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Accused kidnapper of Carson City child enters 'Alford' guilty plea, faces 5 years to life in prison

On May 4, 2020, Kahlil Deshaun Williams was arrested at Mills Park in Carson City for kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor under 14, lewdness with a minor under 14, and false imprisonment after allegedly kidnapping a young girl as she waited for the school bus to bring her lunch.

Carson City District Attorney clears 3 officers in fatal standoff with man holding infant hostage

Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury released a report Monday clearing three Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies of any wrongdoing in the August 3, 2019 officer-involved-shooting of Cortney Staley.

Ron Wood Center receives CARES Act grant through Carson City; offers housing, utility, child care assistance

Event Date: 
September 1, 2020 (All day)
October 1, 2020 (All day)

The Ron Wood Family Resource Center has received a 2020 CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Act funding grant from Carson City. The purpose of this grant is to assist Carson City residents with COVID-19 related needs.

School support available to students and families via Skill Center and Northern Nevada Dream Center

Study Hall, School-Work and Multi-Media Support.
Safe, WiFi, Multi-Media and Teacher/Tutor Support
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Repeats every week until Sat Oct 31 2020 .
August 31, 2020 - 1:00pm
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September 7, 2020 - 1:00pm
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September 14, 2020 - 1:00pm
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September 21, 2020 - 1:00pm
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September 28, 2020 - 1:00pm
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October 5, 2020 - 1:00pm
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October 12, 2020 - 1:00pm
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October 19, 2020 - 1:00pm
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October 26, 2020 - 1:00pm

Parents and caregivers are you working from home with kids climbing in your lap? Teens, are you now responsible for your younger siblings' schoolwork and your own?

Carson City man jailed after allegedly entering apartment, punching father and son

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspected child abuse of a minor under 18, burglary and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Carson City School District checklist for students, families regarding today's return to school

With today's start of the Fall 2020 school year, Carson City School District officials note schools will run differently this time around due to the pandemic. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school on this Monday, Aug. 24.

Carson City School District offers parents communication tool to track their child's progress

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce ParentSquare, a new communication platform for parents and guardians to obtain and receive information related to their child’s school. The program primarily utilizes email, text and app notifications to allow two-way communication between parents and teachers.

Carson City mother jailed for allowing 13-year-old to drive to store with young children

A 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of three counts gross misdemeanor child neglect after allegedly letting her 13-year-old daughter drive to the store with two other children aboard, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Carson City district provides key information to families, students as they prepare for return to school

With the start of the Fall 2020 school year, hindered by a pandemic, Carson City School District officials said things will look a bit different. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school Monday, Aug. 24.

Carson City deputies make drug, warrant arrests

A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2500 block of Kit Sierra for parole and probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

According to the report, Lindsie Newman was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they learned that Newman, a parolee absconder, was staying at a residence on Kit Sierra Way.

Carson City arrests: Woman accused of beating car passenger, drug offenses

A 38-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Protesters gather in front of Nevada legislature to raise awareness of child trafficking crimes

A group of protesters gathered Wednesday in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City to raise awareness about child trafficking and sex crimes against children.

Carson City deputies arrest man for grand larceny after he drove away with new car from car dealership

A 66-year-old Bristol Bay, NV man was arrested in the 3200 block of South Carson Street for grand larceny and possession of stolen property after stealing a car from a car dealership.

Carson City deputies book woman for felony child neglect after leaving 3 month old baby alone during warrant arrest

A 40-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for felony child abuse and neglect, violation of a Temporary Protective Order, and a contempt of court warrant.

According to the arrest report, Maria Olvera was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 2700 block of Dori Wy. by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they were dispatched on a warrant service to Olvera’s home.

Will children successfully be able to wear face masks all day at school? Camp Carson says yes

Camp Carson is a decades long summer tradition for school-aged children in the capital city. Every year children can be seen at Mills Park, the Carson City Community Center, the Carson City Aquatic Center, or around town attending various field trips, identifiable by their matching, brightly colored t-shirts.

CASA of Carson City to hold information hour this Thursday

Event Date: 
August 6, 2020 - 5:30pm

Hello and welcome! CASA of Carson City is looking for men and women, 21 years of age and older, to volunteer and advocate for children that are currently in foster care.

Carson City sheriff's SET makes arrests for alleged marijuana concentrate sales

Three people were arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team, with two of the suspects alleged to be connected to a suspected marijuana concentrate sales operation.

Nevada Senate unanimously advances bill geared at extending unemployment benefits

Nevada lawmakers who say they’ve been inundated with pleas for help from constituents sorted through a bill Sunday night that they acknowledge isn’t a silver bullet for the state’s unemployment backlog, but could ease some of the system’s bottlenecks.

Carson City School Board agrees to August 24 start date, hybrid schedule for all schools

The Carson City School Board voted Tuesday in favor of the reopening plan proposed by the school district with a 4-3 vote, which includes pushing the starting date to Aug 24, with a few alterations from the original plan.

Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected DUI, child endangerment

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Douglas authorities arrest man for alleged child abuse, strangulation, and other offenses

A man was arrested Tuesday by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for suspicion of felony child abuse with substantial bodily harm, threats, domestic battery with strangulation, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine following an incident in which a juvenile was beaten and told not to talk.

Nevada DCFS incorporates '8 Can’t Wait' use of force polices in Juvenile Justice Services

CARSON CITY — In light of recent high-profile incidents across the country, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services has re-examined its use of force policies through the lens of minimizing potential harm to those who interact with the juvenile justice system.

Education advocates protest budget cuts at Legislature in Carson City Saturday

Multiple groups were in front of the legislature Saturday, with the regular every-Saturday Black Lives Matter protest along with the counter “All lives matter” protesters, but this week a new group showed up to have their voices heard in the form of education advocates.

Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Extended Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2021

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), the state agency that connects Nevadans to Qualified Health Plans through the online State Based Exchange (SBE), known as Nevada Health Link, announces the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Plan Year 2021 will run from November 1 through January 15, 2021 – extending the traditional OEP by an additional 30 days and giving consumers a total of 75 days to enroll in a comprehensive health care plan.

Sun Valley Man sentenced to 45 years to Life in Prison for sexual abuse of two children in Washoe County

Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has announced that a Sun Valley man has been sentenced to life in prison following convictions on child sexual abuse charges.

Patrick Ian Brymer, 27, was sentenced in District Court last week to life in prison with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 45 years has been served.

The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)

I am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.

I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.

Two-thirds of children eligible for Pandemic EBT benefits were not receiving SNAP benefits

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services estimates that nearly 223,000 Nevada children who were not already receiving SNAP benefits will be eligible for Nevada’s Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for warrant alleging sexual assault of a child

A 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 14.

Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services

Lawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.

Nevada lawmakers start winding down special session; Assembly OKs cuts to budget, $127 million in-add backs

Members of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.

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