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As we head into the July 4 holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies are warning residents not to ignite fireworks of any kind.

Not only are fireworks potentially dangerous and could start wildfires, private use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff's Department will enforce the law to the fullest extent, as lighting fireworks is a misdemeanor offense.

Nellie Rosalyn Midge Sherman (88) of Butte, Montana, a former Stateline resident, passed away in Great Falls, Montana, on June 30, 2020.

Rosalyn was born on March 11, 1932, at her family’s homestead on the Bootlegger Trail east of Ledger, Montana. She was the youngest of six children that were born to Robert and Myrtle Midge.

She was known as “Nellie” to many, but as “Rosalyn” to others.

Hello fellow anglers. It is the fourth of July weekend and many areas have opened up for camping and fishing in our area. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires are only allowed in a designated camp area. This does not mean a nice place on the side of the road under the trees or next to a lake or river. If you are caught with an illegal campfire, you may have to make a donation (fine or ticket ) to your local government agency.

In the wake of the global pandemic, and after looking at many strategies to hold the 39th event, The Great Reno Balloon Race has determined that it cannot safely and financially hold the 2020 spectator event.

Last Saturday our grandkids sold Lemonade at our garage sale. We talked before hand about donating the money they made. I told them about the Lyon County Sheriff Department K-9 program and they agreed they wanted to donate to them as a way to support our law enforcement.

Featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be Patrick Donnelly, Nevada State Director of the Center for Biological Diversity. He will explain the Center's opposition to the proposed expansion of the Long Canyon Mine near Wells.

On Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.

Heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting seven new positive cases and three additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Thursday, July 2, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 361, with 258 recoveries, seven deaths and 96 cases active.

UPDATE: Forward progress on the fire was stopped as of 5:27 p.m., according to an East Fork Fire battalion chief.
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East Fork Fire responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in the China Springs area on the west side of Highway 395. Multiple resources are responding, including a brush unit from Carson City that was placed on standby.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying subjects involved in a destruction of property case.

Christian-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Native American religious leaders of Northern Nevada are appealing to Washington Redskins football team owner Dan Snyder and National Football League (NFL) to change the team’s name, as many considered it as a hurtful reminder of the historical maltreatment of Native Americans.

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week. Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC is proud to bring you Moxy Ruckus this 4th of July holiday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the neighborhood by Eagle Valley Middle School.

Heading into the holiday period, average summer temperatures and sunny conditions will continue through Independence Day weekend around the Carson City region and at Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced 13 organizations will be awarded Community Food Response relief funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Partnership Carson City, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and school resource officers are working together to offer a no-cost, certificate education on Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws.

Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes Begin July 23

Registration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins July 23, 2020.

What: This 6 week self-management class was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes – or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes – the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.

CARSON CITY — Most uninsured Nevadans now qualify for Medicaid coverage for COVID-19 testing at no cost. Nevada Medicaid now covers COVID-19 testing and testing related services for most uninsured Nevadans, available under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act.

A 55-year-old former cook was arrested Wednesday for alleged multiple burglaries at a Carson City restaurant that began in September of last year.

The Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church is participating in the Feed NV Drive-Thru Food Drive sponsored by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Brewery Arts Center and longtime partner Carson City Classic Cinema Club team up to bring you a summer of drive-in movies that are fun for the whole family.

Young ducks cruising the marsh behind Buzzy's Ranch on Thursday morning.

The July 4 holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe will look and feel different this year with basin firework shows canceled and social distancing safety practices required on beaches, campgrounds and along hiking trails. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Forest Service says it is hopeful the holiday period will be a great opportunity for people to get outside to celebrate Independence Day and all the wonders of Lake Tahoe.

Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a historic steam train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill in our beautifully restored outdoor cars with social distancing, powered by 100-year-old heritage locomotives.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 8 new positive cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region for Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 354, with 255 recoveries and seven deaths, 92 cases remain active.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s illustrated talk, Women Artists of the Great Basin, by Reno artist and author, Mary Lee Fulkerson, is now available online. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series; all future talks will be recorded and presented online.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that he is planning to begin a special session in Carson City to address the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget on Wednesday, July 8. The planned date of the session was determined after coordinating with legislative leadership.

Happy Wednesday Carson City! You know what is especially patriotic? Dogs. Dogs are probably the most patriotic animal next to the Bald Eagle himself. And wouldn't you know it, it happens to be the Fourth of July this weekend! A perfect time to get yourself a new friend.

There’s been a lot of confusion and discussion since Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak mandated that everyone must wear a face covering while in public, and one of the points of confusion was which agency is handling reports of non-compliant businesses.

RENO, Nev. (July 1, 2020) — The Abbi Agency, an integrated marketing agency headquartered in Reno, Nev., has been chosen as the agency of record for Visit Placer, a 1,400-square mile destination with diverse geography in Northern California encompassing a range of cities from Olympic Valley to Foresthill and Auburn to Roseville.

The destination complements The Abbi Agency’s growing portfolio of tourism marketing clients in California, including Visit Carmel, North Lake Tahoe, Explore Murrieta and Goleta.

While there may not be fireworks this Fourth of July, there are still many activities in Carson City and beyond!

A Seattle area high school student will pass through Carson City today, Wednesday, and will be at the state capitol building to display a quilt he designed to raise awareness of COVID-19.

A 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony fourth degree arson after allegedly attempting to ignite a neighbor's BMW using gasoline and a water bottle, a sheriff's deputy booking report says.

Coin Press No. 1, which stamped coins at the Carson City Mint from 1870 to 1893, will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. This will be the first time the museum has operated Coin Press No. 1 since it closed temporarily in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laws implementing a wide range of criminal justice reforms, establishing a state board responsible for regulating marijuana and creating a payday loan database finally take effect Wednesday, more than a year after the 2019 legislative session ended.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is promoting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month during July. This year’s theme is “Fight fire with a plan” to encourage residents and visitors to prepare their family, property and possessions now before a wildfire starts by creating a plan.

Carson City Little League held its first scrimmages of the season Monday at Governor's Field under the new health and safety guidelines enforced by the state of Nevada.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 13 new positive cases and 13 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region for Tuesday, June 30. This brings the total number of cases to 346, with 243 recoveries and seven deaths, 96 cases remain active.

As we recite the Lord's prayer, it's time to look a little deeper. Presented below is a version of the meaning of each of the lines of the Lord’s prayer.
1) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is continuing to monitor the latest developments about COVID-19. To comply with the mandate of Governor Sisolak, we are canceling the 2020 Levitt concert series to help lessen the spread of the virus. It is imperative that we act according to the directives of the government, public health authorities, and medical professionals.

According to Storey County Commissioner Jay Carmona the fireworks show in Virginia City has been canceled today as of 1 p.m. The Cruise will be continuing as planned.

According to Carmona, there was an issue with releasing the cancellation announcement but the fireworks are indeed cancelled this year.

A Red Tail Hawk does a flyover and moves in for a closer look.

Through grassroots fundraising, a group of Carson City pickleball players raised over $12,000. The group will be donating the funds to the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation for court surface repairs and the conversion of one tennis court to a pickleball court.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., received a $5,000 grant. The Humane Society of the United States grant helps to provide financial assistance towards fulfilling their mission.

UPDATE: As of 1 p.m., Storey County Commissioners announced that the 4th of July fireworks are cancelled. The cruise will continue as planned.Click here for the update.

While the annual Fourth of July firework shows began to be cancelled throughout the Silver State in May, Virginia City has opted for a social distancing celebration.

In a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying subjects involved in a destruction of property report.

Nevada is one of four additional states to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its career and technical education plan submitted under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

The AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer Region 140 organization is bringing excitement back to the state capitol.

Registration for the upcoming fall season is open for kids ages 3-18. Early bird registration ends July 15 and can be made online or in-person at Yogurt Beach, located at 3228 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In-person registration will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Monday evening to a vehicle rollover near Spooner Junction.

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