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Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 10:24amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
COVID testing Tuesday in Yerington following high number of positive tests at assisted living facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 9:58amLyon County, City of Yerington, Carson City Health and Human Services and the Quad County Health Care Coalition will hold a COVID testing operation on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. The testing will be at the new City Hall (Old National Guard Building) located on the corner of Main Street and East Goldfield Avenue.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 briefing: 17 new positive cases, 18 recoveries Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 6:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 that there are 17 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,470, with 1,295 recoveries and 17 deaths, 158 cases remain active.
High Volume of Positive Covid-19 reported at assisted living facility in Yerington
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:11amLyon County officials have been notified that an assisted living facility, Mason Valley Residence, in Yerington had a high number of positive tests for COVID-19.
It is reported that 34 out of 53 tests results were positive.
White Cane Days, grand opening, pool tournament and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 4:45pmHeading into the weeknd, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Lions Club kicks off its annual “White Cane Days” Saturday and Sunday in Carson City to increase awareness of the white cane traffic safety laws, and collect used eyeglasses for distribution to those in need. Local business Wizard of Pawz grooming salon hosts a socially-distanced grand opening on Saturday afternoon, followed by a pool tournament at Bulldog Billiards at 6 p.m. Combined with live music and karaoke, the state capitol will be packed with excitement! Read on for more information.
University Police Services Donates to WNC Food & Hygiene Pantry
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 3:24pmUniversity Police Services, which provides a safer learning environment for Western Nevada College and other Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, has taken its service to students one step further.
Join Carson Tahoe for a Free Webinar on Dementia Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 8:31amCarson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar on Thursday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m., led by dementia care expert Teepa Snow.
Governor Sisolak issues statement on positive COVID-19 case in Carson City office
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:15pmA member of Governor Steve Sisolak’s staff based in the Capitol Office in Carson City has received a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19 after developing symptoms over this past weekend.
Carson City sheriff's SET arrests pair for alleged cocaine possession, other offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:02amTwo were arrested Tuesday for drug charges following a search warrant at a Sneddon Way residence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team deputy report.
WNC receives EPA grant to help implement pollution prevention among Nevada businesses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 2:52pmWestern Nevada College has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency as a national grantee of the 2020-22 Pollution Prevention Grant Program.
WNC will partner with the Nevada non-profit greenUP! to help food and beverage manufacturers and processors, as well as automobile repair and maintenance businesses, implement pollution prevention.
Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:02amIt may be a bit quiet around the high school lately, but this will not stop the CHS Student Council from making their senior year one to remember. Leadership Adviser Ann Britt said, “I am pleased to announce the Corona Virus cannot take the fun out of everything, so we are hosting a Spirit Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, at CHS.”
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:46amThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
Pioneer High School Senior Highlight
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 10:36amThe senior spotlight is generally used to highlight seniors that have demonstrated high academic excellence, high motivation, strong leadership abilities, the desire for personal growth and many other positive qualities to highlight.
Carson City School District provides COVID-19 Data online regarding active cases in the district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 9:54amThe Carson City School District announced it will now provide weekly updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases on the district’s website.
School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:35pmThis week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Nevada icon Glen Lucky turns 68 on Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 2:50pmGlen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52amOne of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”
Carson City School District reports three new COVID-19 cases, one at Carson High School
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 4:39pmThe Carson City School District reported an additional three positive COVID-19 cases. Two of the persons work in the transportation department with a connection to the previously reported case.
Those employees previously identified will continue to quarantine for the recommended isolation period, and transportation services will resume as soon as possible (at the earliest, Sept. 22, but possibly longer if more employees test positive).
The third confirmed case is an individual at Carson High School.
Bars to open in Washoe County, Pahrump while remaining dark in Clark, Elko counties
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 4:40pmBars and taverns across Washoe County as well as in the town of Pahrump in Nye County will soon be allowed to open following a surprise decision from the state’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force on Thursday.
Carson City School District says 3 additional employees confirmed with COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 1:05pmThe Carson City School District reported three additional positive COVID-19 cases. Two of the persons work in the transportation department with a connection to the previously reported case. The last day of exposure was the same as the first reported case.
UPDATE: Carson City School District to temporarily halt bus services due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:31amDue to the number of employees who have been advised to isolate from a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Transportation Department and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily halt all transportation and bus services.
Carson City School District reports first positive COVID-19 case
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 2:45pmUPDATE: The Carson City School District announced Monday that it was temporarily halting school bus service due to COVID-19 concerns. Go here for the update.
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The Carson City School District reported its first positive COVID-19 case for the school district. The person works in the transportation department.
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10amThey wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
Nevada governor asks for patience with COVID-19 recovery plan, hints at future ‘adjustments’ to restrictions on churches, youth sports
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:47pmGov. Steve Sisolak is urging patience with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, promising that the state is attempting to balance its fight against the disease with a desire to reopen businesses and begin repairing the state economy.
In Search of a Sycophant (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:58amAgain the toothless porch dog of the "ole boys club" bays at those who have the courage to take a stand in opposition to the status quo in Carson City. Blinded by his own irrelevance, Neathammer tries to bully any viewpoint that isn't his own.
Carson City's Warm Springs Correctional Center 'unaware' of claims trainees did not wear masks that led to COVID lockdown of 2 units
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 4:57pmA recent outbreak of COVID-19 at Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City put two units on lockdown with two inmates having alleged the outbreak came from correctional officer trainees who were not wearing proper personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.
NNDA and Visit Carson Valley partnership brings film locations to Douglas County and Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 11:56amNorthern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.
Senator Square: Carson coach honored, mascot highlighted and Senior Sunrise ahead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:28amIt is wonderful to be back in school, to again see the smiling faces of young people walking throughout the building, going from class to class with excitement and anticipation, gently pushing at their friends to move along, so no one ends up being late to class.
Nevada COVID-19 task force flags Lyon County for having elevated risk, Humboldt now off list
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 4:49pmThe COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met Thursday with seven counties flagged last week for having an elevated risk of transmission of the coronavirus. Based on data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, six of the seven counties are still meeting at least two of the three criteria, signaling a sustained elevated risk of transmission.
Health officials unveil latest Carson City area stats related to COVID-19 transmission
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 12:17pmCarson City Health and Human Services gave an update regarding new statistics during the Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting last week, including information on transmission, safe uses of masks, where people are being exposed, average age of individuals testing positive and more.