June 2020
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 health briefing Tuesday: 13 new cases, 13 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 6:35pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 13 new positive cases and 13 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region for Tuesday, June 30. This brings the total number of cases to 346, with 243 recoveries and seven deaths, 96 cases remain active.
Time For Peace (Letter)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 6:09pmAs we recite the Lord's prayer, it's time to look a little deeper. Presented below is a version of the meaning of each of the lines of the Lord’s prayer.
1) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Brewery Arts Center postpones 2020 Levitt AMP Carson City Concert series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:26pm
The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is continuing to monitor the latest developments about COVID-19. To comply with the mandate of Governor Sisolak, we are canceling the 2020 Levitt concert series to help lessen the spread of the virus. It is imperative that we act according to the directives of the government, public health authorities, and medical professionals.
Storey County cancels Virginia City Fireworks amid COVID-19 concerns, Cruise to continue as planned
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 3:57pm
According to Storey County Commissioner Jay Carmona the fireworks show in Virginia City has been canceled today as of 1 p.m. The Cruise will be continuing as planned.
According to Carmona, there was an issue with releasing the cancellation announcement but the fireworks are indeed cancelled this year.
Red Tail Hawk overhead
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 3:48pm
A Red Tail Hawk does a flyover and moves in for a closer look.
Pickleball court to be added at Mills Park, temporary closures ahead for tennis court improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 1:30pm
Through grassroots fundraising, a group of Carson City pickleball players raised over $12,000. The group will be donating the funds to the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation for court surface repairs and the conversion of one tennis court to a pickleball court.
Carson City nonprofit that helps pets nationwide receives COVID-19 grant from U.S. Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:45am
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., received a $5,000 grant. The Humane Society of the United States grant helps to provide financial assistance towards fulfilling their mission.
CANCELED: Virginia City fireworks, cruise to continue with social distancing guidelines in place
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:50amEvent Date:
July 4, 2020 - 12:00pm
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m., Storey County Commissioners announced that the 4th of July fireworks are cancelled. The cruise will continue as planned.Click here for the update.
While the annual Fourth of July firework shows began to be cancelled throughout the Silver State in May, Virginia City has opted for a social distancing celebration.
Carson City superintendent: Governor's emergency directive inhibits schools from opening normally
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:30am
In a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.
Carson City investigators seek identity of juveniles who vandalized elementary school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:54am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying subjects involved in a destruction of property report.
