RENO — A new United States federal program is helping to pay funeral expenses of people who died from COVID-19. Unfortunately, scammers are using this as a chance to steal personal information from bereaved family members.

Carson High School has an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Now, thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club of Carson City that collection is being housed, catalogued and preserved for future generations.

My friend Diane is a talented container flower gardener. Her perennial “gardens” thrive and look beautiful. She mentioned a gardening mantra “Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers” that can be a guide for designing container gardens.

The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon will be Laura E. Perkins, incumbent Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) regent for District 1 (North Las Vegas). She was sworn in on January 16, 2019 after winning 62% of the vote in a four-way race in the November, 2018 general election.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected over the next couple of days has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Sunday and Monday for much of western Nevada and the Sierra.

The Trash Mob is a fast-paced litter clean up event that takes place once a month in a park or open space area in Carson City. We get together on a Saturday for a focused hour of picking up garbage — a satisfying way to start the weekend.

Carson City Girl Scout Troop 35 will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Monday, June 14 at 6 p.m. They are currently accepting flags in need of retirement. Please reach out to Marty at ccgirlscouttroop35@yahoo.com to make arrangements if you have flags for the ceremony. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at Carson City Fire Station 51, 777 S Stewart St.

UPDATE 7 p.m.: On Friday evening the Carson City Sheriffs Office issued the following statement:

At approximately 7:00 p.m. today, 24-year-old Zachary Foore and 22-year-old Kenneth Frank were taken into custody without incident.

Zachary Foore is charged with three counts battery with a deadly weapon and Kenneth Frank is charged with accessory to battery with a deadly weapon.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office appreciates the assistance of Nevada Division of Investigations and the Washoe Tribal Police, along with the community’s vigilance.

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On Friday, June 4, 2021 at about 9:49 PM the Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded to Mill’s Park to investigate a report that multiple people were involved in a fight near a carnival event.

An injury crash was reported at 12:16 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the intersection of E. Long and Roop Streets.

A Jeep apparently ran a red light and struck another vehicle.

At least one individual is complaining of an injury.

First responders are enroute.

Motorists should avoid the area.

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3900 block of Sweetwater Drive Thursday after allegedly gouging a man’s eye, stealing a bike pump, and attempting to stab someone with a sickle.

We are reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individual was a Carson City resident. We are also reporting 13 new cases and 15 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 12,885, with 12,442 recoveries and 228 deaths; 215 cases remain active.

Join us on Saturday, June 12th for the kick-off for the Aaron Sims for Congress campaign. We will be at the amphitheater in front of the Supreme Court building in downtown Carson City. This will be a free event open to the public. We will be providing light refreshments. Please RSVP by clicking on the link before. This will be a great opportunity to meet and hear from one of the candidates for congress representing Nevada's 2nd congressional district. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/33469494859

Sue Alice Cook born Oak park IL on September 9th 1941- February 13, 2021.
The only child of Arthur W. and Virginia M. Tesmer.

The Nevada Day Store and Carson Now hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration at their new offices Thursday, complete with a performance by Carson High School Cheer and a donation to holiday with a hero.

A total of $2,800 was raised for the annual Holiday with a Hero, in which children are taken on a holiday shopping spree by a local first responder, and a check was presented.

NHP Investigating Fatal Crash at SR-445 and Sky Ranch Blvd
On Monday, May 31, 2021 at approximately 4:34 a.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to an injury crash at SR-445 (Pyramid Way) and Sky Ranch Boulevard in Spanish Springs.

For the first time since the Chamber's inception in 1983, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce awarded its inaugural scholarship at the Dayton High School Senior Class Awards Night held May 27th in the DHS gymnasium.

A large crowd of students, staff, families, and friends attended the event which awarded close to one million dollars (not official, but close!).

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Rural Outreach Grant (ROG) Program Manager. A description of the role, compensation, responsibilities, and required skills, experience and educational requirements are listed below.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, June 3, 2021 that there are 11 new cases and 11 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 12,872, with 12,427 recoveries and 227 deaths; 218 cases remain active.

For the second year in a row, Miles Construction, has been awarded Retail Development of the Year at the annual Summit Awards. This year, the diversified general contracting firm is honored for their work on the Bank Saloon in Carson City.

A horrific incident in January involving a vehicle crash within Sportsman’s Warehouse in Carson City that endangered many and left five injured was recalled Thursday by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. The heroic actions taken by Kayla Sue Testa saved a small girl and prevented heartbreak beyond injury.

As social distancing and capacity limitations lift, Carson City’s social calendar is quickly filling with several local events this weekend.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing overnight lane closures on U.S. 50 at Lake Tahoe’s East Shore beginning Sunday.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports involving Craig’s List rental scams. Please consider these six steps to prevent being a victim of Craig’s List fraud:

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce six high school seniors (four from Carson High School and two from Pioneer High School) who have shown exceptional academic prowess. The valedictorian and salutatorian honors represent the students who have earned the highest and second highest ranks, respectively, among their graduating class.