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Commemorative Lake Tahoe coins minted in Carson City still available, less than 300 remain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:35pmThe first of its kind Lake Tahoe Commemorative Coin was minted this month on historic Carson City Mint Press No. 1 and less than 300 of the limited-edition coins are still available for the public, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, said Tuesday.
Nevada begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals, long-term care facilities as part of Tier 1 phase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:52pmDistribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway within the state of Nevada, including our local communities in the north. Those who are first up to receive the vaccine include health care personnel and long term care facilities as a part of the first phase of Tier 1 distribution.
The first batch of initial COVID-19 vaccines has reached Carson City, and was received by Carson Tahoe Health Tuesday morning.
Carson City School Board to consider return of in-person classes for 3rd to 6th grades
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 1:28pmThe Carson City School District will hold a special school board meeting Thursday, Dec. 17 in order to discuss reopening schools for third through fifth grade students at the elementary school level, as well as sixth grade students at the middle school level.
Nevada governor implements evictions moratorium through March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:46amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.
Carson City arrests: Man flushing items in casino toilet booked for multiple felony offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:33amTwo Mono County, Calif., residents were arrested Monday for suspected felony and misdemeanor offenses. Of the two, one was booked for suspicion four counts of being in possession of credit cards without the owner's consent, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
Carson City Public Works to conduct water fire flow testing, discoloration possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:02pmCarson City Public Works will be conducting water fire flow testing this Wednesday morning, Dec. 16. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water in the area surrounding the intersection of Coronet Way and Parkland Avenue.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug and warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 11:43amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Dec. 11 for suspicion of felony drug charges and being a person prohibited to be in possession of a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.
Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 11 with Carson Chamber Singers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 7:11amCarson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 11 featuring the Carson Chamber Singers, an affiliate of the Carson City Symphony, performing "Hodie Christus natus est," by Dutch composer, organist, and teacher Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Choral Director Richard "Ricky" Hutton leads the 27 singers and brass quintet.
Nevada governor extends ‘statewide pause’ for another month, announces new eviction moratorium through March
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 6:32pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is extending current coronavirus health and safety restrictions for another month and putting in place a new moratorium on evictions through the end of March.
Washoe Lake State Park celebrates the holidays with 'Trail of Lights: A Drive-through Holiday Celebration'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 3:00pmNEW WASHOE CITY — Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes. Stay warm and merry as you listen to your favorite holiday music while driving through the campground, enjoying the cheerful decorations.
Law enforcement presence in south Carson City for standoff on Washoe Tribal land
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 9:55pmUPDATE: 9:25PM: The woman inside a home where two absconders from justice have been hiding has come outside and was evaluated and checked for injuries. Washoe Tribal police have determined no crime was committed and no longer needs assistance from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating missing juvenile
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 4:10pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile. On December 6, 2020 Paris Burton (13) left her residence in Carson City. Paris’s whereabouts are unknown.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug, trespassing and warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 2:00pmA 45-year-old Fallon man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Can we take a second, for the 2nd? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 11:52amTo say 2020 was a crazy and eventful year would be an understatement. I think just about everyone can agree on that. But in the midst of a pandemic, a summer of protests, and an election year that shattered records, (pick a category, any catagory) it seems nevadans also found alot to disagree on. It was easy to see if one attended any of these protests.
Investigation of library’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ statement finds Douglas County librarian did not violate policy; report says increased communication necessary
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:20amAn outside investigator found no policy violations but room for improved communication after reviewing events surrounding a rural Nevada library’s draft diversity statement that drew the county sheriff’s ire and sparked protests and national media attention.
Carson City health officials fight two battles: one against COVID-19, another against misinformation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:15amIn our region, as well as in many areas across the country, there have been massive spikes in COVID-19 transmissions over the past few months. Even as restaurants and bars were reopened, daily positive cases were generally staying within single digits inside the Quad-County region.
However, between October and December, both test positivity rates as well as overall cases — and deaths — have seen a massive increase. Local health organizations are now not only fighting against the disease, but against misinformation campaigns as well.
Retiring Supervisor to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 3:06amWard 4 Carson City Supervisor John Barrette, who declined to run for re-election and will leave office in January, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon.
WNC president, Carson City Mayor-elect produce video, radio announcements aimed to slow spread of virus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 11:27amTwo Carson City leaders have teamed up to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide information on how families can protect themselves and others during the holidays.
Carson City arrest report: Man booked for felony warrants alleging domestic battery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 11:17amA 28-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants alleging domestic battery with a prior felony and domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City Library continues to serve community while making improvements and upgrades
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:18amIn addition to being available by phone and online, the Carson City Library and staff remain committed to delivering its services to the local community through a variety of avenues. While currently closed to the public, the library is completing upgrades and installations to enable vulnerable populations to continue to safely access library collections.
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approve master plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 2:19amMINDEN — The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Douglas County Master Plan during a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. After considering public comment and deliberation, the amended Master Plan was adopted by the Board.
Nevada announces use of Exposure Notification Express to expand COVID Trace app
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 2:29pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health is expanding the capabilities of the COVID Trace app by launching Exposure Notification Express through a partnership with Apple and Google.
Carson City Public Works to make adjustments to water system Wednesday, discoloration possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 7:23pmCarson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments beginning Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. This may result in discolored water in the areas bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive and S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street, Roop Street and Silver Sage Drive.
Carson City woman arrested for pushing boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car on purpose
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 12:05pmA 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 50 E. for suspicion of domestic battery after pushing her boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car, something she said he did on purpose because she was going to break up with him, according to a sheriff's office booking report. The boyfriend was also arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for suspicion of DUI.
Carson City man jailed as suspect in antique store burglary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 11:30amA 67-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony burglary and drug charges, according to a sheriff's booking report.
Carson City Symphony virtual project pays tribute to figures in city's late 1800s history
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 10:31amThe Carson City Symphony has completed "The Hank Monk Schottische" project, which organizers undertook because the pandemic has limited the Symphony's usual interactions with each other and the public.
Carson City man jailed for trespassing after showering, falling asleep in apartment that wasn't his
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 6:24pmA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson High Senior Brandon Engels Signs to Bowl for Hastings College
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 12:04pmCarson High School (CHS) is pleased to celebrate Senior Brandon Engels’ commitment to bowl for Hastings College, one of the top college bowling teams in the country.
Obituary: Alan Harney Glover, Carson City's previous Clerk-Recorder, dedicated resident
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 8:25amCarson City Toyota donates $15,000 to Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County school districts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 5:17pmThe school districts of Nevada have long-faced critically thin budgets, but the impact of the pandemic has further increased those stresses. Locally, three school districts received extra funds today to help ease that stress, courtesy of Carson City Toyota.