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During the Thursday meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a $125,000 settlement demand was approved by the Board in regards to the alleged molestation of a five-year-old child who was, at the time, enrolled at Camp Carson.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for a felony drug trafficking warrant, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses.

This is the first of a series of public service announcements filmed to keep the public up to date with the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic, flu season, and what is happening in Carson City outside COVID related news.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 is Education Support Professionals Day! Education Support Professionals consist of Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Clinical Aides, Bus Attendants, Custodians, Maintenance Workers, Paraprofessionals (teacher’s aides), Bus Drivers, Kitchen/Nutrition Workers, Nurses, Library Media Technicians, and IT workers.

Looking for a safe, cozy new family tradition this holiday season? The Virginia Truckee Railroad has developed the perfect solution with their Holiday steam trains, Candy Cane Express and Comstock Train of Lights, departing from the original V. & T. R.R. 1870 passenger depot in Virginia City.

Nevada prison officials say they’ve identified just two people in a population of nearly 14,000 who might be eligible for an early release on the basis of their susceptibility to COVID-19 and other factors, even as more than 80 percent of the inmate population in a Carson City prison has tested positive for coronavirus.

Come and join us for the annual craft show. We will have jewelry, crafts, clothes, and other things for everyone on your list!! Running every day inside the Carson Mall! New Kiosk daily!
For rental opportunities please contact Chelsea 775-671-8150 Leave a message please.

The Quad County area (specifically Carson City) is still seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, and we are continuing to see a surge in hospitalizations as well.

MINDEN, Nev. — The Nevada COVID Task Force notified Douglas County that they are flagged for elevated COVID-19 disease transmission. Douglas County saw a spike in infection rates back in July, but then numbers declined for several months.

Paul Donald Hochsprung, born Oct. 21, 1953, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife at his side on March 23, 2020, after a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 16-22, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Be a part of bringing hope by voting on contestant art pieces to decide the “Social Media Fave” in the Donor Network West annual art contest. Four Carson High students, Anthony Larry, Connor Lampert, Danielle Van Dusen, and Sarai Jauregui Rivas made the first cut, though all of CHS Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio’s students submitted entries.

Prison officials say 81 percent of the inmates at Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City have tested positive for COVID-19, marking the worst outbreak to date in the state’s prison system.

As part of a regular testing protocol, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak underwent routine COVID-19 testing on Friday, November 13 in Carson City. A rapid test provided a positive result. The Governor also received a diagnostic PCR test and those results are pending at this time.

At this time, the Governor is not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. Earlier this week, the Governor expressed feeling fatigue, however he attributed this to his demanding schedule. No other symptoms were experienced.

We just got word that Carson City Parks and Recreation has cancelled Saturday's work day at Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park. Sorry for the late notice. We will post an update when the event is rescheduled.

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning November 14, 2020 to December 13, 2020.

The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. In order to make this a safe endeavor for those involved, the Carson City Fire Department will require a burn permit.

Mayors of Dorkville and MOD Comics is a small comic book imprint started by Mike and Christian Robison of Twin Falls, ID and Carson City, NV. On December 1st they are launching a Kickstarter to fund the first print run of their new story “Champion.”

As COVID-19 cases soar in Northern Nevada and local and regional hospitals are reaching capacity, Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City is making changes to adapt to the surge of cases.

Like the rest of Northern Nevada, the nation, and the world, Carson Tahoe has spent the last 8-10 months planning. Planning to be prepared in a crisis so we can still take care of our community; planning to persevere; planning to help one another.

Now – we’re in it.

For many local children, Toys for Tots has made all the difference in their lives when it comes to the holidays. Due to COVID-19 this year, the need will be even greater, but in order to make it happen, volunteers are needed.

Heading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

Lyon County School District has come away with four of the Nevada Association of School Boards 2020 Awards. Josh Wiley, rock-star teacher at Silver Stage Middle School, is recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year.

With the restrictions put in place across Nevada to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Holiday with a Hero organizers considered canceling this year’s event.

A fast moving weather system will move across northern Nevada and the Sierra on Friday into Saturday, bringing gusty winds, prompting wind warnings and advisories for the region. The weather system will also bring periods of mountain snow and mainly light valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Your trusted local skin care experts for more than 20 years at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute are excited to welcome another talented Provider to their Carson City location – Dr. Samantha Schneider, Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist.

During Dr. Schneider’s medical residency, she served as co-editor on two textbooks as well as numerous articles on pediatric dermatology and the environmental impact of sunscreen ingredients. So, as a dermatology expert, we asked for her top two professional skin care tips. Here’s what she had to say:

We are so excited to have Santa coming to visit all the good boys, girls and their family! Below is Santa’s current schedule. We are highly encouraging everybody that wants to see Santa, do so sooner than later.

A small airplane that made an emergency landing in a field Wednesday afternoon near Fremont Elementary School in Carson City was moved for tow to nearby Saliman Road, across from the school.

Let go of your fear and hate to discover what you love. One should not let what they hate, blind them to what they love. Like Jefferson, I love life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in that order. Though I do hate murder and slavery I do not let it define what I love. Though Life and Liberty are defined by the Constitution in America, the pursuit of happiness is an individual choice.

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day 2020. Due to most Veterans Day parades and other celebrations being cancelled this November because of COVID-19, Nevada Department of Veterans Services produced a video with support from the Nevada veterans and community leaders across the state highlighting what Veterans Day means to them, along with the following anniversaries:

— The 75th anniversary of the end of WWII;
— The 70th anniversary of the outbreak of Korean War;
— The 67th anniversary of the alliance between U.S.A. and the Republic of Korea; and
— The 30th Anniversary of the outbreak of the 1st Gulf War.

Historic Virginia City has always placed a strong emphasis on supporting those who have served our country. A walk down the wooden board sidewalks demonstrates this in the many memorial flags of those who gave their lives in service. Because honoring our veterans is so important, Virginia City will be holding a Veterans Day Cruise today, Wednesday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on C Street.

A big thank you to all past and present Veterans! In celebration of Veterans Day, ALL purchases for all customers on Wednesday, November 11th will be 20% off. We will be serving HOT APPLE CIDER too. Come see all of our collectibles and rare items. Be sure to give yourself enough time to ENJOY our huge inventory and hospitality. Scoobyz 775-515-4308. 3569 US Hwy 50, Carson City.