Quad County COVID-19 update: Pfizer walk-in clinics happening Friday and Tuesday in Carson City

CARSON CITY — Nevada is poised to be ground zero for the energy transition. The economic strategy released Monday by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Realizing Nevada’s Electric, Innovative, and Connected Future: 5-Year Comprehensive Economic Strategy, finds the state’s quickly growing clean tech industry, innovations, and investments have positioned Nevada to lead the U.S. in strengthening critical supply chains and securing energy independence.

Douglas County is currently seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for airport operations and management services for the Minden-Tahoe Airport. The RFP was posted to the website on March 1, 2023 and can be viewed here.

On Friday, employees at Carson Tahoe Health will gather to honor the life of their colleague Ed Pricola, who died during a Care Flight crash in Stagecoach last Friday, Feb. 24.

The community is invited to attend virtually via Live Stream.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police responded early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 4900 block of Highway 50 East. First responders on scene report the pedestrian has died.

Buried beneath an ever-deepening blanket of snow over the Lake Tahoe Basin lie more than 580 miles of official dirt trails that provide recreation, transportation, fitness and fun. For the first time ever, a coalition of Tahoe partners have developed a Tahoe Regional Trails Strategy to take a basin-wide perspective to trail planning and building.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development board voted unanimously Thursday to approve $330 million in tax abatements over 20 years for Tesla, which is planning to spend $3.6 billion to expand its Nevada Gigafactory.

CARSON CITY — Long-time history curator Robert “Bob” Nylen, who retired in 2020 after 36 years with the Nevada State Museum, was named Curator Emeritus on Feb. 2, 2023.

“This is such an honor,” Nylen said. “I couldn’t have even imagined an honor like this being given to me.”

Enjoy the short break in weather activity because the weekend looks to bring another potent winter storm with heavy snow in the Sierra and several inches possible around Carson City and lower valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

Happy snow day, Carson City! We have Baylie, a four-year-old Shepherd mix! Baylie is indeed a pretty princess and therefore needs all of the attention of her humans as the only pet in the home.

Nevada Artists Association is proud to present "The Art of Pouring Brusho" a free watercolor demo by renowned artist Colleen Reynolds.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Due to weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, March 1, according to the school district in an announcement this morning.

All employees and students should remain home. No student activities, afterschool programs or practices will occur, including remote instruction. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.

Elsewhere, Douglas County School District Schools are closed Wednesday.

UPDATE: Schools in the Carson City School District will be closed Wednesday, March 1, it was announced this morning. All employees and students should remain home. No student activities, afterschool programs or practices will occur, including remote instruction. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 4:28AM: NDOT says chains or snow tires are required on I-580 through Washoe Valley.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Geiger Grade, State Route 341 is now open with chains or snow tires required. Meanwhile, I-580 from Mt. Rose Highway to Bowers Mansion area, SR 338 and Mt. Rose Highway from Douglas Fir Drive to Fairview Boulevard remain closed.
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The Nevada Department of Transportation reports that I-580 is currently closed Tuesday afternoon from the Bowers Mansion area to Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) due to extremely low visibility, blowing snow and multiple crashes.