Married Dayton Couple identified as two deceased victims in fatal Carson City crash

UPDATE 12:30 p.m.:

On March 27, 2020, at approximately 5:54 AM, a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant had stopped to assist a motorist on US-93 and White Pine county mile marker 106, north of Ely, NV. During this contact, the motorist open fired on Sgt. Ben Jenkins, who was struck and killed. The motorist stole the Sergeant’s uniform and fled the scene in Sgt. Jenkins’ patrol vehicle. Following a search that lasted several hours, the suspect, John Dabritz, a 65-year-old White Pine resident, was located and taken into custody with the assistance of multiple agencies.

While many of Carson City’s local businesses were mandated to shut down to help the rapid spread of COVID-19, some businesses were deemed to be essential under Governor Sisolak’s order; however, even those essential businesses have changed the way they do business to try and alleviate stresses on the health care system.

Software engineer Derek Morgan, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon, being held online only for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome Remus to the K-9 Unit. Remus is an 18-month-old Shepherd Malinois mix, from Poland, and is a total rookie. Remus will undergo intense training over the next 5 weeks alongside handler Josh Chaney, Carson City Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy.

Michael Moriarty took low gross honors with a 74 as the Sunday Men’s Club kicked off its season March 22 at Silver Oak Golf Course. The season was delayed because of bad weather the week prior, and play was in accordance with mandated health precautions.

Ondra L. Berry, the Adjutant General of the Nevada National Guard who oversees the Nevada Air and Army Guard, has been promoted by the Department of the Air Force to the rank of major general. He will add a second star to his uniform once Gov. Steve Sisolak promotes Berry in a pending promotion ceremony.

The Carson City Charter Review Committee is seeking public input for possible amendments to the Carson City Charter. The governing ordinance requires that proposed amendments to the Charter be heard and discussed by the Committee, who then provides recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to eight.

Gardening is a great activity that can be done at home, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering online courses to teach gardening basics. This April, Extension's Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program will live stream eight classes statewide to help those who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.

A portion of Sonoma Park in Carson City, which has been closed since earlier this month for maintenance, will re-open Friday. The main grass area will be opened to the public and dogs on Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m. weather permitting.

For people currently enrolled in Medicaid and, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is providing some additional relief.

UPDATE: I want to help any business, at no charge, who is struggling with how to pivot and continue operations within guidelines. Help provided over Zoom or phone call. Link to: https://whatworksconsultants.as.me/connection
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In the business environment change brought on by COVID-19, there will be winners, maintainers, and losers. Although much is out of our control, business leaders who lean into innovation and what they can control are more likely to maintain or even win.

Jake Jackson and Owen Sharts are bonded on and off the mound.

Sierra Lutheran High School’s Makez Berger was named the Western League All-Division Boys Basketball League Player of the Year, and SLHS boys coach Ben Walther was selected Coach of the Year headlining 11 individuals from the school who were honored in voting by league coaches.