By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels, The Nevada Independent
State lawmakers have taken the first steps to amend a cap on mining taxes in the state Constitution, a process that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue but was staunchly opposed by Republicans and the mining industry representatives who warned it would be a “death knell” for rural Nevada.
Outdoors - Last Update Sat, 08/01/2020 - 1:35pm
Photography by Edward Howell
A Northern Harrier Hawk allowed local photographer and Carson Now reader Edward Howell a chance to get a great series of close-ups at Buzzy's Ranch.
Riley Snyder, Michelle Rindels, and Jackie Valley, NV Indep.
Nevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.
To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.
News - Last Update Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:45am
Governor's Office Press Release
In line with his announcement made on Monday, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced he signed Emergency Directive 029 extending previously issued directives that were set to expire on July 31, 2020.
Community - Last Update Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:37am
by Carson City Library
The Carson City Library is hiring to fill an open Digitorium Internship. Digitorium interns help manage the library's teen space and assist with program planning and implementation. The Digitorium Internship starts Sept. 1 and runs through the 2020/2021 school year.
Outdoors - Last Update Sat, 08/01/2020 - 7:44am
To accommodate a highly anticipated community mural art project, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed to public access between the Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor all day on Tuesday, August 4, as well as Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7, after 8:00 p.m.
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 6:10pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting sixteen new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 681, with 534 recoveries and twelve deaths, 135 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 4:28pm
Just before 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon an injury accident with a hit and run was reported to dispatch.
The reporting party stated a black escalade had backed into her in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant and left.
She is complaining of injury.
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 3:58pm
DETR Press Release
Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 18,390 for the week ending July 25, up 2,842 claims, or 18.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 15,548 claims.
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 2:15pm
Special Olympics Nevada Press Release
Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) will hold it’s first-ever “Flame of Hope” virtual run and fundraiser, August 4 through September 12. Open to the public to participate, the virtual run is a new addition to the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run ® (LETR).
Gina Lopez, Brewery Arts Center
This Saturday, Aug. 1 the Flatbed Concert Series will be (slowly) rollilng through the Empire Elementary area with the groovy "Drinking with Clowns."
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 11:00am
by Kelsey Penrose
A 31-year-old woman suffering from mental health issues was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave her mothers house.
According to the report, the mother called dispatch advising her daughter was at her residence refusing to leave, and that she has mental health issues. The mother stated she was afraid of her daughter.
News - Last Update Fri, 07/31/2020 - 12:00pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for assistance in identifying an unknown suspect, alleged to have forged checks and fraudulently cashed them.
By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels, The Nevada Independent
Gov. Steve Sisolak has formally called on legislators to convene in Carson City for a second special session of the summer focused on a wide range of policy issues.
The governor issued an official proclamation on Thursday evening calling for the special session to begin Friday, with language requesting the session wrap up by midnight on Friday, Aug. 7.
News - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 9:07pm
Nevada DPS news release
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed Mike Dzyak as Chief of the Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division on July 27, 2020. Dzyak previously served as Lieutenant and as Acting Fire Marshal following the retirement of former Chief Bart Chambers.
By Isaiah Burrows
Heading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.
Business - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 8:56pm
Ashley Brune
On Thursday, July 30, Google co-hosted an online workshop with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada as part of the tech company’s ‘Grow with Google’ initiative. ‘Grow with Google’ aims to help create economic opportunity in communities across the United States by providing free training, tools, and expertise for people across their country to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.
News - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 6:10pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
by Kelsey Penrose
A special session was meant to be held Thursday, July 30 which would discuss COVID-19 issues, problems with unemployment, voting reform, and possible police reform, among other issues.
News - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 3:13pm
By Isaiah Burrows
School districts in the Northern Nevada area are putting plans in place for students to safely return to the 2020-21 school year.
A new directive by the state of Nevada requires school districts to submit three reopening plans for the upcoming school year. The three plans include one for complete in-person instruction, one for hybrid instruction and one for all-distance learning.
By Rich Dunn
Bonnie Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, and is running to retain that seat in the November general election, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She is opposed by Susan Bush, a Las Vegas attorney in private practice.
Community - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:53pm
Western Nevada College
As our community recovers economically, employers will require different skills for their employees. At the same time, students will need more financial assistance to earn degrees and certificates in high-demand and evolving industries.
Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:42pm
US. Forest Service
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- and third-grade conservation education field trips. In addition, we have made the decision to cancel the Fall Fish Festival this year, an event that typically draws up to 12,000 visitors over the weekend.
News - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:11pm
Riley Snyder, The Nevada Independent
Small businesses struggling to pay rent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may soon have a lifeline: a new state-run, federally funded commercial rent assistance grant program that will pay up to $10,000 to help prevent evictions.
Community - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:58pm
by Kelsey Penrose
The Brewery Arts Center normally provides the Levitt-Amp concert series throughout the summer, but due to COVID-19 the festivities were cancelled this year. The BAC, however, along with several Carson City community partners, stepped up to bring safe family fun to the capital city, including the Flatbed Concert Series and drive-in movie nights.
News - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:00am
A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of providing false information to avoid prosecution, a felony, and a misdemeanor bench warrant.
Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:56am
Nevada Division of Natural Heritage
CARSON CITY — It’s a new era for wildland conservation. In Nevada, taking a proactive, science-driven approach to inform habitat conservation and management decisions is the foremost priority of the Nevada Division of Natural Heritage.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 7:00pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services reports Wednesday, July 29, 2020 that there are 16 new positive cases and 27 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 652, with 504 recoveries and ten deaths, 138 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 5:38pm
by Kelsey Penrose
In a controversial open letter to the Douglas County Library Board that has since made national headlines, Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley threatened to withhold emergency services from the library after they proposed to support Black Lives Matter in an agenda item.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 6:12pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Happy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Shota, our pet of the week with a truly amazing rescue story.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 3:17pm
Dan Davis, Carson City School District
The Carson City School District School Board of Trustees approved the district’s proposed School Reopening Plan Tuesday night by a 4-3 vote. The trustees also voted to update the 2020-2021 Academic School Calendar, moving the official first day of school for students to begin Monday, Aug. 24, a week later than the day previously set for Monday, Aug. 17.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 2:44pm
Western Nevada College
Are you thinking about enrolling in college for the first time or returning to school after many years but are afraid to take the leap? You are not alone. English 100 is ideal for students just starting college or returning to school.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 1:30pm
Nevada DPS news release
CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed John Letos as Chief of the DPS Capitol Police Division. Chief Letos began his official command on July 15, 2020, and succeeds Dale W. Liebherr, who recently retired.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 3:24pm
by Scott Hoen, Republican Committee Communications Chair
Please support our Law Enforcement Officers at a Rally in front of the Carson City Nevada Legislative Building at 8:30AM on Thursday, July 30th.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:30am
Riley Snyder, The Nevada Independent
In the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.
by Jeffery Pace
Join Carson City's Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, in the yard, for an artist reception for Patricia Wallis on August 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patricia is a member of the "Wild Women" artists.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:27am
by Kelsey Penrose
The Carson City School Board voted Tuesday in favor of the reopening plan proposed by the school district with a 4-3 vote, which includes pushing the starting date to Aug 24, with a few alterations from the original plan.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:32am
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has announced their agency websites, detr.nv.gov and nevadajobconnect.com will be down on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 5 a.m. until 7 a.m., a period of lowest traffic, in order to conduct system maintenance.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:51am
A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:55am
Photography by Edward Howell
Rich colors reflected in the Carson River morning light.
Business - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:35am
With casinos reopening statewide on June 4, gaming revenue showed signs of rebound for the month, including those establishments around Carson City, which were among the state's best climbers, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
News - Last Update Wed, 07/29/2020 - 5:43am
KOLO
The Carson City School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 to finalize its reopening plan. The board voted in favor of the proposed reopening plan by a 4-3 vote.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 6:14pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 that there are 21 new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 636, with 477 recoveries and ten deaths, 149 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 5:17pm
A man was arrested Tuesday by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for suspicion of felony child abuse with substantial bodily harm, threats, domestic battery with strangulation, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine following an incident in which a juvenile was beaten and told not to talk.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 5:59pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Tonight beginning at 6 p.m., the Carson City School Board will be voting on the re-opening plans for all schools in the Carson City School District, which is slated to open on a proposed hybrid schedule. Families are also given the option of 100 percent distance learning, but there is no option at this time for 100 percent in school learning, except for certain special education students.
To watch the meeting live beginning at 6 p.m., you can tune in on Carson.org by following this link, which should be activated just before 6 p.m.: https://www.carson.org/transparency/meeting-agendas-minutes-and-recordings
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 4:03pm
Nevada Child and Family Services
CARSON CITY — In light of recent high-profile incidents across the country, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services has re-examined its use of force policies through the lens of minimizing potential harm to those who interact with the juvenile justice system.
Carson Tahoe Health
CARSON CITY, Nev. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings, released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday, naming Carson Tahoe Health No. 1 for Best Hospitals in Nevada.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 12:07pm
Nevada DMV News Release
CARSON CITY — Nevada motorists who have been unable to make an appointment at DMV offices before their expiration date will benefit from two new initiatives announced by the Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/28/2020 - 6:23pm
by Kelsey Penrose
UPDATE 6:23PM: On July 28, 2020 the Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met to discuss the Douglas County Public Library’s proposed statement of diversity. The library board was scheduled to discuss the statement at a public meeting scheduled for July 28, 2020. Sheriff Coverley submitted a written letter for public comment in opposition of the statement.
By The Abbi Agency, on behalf of Classical Tahoe
Classical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.