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Carson Tahoe asks for community support in ‘Sponsor A Caregiver’ campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 11:38amCARSON CITY — We are now approaching a full year of coordinated efforts to address and minimize the spread of COVID-19. This has presented challenges to many, including health systems near and far. Early this year, Carson Tahoe Health began to pivot service lines and conserve personal protective equipment (PPE).
Douglas County sheriff's officer shot, flown by Care Flight; 2 suspects in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 12:48amUPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page: On Dec. 20, 2020 at approximately 11:15 p.m. an officer Involved shooting occurred in Douglas County NV near Douglas Ave in Gardnerville, NV.
The incident is currently under investigations and no suspects are outstanding. The Suspect is currently being treated at the hospital for injuries. Highway 395/Gillman to Waterloo remain closed. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to please avoid the area. More information will be released when it becomes available.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be the lead investigation agency, as protocol for officer involved shootings to have an outside agency investigate, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. There are two suspects who were in a vehicle, a male and female, who were involved in the incident. Both are in custody, said Furlong. The condition of the injured officer is unknown at this time.
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A Douglas County sheriff's officer was shot and suffered serious injuries late Sunday night following an incident in Gardnerville. Two suspects are in custody, according to dispatch reports.
Carson City area weather: light snow early Tuesday, windy and cold through Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 12:16amA cold front is expected to bring light snow showers and wind beginning late Monday night that may impact the Tuesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 66 new cases, 178 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 that there are 66 new cases and 178 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,298, with 3,852 recoveries and 91 deaths; 4,355 cases remain active.
Wreaths Across America celebrated Saturday at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 5:09pmNational Wreaths Across America Day, celebrated at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored veterans by placing wreaths on headstones and markers at over 1,200 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad to those who served our country.
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Donations for Carson City Do Drop In non-profit that serves the underserved brings food, clothing and holiday cheer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 12:42pmThin Veil Investigators, an investigative team which is based in Carson City, hosted two fundraisers for the “Do Drop In” this month. DeeDee Foremaster is the owner of this non-profit organization, first established November 17, 1998.
Rotary Club of Carson City Help Local Families During the Holidays
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 12:09pmThe Rotary Club of Carson City is helping spread holiday cheer to many Carson City families this holiday season. This week club members donated $2,650 to the Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County.
WNC students in Carson City learn from high altitude balloon research
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 11:55amWhile most students across the country have been learning online this fall because of COVID, a group of students at Western Nevada College took advantage of an exciting hands-on scientific learning opportunity earlier this month.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 21-27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 11:26amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 21-27, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Senator Square: Carson High students get into holiday giving spirit; Homeroom support on Mondays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 11:17pmThis week's Senator Square features guest writers Ananda Campbell and Bridget Gordon-Johnson who explain Monday homeroom academic strategies. Campbell is a CHS Library Media Specialist and Carson City School District Library Coordinator. Gordon is a CHS counselor. This is their report:
Five additional deaths brings the total to 91 in the Quad-County area; nearly 4,500 cases are active
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 7:25pmWe are reporting 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individuals were:
Carson City Democrats Donate Funds to Toys for Tots
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 2:24pmOn Friday, December 18, 2020, the Carson City Democrats delivered $686 to Joyce Buckingham, coordinator at Ron Wood Family Center for the Carson City Toys for Tots program.
In recognition of the fact that many families in our community, especially those with children, are struggling in this holiday period, the Carson City Democrats conducted a blazingly fast appeal to its members to support a cash drive for the Toys For Tots program.
Historic coin press to run Dec. 19 and 26 in Carson City; benefits health care workers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 12:11pmTo honor and raise funds for Nevada’s health care workers, historic Coin Press No. 1 will mint a special medallion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19 and 26 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Santa issue video community message along with some holiday cheer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 12:07pm"With this past year challenging our families, businesses and educational systems with historically unforeseen trials, we want to wish everyone the best of holidays. While we give our condolences to the families and friends that have lost loved ones this year and have an empty chair at the table, we likewise give our hopes, dreams, and prayers for a better and prosperous new year.
Carson City's Bethlehem Lutheran announces GeoBee champion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 12:05pm86 people in the Quad-County area have now died from COVID-19 as of Friday, Dec. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 7:08pmWe are reporting 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. CCHHS is also reporting 176 new cases and 29 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,162, with 4,499 recoveries and 86 deaths; 4,499 cases remain active.
House fire reported in the area of Sandstone Drive near College Parkway
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 4:35pmA structure fire was reported at 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Sandstone near Cinnabar and Diamond.
First responders from Carson City as well as Truckee Meadows fire are enroute to the scene.
According to dispatch a neighbor called stating that flames and smoke could be seen from the residence.
Contact was made with the homeowner who stated no one should be inside the residence.
Updates to follow.
UPDATE 4:01 p.m.: Responders are returning from the location.
Meals on Wheels Carson City receives $7,000 grant from the Caesars Foundation, 336 cookie tin from local casinos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:48pmCarson City’s FISH is housing, training underemployed individuals in technical careers the community desperately needs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:15pmCarson City is facing the same problems other growing communities throughout the nation are: a lack of affordable housing which in turn is causing a gap in the workforce for important careers that require technical training.
Traffic accident reported at Highway 50 E. at Brown Friday afternoon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 2:45pmAround 1:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon a traffic accident was reported at Highway 50 E. and Brown.
Lyon County is currently on scene and requested additional units from Carson City.
Carson City first responders are currently enroute to the scene.
Motorists should use alternative routes if possible or use caution in the area.
Local non-profits GreenUP, FISH join together to address food insecurity in Carson City with food drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 1:48pmNonprofits greenUP! and Friends In Service Helping (FISH) are coming together around the topic of food waste and food insecurity this holiday season. It is estimated that a staggering 30-40 percent of all food produced in our country winds up in the landfill.
One solution for reducing waste is to donate extra food to feed the hungry: despite the high volumes of wasted food, over 13 million Americans lack regular access to a meal.
In our state, it is estimated by the Department of Health and Human Services that one in eight Nevadans does not know where their next meal is coming from.
Partnership Carson City offers Gift Cards to students to encourage a Safe and Sober New Year’s celebration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 12:24pmWhile this year’s safe and sober celebrations may look different, Partnership Carson City, in collaboration with Carson City Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers, is encouraging students to celebrate safety and responsibly this New Year’s Eve by offering gift cards as a token of appreciation.
In-Person Learning to be Offered to Carson City 3rd to 6th Graders Beginning in January
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:55amDuring a special session last night, the Carson City School District School Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer in-person, on-campus instruction for third to sixth graders, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays. The first official day of this more traditional education model will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The district previously announced a return to 4-days-per-week, in-person learning for Pre-K to second grade students Oct. 20, 2020.
Brewery Arts Center provides video update on how the Carson City non-profit has fared through 2020
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 9:37amHow to recycle your Christmas Tree in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 8:41amCarson City is pleased to offer Christmas Tree Recycling in cooperation with Capital Sanitation/Waste Management, Inc.
As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of the drop off locations. Trees will be chipped in the springtime and used as mulch. This program continues to be a huge success.
Please remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and bases prior to recycling; if the tree is longer than six feet, cut the tree into pieces.
Former rural development official to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 2:05amClint Koble, Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture's Nevada Rural Development Council in the Obama administration, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. The topic of his presentation will be “Rebuilding Rural America” — a set of policy proposals he developed based on a lifetime in public life and on his own experience as a product of rural America, having been born and raised on a farm in North Dakota.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 2 deaths, 277 new cases, 70 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 that there are 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 277 new cases and 70 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,986, with 3,548 recoveries and 81 deaths; 4,357 cases remain active.
Garrett Lepire Named Branch Manager of Carson City, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 5:43pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Real estate leader Garrett Lepire has been appointed the Carson City office Branch Manager for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties.
Obituary: Carolyn Lee Davis
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 5:32pmCarolyn Lee Davis passed away November 19, 2020, aged 73. She was a long-time resident of Carson City, where she moved after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at Western Oregon University at the age of 53.