News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:08pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 that there are 38 new cases and 32 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,958, with 2,183 recoveries and 32 deaths; 743 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:27pm
Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire across the state, setting records day after day for new reported cases.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 5:03pm
Photography by Edward Howell
Like liquid glass, water flows in shades of blue along the Carson River.
Community - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 2:04pm
Western Nevada College
So, who knows it all? Western Nevada College aims to find out Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Virtual Team Trivia Night — a special no-brainer holiday-themed challenge that can be entered from the comfort of your own living room.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 1:11pm
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 23-29, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 11:51am
CARSON CITY — Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today, Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response. The press conference will be conducted virtually, as the Governor continues to isolate due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 1:19pm
A multi-agency law enforcement investigation led authorities to approximately 446 grams of methamphetamine, multiple stolen firearms and other stolen property after a search warrant was executed at a Dayton residence earlier this month, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
By Elinor Bugli
Reno has been presenting TubaChristmas performances since 1989 and the organizers aren't going to let a little global pandemic stop their fun this year! They invite tuba, euphonium, and baritone horn players of all ages to join virtual Reno TubaChristmas 2020.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 9:46am
By JoAnne Skelly
Snow and cold, oh boy! The leaves still remaining on the ground are heavy and soggy, so no raking for a bit. That’s good news. The ground is moist again, so more good news. I got the tools, hoses, sprinklers and patio furniture put away before the storms. We turned off and drained the main sprinklers in time. So far so good.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:55am
Chief Dan Ingram and Phil Brady
Carson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 11:56am
Photos by Katie Farr
A sunny Saturday spent around Washoe Valley made for these moments.
News - Last Update Sat, 11/21/2020 - 7:16pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
We are reporting 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individuals were a Carson City and a Douglas County resident.
We are also reporting 51 new cases and 32 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,920, with 2,151 recoveries and 32 deaths; 737 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Sat, 11/21/2020 - 3:42pm
A dozen or so demonstrators broke off from the downtown Trump rally Saturday afternoon to demonstrate in front of the Governor’s mansion, facing off against Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies and Governor’s Mansion security officers.
Chants of “stop the steal,” and “recall Sisolak,” accompanied readings of the constitution and singing of the National Anthem, at one point accompanied by a saxophone.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 10:04am
by Kelsey Penrose
On Friday, Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) made a gift of $5,000 to the Salvation Army to support the purchase of turkeys for their holiday meal program at the Salvation Army’s Turkey Drop at Max Casino in Carson City.
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 10:02am
Alan Garrett, President and CEO of Carson Tahoe Health
As we approach the end of this memorable year, I can’t help but reflect on how much we still have to be thankful for at Carson Tahoe Health.
Thankful for our dedicated healthcare providers, hospital, and administrative staff who remain steadfast in their mission to provide the very best care possible to all of our patients. I’m so very thankful for our team’s ability to be focused, yet flexible, in this constantly evolving, healthcare crisis.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 11/22/2020 - 10:48am
Photography by Edward Howell
Beautiful late fall sunset over Carson City on Friday. Light winds, seasonable temperatures, and mostly dry conditions can be expected over the next couple of days.
Community - Last Update Sat, 11/21/2020 - 9:51am
Carson City Press Release
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is working with a third-party consultant to develop a master plan for the Fuji Park/Fairgrounds and is seeking information on the current use of the facilities as well as ideas on how the facilities can improve to better accommodate the community.
News - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 7:25pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. Two of the individuals were Lyon County residents and one was a Carson City resident.
News - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 5:40pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
While conducting Joining Forces Operations during our current “Click-It or Ticket” event, Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputies conducted a traffic stop leading to the arrests of two subjects and locating drugs money and paraphernalia.
News - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 2:26pm
Nevada Health Response
The Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met with nine counties flagged for having an elevated risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Carson City, Clark, Elko, Humboldt, Lincoln, Lyon, Nye and Washoe counties’ plans were previously approved by the Task Force.
Community - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 1:35pm
Carson City's very own local Santa Claus is currently featured in People Magazine's story about the new Lifetime Holiday Movie, "Once Upon a Main Street" which was filmed in part in Carson City.
News - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 1:17pm
by Ronni Hannaman, Carson City
Even the Grinch is distressed as the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights becomes another casualty joining all the Carson City signature events cancelled since March 2020 due to the pandemic.
If this hater of everything Christmas is distressed, you can just imagine how sad all those who love this Carson City tradition will be.
Community - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 3:29pm
Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson City
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center’s Museum Director Bobbi Rahder will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The meeting takes place online Tuesday, November 24, at 12:30 P.M.
News - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:27pm
DETR Press Release
For the week ending November 14, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,243, down 313 claims, or 4.1 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,556 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Through the week ending November 14, there have been 760,038 initial claims filed in 2020, 738,386 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Community - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:36am
Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes
Dear Friends:
I'm not sure what got me thinking about cranberries. After all, cranberries are not a food item you purchase and use regularly.
Community - Last Update Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:03am
By Karel C. Ancona
The Greenhouse Project is proud to announce the first MaskurAid Ball, taking place Jan. 4, 2021 in an event where masks are mandatory and costumes are optional.
Taking place at The Governor’s Mansion Nevada Room, the event will observe all social distancing and restricted capacity guidelines.Doors open at 5 p.m., a prize will be awarded for the Best Decorated Mask.
By Rich Dunn
Carson City Library Director Tod Colegrove, PhD, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. His presentation will provide a virtual tour of the library's facilities, features, courses and programs, with special emphasis upon how the the ongoing pandemic has affected hours and availability.
By Isaiah Burrows
Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:06pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 that there are 42 new cases and 46 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,835, with 2,094 recoveries and 27 deaths; 714 cases remain active.
Sports - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:02pm
By Rhonda Buckley
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter will host a Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs game watch at 5 p.m. Sunday, at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. Game time is at 5:20 p.m. and will be a home game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 5:38pm
Carson City Manager's Office
In response to the mandated social distancing, many businesses have established outdoor seating areas. With the approaching winter season, the Board of Supervisors recently authorized the City to use CARES Act money for portable outdoor heaters in order to reinforce the necessary protocols.
Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 5:36pm
David Navarro, Parks Operations Superintendent
The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be open for drop in use on the following holidays weather permitting:
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 4:42pm
Jeff Page, Lyon County Manager
In the past several weeks Lyon County, City of Fernley and the City of Yerington have been flagged for elevated transmissions of COVID-19. Each Thursday at 10:00 AM we meet with the Nevada COVID Task Force to discuss our assessment and action plan.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 3:22pm
by Kelsey Penrose
During the Thursday meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a $125,000 settlement demand was approved by the Board in regards to the alleged molestation of a five-year-old child who was, at the time, enrolled at Camp Carson.
Community - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 2:28pm
By Ashleigh Speaker
This year the Carson Nugget in Carson City will celebrate its 63rd annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to join us in the Grand Ballroom. All guests will receive a free 8-inch turkey sandwich, stuffing, cranberry sauce and more.
Business - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:03pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Concept E Bikes has been providing bicycles with electric motors seamlessly built into their design throughout Carson City for over two years, based out of their location on Research Way.
Two months ago, they opened a retail location in the old Artisan Cafe building on S. Carson Street, to bring a showroom of their bikes directly to consumers.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 4:13pm
A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for a felony drug trafficking warrant, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:08am
Carson City Sheriff's Office
The Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and Uniformed Reserve Deputies will be teaming up with the Carson City Nevada Humane Society to conduct an animal capture and rescue operation beginning Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.
Carson City Senior Center
The Carson City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Carson City is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America — one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:14am
DETR news release
CARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada increased over the month by 3,600 jobs as the state continues to recover. Jobs still remain below typical levels, down by 117,200 compared to October 2019, for an annual rate of -8.2 percent according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2020 economic report.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:06am
Carson City Library
Reimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students in 2021. Utilizing analog and digital learning, students will build components of a bionic fish, elephant, and chameleon over the 3-day Bionics Camps designed to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career exploration and development.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/19/2020 - 9:16am
Dan Davis, Carson City School District
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2020. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded $200 mini-grants as well as up to $2,000 grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:07pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 that there are 55 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Nineteen of these additional 55 new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,793, with 2,048 recoveries and 27 deaths; 718 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 6:22pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in an attempt to identify suspects who were involved in two thefts at Famous Footwear located at 911 Topsy Lane in north Carson Valley area.
Carson Tahoe Health
Due to the great demand for COVID-19 symptomatic testing in our area, and to help manage the influx of COVID cases, Carson Tahoe is providing symptomatic testing at two convenient locations. This service is reserved is for people experiencing COVID-like symptoms such as; fever, cough, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, and sore throat.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 3:22pm
Carson City Press Release
This is the first of a series of public service announcements filmed to keep the public up to date with the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic, flu season, and what is happening in Carson City outside COVID related news.
Wild Horse Theater
Join two of your favorite Disney Princesses for an entertaining and fun interactive workshop, through Carson City's Wild Horse Theater, to build literary skills using imagination and creativity. Workshop includes storytelling, singing, interactive movements and, most importantly, having fun.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 1:00pm
Samantha Thompson, NDEP
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection announced plans Wednesday to convene its first webinar on Clean Cars Nevada, an initiative to evaluate the adoption of new regulations that would provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission passenger cars and trucks offered at Nevada-wide dealerships, beginning in 2024.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:24pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance with locating a runaway teen.
Community - Last Update Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:59am
by Kelsey Penrose
Happy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to Hailey Huloo, our newest Pet of the Week!
Hailey (aka Huloo) is a 5 and a half year old female American Pit Bull Terrier who is currently looking for her forever home where she will be the only pet; she just likes the attention all to herself, and I can’t blame her for that!