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New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Search warrant at Dayton residence leads to 446 grams of meth, stolen firearms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 11:39amA multi-agency law enforcement investigation led authorities to approximately 446 grams of methamphetamine, multiple stolen firearms and other stolen property after a search warrant was executed at a Dayton residence earlier this month, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints new Parole and Probation Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 8:26amNevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Thomas Lawson as Chief of the Nevada DPS, Parole and Probation Division. The appointment is effective Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.
Nevada DPS appoints David Fogerson as Division of Emergency Management Administrator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:05pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed David Fogerson as Administrator of the DPS, Division of Emergency Management. Fogerson’s appointment is effective Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Nevada Fire Marshal Division investigates Churchill County structure fire; 2 dead 1 critically injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 3:18pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
Carson City Trio arrested for illegal marijuana operation, 850 pounds seized
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 4:37pmOn September 14, 2020, the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Investigations (NDI) Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force conducted an operation with partnering local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Winners of the 2020 Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:29amThe Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), State Fire Marshal Division, has selected the fourth annual State of Nevada Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest winners.
Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 6:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints Dzyak as State Fire Marshal Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 9:07pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed Mike Dzyak as Chief of the Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division on July 27, 2020. Dzyak previously served as Lieutenant and as Acting Fire Marshal following the retirement of former Chief Bart Chambers.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints Letos as new Capitol Police Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 1:30pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed John Letos as Chief of the DPS Capitol Police Division. Chief Letos began his official command on July 15, 2020, and succeeds Dale W. Liebherr, who recently retired.
Nevada Department of Public Safety commissions new peace officers at Carson City ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 9:43pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest peace officers Wednesday at the Academy 88 graduation ceremony. The event was held in Carson City at the Legislative Plaza — Capitol Amphitheater, with limited guests in accordance with COVID-19 public health and safety guidelines.
Organized in keeping attendance limited, Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony featured Thursday at Capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 4:12pmFor 22 years, the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial hosted a ceremony to bear witness to the unification of statewide law enforcement agencies and honor Nevada’s officers killed in the line of duty.
Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes recent dispatcher retirements, highlights National Telecommunicators Week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 2:55pmThis week is designated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring those in the field of emergency call-taking by recognizing them for their quick thinking actions as they navigate telephone lifeline responses between those needing help and those first fire and sheriff's office responders arriving on scene.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:37amOn Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.
Celebrating Conservation: Partnership protects sage-grouse in Nevada and California
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:45amOn Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is withdrawing a 2013 proposed rule to list the bi-state distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The bi-state sage-grouse population is an isolated group of sage-grouse living along the California-Nevada border at the southwest edge of the species’ range.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amCarson City area Toys for Tots pick-up day celebrated at Nevada State Capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 5:36pmNevada state agencies participated in the Toys for Tots 2019 drive. Toys were donated at state buildings and agencies, then delivered to the State Capitol in Carson City for a final pick-up Tuesday by Santa, joined by Joyce Buckingham, Toys for Tots Executive Director for Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints new Parole and Probation Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 2:17pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety recently appointed Anne Carpenter as Chief of the Parole and Probation Division. Carpenter officially took command in June 2019. The previous Chief, Natalie Wood, retired in May of 2019.
Department of Public Safety appoints new Nevada Highway Patrol Colonel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 8:53amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti announced the appointment of Daniel Solow as Colonel of the Nevada Highway Patrol effective Monday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Colonel Solow was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in December 2017 and has been with the Department since 1995, beginning his career with the Nevada DPS as a Trooper serving the Laughlin/Searchlight district. The previous NHP Colonel, John O'Rourke, retired in August 2019.
Nevada Dept. Public Safety commissions 17 new peace officers at academy graduation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 4:18pmRENO — The Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 86 graduation ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Galena High School Theater.
Of the 17 graduates, 11 will join the Nevada DPS, Parole and Probation Division and 6 will join the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. The new Peace Officers will be assigned statewide.
Nevada Gov. Sisolak closes state offices in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 2:54pmAll state offices in Carson City are closing early because of inclement Winter weather, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Tweeted at 1:34 p.m. Monday.
"Due to inclement weather and potentially dangerous road conditions reported by Nevada DOT and Nevada DPS in the Carson City/Reno area, I've ordered all state government offices to be closed effective 1:30 p.m. in Carson City," the governor Tweeted. "Safety and well-being of state employees are of my utmost concern."
New members, leadership roles in place on Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 11:14amThe Carson City School District welcomes two new school board members: Lupe Ramirez, District 1, and Richard Varner, District 4. Ramirez and Varner were accompanied by Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, District 3, and Don Carine, District 6, at the Carson City Court House Monday, Jan. 7, as all four took their oaths of office and were sworn in as elected city officials.
Nevada DCFS in Carson City delivers Christmas wishes with Angel Tree
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 3:56pmThe Christmas season can be difficult for children in foster care. For some, it may be the first Christmas not spent with their families. For others, it is just one more Christmas in the child welfare system.
Nevada Department of Public Safety, Capitol Police Division, Partners with Toys For Tots
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 4:15pmCarson City, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capitol Police Division partnered with Toys For Tots for the annual toy donation event held at the Capitol.
Toys collected from state-agency sponsored locations and a check from the Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers' Association (NSLEOA) were presented to the Carson City Toys For Tots organization, Santa Claus, and the U.S. Marine Corp on Thursday, December 13.
Carson City and Nevada offices part of nationwide wave of bomb threats related to bitcoin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 1:59pmGovernment buildings in Carson City, as well in Las Vegas were evacuated briefly Thursday after receiving emails that reportedly were of a threatening nature. Authorities say similar bomb threats were sent to dozens of cities nationwide.
2018 annual report provides snapshot of Nevada Judiciary
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — The Supreme Court of Nevada and the Administrative Office of the Courts released Wednesday its 2018 Annual Report of the Nevada Judiciary on the Supreme Court.
Nevada Department of Public Safety commissions new peace officers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 2:25pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 82 graduation ceremony held Friday at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.
DPS, Division of Investigations launches Nevada's 'Most Wanted' website
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 1:15pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety Investigations Division and the state's Threat Analysis Center, working in partnership with participating law enforcement agencies, have launched NevadaMostWanted.org, a website that features profiles and photos of fugitives with active arrest warrants currently wanted by Nevada law enforcement.