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All services have been restored to the Douglas County, Library and Sheriff’s Office Websites.

Sheriff Ken Furlong has approved the recommendation for a new uniform to be worn by Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies.

The recommendation for acceptance was presented by the Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies Association, as well as the Sheriff’s Supervisory Association, supporting the health, safety, and welfare of law enforcement personnel.

A 30-year-old transient man was arrested in the 500 block of N. Carson Street Monday afternoon for possession of methamphetamine among other charges.

According to the police report, Norberto Gutierrez-Ceja was arrested after deputies conducted a registration check on a vehicle and found that the license plate was registered to another vehicle.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released figures today showing that $136.1 million was wagered in Nevada’s 184 Sports Books on this year’s Super Bowl.

Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed fire operations in the Voltaire Canyon area, beginning today and through the remainder of the week.

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop Monday (Feb. 8) to discuss Lyon County Code Title 15 (Land Use and Development Code), 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan, 2020 Master Plan Update and the practices/processes of the Community Development Department.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received calls regarding another phone scam.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is inviting the community to learn more about the organization during a special online presentation by incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Jones will be the first woman to lead the service organization.

The Carson City School District is facing allegations that they mishandled an investigation into whether or not a teacher used inappropriate comments during a social studies discussion about racial stereotypes.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region over three days, Saturday, Feb. 6 to Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a burglary that happened early Sunday at Living the Good Life Bistro and Nightclub on North Carson Street.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Housing Division has received approximately $124 million to provide additional temporary rental and housing expense assistance through the CARES Housing Assistance Program. The CHAP program has served approximately 29,000 Nevadans to date. The additional funds are currently expected to help an estimated 20,000 households with rent and utilities.

New statewide COVID-19 restrictions issued by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Nov. 24, 2020 decreased restaurant and bar capacities to a 25 percent capacity both inside casinos as well as for independent businesses. In addition, no walk-in customers are permitted into food and drink establishments but instead, a reservation must be made beforehand.

A 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

On my way to college away back in the last century, I landed a summer job that a boy could only dream of having, "lifeguard at the Sands, South Shore, Lake Tahoe." So it was with a broad smile that I drove my ’55 Chevy to the lake and found a room to rent for those three months of summer, 1961.

Congratulations to the 15 local area middle and high school students who have been awarded cash prizes for their entries into the Annual Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest.

Beautiful colors fill the morning sky over Carson City early Monday.

Prescribed pile burning will take place again Monday in the Genoa area, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke will visible throughout the Carson Valley along Highway 395 and in the town of Genoa. Local fire departments are aware of this project.

Douglas County, Nevada announced Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at approximately 1:00 pm that the official County, Public Library and Sheriff’s websites were down with “technical difficulties.”

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s first lady Kathy Sisolak this month will debut “The First Lady presents…,” a virtual, monthly program showcasing Nevada artists and artifacts on the Nevada State Museum, Carson City website.

Annie Black, Nevada Assemblywoman, District 19 will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Carson City Republican Monthly Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. She will discuss her six (6) bills and any other bills of interest that are being put forth that will affect you in Carson City.

Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in capital Carson City will start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for one whole work-week during current legislative session, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday evening to a small brush fire at Empire Ranch Golf Course off of Highway 50 East.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations and Patrol Divisions responded to a significant commercial burglary and vehicle theft which occurred at 3700 South Carson Street at the Michael Hohl GMC dealership during the early-morning hours on Feb. 6, 2021.

Hurrah for wet snow that came late last month! We had two feet of snow at our house. I don’t have to water the trees for at least a month. However, I did notice when I drove into town, that Carson City received much less snow.

Three people are in custody Sunday following a major vehicle burglary and theft investigation that happened over the weekend at Michael Hohl Motors dealership, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

Ballooning on a clear, sunny Sunday morning over Carson City near the Prison Hill parking lot.

Increased clouds are expected to build around the Carson City region for the beginning of the week with mild temperatures Monday, the possibility of snow or rain showers Tuesday and the potential for winter storms Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Carson City Historical Society will present its second lecture of 2021, "The Cocktail and Alcohol Culture of Virginia City," on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Garrett Barmore, curator of the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present this entertaining lecture.

CARSON CITY — This season, influenza activity has been significantly lower than past years — specifically hospitalizations, deaths, and positive test results from sentinel laboratories — according to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Public Health Investigations and Epidemiology, which regularly monitors influenza activity in the State of Nevada.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 8-14, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Sponsored by Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America, and in conjunction with Winterfest, students, teachers, and staff took time Feb. 3 to watch the premier of the 2021 Virtual Talent Show on YouTube. Want to have some fun?

CARSON CITY — Spring is right around the corner and for those seniors who love golf and competing with their fellow golfers we have just the club for you. Silver Oak Senior Men's Golf Club is open to golfers 55 years of age and older and all handicap levels.

Western Nevada College and Capital City Arts Initiative present "In Search of ____", an exhibition by Tracy Fish in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City from January 25 – March 3, 2021.

The gallery is open to the public, M-F, 9am - 7pm. Due to public health concerns, there will not be an artist’s reception.

The Rotary Club of Carson City will welcome Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell at the club’s next meeting.

Guests are invited to join the online meeting that takes place Tuesday, February 9 at 12:30 P.M. The club continues to hold virtual meetings to comply with all COVID-19 directives.

Carson High School has named Will Breeding and Serena Dantzler as the 2021 Winterfest King and Queen.

We are reporting 43 new cases and 197 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,879, with 7,591 recoveries and 192 deaths; 3,096 cases remain active.

Three children readings books in a snowy tree.

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

UPDATE: There were no students on the bus at the time of the accident.

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Just before 4 p.m. a vehicle accident was reported involving a car and a school bus on Long and Molly in Carson City.

For the week ending January 30, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,821, down 284 claims, or 2.8 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 10,105 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

Ten years ago, Brenda Sandquist sat in a Carson City hair salon when she noticed a woman who had come in to get her hair done. Sandquist was shocked to see patches of hair missing from the woman's head.

Hello fellow anglers! I have a lot of new information regarding the California fishing season that will benefit all anglers. In this report, I will give you new, specific changes.

A Las Vegas female performs with hoops to an empty room and a video monitor.

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new virtual exhibition, Performing in the Dark: The Sudden Disappearance of Live Entertainment, opens online on February 5, 2021, at nevadahumanities.org.

Miranda Alam, curator of the Performing in the Dark exhibition, will host a curator's talk on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 7 pm. Register for this Zoom event at nevadahumanities.org.

Join the Park Rangers of the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department for this year's Winter Tot Trot!

This hike will be a chance to bring young ones into the wonderful outdoors with a guided hike on Prison Hill.

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak released a video message announcing a new Equity and Fairness Initiative aimed at ensuring that equity is a cornerstone of all vaccination efforts.

At 9:10 a.m. a vehicle accident involving two vehicles was reported at the intersection of E. William and Stewart.

The vehicles are currently blocking traffic.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) Rehabilitation Division announced that due to the pandemic, the 2021 Nevada Shadow Day was held virtually on Tuesday, February 2nd and was a great success.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Sarah Adler, Principal at Silver State Government Relations. She will be speaking on behalf of the Nevada Housing Coalition, a group dedicated to the expansion of affordable housing solutions in the Silver State.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 20 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Thanks to recent winter storms, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake has the snowpack needed to groom cross-country ski trails. The 5 km system of meandering trails wind through dense forest, across an open meadow and along the banks of Spooner Lake.

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