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November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:22pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.
Quad County, COVID-19 Thursday update: 1 Carson City death, 38 new cases, 23 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:16pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting an additional death on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 38 new cases and 23 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,999, with 1,783 recoveries and 29 deaths; 190 cases remain active.
Election officials answer questions regarding ballot status of Carson City voters
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 5:02pmSome Carson City voters are experiencing issues with an update on whether or not their ballots have been counted, but it’s an issue with data entry, not with the actual counting of ballots, according to the Carson City Clerk’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office.
South Lake Tahoe man identified in fatal crash Tuesday on US-50 near Zephyr Cove
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 2:08pmA South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the victim of a fatal head-on crash that happened Tuesday night on Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove in Douglas County.
Trump campaign announces lawsuit challenging registration status of Nevada voters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:53amPresident Donald Trump’s campaign and the Nevada Republican Party plan to file a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas this morning asking a judge to stop the counting of “improper votes,” alleging that tens of thousands of people in the state cast a ballot despite no longer living here.
Carson City man identifies himself as his brother while checking his brother's jail status
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:56amA 30-year-old man was booked into Carson City Jail for a felony warrant alleging burglary and other offenses, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Nation turns nervous eyes to Nevada, a forgotten battleground that could decide presidential race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:40amJoe Biden’s slim lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada remained unchanged on Wednesday after several hours of will-they-or-won’t-they from state and local elections officials in Nevada who had earlier in the day said they would release new numbers in the tight and increasingly important contest.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 1 death, 24 new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 7:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Douglas County resident. CCHHS is also reporting 24 new cases and 9 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,961, with 1,760 recoveries and 25 deaths; 176 cases remain active.
Sierra Nevada Realtors team up for $3,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:21pmSierra Nevada Realtors is proud to announce its donation of $3,000 to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation’s annual Hopefest event. Many of SNR’s respected members and affiliates came together to ensure that the organization’s long history of supporting Hopefest wouldn’t be interrupted despite having to cancel its annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.
Brush fire reported near Mica Drive in Douglas south of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:09pmUPDATE: Forward progress was stopped on the fire at 3:14 p.m. The cause is under investigation.
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East Fork Fire and Carson City Fire Department were called Wednesday afternoon to a small brush fire in the area of Mica Drive and Vista Grande Boulevard in Douglas County.
Douglas investigators ask for public's help identifying bank drop box thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 3:21pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft from the night drop box at the Gardnerville US Bank.
Biden narrowly leads Trump, but major Nevada races too close to call after Election Day
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:04amJoe Biden maintains the slimmest of leads in Nevada over President Donald Trump, while the other major congressional, statewide and local races significantly narrowed early Wednesday morning.
Lyon County election results
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 11:12pmCarson City area 2020 General Election results
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:05pmPolls for Tuesday's Carson City General Election remained open after 7 p.m. due to a large, last minute crush of voters at the community center. Carson Now will post the results as they become available via the Carson City Clerk-Recorder's Office.
The Elections Department is reporting that 72 percent of registered voters in Carson City cast their ballots in the capital city, a significant increase from previous elections.
Last updated: 10:50 p.m. Tuesday with 25 of 25 precincts reporting, the unofficial results are as follows:
Board of Supervisors, Ward 2
Maurice "Mo" White 57.86 percent
Stacie Wilke-McCulloch 42.14 percent
School Trustee District 7
Joe Cacioppo 63.08 percent
Joy Trushenski 36.92 percent
Nevada State Assembly District 40
Sena Loyd 41.45 percent
Philip O'Neill 58.55 percent
District Court Judge, Dist. 1, Dept. 1
Russell, James Todd 100 percent
District Court Judge, Dist. 1, Dept. 2
Wilson, Jim 100 percent
U.S. Representative District 2
Mark Amodei 56.54
Patricia Ackerman 40.76 percent
For full Carson City Election summary with group details, click here and click here.
Quad area, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday report: 1 Lyon County death, 21 new cases, 19 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 7:11pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Lyon County resident.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, drug and DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 6:32pmA 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.
Early voting results shows unprecedented voter turnout in Carson City and statewide
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 10:43amHappy Election Day, Carson City! Here are your totals for Early Voting as we head into the last leg of these political races.
In Carson City, the place to vote in-person today is at the Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:36amToday is Election Day. In person voting can be done at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Carson City Courthouse is not a polling location for the general election.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 26 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 that there are 26 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,916, with 1,732 recoveries and 23 deaths; 161 cases remain active.
Salvation Army hosts Carson City, Douglas job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:34pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.
Douglas election worker tests COVID-19 positive, county says election won't be affected
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:36pmDouglas County was notified on Nov. 1, 2020 that a Douglas County employee who has been involved in the election processes, tested positive for COVID-19. Douglas County has worked closely with Carson City Health and Human Services on contact tracing related to the positive case.
Judge rejects Trump campaign effort to slow down, amend Clark County mail ballot system
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:25amA District Court judge has again blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and the Nevada Republican Party to delay the counting of mail ballots in populous Clark County over alleged issues with signature verification and observation plans.
Lyon and Storey County food pantries welcome donations for Thanksgiving side dishes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:40amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 20 new cases, 28 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 7:42amCarson City Health and Human Services reported Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 there are 20 new cases and 28 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,890, with 1,706 recoveries and 23 deaths; 161 cases remain active.
Suspect on skateboard wearing Halloween costume sought in Minden gas station robbery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 3:52pmOn October 31, 2020, at approximately 6:20 am, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to AM/PM gas station located at 1676 US Highway 395 North, Minden for a report of a robbery. The suspect concealed his identity by wearing a Halloween wig and mask.
Chance of rain or snow? Forecasters say western Nevada, Sierra may see changes by weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 12:05pmAfter months of sunny skies, no precipitation and fire weather concerns, National Weather Service forecasters say western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe areas may see a significant shift with possible rain and snow showers moving into the region by the first weekend of November.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Quad County COVID-19 Saturday update: 1 Carson City death, 16 new cases, 17 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 9:53amCarson City Health and Human Service reported via social media Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 that there is 1 additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. We are also reporting 16 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,870, with 1,678 recoveries and 23 deaths; 169 cases remain active.
Statewide COVID Trace Activation pop-up performances concludes in Carson City, Reno on Nevada Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 9:25amCelebrating Nevada Day in safety and style, the successful statewide socially distanced pop-up performances concluded in Reno and Carson City with multiple stops. The activation, designed to inspire the community to download and adopt the COVID Trace contact tracing app, resulted in five times the usual daily downloads indicating the community is motivated to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.