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Governor extends Nevada National Guard duty through first quarter of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 4:54pmCARSON CITY — Hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen will remain on duty through the first quarter of 2021, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday.
What you need to know about Christmas tree cutting in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:52amWhile Christmas tree cutting permits sold out in the Tahoe Basin almost as soon as they were available, with 2,000 permits being snatched up by Nov. 17, not all is lost if you've decided to brave the wilderness to cut down your very own festive tree.
First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nevada will go to frontline health workers, nursing home residents
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is urging Nevadans to have hope but continue to follow coronavirus health and safety protocols with the state’s first allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive as early as the middle of December.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make felony warrant, misdemeanor DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:51pmA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for a felony warrant alleging burglary and two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants, a sheriff's office deputy report states.
New speed limits on South Carson Street slows traffic as area transitions to commercial zone
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:05pmNew speed limit zones have been put into place on South Carson Street, slowing down traffic as the area transitions from highway to commercial zone and as the finishing touches are added at the roundabout.
Former Carson City Clerk-Recorder, Nevada lawmaker Alan Glover dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:50amFormer Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover, who served nearly 40 years of public service including elected seats in the Nevada Legislature, died on Monday. According to the Nevada Appeal he died of pneumonia caused by a COVID-19 infection.
Nevada governor to provide update today on state’s COVID-19 vaccination planning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:13amUPDATE: Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today, Wednesday, at 4:30 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccination planning process. The press conference, which was originally scheduled for 3 p.m. but changed, will be conducted virtually.
Carson City fifth graders set to sing virtually for Silver and Snowflake Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 9:50amFifth graders from all six Carson City public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori and Saint Teresa’s will perform virtually as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights this Friday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m.
Governor, other elected officials slam Trump's tweet about Reno hospital, election results
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 3:26pmA tweet from President Donald Trump angered Nevada officials Tuesday after the commander-in-chief shared a bogus charge about a Reno hospital and falsely tweeted that Nevada’s election laws were “fake.”
Carson City supervisors to discuss proposed water rate hike, vehicle purchases and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:16pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda for discussion includes an increase in water rates, the replacement of 32 city vehicles, water purchases and more.
Carson City sheriff's traffic stop leads to drugs, stolen wallet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:27amA 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 27 following a traffic stop that led to a search of the vehicle and the discovery of drugs and a wallet that had been reported stolen, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Douglas County cancels public holiday events due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:33amMINDEN — After consultation with the Douglas County Officials, the Towns, public safety agencies, and Douglas County Emergency Management it was determined in-person public holiday events at the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden, as well as the 25th Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce have been cancelled.
Carson City Public Works to make water system adjustments, may result in discolored water
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 9:14pmCarson City Public Works will be performing water system adjustments the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 2. This may result in discolored water in the area bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive, S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street and Roop Street, Silver Sage Drive.
Lyon County investigators ask for public's help identifying suspects in Mound House burglary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 8:55pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying three burglary suspects and the SUV in the photos above.
WNC and GreenUP! form Nevada Green Business Network to help cut down on pollution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 5:29pmWestern Nevada College and greenUP! announced Monday the formation of the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program.
Douglas planning commission approves 2020 Master Plan, draft moves to county commissioners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 1:36pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Planning Commission completed its work to review and update the 2020 Master Plan text and published a draft to the Douglas County website for the public to review and comment.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make domestic battery, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 11:22amA 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Nov. 23 for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Federal grant to aid in Reno's real-time transit infrastructure monitoring
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 9:01amThe Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will receive $131,661 to partner with the University of Nevada to demonstrate real-time transit infrastructure monitoring in the City of Reno through FTA’s Real-Time Asset Management program.
Nonprofit completes the circle of life for food grown in Northern Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/28/2020 - 12:07pmFood insecurity is a systemic problem magnified by the economic effects of COVID-19.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, about one in 10 Washoe County residents were unable to acquire enough food to "live an active, healthy life," according to Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. On top of that, nearly half of all Washoe County School District students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
Carson City sees slight decrease in October employment, Reno and Vegas report modest gains
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/28/2020 - 12:05pmCARSON CITY — The Silver State added back 3,600 jobs, or 0.3 percent since September 2020. When compared to October 2019, jobs are still down by 117,200, or -8.2 percent, for a current total of 1,305,300 jobs, according to a the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2020 economic report.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amDemocratic tele-luncheon to brainstorm the Carson City Library's future
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:16amAt last Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon, Carson City Library Director Tod Colegrove gave attendees a cook's tour of how things work behind the scenes at the city's public library.
Column: Hail to the Turkey, an American icon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 2:04pmSince the first Thanksgiving feast held 400 years ago, the turkey has served as an enduring icon of one of America's most beloved holidays.
Appearing as a plump, grandly plumed image on everything from collectible trinkets to practical place settings these days, the tom turkey has long symbolized the blessing of bounty celebrated by Americans each Thanksgiving Day.
COVID proves formidable enemy for Nevada Guard soldiers and airmen as battle continues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 5:23pmCARSON CITY — More than eight months into the Nevada guard’s support of the battle against COVID-19, the stubborn microscopic enemy showed no sign of surrender as many of the state’s counties reported record number of cases in late fall.
Black Friday will look different this year in Carson City, many stores closing for Thanksgiving
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 1:56pmCrowds have often flocked to the major corporate retailers in Carson City for the best deals of the season, and in recent years, stores have begun to open earlier and earlier for a leg up, breaching into Thanksgiving day. However this year, many stores are finally closing their doors on Thanksgiving Day, and more bargain hunters are turning to online deals for their holiday shopping.
Veteran Reno news anchor, public service spokesman Brent Boynton dies of COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 3:50pmLongtime Reno news anchor Brent Boynton died of coronavirus on Tuesday. He was 64.
Holiday season begins with COVID safety measures during Carson City's Small Business Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:47pmWhile Carson City may be on a pause, residents and visitors are encouraged to safely support small businesses, every day not just on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. As of today, retailers must adhere to the 50 percent capacity limits, alternatively, many businesses use online marketplace platforms, which may be more convenient. The COVID – 19 impact left many small businesses reliant on online platforms to maintain sales.
Speeders on Carson City Sheriff's Office, Nevada law enforcement radar now through Dec. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:05pmSpeeding is a leading contributor to traffic crashes. Speeding during winter weather driving conditions just makes your chances of a crash greater.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed in fight, officer struck in eye attempting to detain suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:48amTwo were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.
Nevada Supreme Court certifies 2020 General Election results, Joe Biden wins Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:32amOn Tuesday morning during a virtual meeting of the Nevada Supreme Court, the canvass of votes was signed and certified. Joe Biden was officially delegated the winner in Nevada's 2020 General Election for the Office of President.