May 2020
Sunday Quad area COVID-19 report: Male Carson City youth among 4 new cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:05pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, May 31 that there are four new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 193 with 139 recoveries and five deaths, 49 cases remain active.
South Carson Street Project report for week of June 1-5; roundabout install begins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 2:57pm
SNC crews are preparing the roundabout installment phase of the South Carson Street project. Stewart Street in Carson City will be closed to southbound traffic with detours at Little to Roop to Fairview, the closure will remain all week. Stewart Street will be open to northbound traffic only.
WNC arranges 'Parades of Graduates' for Class of 2020 in Carson City, Fallon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 2:26pmEvent Date:
June 25, 2020 - 9:00am
June 26, 2020 - 9:00am
Alas, they will have their day in the spotlight. Western Nevada College’s 2020 graduates will graduate like no other class before them — with a pair of unprecedented parades.
'A sight to see' : Reno community bands together to clean up after riots
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 1:51pm
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - "It was a sight to see." Mayor Hillary Schieve praised the efforts of the community Sunday afternoon to clean up downtown Reno following destructive riots Saturday night.
Quad-County first come, first served COVID-19 community-based asymptomatic testing begins Tuesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:55am
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is conducting additional community-based COVID-19 testing for Quad-County residents who are not experiencing symptoms.
No appointment or pre-registration is required, testing is first come first serve. Community-based testing is being done in support of the State’s request to increase COVID-19 testing.
Northern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Broaden your edible plant palette
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:36am
The Coronavirus has made many people want to grow their own food. At the Foothill Garden, a partnership with The Greenhouse Project and Carson Tahoe Health, Will Pierz, the garden manager and farmer, is growing some unusual, but hardy edible plants.
Carson City Sheriff Furlong: 'We are fully prepared to protect our town' in regards to protests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:05am
UPDATE 2PM SUNDAY: A number of young adults were spotted around the capitol building early Sunday afternoon. It turns out several of them are playing Pokemon Go, according to a CCSO deputy. A few demonstrators were spotted near the capitol as well. A Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant noted they were friendly and even asked CCSO to join them, which they respectfully declined.
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UPDATE 7:38AM SUNDAY: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports there were no incidents of vandalism overnight in Carson City. He said the city was staffed and well prepared and noted some officers were sent to assist Reno police there.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project breaks ground Tuesday on new classroom, event to be Livestreamed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:04amEvent Date:
June 2, 2020 - 11:00am
Carson City’s The Greenhouse Project will be hosting a virtual groundbreaking for their new outdoor classroom in order to provide year-round learning to both Carson High School students and community members alike.
U.S. Highway 95 earthquake repairs near Tonopah to close roadway June 3-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 10:53am
The Nevada Department of Transportation is temporarily closing U.S. Highway 95 between the U.S. Route 6 and State Route 360 junctions from 6 a.m., June 3, through 4 p.m., June 17, in Esmeralda and Mineral counties. (This stretch of highway averages about 2,300 vehicles daily).
Four jailed after five-month meth investigation in Douglas County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 10:41am
A five month investigation into suspected methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests of four people Friday in Gardnerville, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
