Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada on Thursday afternoon, a ramping up of emergency response efforts amid the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state and throughout the nation.

UPDATE 4:06PM: Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the first reported presumptive positive case of COVID-19, which is this first reported case in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.

The patient is a woman in her 70s who recently traveled out of the state to San Jose and returned on March 2. She flew on an airplane into Reno-Tahoe International Airport while she was asymptomatic. The plane or airline she traveled with was not disclosed during the conference.

It was standing room only earlier this week at Tuesday evening's Carson City School Board meeting thanks to a budget proposal that ruffled more than a few feathers.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is warning consumers to be alert of scammers looking to take advantage of fear surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) to sell fake products or steal your money or personal information. Fraudsters may use text messages, social media and emails to promote these scams.

A 55-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of felony burglary and drug charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

The Nevada Families First program presents a day of fun at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. We will start our visit with story time followed by an art activity, then work our way through the museum and play with your child/children. We have reserved an hour and a half for our group connection, but you are welcome to stay longer.

Come enjoy a fun time of creating with us. Design your own wood sign, perfect for yourself or to give as a gift.
Select your pallet size and your design on the studio design tab of our website, then go to 'sign up' to register.

Come enjoy Saint Patrick's Day with an Irish Whiskey and Ice Cream Tasting event at the Cowboy's Liquor Company. Snacks, raffle prizes and lots of fun. $5 gets you a 'rocks' glass in which you get to keep. Friday, March 13th at 5pm to 7pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Manufacturing Institute has announced it will award Katie Feser, production manager at Carson City-based Click Bond, ...

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week, Cooper!

A 41-year-old Gardnerville woman has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries over the past year, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

President John Cassinelli has announced that Travel Nevada and the Nevada Commission on Tourism have awarded the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center a $3,500 rural tourism marketing grant.

A winter storm will arrive this weekend bringing strong winds followed by heavy mountain snow that may reach the lower valley floors around Carson City and Carson Valley, along with much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City AGLOW meeting, 10 a.m. Monday, March 16 at the Carson City Children’s Museum, 813 N. Carson St, downstairs in the Birthday Room. Join friends for a time of worship, the Word and fellowship. Refreshments provided. For more information call or text Kay at 775-910-3856 or Noreen at 626-230-7924.

Come join us on our upcoming Saturday Hike, March 14th at Clear Creek Trail. The hike is from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the trailhead for the Clear Creek trail, 1/2 mile west of Jacks Valley Elementary School on Jacks Valley Road, 1.8 miles west of Hwy 395. Map of parking area.

Country music’s Trace Adkins is making his way back to TJ’s Corral, returning to Carson Valley Inn on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Join us for weekly themed singing, stories and crafts at The Carson City Library. Family Storytime now has two sessions on Thursdays for Pre-K children and families:

Thursday, 10:30am and 11:30am
Carson City Library
900 N Roop St
Carson City,NV
(775) 887-2244

For more information: carsoncitylibrary.org

Please note: Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 13 years of age at all times.

Join us at Bully's this Thursday, for another challenging edition of the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club's Brew Run.

Pick your own distance, or complete a loop for up to approximately 5 miles (road/trail).

If you are new to this route, the first mile or so is on road. The rest of the trail is mostly single track.

For details, check out the route at: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/873235

After the run, stay for some grub, beverages, and conversation. Runners, walkers, and hikers welcome.

Thursday, March 12 at 5:30pm
Bullys Sports Bar and Grill
3530 N. Carson, St

Coach Jake Miller with Carson City Crossfit presents a 5 week Gymnastic class every Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. $99.00 per person. Class is limited to a maximum of 8 students so please register soon.

⁣Begins Thursday, March 12th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Carson City Crossfit
403 Hot Springs Rd, # 2
Carson City, Nevada
(775) 339-1555

Additional information can be found at: www.carsoncitycrossfit.com

This presentation is in honor of Women's History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Ammendment. Led by Deanna Beachley, this presentation traces the campaign and strategies employed in the Nevada suffrage campaign, especially on the role of the Nevada Equal Franchise Society and the efforts of Anne Martin and others in the last years of the campaign.

6:30pm to 7:30pm
Carson City Library
900 N Roop St Carson City, NV
(775) 887-2244 City Library

For information and registration which is encouraged: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6199604

Joe Biden's path to the Democratic presidential nomination widened significantly Tuesday with commanding victories in Mississippi, Missouri and Michigan, a state that his rival Bernie Sanders won four years ago.

The results are in. The National Geographic Society named Mori Kurland, an eighth grader at Carson Middle School in Carson City, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State competition on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Maurice White is proud to announce his candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2. As a lifelong resident of Carson City Maurice enjoys the diversity of its residents and opportunities that the City provides. Borrowing the words of our retiring Mayor, Maurice looks forward to helping keep our City a “great place to live, work and play.”

In light of ever-increasing Coronavirus fears and the CDC recommendations that people, especially those in high-risk groups, avoid crowds and public gatherings; Catmandu has regretfully decided to postpone the Birthday Bash party scheduled for March 28 at the Carson Nugget until June or July.