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MINDEN, Nev. — The man accused of shooting a Douglas County sergeant last year pleaded guilty in court on Monday morning.

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, Nev. — Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James W. Hardesty filed a petition requesting the Nevada Supreme Court consider creating a commission to study the adjudication of water law cases in Nevada’s courts.

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.

A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday for two counts suspicion of gross misdemeanor malicious destruction of property and trespassing after an incident in which he said he had consumed a large amount of LSD, a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report states.

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.

Nevada Medicaid, the state and federally-funded health insurance program, has hit record enrollment. Medicaid and Check Up are now serving more than 810,000 Nevadans, which accounts for one out of every four Nevadans. The increase is attributed to the pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.

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.

I look forward to spring. The first nubs of bulbs poking up last week elated me since it is the middle of winter. And then, oh no! I’m slapped in the face with the realities of spring I would rather not confront. I saw my first ground squirrel! I also saw the extensive tunneling damage the voles have done to our lawn leaving shredded dead grass everywhere. Spring is not all lovely beauty!

Wildlife and more Sunday at Washoe Lake.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program are urging pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of each other and share the road responsibly.

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 Carson City Library is reopening the physical library building to the public starting Monday, Feb. 22 with hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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.

The Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors series of public talks presents journalist Chris Orr with "Wild Nevada: Rules of the Road." Viewers are invited to watch the talk online here.

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:

A hot air balloon was briefly stranded on Sunday morning near C-Hill in Carson City. Sheriff's deputies were notified. No one was injured, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch.

According to Jennifer Myers, who took the photos, the balloon was able to take off after having landed briefly near homes, with the balloon company headed toward a church parking lot with their trailer to rescue it.

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.”

This upcoming Saturday, February 27, is your one opportunity this winter to Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a moonlit hike underneath the "Snow Moon."

We will be adventuring up to the Boy Scout Overlook on Prison Hill from the 5th St. Trailhead and learning about the cultural history of Prison Hill.

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.

Lawmakers are looking to bring Nevada in line with a federal law passed in 2019 that raises the legal tobacco sales age from 18 to 21.

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.

Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night. The event will take place on Feb 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Space is limited. Tickets must be pre-registered. Please visit our Facebook page here and here for information.

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.

An agenda item regarding the funding of Muller Parkway unraveled with Douglas County Commission Chair John Engels cutting off multiple public comments in possible violation of Nevada's Open Meeting Law as well as engaging in yelling between himself and his constituents during the Douglas County Commission meeting held Thursday.

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

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 4 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.

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.

The Nevada Departments of Motor Vehicles and Transportation are warning drivers of a texting scheme circulating in Nevada.

These illegitimate messages ask recipients to update their driver's license contact information with the Nevada Department of Transportation. Similar fraudulent texts have been reported in other states.

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.

For the week ending February 13, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,378, down 2,575 claims, or 25.9 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 9,953 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

Through the week ending February 13, there have been a total of 851,469 initial claims filed since the week ending March 14, 2020.

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.

On its face, AB19 seems like a run-of-the-mill bill updating the typically dry subject area of curriculum requirements.

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.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Christine Saunders, Policy Director at Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada.

A Master of Social Work graduate with five years of non-profit organizing experience, Christine has focused on the development, management, implementation, and support of social justice programming and policy advocacy campaigns.

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.

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2021-2022 edition of the Dayton and Mound House map is now available. It is our hope that it inspires people to travel to the area, experience the rich history, the great food, and shop from our local businesses. Here's to 2021!

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.

Author Isabel Wilkerson smiles at the camera with her arms crossed

Nevada Humanities, in collaboration with Core Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno, The Humanities Center at Great Basin College, and with the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies at UNLV, welcomes author and historian Isabel Wilkerson to a keynote talk.

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.

Western Nevada College’s Paramedicine program has only been in existence since the start of the decade but already plans are in place to celebrate the graduation of 11 paramedics.

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.

The first of two weather systems will move through the region late Thursday, mostly affecting areas from Tahoe north in the Sierra and near the Oregon border in western Nevada. A second wave follows Friday into Saturday, potentially impacting all areas of the Sierra and western Nevada.

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.

MINDEN — On Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies observed a stolen white Dodge Challenger. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Mesa Police Department in Mesa, Arizona.

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.

Nevadans between the ages of 65 and 69 will be eligible to receive the vaccine next week at retail pharmacies across the state, officials announced Wednesday.

If you are looking to connect with amazing women in Carson City and over 3,000 dynamic women across the country then you need to check out Polka Dot Powerhouse.

MINDEN — Douglas County updated their process for providing public comment via Zoom as meetings continue to be accessed online. Those who choose to participate and provide public comment via Zoom will need to do so through advanced registration with the Zoom Webinar feature.

As the restrictions remain, businesses in Virginia City are looking to entice visitors to come up on the third Thursday of each month as many shops, attractions, restaurants and saloons keep their doors open past the normal closing time.

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