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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile offers dental care for Carson City school children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 9:58amNevada Health Centers will offer oral healthcare to school children in Carson City on Wednesday and Thursday through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:00pmIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Rice Street Tattoo holds grand opening Saturday, proceeds donated to local child fighting Lymphoma
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 3:05pmRice Street Tattoo is hosting its grand opening tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 9, with music, food, drink, and a raffle to benefit a little girl battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Drunken man arrested for kicking deputy after turning himself in for non-existent warrants
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 5:06pmA 31-year-old Dayton man was arrested for resisting arrest after coming to turn himself in to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant that he did not have.
Power to transform someone’s life with blood donation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 9:52amDuring the holiday season, I learned about a person who was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. She spent Christmas and New Year's at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
Gardnerville woman identified in Saturday's fatal ATV accident at sandpits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 1:57pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified a Gardnerville woman who died from injuries sustained in a fatal ATV accident that happened Saturday at the Gardnerville Ranchos sandpits.
Victims identified in fatal boating accident at Topaz Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 1:48pmUPDATE 5 PM: MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake.
One dead, one injured in Gardnerville ATV accident
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 5:07pmUPDATE SUNDAY 1:04PM: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who died in Saturday's ATV accident in the Gardnerville Ranchos sandpits area.
Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake: One dead, one still missing
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 5:05pmUPDATE SUNDAY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake. The deceased have been identified as Bert Pederson, 45, of Sparks. Jesse Gregory, 50, also of Sparks, remains missing as of late Sunday morning and is presumed to have drowned. Scott Wise was also involved in the accident, in which the boat they were in capsized, was taken Carson Valley Medical Center. Wise was released from CVMC after treatment.
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UPDATE 5:48PM: One body has been recovered from Topaz Lake following a capsized boating accident Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
"There has been the recovery of one deceased person and their identity is pending next of kin notification," DCSO said. "This is still an active incident due to ongoing recovery efforts for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned."
Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice as soon as the investigation is completed.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a boating accident in the Topaz Lake area.
A boat capsized in the Topaz Lake with three people on board, currently one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs.
Sierra Nevada Holistic Services makes primary care services available to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 6:59amSierra Nevada Holistic Services (SNVHS) has been in business for the last 5 years. Until recently, the organization’s primary services were massage, energy work, and aromatherapy. The business owner, Andrea Felesina, has since become a dual board-certified family nurse practitioner. With a background in holistic/alternative practice, Andrea seeks to provide the communities of Northern Nevada with an east meets west approach to health care. In a comfortable home environment, Andrea sees patients in no rush pace so that effective communication and care is provided.
Police horses take water break at refurbished Carson City trough during Nevada inauguration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 1:59pmAt the end of the inauguration at the capitol building in Carson City on Monday, two mounted police horses took their well-earned break by sipping at the water trough located across from the festivities.
Looking back on Nevada’s conservation, preservation highlights in 2018; sneak peek into 2019
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 3:07pmCARSON CITY — 2018 was an exciting year for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As we put 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to celebrate some of our more notable highlights from the past year, and share a glimpse into what’s in store for 2019.
Carson City arrests: Pair jailed after male passenger causes girlfriend to crash vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 11:47amA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly interfering with the driver of a vehicle he was a passenger in, causing it to crash, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Outgoing Nevada Governor Sandoval releases 2019-2021 biennium budget recommendations
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 7:45amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:
What's happening around Carson City this Thursday, Dec. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 6:59amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Did you catch the spectacular sunset last night? A couple of readers submitted photos including retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, with this spectacular shot above. In the second photo, Joanna Herring provided this sunset image from Dayton Valley Golf Course. Here is what's happening around town today:
Carson City woman recognized Sunday by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 10:38amA Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens was recognized Sunday as one of 10 finalists picked by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.
Comments sought concerning historic native remains at Nevada State Museum workshop
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 3:00pmThe Nevada State Museum in Carson City is hosting a public workshop to solicit comments on proposed new regulations pertaining to treatment and repatriation of objects and human remains from known Native American burial sites on private property.
Carson City based Pets of the Homeless founder and director featured on It's Your City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 12:10pmIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Genevieve Frederick, founder and executive director of Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City.
Pets of the Homeless is a program that provides people in need and pets in need with resources to help their pets. Funds collected go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.
Silver State Musings: The election is over, enjoy the holidays, then get to work
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 6:19pmThe dust has finally settled on Nevada's 2018 mid-term elections following months of relentless media blitzing. I doubt that I am the only one breathing a sigh of relief.
NHP identifies 3 killed after crash late Saturday on Mt. Rose Highway
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 4:36pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified three Reno men who died in a crash Saturday night on Mt. Rose Highway, State Route 431 at Thomas Creek Road.
Nevada OK'd for $603K to enhance healthcare access in 15 counties including Lyon, Douglas
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY — USDA Rural Development State Director Phil Cowee announced Tuesday that residents in 15 of Nevada’s rural and frontier counties will gain access to healthcare through recently approved federal broadband grants.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:03pmHello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.
Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care to host free seminar to help families living with Alzheimer’s
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 12:27pmCarson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City invites families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to attend a free seminar on Thursday, Nov. 8, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Carson Nugget.
Annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser begins in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 8:39amThis time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.
Carson City woman picked as top 10 finalist for CNN Heroes of 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 2:31pmAn 88-year-old Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens is among 10 finalists selected by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.
Carson City Pediatric Dentistry’s new laser technology changes dental experience for kids
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 2:26pmCARSON CITY — Imagine a child’s dental visit with no anesthesia, no needles, reduced drilling, less noise. That scenario is now possible at Carson City Pediatric Dentistry with the addition of the Solea laser by Convergent, a new dental laser that is changing the way dental visits are perceived for a new generation of pediatric patients.
Carson City investigators ask for public's help locating missing local woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 5:04pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing local woman who has not been seen since early August.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man busted after leaving scene of accident
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 10:44amA 58 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 5:34 p.m. in the area of Panamint and Furnace Creek roads on multiple misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including a second-offense driving under the influence (DUI), hit-and-run, and a Carson City Department of Alternative Sentencing (DAS) violation.
Carson Middle School students sign pledge in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 12:44pmDuring their Wednesday lunch hour, students at Carson Middle School took a pledge to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
The pledge was to "Acknowledge, Care and Tell." Acknowledge the feelings of others, tell them you care, and tell an adult.