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Carson Now News (edition 217)

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 5:53pm
Back to back meetings in Spanish will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16-17, as part of the ongoing parent night series hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 3:11pm

My friend Roni and I were discussing an upcoming heavy pruning on her pine trees, which are growing into power lines.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 1:49pm

Editor’s Note: This story is a collaboration between The Nevada Independent and Carson Now.

In May 2021, Tony Stephenson filed an open meeting law complaint against the Lyon County Commission, alleging that the board violated the state’s bedrock open government law by not fully disclosing the legislation it planned to lobby against ahead of commission meetings.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 11:26am

Electronic Benefits Transfer skimming and cloning is a nationwide problem that is rapidly growing, and the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services encourages Nevadans to safeguard their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from theft.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 11:15am

It is an annual summer occurrence, tens of thousands of people heading to Lake Tahoe in search of beaches to enjoy for tanning, swimming and hanging out with friends. If parking and traffic are indications of the popularity of these activities, the stretch of US-50 at Zephyr Cove is a hot spot.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 10:47am

The parking lot at Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in Carson City will be closed Monday, April 15, for resurfacing. All FISH services will remain open during regular business hours.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 9:15am

Local law enforcement agencies are joining forces with the U.S. Marshals Service to crack down on outstanding warrants.
High-profile cases, like sex offenders or violent felonies like robbery, home invasion and burglary will be handled by the U.S. Marshal Violent Task Force.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 8:50am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced new drinking water standards to protect communities from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ This critical rule represents a significant step forward in protecting public health and the environment from the potential risks associated with PFAS contamination.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 8:06am

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of April 15-21, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 7:30am

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Friday the appointment of Joseph Filippi as Executive Director of the Patient Protection Commission.

“I am proud that Mr. Filippi has accepted the position to lead our Patient Protection Commission,” said Gov. Lombardo. “His understanding of State government, leadership and support of the Department of Health and Human Services will be an asset as he steps into this new role.”