those dealing with a family members addiction.
Recent VHR and TOT Administration in Douglas County is Disorganized and Troublesome (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 2:30pmOn July 15, 2021, Douglas County implemented a revised VHR permit ordinance. Sweeping changes affected approximately 500 to 600 second homeowners in the county and an indeterminate number of bad apple real estate investors running wildcat hotels. “Heads in beds” and occupancy tax revenues support the Tahoe-Reno region. However, this county action is not a balance of Tourism Rules vs. Distressed Residents, but indication of poor local government administration and possible conflict of interest of those enlisted to support enforcement.
NHP identifies Virginia City resident in fatal Highway 50 crash Tuesday east of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 1:33pm
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash at US-50 and SR-341 in Lyon County.
Douglas County library director resigns, board to select interim director
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:40pm
Last summer during the height of the social movement Black Lives Matter, Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson proposed support of the movement by submitting a diversity statement, following in the footsteps of hundreds of other libraries across the nation.
Statewide campaign aims to stop, cite Nevada drivers using cell phones, handheld devices
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:17am
Between July 19 and August 2, 2021, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers and those using handheld electronic devices.
Carson Mall hosts in-person Family Bingo Night this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 10:00am
Event Date:
July 17, 2021 - 5:00pm Carson Mall in Carson City will host in-person Family Bingo Night this Saturday, July 17 beginning at 5 p.m.
Sand Harbor boat ramp at Lake Tahoe to close Sunday for season due to low water level
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 9:45amINCLINE VILLAGE — Because of low water levels at Lake Tahoe, Nevada State Parks announced Wednesday that it will close the Sand Harbor boat ramp for the season as of 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18.
Carson City Fire Department called to gas leak on Carriage Crest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 9:10am
Carson City Fire Department responded Wednesday morning to Carriage Crest after a natural gas line was cut during construction digging.
