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16th death reported in the Quad County area from COVID-19

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19. The individual was a male Lyon County resident in his 80’s with underlying conditions. CCHHS is also reporting eight new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.

Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 23 new cases, 10 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services reports Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 that there are 23 new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,217, with 1,072 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 130 cases remain active.

NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village

NV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.

Carson City area weather: Gusty winds expected to blow smoke out, but poses wildfire threat

With gusty winds expected to arrive in the Carson City area, northern Sierra Front and Lake Tahoe region, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag fire weather warning Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Wednesday health briefing: 9 new cases, 6 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 that there are nine new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,194, with 1,062 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 117 cases remain active.

Governor rebukes Trump’s in-person Nevada rallies, says he showed ‘callous disregard’ for health measures

In a scathing letter, Gov. Steve Sisolak condemned President Donald Trump's “callous disregard for our emergency directives” by hosting two in-person rallies in Nevada over the weekend in spite of the ongoing pandemic.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday health report: 31 new cases, 8 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 that there are 31 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,185, with 1,056 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.

Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Monday briefing: 10 new cases, 16 recoveries

Carson 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

The 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.

Heavy, dense smoke brings unhealthy air quality into Carson City region, western Nevada

Thick heavy smoke from the California fires is causing unhealthy air quality around the Carson City region, prompting the continuation of a dense smoke advisory through at least 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Nevada’s Public Monuments: A Nevada Humanities Virtual Salon

Event Date: 
September 17, 2020 - 12:00pm

Nevada 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.

Valley loses ‘best friend’ in Bill Henderson

The announcement that Bill Henderson was named Carson Valley Inn sales director was published on Valentine’s Day 1985, beginning a 35-year love affair with Douglas County that lasted until his death from pancreatic cancer on Labor Day.

Carson City health office to combine drive-thru COVID-19 testing, flu vaccination events

Carson City Health and Human Services will be combining drive-thru COVID-19 testing and flu vaccination events for Quad County residents in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. Residents can choose to receive a flu vaccine and/or a COVID-19 test at each event from the comfort of their vehicle. No appointments or reservations needed.

Carson City weekend arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third marijuana related DUI

A 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.

South Carson Street Project, Carson City road report for week of Sept. 14-20

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Dense smoke advisory continues for Carson region, fire weather watch in effect Monday

With gusty winds and low humidity in the forecast throughout the Carson City region, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect Monday and has extended its dense smoke advisory.

Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic

President Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.

Exclusive: Douglas Co. chair wanted to cut library funding over Black Lives Matter support

The chair of the Douglas County Commission wanted to cut library funding after the director showed support for Black Lives Matter, according to new emails obtained by News 4-FOX 11.

Through a public records request, we uncovered new details on the Douglas County library debacle, which began in July when Douglas County library director Amy Dodson supported adopting a diversity statement and backing Black Lives Matter.

Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Ten New Cases and Seven Recoveries brings the total 1,131

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,131, with 1,009 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 107 cases remain active.

Trump to rally supporters at Douglas County airport after earlier event scuttled by Reno airport officials

President Donald Trump will rally supporters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County on Saturday after plans for a similar event in Reno were scuttled earlier this week when airport officials said it would violate the state’s 50-person limit on public gatherings.

Lyon County deputies arrest man for open murder following active shooting on State Route 338

On September 10, 2020, at approximately 2028 hours, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispacth Center began receiving multiple 911 calls about an active shooter on the highway in Smith Valley.

Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading 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

Carson 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.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office hosts Tip-A-Cop event Friday to benefit Special Olympics Nevada

Event Date: 
September 11, 2020 - 11:00am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Nevada this Friday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at CoCoMoes Qnique Eats in Gardnerville.

Quad County, Carson City area COVID-19 update Wednesday: 6 new cases, 9 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 that there are six new cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,106, with 998 recoveries, 15 deaths. There are 93 cases that remain active.

Five Questions for Carson City Board of Supervisor Candidate Maurice 'Mo' White

In a few short months Maurice "Mo" White and Stacie Wilke-McCulloch will go to the polls for a second time to determine who will take over the seat for the Board of Supervisors position in Carson City for Ward 2.

Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 9 new cases and 15 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 that there are nine new cases and 15 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,100, with 989 recoveries and 15 deaths, 96 cases remain active.

Weather service issues Blowing Dust Advisory for Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and southern Lyon

The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory effective until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning for Carson City, Carson Valley, southern Lyon County, Reno and northern Washoe County.

Gusty winds, low humidity prompt Red Flag fire weather warning across northern Nevada

Gusty winds and low humidity ahead has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from noon Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for northern and western Nevada, including the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County region, as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra.

Work continues on South Carson roundabout; JAC bus detours and roadway striping this week

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 7-13, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

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