Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 1:49pm
Jerome Tushbant and Jim Primka were promoted to Undersheriff and Assistant Sheriff, respectively, during a swearing in ceremony held at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon.
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 12:45pm
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum was closed to the public on Friday and will remain so for the foreseeable future in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 9:55am
A 37-year-old Carson City an was arrested in the 1300 block of S. Stewart for burglary, petit larceny after allegedly stealing a $2.00 glue stick from a local craft store.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 5:22pm
The Carson City School District issued statements in English and Spanish Friday afternoon alerting the community to the suspension of all after-school activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and general large-group gathering in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The statements are as follows:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 9:29am
PK O’Neill filed late Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State’s Office as a Republican candidate for State Assembly District 40. The District includes all of Carson City, the east side of Washoe Valley and parts of southeast Washoe County.
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 8:03am
NV Energy President Doug Cannon issued a press release in relation to COVID-19, and the help NV Energy will be offering to those affected who may find it difficult to stay afloat economically.
The statement is as follows:
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 11:54pm
Happy Saturday Carson City! Despite COVID-19 fears, there are still some great events going on this weekend! Please make sure to use safe health practices, and have a great time!
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 5:14pm
It's Friday everyone, and while it means the end of the work week for many of you, it is also the end of the filing period for our electable local offices! As of Friday at 5 p.m., 14 candidates have filed to run for the offices of School District Trustee, Mayor, and Board of Supervisors.
In Carson City, there are currently 33,851 registered voters, with about 14,000 registered Republican, about 10,000 registered Democrat, and 9,000 registered non-partisan.
All upcoming election seats are non-partisan.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 8:42pm
Sophomore guard Essence Booker is expected to transfer from the Nevada women’s basketball team.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 4:59pm
When there is heightened concern around an illness, Carson Tahoe closely monitors the situation and implements enhanced infection prevention strategies, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health districts, and other local healthcare providers. In response to the recent declaration of a ‘National State of Emergency’ surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, and in following the CDC’s recommendations for social distancing, we have decided to take additional precautionary measures to reduce the risk of contracting/spreading seasonal illnesses...
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 1:38pm
Today, Ronni Hannaman has filed for the Carson City Supervisor seat in Ward 2 to be vacated by Supervisor Brad Bonkowski who has elected not to run for reelection.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:24am
Dear Brewery Arts Center family,
The Brewery Arts Center is committed to the safety and well being of the citizens of Carson City and with the rapid spread of Covid-19, we are taking certain precautions. Please note the following changes in schedule:
The Artisan Shop will be closed this weekend and we will be sanitizing the art and surfaces, making them safe for when we re-open.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 11:20am
A non-injury accident involving two vehicles occurred at 11:19 a.m. Friday morning on S. Carson Street near the Chevron.
Traffic was momentarily blocked due to the collision.
Motorists should use caution in the area.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 11:17am
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 9:25am
In typical Nevada fashion, there are weather advisories for both fire and snow on the horizon, really cementing in the apocalyptic mood of our current times.
There is a fire weather watch in effect from 2 p.m. Friday through Saturday afternoon due to strong winds and low humidity for all of Western Nevada.
Southwest winds increase today ahead of the oncoming storm hailing from the pacific. Strong gusty winds continue into Saturday with some lower humidity during the day on Friday.
Winds will weaken some for Sunday, but should remain gusty.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 9:09am
A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Airport Road and Woodside for domestic battery first and obstructing a public officer.
According to the report, the man was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a residence regarding a domestic battery in progress. Dispatch advised that the suspect was hitting the reporting party.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 8:54am
On March 12, three Carson City teenagers were reported as runaways. Thanks to the quick work of law enforcement, all three have been recovered safely.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 9:43pm
First and foremost, Virginia City is open for business. Tourism is vital to our state and to our community. We depend on our visitors to shop in our merchant stores, eat in our restaurants and stay in our hotels.
With the health and welfare of our attendees, vendors, residents and Storey County community being paramount, it is with deep regret that we will be canceling our annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade. While the state has not directly mandated this, we are taking this as a precautionary measure to support social distancing recommendations and large...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 9:30pm
Heading into the weekend, activities abound around the Carson City region over the next three days. We should note you'll want to check ahead of time in case of cancellations.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 6:55pm
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 5:31pm
UPDATE: The three teenagers have been found safe.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating runaway juveniles.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 2:51pm
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 1:42pm
Consistent with other precautionary measures in place to limit those coming to and from the hospital and other clinics, Carson Tahoe Health has suspended its volunteer operation for the time being due to the coronavirus threat.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 1:08pm
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 11:55am
A Carson City man has pled no contest to one count of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child under 16, a Category A felony, punishable by a term of maximum of life with a minimum parole eligibility of 5 years.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 10:29am
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 10:27am
UPDATED: When there is heightened concern around an illness, Carson Tahoe closely monitors the situation and implements enhanced infection prevention strategies, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health districts, and other local healthcare providers.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 10:21am
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 10:15am
Carson High School senior and Partnership Carson City Community Prevention Coordinator Cruz Bulmer, 19, is spreading the word about the Deterra Drug Deactivation System.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 8:50am
Heading into Thursday, happenings lined up include a monthly meeting of the Carson City Native and Newcomers, a preserving history workshop through the Nevada State Archives, trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, an introduction into improv comedy at the Brewery Arts Center, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike and more. Read on for details.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 5:32pm
Ronald Bratsch, a Carson City Veteran, Security Manager and longtime fiscal conservative is announcing his candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4.
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 9:03am
This Friday's comedy show at the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget features Comedian Alex Elkin as headliner.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 4:21pm
Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week, Cooper!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 3:37pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2300 block of Airport Road near Sherman Lane.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 2:27pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Departments of Transportation and Wildlife and the Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in wildlife-prone areas with the onset of spring animal migration.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 12:56pm
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 1:45pm
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 1:36pm
Carson City Health and Human Services has opened a public hotline devoted to keeping the community up-to-date and informed about COVID-19.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 11:25am
The Carson City School District will "aggressively disinfect" its schools beginning Friday through Monday in an effort to minimize illness regarding the coronavirus, according to Superintendent Richard Stokes.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 9:41am
A 33-year-old Carson City man suffering a mental health episode was arrested in the area of N Carson Street and W. Winnie Street for repeatedly calling 911.
According to the report, the man was arrested after he called 911 stating that his PTSD medication was out and that he wanted to go to Mallory, but he did not want to kill himself.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 10:03am
The Nevada Northern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board elected Taylor Allison, executive director of Partnership Douglas County, as their new chair on Feb. 26.
“Our board is comprised of 13 passionate individuals focusing on a common goal,” Allison said. “Together, we can move the needle and help improve the lives of patients and families in Northern Nevada.”
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 10:01am
Country music’s Trace Adkins is making his way back to TJ’s Corral, returning to Carson Valley Inn on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 8:13pm
The Carson City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening during their meeting to rezone Fremont Elementary School students to Eagle Valley Middle School to alleviate population strain.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 6:15pm
Heading into the middle of the work work, activities around town include a yoga class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a midweek meditation series offered at Carson City Yoga, conversational Spanish classes at Partnership Carson City, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation of "Valiant Women of The Vote" Mix and Mingle honoring the 19th Amendment at the Governor's Mansion, Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and much more. Read on for details.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 6:36pm
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.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 4:30pm
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.”
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 4:16pm
Spend Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 with Mike Thomas as he provides a good UFO story and history lesson in a war that took place in Nevada in 1860.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 3:50pm
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.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 2:27pm
January job growth in Carson City grew by 2.2 percent over January 2019 figures, giving the capital city the distinction of having the fastest job growth for the month compared to Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 3:20pm
Artsy Fartsy Gallery is hosting an online auction in which all proceeds will benefit the Carson Tahoe SPCA.
This auction will begin March 10 and go on daily through March 24.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 1:54pm
On Sunday, March 8, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contacted states, including Nevada, with notification that 21 passengers aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This ship had been floating off the California coast since Thursday when those 21 passengers tested positive. We have received confirmation from federal authorities that the 49 passengers from Nevada are asymptomatic.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 12:35pm
A Carson City couple, Robert and Pamela Corkill, stuck on a Grand Princess Cruise ship docked in Oakland, Calif., and quarantined because of the coronavirus among some of the passengers, were surprised to learn Monday evening that state and local health officials are coordinating their return, along with other residents from the capital city, Douglas and Lyon counties.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 12:02pm
Several candidates, from the Democratic, Republican and Independent parties are vying for the seat of Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, currently held by Mark Amodei who is running again to be re-elected. The 2nd Congressional District covers the northern portion of Nevada, including Carson City, and the counties of: Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, some of Lyon County, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 10:22am
There are four days left for Carson City hopefuls to file their candidacy in the upcoming elections, including today, Tuesday. Filing will close on Friday.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 10:14am
A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of disturbing the peace.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 9:06am
The Friends of the Carson City Library received a donation from the Southwest Gas Foundation for $2,850 to develop the library’s creative learning department for school-aged children, including Makerspace abilities.
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 6:33pm
Heading into Tuesday, sunny skies and more springlike weather are ahead before active weather patterns start up again later in the week. Activities lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered. You can join true crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding at Nevada State Library and Archives for a brown bag luncheon. There's a meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club at the sheriff's office, a paint and sip night at Living the Good Life and you can join Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee for a 'Fate & Fortune' evening of music and poetry. Read...
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 6:04pm
Carson City Health and Human Services prematurely issued a press release regarding Nevada passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship which has been under quarantine due to COVID-19.
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 5:03pm
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Monday afternoon to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 and Centennial Park Drive.
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 4:52pm
UPDATE 6:14PM: The following is from the Nevada Department of Public Health: Carson City Health and Human Services prematurely issued a press release regarding Nevada passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship which has been under quarantine due to COVID-19.
The State of Nevada is coordinating with all local health districts to ensure that Nevadans on the ship who may need medical monitoring and services get the care they require, in addition to ensuring any plan has safeguards in place to protect our communities.