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Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City grant applications

Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 9:00am

Notice is hereby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, II & III, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1

With the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.

Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.

Carson City Board of Supervisors approve third settlement regarding Camp Carson molestation

During the Thursday meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a $125,000 settlement demand was approved by the Board in regards to the alleged molestation of a five-year-old child who was, at the time, enrolled at Camp Carson.

Few considered eligible for early ‘compassionate release’ as COVID-19 flares up at Carson City prison

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.

Public meeting for the Community Development Block Grant Carson City

Event Date: 
November 9, 2020 - 9:00am

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on November 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

Fall train rides, 'Light after Dark' fitness event, live music and more highlight Carson City area weekend events

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Fall-themed train rides from the Virginia Truckee Railroad Company and the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be available on Saturday and Sunday. A virtual “Light After Dark” fitness event will be held on Saturday to support the Carson City-based Advocated to End Domestic Violence program. Combined with plenty of food specials and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence hosts virtual 'Light after Dark' fitness event Saturday

Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host a virtual version of its annual Light after Dark 5K/10K Walk, Run, Hike, Bike and Beyond awareness fitness event and fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 17.

Parent representatives needed for Carson City School District Family Life Committee

The Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.

Accused kidnapper of Carson City child enters 'Alford' guilty plea, faces 5 years to life in prison

On May 4, 2020, Kahlil Deshaun Williams was arrested at Mills Park in Carson City for kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor under 14, lewdness with a minor under 14, and false imprisonment after allegedly kidnapping a young girl as she waited for the school bus to bring her lunch.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence fulfills 2 of 3 goals as Carson City campus takes shape

Building a campus dedicated to aiding, sheltering, nurturing, and educating victims of domestic violence and sexual assault has been the dream of Advocates to End Domestic Violence Executive Director Lisa Lee and her board for the past 25 years.

Public Meeting for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Carson City

Event Date: 
September 9, 2020 - 9:00am

NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CARSON CITY CDBG APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

Carson City man jailed for alleged domestic battery with strangulation, meth possession

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and drug possession with intent to sell among other alleged offenses.

“Dr.” Sisolak: racism is a public health crisis (opinion)

“Dr.” Sisolak the good Democrat: racism is a public health crisis.

https://carsonnow.org/story/08/06/2020/nevada-governor-proclaims-racism-...

http://gov.nv.gov/News/Proclamations/2020/Racism,_as_a_Public_Health_Cri...

With this proclamation, the governor has perpetrated the most egregious insult of all Nevadans. He has also perpetrated the most egregious assault on fact, law and common sense.

Douglas County Sheriff walks back threats to no longer respond to Library's emergency calls due to Black Lives Matter support

UPDATE 6:23PM: On July 28, 2020 the Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met to discuss the Douglas County Public Library’s proposed statement of diversity. The library board was scheduled to discuss the statement at a public meeting scheduled for July 28, 2020. Sheriff Coverley submitted a written letter for public comment in opposition of the statement.

Sun Valley Man sentenced to 45 years to Life in Prison for sexual abuse of two children in Washoe County

Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has announced that a Sun Valley man has been sentenced to life in prison following convictions on child sexual abuse charges.

Patrick Ian Brymer, 27, was sentenced in District Court last week to life in prison with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 45 years has been served.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for warrant alleging sexual assault of a child

A 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 14.

Carson City arrests: Inmate booked for out of state sex crime warrant

A 37-year-old inmate at Northern Nevada Correctional Center was booked into Carson City Jail custody Monday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant out of Wisconsin.

Man sought by Douglas authorities for sex crime warrant arrested in Reno

A man wanted by Douglas County authorities in connection to a sex crime investigation involving a minor under age 16 was arrested Tuesday in Reno.

Campaign to raise money for Nevada's domestic violence service providers

Event Date: 
June 26, 2020 (All day)

The Division of Child and Family Services and the Nevada Coalition of END Domestic and Sexual Violence are working together to bring awareness to the decrease in funding in Nevada’s domestic violence service providers.

Man accused of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault on a minor appears in court Friday

A man accused of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault of a minor appeared in court in Carson City Friday for his preliminary hearing.

Carson City Senior Judge John Tatro presided over the hearing of Kahlil Deshaun Williams, who is being accused of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor under 14, lewdness with a minor under 14, and false imprisonment.

Carson City Sheriff's Office: Man accused of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of girl remains in custody

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Carson City District Attorney, is releasing the photograph of Kahlil Deshaun Williams, born July 28, 1995. Williams, 24, remains in the Carson City Detention Facility on the charges of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor under 14, lewdness With a minor under 14, and false imprisonment. His bail remains at $250,000.

Former Fox, NBC star Megyn Kelly interviews Biden accuser

The former aide who has accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault has been interviewed by Megyn Kelly, the one-time Fox News and NBC journalist who's accustomed to a harsh media glare.

Carson City detectives arrest man for kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor, and more

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested at Mills Park Monday evening after allegedly kidnapping a child and attempting to sexually assault them, among other crimes.

According to the report, Kahlil Deshawn Williams was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a convenience store on Hot Springs Road for a kidnapping.

Carson City man accused of attempted sexual assault, false imprisonment, child endangerment

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

62 Nevada community agencies awarded $20 million in Victims of Crime Act grant funding

The Division of Child and Family Services on Monday announced 62 agencies, including 5 new agencies, will be awarded the annual Victims of Crime Act Assistance Formula Grant funding for the 2021 State Fiscal Year (SFY21) totaling $20 million.

Home but Not Alone: Crisis Support Services of Nevada call center offers supportive free resource during COVID-19 Crisis

COVID-19 has caused increased social distancing and self-isolation, and many Nevadans struggle to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. These feelings of fear are taking a toll on people’s mental and physical health and well-being.

Carson City's Advocates to End Domestic Violence remains strong in time of COVID-19 crisis

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Though we are not able to raise awareness as we normally would, we will be posting daily on our SARA Facebook page, and we hope you will follow us and share our posts to help us reach as many people as possible.

Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19

Local Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery

Local Businesses that are open

COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now

Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/

Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/

Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates

Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/

COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/

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If you know of any other resources to be added to this list, please email them to kc@carsonnow.org.

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Stimulus Program Information

The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information

More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.

Dayton man jailed for suspected child pornography charges, video surfaces on social media

On March 15, 2020, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account.

Deputies responded and contacted the reporting party. CCSO detectives were requested and launched an investigation. The subsequent investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account and the video was made public for the suspect’s followers to view.

Carson City man pleads in child sex assault case, faces 5 years to life in prison

A Carson City man has pled no contest to one count of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child under 16, a Category A felony, punishable by a term of maximum of life with a minimum parole eligibility of 5 years.

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