February 2022
Tahoe Transportation District will resume limited service
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/12/2022 - 9:48amTahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced it will resume operations providing limited-service today, February 12, within the South Lake Tahoearea. Limited bus service will be available on routes 50, 55, and paratransit. Service remains suspended for the 19X and 22 routes.
Armed robbery reported early Saturday morning in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/12/2022 - 9:37am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying suspects in an armed robbery that occurred just before 0400 hours on February 12, 2020.
Nevada Department of Corrections lifts mask requirement; visitation to resume Monday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/12/2022 - 9:00am
In accordance with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement Thursday to lift the statewide mask mandate, the Nevada Department of Corrections will no longer require masks for staff, offenders or visitors, effective immediately.
The Department will also resume visitation beginning Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, for all institutions except Ely State Prison, where there is a current COVID-19 outbreak.
Vehicle crash reported near Highway 50 W and Golf Club Drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 7:59pmUPDATE 7:06 p.m.: NHP is shutting down traffic. Motorists should seek alternate routes.
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A vehicle crash was reported just before 7 p.m. Friday night near Highway 50 W. and Golf Club Drive.
According to callers, one vehicle has spun out and another vehicle has struck it.
Nevada Humane Society offers $14 Adoptions for Valentine’s Day this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 6:05pmEvent Date:
February 11, 2022 (All day)
February 12, 2022 (All day)
February 13, 2022 (All day)
We want to help our shelter pets in the greatest need of getting adopted and out of our shelters find happy homes in time for Valentine’s Day!
So we are making all members of our Lonely Hearts Club just $14 to adopt from Friday, 2.11 - Sunday, 2.13.
Over $119K donated to the Eddy House through Greater Nevada’s Keys to Greater program in 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 5:56pm
Through the Greater Nevada Mortgage (GNM) Keys to Greater program, a portion of the revenue from every new mortgage or refinanced mortgage funded through GNM in 2021 was donated to the Eddy House. With the help of almost 2,000 mortgage clients, GNM contributed a total of $119,300 last year; this donation helped meet the needs of nearly 12,000 client visits to the Eddy House in 2021.
Sport Clips to open February in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 1:23pm
Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, will open February 16 in Carson City’s Cochise Crossing shopping center. This new locally-owned business is the latest of the franchise’s more than 1,850 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
211 Day in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 1:08pm
The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is honored to support 211 Day in Nevada, on February 11, 2022, as recognized by Governor Steve Sisolak.
Nevada 211 is a free, confidential service available 24/7/365 to empower Nevadans in achieving optimal self-sufficiency, health and well-being.
Excitement in the air as new businesses open in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 1:00pm
There’s a lot of excitement in the air as a new generation of entrepreneurs have taken the plunge to bring new or expand their businesses into our city thus creating more opportunities for residents to find goods and services.
Fishing Report: Ice safety is imperative; one fatality reported after fall through frozen reservoir
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 11:21am
Hello fellow anglers. This weekend will be spring-like and everyone will be getting outside to fish and recreate.
We have had some tragedies in the local area. I hoped I would never have to report on it. People were walking and ice skating on Stampede Reservoir last week and fell through the ice. One did not survive.
