News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 7:51pm
UPDATE 6:50 p.m.: First responders on scene stated that there is no flame or smoke, but there is "a lot of heat" coming from the ice cream freezer's electrical panel.
Work had been done recently to the electrical panel.
Other responders were released from the scene and there does not appear to by any immediate danger.
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A structure fire was reported at the Quik Stop on North Roop Street at 6:40 p.m. Friday night.
First responders are enroute from Carson City as well as Truckee Meadows Fire.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 6:41pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
We are reporting 3 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Community - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 4:47pm
By Natasha Powell, Austin's House
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin's House has had to reimagine their annual fundraiser! For this year's event we will be hosting an online auction, the Spring Forward Fundraiser, the week of March 22nd-27th.
Community - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 2:47pm
Dan Davis, Carson City School District
Although more traditionally known for his signature bow and arrow, Cupid donned a chef’s hat earlier today in Carson City. Food and Nutrition workers cooked up some Valentine’s Day love for students in the Carson City School District.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 1:08pm
NDOT news release
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada State Board of Transportation this week approved a contract for a two-year Nevada Department of Transportation project to repave and enhance nearly 15 miles of State Routes 28 and 431 centered around Incline Village.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 12:00pm
by Kelsey Penrose
UPDATE 10:59 a.m.: the fire in the fireplace has been extinguished and there is no active fire on scene. Units will be wrapping up in about ten minutes.
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A house fire in the 4800 block of W. Sutro Terrace was reported just after 10:45 a.m. on Friday.
The resident is evacuating. The fire began near the area of the chimney, according to dispatch.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 5:30pm
By Cary Jordan, PHS Counselor
Connor Trease is just a few months away from achieving a lifelong goal - to graduate from high school. In kindergarten Connor set his eyes on graduation day.
Yet when he finally entered high school there was a time that successful completion appeared elusive, and he realized that if he didn’t choose to focus and work hard he might be in jeopardy of not obtaining his childhood ambition.
Community - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 11:01am
by Kelsey Penrose
While across the country, theaters and art spaces are having to shut their doors either due to restrictions or a lack of financing, Piper’s Opera House has been able to adapt, keeping its doors open and it’s events going throughout the pandemic.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 10:30am
DETR Press Release
For the week ending February 6, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,953, up 132 claims, or 1.3 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 9,821 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending February 6, there have been a total of 844,091 initial claims filed since the week ending March 14, 2020.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/12/2021 - 8:46am
by Paula Peterson, South Tahoe Now
A lost pet is a traumatic experience, especially when the outcome does not bring the dog or cat home. A South Lake Tahoe woman and her team of volunteers are trying to change that, one pet at a time.
On November 16, 2020, Jon Berg was driving on I-580 from Reno to the Carson Valley when he was involved in a rollover crash. Inside the car were Berg’s two five-year-old dachshunds Katie and Brandie. Both were spooked and they took off and ended up separated. One was chased into Voltaire Canyon and the other up Spooner Summit.
By Rich Dunn
Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Ed Komenda, Las Vegas reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. His presentation's primary focus will be on how Cliven Bundy's rhetoric could help fan the flames of far-right extremism in Nevada.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:35pm
Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Thursday that he is loosening some COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since November — and will hand off almost all of the health and safety-related decision-making to local jurisdictions in May.
By Catrina Schambra
The Carson Water Subconservancy District is hosting Carson River Coalition’s “Watershed Wednesdays," a free virtual forum series spanning the five Wednesdays in March! Each Watershed Wednesday will have a unique theme where speakers share their knowledge, programs, and projects focused on the Carson River Watershed.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:11pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Service is reporting Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. We are also reporting 15 new cases and 45 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 5:14pm
U.S. Forest Service
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Although an avalanche can occur whenever there is snow on a mountain range, avalanches most often occur between the months of December and April. It is important for visitors to be equipped with the current avalanche forecast, the proper avalanche rescue equipment, and avalanche training.
Mina Stafford
Join Nevada State Museum for an online educational event this Saturday. Sonia Carlson and Mina Stafford will talk about the meaning of the traditions associated with Chinese New Year and teach you how to say Happy New Year in Chinese. After that we will make a drum inspired by a Chinese drum in the museums collection.
Business - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 2:29pm
In Plain Sight Marketing LLC
WebstaurantStore Nevada Distribution will be hosting a hiring event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Casino Fandango in Carson City on February 27.
On the spot interview for all shifts and positions and resumé not required. Also, the chance to win fun prizes for those in attendance.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 2:06pm
Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent
State lawmakers are moving quickly to process a bill that would provide an additional $50 million for a pandemic-related grant program aimed at small businesses and nonprofits, holding a hearing and unanimously voting the measure out of the Assembly on Wednesday.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 11:45am
by Kelsey Penrose
A new subdivision is being built just over the South Carson, North Douglas County line known as the Valley Knolls Development, which is adjacent to the Schulz Ranch housing division, which has just entered Phase 5.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 11:04am
By Jamie L. McNinch
Each year the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada recognizes individuals, businesses and private foundations for their support of the BGCWN mission and keeping our Club doors open. Donors are formally recognized during the Club’s Annual Youth of the Year event, which is being held virtually on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. This year’s Community Partner of the Year is Campagni Auto Group.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:25am
Carson City Sheriff's Office news release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has taken numerous fraud reports about fraudulent unemployment benefit claims. The sheriff's office has forwarded those reports to the state of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and federal law enforcement agencies.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:11am
By CCSO Sgt. Mike Cullen
One of the most common denominators we find during a crash investigation is that it involves an unregistered or uninsured vehicle or an unlicensed driver, sometimes we find all three of these factors involved.
News - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 8:59am
A series of storms will move through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Thursday and extend into the President's Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 6:04pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 that there are 12 new cases and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,954, with 8,408 recoveries and 197 deaths; 2,349 cases remain active.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 5:05pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), announced Wednesday that it will be making changes to its Unemployment Insurance phone messages beginning Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. The changes are not expected to impact callers, but individuals may notice a change in message formatting, sequencing and style.
Business - Last Update Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:51am
Plumas Bank Press Release
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled people around the world and in the Carson City area to bring everything online – from our jobs to how we connect with loved ones – and online banking is no different. Client adoption of technology to manage day-to-day banking needs has skyrocketed.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 5:12pm
According to Carson City Sheriff's Office, via dispatch, the roads are now open as of 4:05 p.m.
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Motorists around the area of College Parkway and Airport Road are being re-directed Wednesday afternoon following a safety check of an abandoned box located in the area. According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, it is a safety check and there is not a public threat. The Douglas County Bomb Squad has responded to facilitate the check.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 2:36pm
Soroptimist International of Carson City
Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce our next 2021 “Women Helping Women” honoree Victoria Mendoza, who is among eight local women to be honored at our Feb. 18 virtual event.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 1:43pm
Paula Peterson, South Tahoe Now
STATELINE — Crews have arrived on the south shore of Lake Tahoe to begin a complete build of the first ever National Hockey League (NHL) outdoor rink on a golf course. The massive undertaking will be non-stop action for the next week as the rink is constructed from scratch, the water is poured and ice created.
by Sharon Rosse
The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Entitled to the Sun" by artist Rachel Stiff at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:58am
Beginning June 3, American Airlines will offer a daily flight between Charlotte Douglas International and Reno-Tahoe International, the first such service to Charlotte, North Carolina in Reno-Tahoe International history.
UNR Extension Office
University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations statewide. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that iscolorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 1:29pm
A 56-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of three counts possession of meth and three counts possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:37am
Photo by Gary K. Gundlach
The sunrise over Dayton Valley.
Community - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 9:34am
Western Nevada College
As an established two-year higher education institution, many students attend Western Nevada College to earn an associate degree before transferring to a university or four-year college. WNC is providing that service to students at a high level, and it’s not going unnoticed.
Press Release
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislative Freedom Caucus today called on state Assembly leaders to allow Assembly members to have access to committee rooms at the Nevada Legislature.
The Carson City Cinema Club will be showing “Summer Stock” (1950) on Tuesday, March 2 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street. Doors open at 5:30 pm; film trivia and discussion begin at 6:00 pm and the film starts at 6:30.
Carson Mall
Come join us for shopping and great fun! We have all your favorite and unique gifts here at the Carson Mall from now till Feb 14! Sign, skin product, soaps knitted items, and blown glass!
Vendor kiosk spaces please check our Facebook for the application, or see the link below, or call 775-400-2983 or email carsonmallvendors@gmail.com.
https://forms.gle/gM8jWYHT3cQhsktd6
Daily Rate of this show
$20 per day with a 2-day minimum
Weekend Rate
$50 6th 7th 13th 14th
Full-time Rate
$80
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 8:40pm
A traffic accident outside of Denny’s was reported just after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
It’s being reported that a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 6:01pm
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.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 7:48am
Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent
Following a year in which state unemployment agencies across the nation were victims of many fraudulent claims, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is advising people who received incorrect tax forms for unemployment benefits to immediately notify the agency upon receiving the documents.
By Staff of Nevada Humanities
Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, Nevada State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro, West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona, and Nevada State Senator Ben Kieckhefer will come together for a conversation to discuss what brought them to politics and public service.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 5:01pm
Douglas County Press Release
All services have been restored to the Douglas County, Library and Sheriff’s Office Websites.
Community - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 3:52pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
Sheriff Ken Furlong has approved the recommendation for a new uniform to be worn by Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies.
The recommendation for acceptance was presented by the Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies Association, as well as the Sheriff’s Supervisory Association, supporting the health, safety, and welfare of law enforcement personnel.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 3:07pm
by Kelsey Penrose
A 30-year-old transient man was arrested in the 500 block of N. Carson Street Monday afternoon for possession of methamphetamine among other charges.
According to the police report, Norberto Gutierrez-Ceja was arrested after deputies conducted a registration check on a vehicle and found that the license plate was registered to another vehicle.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 9:16am
Nevada Gaming Control Board Release
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released figures today showing that $136.1 million was wagered in Nevada’s 184 Sports Books on this year’s Super Bowl.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 1:47pm
Carson City Press Release
Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed fire operations in the Voltaire Canyon area, beginning today and through the remainder of the week.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:17pm
Lyon County Press Release
The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop Monday (Feb. 8) to discuss Lyon County Code Title 15 (Land Use and Development Code), 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan, 2020 Master Plan Update and the practices/processes of the Community Development Department.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 9:47am
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received calls regarding another phone scam.
Community - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:11pm
Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson City
The Rotary Club of Carson City is inviting the community to learn more about the organization during a special online presentation by incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Jones will be the first woman to lead the service organization.