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CARSON CIY — After an extensive executive search, the Nevada Housing Coalition Board of Directors hired Christine (Bekes) Hess as the first executive director for the statewide nonprofit.

Support The Greenhouse Project by joining us for lunch or dinner on Friday, March 13, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at Gather Restaurant and we will donate a portion of our sales to this great organization. Plan to stop in for a delicious meal and a crafty cocktail.

Coins from the Carson City Mint are rare enough in any condition to be coveted by collectors, but error coins or those with flaws generally caused during the minting process — multiply both the rarity and the collectability.

A 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and misdemeanor violation of bail conditions, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

CARSON CITY — Megg Mueller, Nevada Magazine’s managing editor, will step into the new role of executive editor this month. She assumed leadership of the publication after the March 6 retirement of publisher Janet Geary, who ran the magazine for the past 12 years. Nevada Magazine, which dates back to the 1930s, is a division of the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada), part of the Nevada Division of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

CARSON CITY — With well over half of a million rides provided each year by Nevada’s rural transit operators, the Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting public input on an update to its State Management Plan which defines how federal transit funding is administered. This funding represents the majority of the budget transit operators use to provide much-needed transit services to rural areas of the state.

Looking at the weather over the next few days, it may be been hit or miss with snow showers possible into Monday that could bring minor accumulations in the higher elevations with a stray shower possibly into western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with half of the sister team of Wild Horse Stage Company, part of Wild Horse Productions, and its upcoming production of "Heathers, The Musical: High School Edition" which begins later this month.

Sierra Scott is directing this high school edition of "Heathers" the musical, which runs weekends, March 20-29, at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City. Go here to watch the video interview.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in the area of Menlo Drive for suspicion of minor consuming alcohol and obstruction, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Happy Sunday Carson City! Were you able to enjoy some of the excellent events going on this weekend? Yes or no there’s still more to come! Check below to see what we’ve got going on for Sunday.

Kadee Mason, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Carson City, Nev., has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.

All are invited to the Carson City Native And Newcomers Club meeting on Thursday, March 12. Our club is a nonprofit serving the Carson City area. We meet monthly except, August, for lunch and discussion.

A vehicle crash was reported at 3:10 p.m. Saturday at Spooner Junction.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

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

A two-vehicle accident with injury was reported at 12:40 p.m. Saturday afternoon near the intersection of College Parkway and Nye.

Motorists should seek alternate routes as the intersection is at least partially blocked at this time.

Happy Saturday Carson City! Say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Taz!

Taz is a 3 and a half year old Labrador mix and he is currently searching for his forever family!

Taz would prefer an adult only home, and to be the only dog. What can we say, he knows what he wants, and he wants to hog the attention!

Taz is also a PUPS graduate! Congratulations Taz!

Let’s hear from Taz himself!

Carson City, NV – Forty Nevadans who were passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship are being contacted by health authorities to assess their health and any symptoms that may be consistent with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The passengers disembarked from the ship on Feb. 21.

The case that was announced as a presumptive positive through the Washoe County Health District was a passenger on the ship which also included passengers from other states who have since tested positive for COVID-19.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is releasing information about an attempted Robbery that occurred at the Chevron (1102 N Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada).

The suspect entered the Chevron wearing a white cloth covering his face. He pointed a black semi-automatic type firearm at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk did not release any money and the suspect left the Chevron. He was last seen walking southbound on Carson Street from E William Street.

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

***The Comstock will go nuts on Saturday, March 14 at its annual pre-St. Patrick’s Day warmup and festival like no other where the revelry is wild, the beer flows icy green and the food orders of the day pay homage to the parts of the male cow anatomy that usually wind up snipped.

Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) is unveiling several “Karma Boxes” (wooden/Plexiglas donation cabinets) at its various locations to house toiletries, first-aid items, and nonperishable foods for those in need, all available at any time and at no cost.

This simple, yet powerful concept is best summed up by its slogan, “If it’s empty, fill it. If you need it, it’s yours.”

UPDATE MONDAY: The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) conducted COVID-19 testing Friday and all tests came back negative including all students at Huffaker Elementary School who were tested. The negative result includes the family member (a Huffaker student) of the resident who tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

The Sierra Inline Hockey League will be hosting three free inline hockey clinics for active kids beginning Monday March 9, and the next two Mondays on the 16 and 23.

Session times run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 6 - 9 years old.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivered a proclamation Thursday honoring March for Meals. On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors held a discussion regarding a wastewater and water rate increase in order to fund critical projects such as the Quill Treatment Plant, which had provided 50 percent of the water for the city as a whole and now is not being fully utilized due to needing upgrades and rehabilitation.

According to Shannon Cord with the Carson City Historical Society, the historic Adele’s building will not be saved despite the efforts of many volunteers and contributors.

The historic building suffered a fire in 2019 that, due to smoke damage and insurance issues, was not able to be recovered. It was set for demolition, until a group of activists form the Carson City Historical Society sought to save the building and have it moved to a new location.

Come and join us this Saturday, March 7, beginning at 4:30 p.m. for a movie in the mall at Carson Mall. We will be watching the new "Frozen 2!" Doors open at 4:30 p.m. movie starts at 5 p.m. Free for everyone.

The first patient in Nevada has tested presumptively positive for the novel coronavirus, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

A test performed by the Southern Nevada Health District confirmed the patient is presumptively positive for the virus, and a sample is being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for official confirmation. The individual was identified through the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

The January 2020 unemployment rate in the Silver State was 3.6 percent, making the month an all-time low, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City candidacy filing is underway and two additional candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for Board of Supervisors.

The two additional candidates are Lorne Houle for Ward 2, and Mike Smith for Ward 4, bring the total up to three for Board of Supervisors and eight total candidates in the elections.

Golden Bough will be returning to the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Saturday, March 21 as part of the BAC's Celtic Music Series.