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CARSON CITY — Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of elders and all community members, on Monday the Nevada Indian Commission announced the postponement of the grand opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum, as well as the cancellation of the 2020 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.

Casino Fandango always places the health and safety of guests and team members as the highest priority. During this time, extra precautions will be taken because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Already strict standards of cleanliness and sanitizing have been heightened, and the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local and U.S. Government officials will be followed as closely as possible.

Carson City officials are continuously monitoring the level of risk of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) to the community. In close coordination with Carson City Health and Human Services, the City Manager’s Office along with City departments in an abundance of caution are coordinating the closure of some offices to take additional measures to slow the spread of respiratory viruses. As closures are announced please visit carson.org/covid19 for information and updates about government services.

Resorts will not operate Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March 22, with future guidance to follow.

The Carson City School District issued statements in English and Spanish Friday afternoon alerting the community to the suspension of all after-school activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and general large-group gathering in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The statements are as follows:

A non-injury accident involving two vehicles occurred at 11:19 a.m. Friday morning on S. Carson Street near the Chevron.

Traffic was momentarily blocked due to the collision.

Motorists should use caution in the area.

Consistent with other precautionary measures in place to limit those coming to and from the hospital and other clinics, Carson Tahoe Health has suspended its volunteer operation for the time being due to the coronavirus threat.

UPDATED: When there is heightened concern around an illness, Carson Tahoe closely monitors the situation and implements enhanced infection prevention strategies, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health districts, and other local healthcare providers.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Departments of Transportation and Wildlife and the Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in wildlife-prone areas with the onset of spring animal migration.

A vehicle crash was reported at 3:10 p.m. Saturday at Spooner Junction.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.

According to dispatch, a non-injury accident was reported at 2:15 on Roop Street. A vehicle pulling a trailer appears to have lost control and struck a light pole. There are no injuries reported at this time.

Motorists should use alternate routes or use caution in the area.

UPDATE MONDAY: The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) conducted COVID-19 testing Friday and all tests came back negative including all students at Huffaker Elementary School who were tested. The negative result includes the family member (a Huffaker student) of the resident who tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Hello fellow anglers. I had to stop and realize what time of year it was the other day. I was in Tahoe for business and had brought a heavy jacket as well as a dress jacket for work.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on pedestrian safety through March 15.

A non-injury accident was reported just before 7 p.m. Saturday night near Saliman Road.

The road does not appear to be blocked, however, motorists should use caution.

A two vehicle accident was reported Friday at 3:34 p.m. at the intersection of Koontz and S. Edmonds. One person was complaining of injury.

First responders are enroute.

Motorists should use caution in the area or seek alternate routes.

Just before 3:30 Friday afternoon a non-injury accident was reported to Carson City dispatch at Arrowhead and Highway 50 E.

Motorists should avoid the area or use caution if no other routes can be taken.

Delays are expected.

An injury accident was reported to dispatch at 2:05 p.m. Friday in front of Firehouse Subs on Highway 50.

First responders are enroute to the accident currently.

Motorists should seek alternative routes or use caution while in the area.

It’s reported that a child fell from a vehicle, but the child is reported to be fine.

Due to winter related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will begin 2-hours later than their usual start time, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

All Pre-K and Early Childhood Carson City school classes, those include morning recreation programs, are canceled. Breakfast will not be served. Principals will adjust the school schedule for the shortened day. Educators and staff should arrive safely and as early as they are able, well before school is to begin on the shortened schedule.

The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones and around bus stops.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 13-19, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Early New Year's morning in Carson City circa 1999-2000, a mylar balloon was launched shortly after midnight, knocking out power to thousands of electricity customers around town. The power outage was confusing to many as the nation and world were, at the time, concerned about Y2K issues. The incident generated plenty of conversation around the water cooler during the days that followed.

Hello fellow anglers! We are just a few days away from the Topaz opener on January 1, 2020 after its closure three months ago to this date.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has planted 51,000 pounds of trout, which is approximately 17,800 individual trout.

As a note, the NDOW planted Eagle Lake, Triploid and the Tahoe strain as well. I would have to say, if you don't catch a fish on opening day. It might be time to look for a new sport. With all the trout in the lake with the additional poundage that has been added, fishing should be pretty good.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of eluding, resisting, warrants and suspected possession of heroin, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

As of 1:10 p.m. on Friday, there is an object in the roadway that is creating a hazard in the area of Edmonds and Koontz in the Southbound lane.

Deputies are on their way to resolve the issue.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution.

A winter storm expected to bring feet of snow to the Sierra and anywhere from 1 to 6 inches to the valley floors during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period is headed our way, with snow expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon and last through through Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service.

Just after 6 p.m. Friday night responders were called to a rollover crash near the Carson Douglas county line up towards Spooner Junction. There were multiple cars involved and it appeared there were injuries. An off duty paramedic was on scene.

Motorists should avoid or use caution in the area.

On Monday, a construction crew was digging a trench in the 200 block of Dayton Valley Road in Dayton, Nev. Workers discovered some bones that appeared to be human and contacted the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on the road this Halloween and every day.

Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.