In Texas last week, a massive winter storm froze the state’s electrical grid and left millions without access to reliable electricity, natural gas or even clean drinking water for days.

Carson City Health and Human Services has received their shipment of COVID-19 vaccine and the dates for the previously rescheduled COVID-19 vaccination events have been set. Appointments were not canceled. Those who had an appointment for a rescheduled event will not need to make another appointment.

CARSON CITY — In celebration of National Digital Learning Day this coming Thursday, Feb. 25, students throughout the Carson City School District are showcasing their 21st century skills and advocating for the state’s continued support of technology in schools across the state. In particularly, students with the Carson High School orienteering class spent some time to learn the Catching Features software that enables them to navigate virtually as well as physically over land.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on pedestrian safety from Feb. 22 through March 8.

Wildlife and more Sunday at Washoe Lake.

Aiming to connect STEM principles with shooting sports, Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program has launched a virtual workshop series that teaches youth about physics through disciplines such as archery, air pistol, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle. This first-of-its-kind program in Nevada, was adapted from curriculums from 4-H programs in Colorado and Idaho, making the science, technology, engineering and math connection using the popular sport.

The Western Nevada College Paramedicine program celebrated the graduation of 11 paramedics at a ceremony in Carson City on Saturday.

The graduates are now eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician National Certification Test, according to WNC’s Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic Program Coordinator Terry Mendez.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 22-28, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The American College Test, a Carson High School graduation requirement, takes place Feb. 23 at Carson High, and it will be administered, free of charge, to all CHS Juniors. According to J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, “We do not need magic to transform our world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.”

UPDATE: The game resumed at 9 p.m. The Colorado Avalanche won the game over Vegas Golden Knights, 3-2. On Sunday one game resumes Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers. The match will air 4:30 p.m. and is subject to change due to ice safety conditions. NBCSN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports will provide live coverage.
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On Saturday, the NHL hosted an outdoor game in Lake Tahoe at Edgewood between Nevada's own Vegas Golden Knights against the Colorado Avalanche.

The weather originally called for an overcast day with a bit of snow, but what they found was a cloudless blue sky, with lots of sun.

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) will help direct policy over public lands and other issues relevant to the Silver State as chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee during the current two-year legislative session, The Nevada Independent has learned.

The Rotary Club of Carson City will discuss affordable housing at its virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 23, at 12:30 P.M. The public is invited to attend the online meeting.

Sarah Adler, Principal at Silver State Government Relations will be the guest speaker. Adler will be speaking on behalf of the Nevada Housing Coalition and will talk about proposed legislation that could create more affordable housing in our area.

The Board of Commissioners in a 4-1 vote directed staff to begin the process to legalize escort services in unincorporated Lyon County.

At 5 p.m. on Friday a non-injury accident was reported at the intersection of Garnet and Arrowhead near Goni.

Two vehicles are involved and are blocking traffic.

Responders are enroute to the scene.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution while in the area.

Carson City officials, Nevada Day event coordinators, and Carson City's local Assemblyman have all agreed on one thing: that they are not in favor of a newly proposed bill which aims to change the observance of Nevada Day, Carson City's favorite holiday.

Due to inclement weather across the country delaying the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine to Nevada, Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is having to reschedule upcoming COVID-19 vaccination events.

There is no estimated time for when the vaccine will be delivered. CCHHS is not cancelling events or appointments; events may be rescheduled but the appointments will not be canceled so you may still receive an appointment confirmation.

Douglas County 9-1-1 Emergency Services has achieved re-accreditation of the Emergency Medical Dispatch program from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).

The three-year accredited period is from April 2021 to April 2024. This is the third consecutive year 9-1-1 Emergency Services has met international standards for accreditation.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 there are 17 new cases and 8 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 11,071, with 8,663 recoveries and 203 deaths; 2,205 cases remain active.

During Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, its Redevelopment Authority OK'd a plan to create a budget for improvement allocations throughout Carson City including new holiday decorations, new bike racks, historic trail signage on pedestrian and bike paths, sidewalk improvements and more.

The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has detected the first known case of probable B.1.351 South African variant in Nevada. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the variant has been detected in 10 U.S. states, to-date.

CARSON CITY — Tickets are available now for at-home crab feed party kits to benefit St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School as part of the school’s crab feed fundraiser to be held Saturday, March 6.

This year’s 18th annual crab feed has been reimagined as an at-home event, with drive-through pick-up of gourmet crab meal kits for guests to enjoy from the comfort and safety of home.

While many think of the University of Nevada, Reno being specific to the Biggest Little City, the UNR Extension Office right here in Carson City is as local as they come, and its mission is bringing agriculture, horticulture, community development and more to the capital city and its surrounding regions.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 that there are 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. We are also reporting 13 new cases and 20 additional recoveries of COVID-19.

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