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Online UNR Extension workshop gives tips on retrofitting homes to reduce wildfire threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:41pmWith 675 fires having burned 235,751 acres in Nevada so far this year, and wildfires continuing to threaten homes and lives across the West, next week University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program wraps up its five-part virtual workshop series, “Five Ways to Prepare Your Family and Property for Wildfire.”
Carson City area road report: Progress continues along South Carson Street Project area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 8:34amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update for Thursday, Sept. 24: Eight New Cases and Twelve Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eight new cases and twelve additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,272, with 1,146 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 110 cases remain active.
Apple picking, state park hikes, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 3:18pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information.
Nevada Driver’s License/ID Card Renewals Now Available Online
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:41pmMost Nevadans with driver’s licenses or identifications cards that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to renew online at the Nevada DMV’s website, http://www.dmvnv.com.
Fallon Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman on Darkweb to Kill Her Ex-Husband
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:58pmKristy Lynn Felkins, 36, of Fallon, Nevada, was indicted today for a murder-for-hire plot, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update Sept. 23: Ten New Cases and Fourteen Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:32pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and fourteen additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,264, with 1,134 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Spirits Abound in Virginia City this October with multiple spooky events
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:32pmThe historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.”
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday health briefing: 11 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:19pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:49amA 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Nevada icon Glen Lucky turns 68 on Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 2:50pmGlen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.
Carson City man booked after Ring video shows alleged lewd act on door bell camera
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:48amA 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.
Non-stop flights to Palm Springs and LAX arriving soon at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:42amRENO — In time for the holidays, Alaska Airlines will add new service between Reno-Tahoe International and Palm Springs and Los Angeles beginning Dec. 17.
Think Kindness global program coordinator to speak Tuesday at Carson City Rotary meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 11:09amKindness is on the agenda at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Jimmy Gleich, from the Think Kindness organization will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The public is invited to attend. The organization’s mission is to inspire acts of kindness in schools and communities around the world.
Carson City’s ‘Feed NV and the Sierra’ Food Drive to collect non-perishable food items Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:05amThe Carson City SDA Church is participating in the "Feed NV and the Sierra" Drive-Through Food Drive Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 405 E. College Parkway, Carson City.
DETR: Initial Claims Rise Slightly in Regular and PUA Programs; Continued Claims Decline for 5th Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:46amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.
Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City’s CVS Pharmacy among 24 statewide stores to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 8:06amCVS Health today announced plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present virtual candidate forums in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:32pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch will present a series of virtual election forums on October 9, 12, 13, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night.
Soroptimist of Carson City to present Lighthouse Lodge program via Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:03pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 12 noon, Sept. 23 program meeting via Zoom to hear about a new non-profit in town. Under the non-profit umbrella of The American Tea Mistresses International, fundraising is underway to create Lighthouse Lodge Re-Entry Services for non-violent offenders needing assistance with reintegration into our community after being released from the Carson City Jail or the Nevada State Prison.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Monday briefing: 10 new cases, 16 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:43pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 14 that there are 10 new cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,154, with 1,048 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 91 cases remain active.
Douglas authorities ask for public's help locating man who robbed Minden convenience store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:00pmThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that happened Saturday at a Minden convenience store.
Nevada’s Public Monuments: A Nevada Humanities Virtual Salon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 1:44pmNevada Humanities presents A Virtual Salon: Nevada’s Public Monuments — the next installment of its bimonthly Salon series — online at facebook.com/nevadahumanities on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 12 pm PT. This virtual conversation will feature a conversation with historians and activists on the front lines of change about monuments, markers, and the physical presence of history in Nevada.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Gutsy lady's sacrifice earns her a seafood gumbo dinner and drinks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:33amThis morning I read a most compelling article in the New York Times by one of my favorite journalists, Helene Cooper. Customarily, as the Times' Pentagon correspondent, Ms. Cooper writes about guns and butter, but knowing she was on a team awarded a Pulitzer for coverage of the Ebola epidemic, her piece of today (Sept. 12, 2020) carried much weight with me.
Carson City weekend arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third marijuana related DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:15amA 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of third DUI drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Judge Bonnie Bulla to Address the Rotary Club of Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:06amNevada Court of Appeals Judge Bonnie Bulla will be the guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Carson City’s lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, September 15th.
Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series brings New Wave Craze to Northgate area Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 5:34pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week, this time in the Northgate neighborhood.
This Saturday, Sept. 12, the BAC is proud to present New Wave Crave. As if they were took a time machine from the 80’s, the party begins the moment these four talented musicians hit the flatbed.
Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 15 new cases, four recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:20pmCarson City Health and Human Services reports Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 that there are 15 new cases and four additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,121, with 1,002 recoveries and 15 deaths, 104 cases remain active.