December 2021
COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Washoe County; booster doses, prior infection show increased protection
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 11:39am
The first reported case of Omicron in Northern Nevada has been confirmed in Washoe County according to the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. Omicron was first detected in Nov. 2021 in South Africa and quickly spread across the world.
Carson City arrests: Man runs from deputies, found with multiple baggies of drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 11:32am
A 24-year-old man was arrested Dec. 17 for alleged drug possession offenses as well as a felony warrant and running from deputies following a traffic stop, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Water to ice along the Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 9:01am
Cold water turning to ice formed by nature on the Carson River.
Carson City Symphony releases “A Talk and Workshop on the Cello” video with Priscilla Hawkins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 8:40am
Carson City Symphony Association released a two-part video of “A Talk and Workshop on the Cello” with Priscilla Hawkins. The video can be viewed on the Symphony’s YouTube channel, or by a link from the webpage CCSymphony.com.
Hiring begins at Carson City's Nashville Social Club; opening planned in spring 2022
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 4:16pm
Carson City has been buzzing since the announcement of the Nashville Social Club’s spring opening. Owned by Carson City residents John Procaccini and Kitty McKay, the restaurant, lounge and music venue is a culmination of his experience in the rock and roll industry, and hers as a restaurant owner and customer experience professional.
Forest Service to remove bark beetle dead trees from Galena Creek area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 4:08pm
CARSON CITY — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District is working with Mooretown Rancheria to remove dead and dying trees killed by bark beetles in the Galena Creek area in southern Reno, Nevada, starting on Tuesday, Dec. 21, if weather allows.
Knights of Columbus donate to Carson City's Eagle Valley Children's Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 3:40pm
Members of Knights of Columbus Council 4781 in Carson City presented a check for $1123.44 to Donna Clark, Executive Director of Eagle Valley Children's Home, on Thursday, Dec. 16.
The Knights raised the money with donations from their Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Members of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic church gave the donation to support Eagle Valley Children's Home and Nevada Special Olympics.
Carson City area weather: Storms to cause travel disruptions into the holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 1:34pm
Another round of winter storms will move into the Sierra and Western Nevada beginning late Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing several feet of snow to the Sierra and making travel difficult for Christmas holiday travelers.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Christmas up on the Comstock Lode
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 11:56am
This is the hardiest lot in the country today. They are the whole-hearted few that see winter through up on the Comstock Lode, the squirrels that wear dusters. They make their money in the summer, then squirrel it away to see them through a cold Comstock winter.
Carson City arrests: Pair suspected of running credit card forgery lab out of hotel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 11:45am
Two were arrested Saturday for allegedly using and possessing a sophisticated financial forgery lab where they, among other things, washed checks and created fraudulent credit cards, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team booking report.
