June 2020
Unprecedented WNC drive-through commencement today in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 8:46amEvent Date:
June 26, 2020 - 9:00am
Unprecedented. Many of Western Nevada College’s graduates are the first in their families to graduate from college. Their novel feats will be matched with an unparalleled commencement ceremony for WNC.
Quad area COVID-19 update Tuesday: 4 new cases Douglas, 2 in Carson City and 1 in Storey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 6:10pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, June 23, that there are seven new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 296, with 209 recoveries and seven deaths, 80 cases remain active.
Carson City Fire Department knock down fast moving brush fire off Mark Way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 5:10pm
UPDATE 5:50PM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon reports the brush fire, now under control, was approximately 1 acre in size and two homes were immediately threatened when firefighters arrived.
"The fire was challenging from down drafts and erratic high winds. Crews were able to protect the structures and stop the forward progress very quickly," said Slamon.
Firefighters will remain on scene for another 1 to 2 hours. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE: Forward progress on the Mark fire was stopped at 5:36 p.m., according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene. Mop up efforts are underway. It is unknown at this time if any structures have been damaged. We will update as information becomes available.
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Carson City Fire Department is responding early Tuesday evening to a brush fire in the 1000 block of Mark Way. Smoke is visible and Carson City dispatch is receiving multiple 911 calls.
Thunderstorms develop over Sierra, moving into Carson region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:11pm
Thunderstorms have developed over Lake Tahoe and Sierra with the potential of moving into western Nevada, Carson Valley and Carson City areas.
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pm
Carson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Carson City Fire Department implements fire restrictions beginning Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 1:51pm
Beginning Friday, June 26, the Carson City Fire Department will implement fire restrictions on City and privately-owned lands within Carson City. Vegetation in western Nevada has dried out significantly. A large crop of dry grass and brush is evident at lower elevations, and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out.
Carson City Humane Society's Pets of the Week: Mickey and Marley
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:46am
Hey there Carson City, say hello to our Pets of the Week, Mickey and Marley!
Mickey and Marley are a bonded pair of brothers and they have been together their whole lives, so they’re looking for a new home together. More to love for you!
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI after hitting light pole, driving away
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:43am
A 36-year-old woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City sees May job growth; unemployment 15.2 percent, Reno at 16 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:29am
The Carson City area added 300 new jobs in May over April, but is down in jobs overall for the year due to the COVID-19 shutdown as is Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
UNR Extension offers small-business webinars this week on social media, HR after COVID
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 8:51am
With small businesses reopening and needing to adjust their operations amid COVID-19 restrictions and economic challenges, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering three different online programs this week to help small businesses with specific challenges.
