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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.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance with locating a runaway teen.

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.

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.

Soldiers with the Nevada Army Guard's G Company, 2/238th Aviation Unit returned home recently after a tour in Afghanistan.

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 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.

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:

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of interference with reporting a crime, a felony offense, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday morning to a vehicle rollover on Highway 50 west, approximately 2 miles from Spooner Junction.

We are putting our ‘Bat-Signal’ out there once again, asking for our community’s help. We have been overwhelmed with the support from our community throughout this pandemic, but unfortunately, COVID cases are still going strong and so are we.

Most people are aware that when they turn 65, they become eligible for Medicare. However, what people don’t always understand is that there are options available beyond Original Medicare — the healthcare benefits you receive from the government.

Carson City and our Northern Nevada region are seeing a slow, but steady increase in the number of COVID cases. Noticing this, and acting on recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General and the American College of Surgeons, Carson Tahoe decided to temporarily suspend non-emergent or non-time-sensitive surgeries through Nov. 22, in which time it will be reevaluated.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early evening Monday evening for a single vehicle rollover in the area of southbound I-580 near the North Carson exit.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday at a Harbin Avenue residence for a gross misdemeanor warrant alleging abandonment of an elderly person, a sheriff's office report states.

Dayton Valley Urgent Care has once again partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition to help provide food to our local families during the holidays with additional drop off locations and a new partner, Thomas Real Estate Group.

Editor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.

In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.

On Friday, the Department of Corrections announced that Carson City's Warm Springs Correctional Center is currently on lockdown due to 93 inmate COVID-19 cases, as well as 7 staff COVID-19 cases.

Holly Marie Shrum died in Carson City, NV on Monday October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Holly was 44 years old.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile last seen on Oct. 31.

UPDATE 11:28AM: Both east and westbound traffic lanes on William Street are now open.
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UPDATE 11AM: The patient was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center. Their condition is unknown at this time. Carson City Sheriff's Office and NHP are investigating the crash. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the area of William Street near Mills Park.

Carson City’s empty living legend, the Ormsby House, which just celebrated its 20-year anniversary of closure, has apparently found itself a prospective owner. However, the owner in question remains a mystery due to a non-disclosure agreement.

Debbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with cancer.

CARSON CITY — A member of Governor Steve Sisolak’s staff based in the Capitol Office in Carson City has received a positive result for COVID-19 through a rapid test after developing symptoms over the weekend. The staff member was last in the office on Thursday, October 29, 2020, and was not symptomatic at that time.

The 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.

Carson City paramedics were called Thursday afternoon to the livestock area of Fuji Park after a 4-year-old child suffered injuries from an accident involving a horse.

CARSON 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.

Lynn Doyal, 73, passed away October 14, 2020, with his wife Janis by his side at their home. Lynn was born in Turlock, California on May 8, 1947 to Jack and Elyse Doyal. He lived most of his life in Alpine County, California.

Health care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.