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Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases and Two Recoveries brings total cases to 75
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 6:05pm(Carson City, NV)- Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting three new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 75, with 27 recoveries and one death, 47 cases remain active.
The new cases are:
A female Carson City resident in her 40’s
A female Lyon County resident in her 50’s
A female Douglas County resident in her 30’s
Thursday's COVID-19 Quad County health report: 2 new Carson City cases, 2 in Lyon County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 6:04pmQuad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Thursday that there are 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 72, with 25 recoveries and one death, 46 cases remain active.
Carson City woman in her 70s is first COVID-19 related death in region, health officials say
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 6:03pmThe Carson City area, Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reports Wednesday the first death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a female Carson City resident in her 70’s with underlying health conditions.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: My short history of the Vietnam War
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:28pmStaying at home alone gives one time to pause and ponder. Today I'm evoking the war in Vietnam. This was an American booboo that was partly my fault. I was in college, 1966, majoring in pizza and beer, when I received a lottery number in the mail.
Echoes of the past: Exploring the 1918 influenza epidemic in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 11:15amThe COVID-19 outbreak doesn't represent the first quarantine order implemented in Nevada to combat an infectious disease. Similar to COVID-19, the 1918 Influenza Epidemic spread around the world. The epidemic arrived in Nevada in the spring of 1918 and returned even deadlier in October and November that year before tapering off in the spring of 1919.
Firefighting lambs killed by unleashed dog in attack on C-Hill in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 9:03amUPDATE: According to Animal Control Officer Stephanie Baeta, the dog is safely in custody at the Carson City Humane Society.
What was relayed to Officer Baeta by the shepherds is that the dog attacked the sheep, and the presumed owner of the dog attempted to pull the dog away, at which point the dog attempted to bite the owner, so the owner abandoned the dog on the scene. The shepherds were left to contain the dog, and animal control arrived on scene shortly after.
The dog, who Officer Baeta reports has been very gentle and sweet with animal control staff, is in a ten day bite quarantine. If no owner comes forward to claim the dog after ten days, it will become property of the humane society and they will be evaluated for adoption.
She also said they were able to save one lamb following the attack.
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Two ewes (mother sheep) and four baby lambs were killed Thursday after an unleashed dog attacked the herd of firefighting sheep that are currently working their way through Carson City's foothills mowing down cheat grass.
Nevada governor promises details on state's reopening plan next week; more testing needed
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 8:09pmGov. Steve Sisolak says he expects to know much more next week about whether conditions are right to either end or extend directives that have shut down much of the state, but cautioned that he had no “benchmark date” in place and that any easing of restrictions would likely be gradual.
Patricia Ackerman finishes first quarter of 2020 as Democratic leader in individual contributions in race for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 6:17pmPatricia Ackerman finished the first quarter of 2020 with the most money raised, as well as the most cash on hand, of any Democratic candidate in the race for Nevada Congressional District 2.
Nevada governor expands state shutdown to include religious gatherings, golf courses
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:43pmAs holy week approaches — Passover Wednesday night and Easter on Sunday — the celebration of those holidays will look different this year.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has already limited public gatherings of 10 or more people, but as the holidays near, his latest emergency directive makes it clear places of worship should not be planning in-person services. Drive-in and pop-up services also are prohibited during the duration of the state’s emergency declaration.
Indy Explains: Why health officials now say you should wear a mask when you leave home
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 4:05pmThe question of whether the general public should wear masks when heading outside has lingered for weeks as health officials across the country have scrambled to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus — a pandemic that worsened through the month of March and with no end yet in sight.
Regent Sam Lieberman, longtime champion of higher education, has died
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 8:41amRegent Sam Lieberman passed away Friday morning, according to Nevada System of Higher Education officials. He was 58.
No other information was immediately available.
“We were devastated to learn of Sam’s death,” NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly said in a statement. “He was so passionate about Nevada’s public higher education system and he cared very deeply about bettering our system for our students.”
Lieberman took office as a Board of Regents member, representing District 5 in Clark County, in 2015. Last month, he had filed for re-election.
Governor issues advisory, urging travelers to self-quarantine, Nevadans to avoid nonessential travel
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 5:27pmIn an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a travel advisory Tuesday afternoon, urging travelers to Nevada to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:37amOn Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.
Carson City sheriff's arrests: 3 jailed after baby ingests meth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 1:56pmThree were arrested Saturday for suspicion of child neglect and endangerment among other charges after a baby was brought into the hospital emergency room for ingesting methamphetamine, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrest report states.
Weeds and ants: Vagaries of Spring around Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:57pmEach season brings its joys and its challenges. I’m excited after winter to see the delights of Spring with all the blooming forsythia, flowering plums, daffodils, and other plants displaying their colors. I generally forget the spring problems until suddenly I’m seeing ground squirrels, ants and weeds. All of a sudden, I feel as if I have to hurry to catch up with the pests.
Carson City Supervisors agree to emergency declaration due to COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:41pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to a citywide declaration of emergency during the board meeting held Thursday afternoon.
Providers on the frontlines of coronavirus in Nevada report slow climb in respiratory cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 7:26am... the novel coronavirus in the state of Nevada, including 42 in Clark County, 12 in Washoe County and one in Carson City, and one confirmed death.
Nevada governor orders statewide closure of non-essential businesses, including casinos, following in footsteps of other states
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 3:51pmUPDATE: The press conference is available by going here.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday ordered a sweeping shutdown of nonessential businesses, including casinos and retail stores, for 30 days, a move that would have been unthinkable weeks ago before the novel coronavirus wreaked its havoc around the world.
Carson City health officials report presumptive positive case of coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 2:51pmUPDATE 4:06PM: Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the first reported presumptive positive case of COVID-19, which is this first reported case in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
The patient is a woman in her 70s who recently traveled out of the state to San Jose and returned on March 2. She flew on an airplane into Reno-Tahoe International Airport while she was asymptomatic. The plane or airline she traveled with was not disclosed during the conference.
Spring forward with free smoke alarm from Red Cross of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 11:36amAs daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 8, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada encourages residents to spring forward with a free smoke alarm and installation.
Carson City events and happenings for Saturday, February 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 8:49pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and happy leap year! We’ve got a lot of great events through the weekend, including the three-day film festival happening this weekend at the Community Center! Check below to find the full list of events through Sunday, and be sure to grab a jacket because it’s getting chilly!
South Carson Street groundbreaking ceremony, International Film Festival, live music and more this weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 5:41pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the South Carson Complete Streets Project groundbreaking ceremony, the International Film Festival held Friday and Saturday at the Carson City Community Center and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie weekend with door-to-door cookie sales. Combined with plenty of live music, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
'Stop The Bleed' is new creed at Sierra Lutheran High School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:23pmSomebody simply must stop the bleed, and Sierra Lutheran High School is responding to that challenge. Recently, the faculty and staff of the Christian college prep high school in Carson City became the first schoolwide staff in Douglas County to take part in the national bleed kit training being promoted by The National Stop the Bleed Campaign.
Carson City investigators say homeless woman found dead inside van that had been towed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 4:55pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office responded late Tuesday morning after a homeless woman was discovered dead inside a van that had been towed earlier.
Obituary: Jerry Eugene Kilpatrick
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:44pmJerry Eugene Kilpatrick passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1940. He died on February 12, 2020.
Nobility Trauma Clean-Up to host grand opening in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:49pmNobility Trauma Clean-up LLC., which focuses on cleaning properties associated with death, hoarding, methamphetamine labs and general trauma, will host its grand opening on Feb. 29 at its new Carson City location, located at 2701 Conestoga Dr. No. 123.
Red Cross of Northern Nevada offers sweet smoke alarm deal for Valentine’s Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 11:55amIt may not be a typical Valentine’s Day gift, but love comes in all forms. Show how much you care for a loved one and order a free smoke alarm and installation from the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada.
Holley Driggs Law Firm Promotes Three New Shareholders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:54amHolley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Puzey, Stein & Thompson law firm proudly announces the promotion of three attorneys to shareholders from its Las Vegas and Reno offices. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, attorneys Andrea Gandara, Audrey Damonte and John Savage, join the Firm’s board of shareholders, offering a broad range of experience in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, administrative law, estate planning, probate and tax law.
Each have been key contributors to the Firm's continued growth, locally and across the region, with a dedication to strengthening its ongoing community endeavors.
Washoe County coroner: High school student deaths investigated as possibly drug related
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 2:35pmThe Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is currently investigating the deaths of two Damonte Ranch High School students. While the cause of death has not been determined for either student, the Office says the deaths are being investigated as possibly drug-related.
JoAnne Skelly column: Reader asks about gnats, pruning and catalogs for spring planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:38amI love to hear from readers. One reader and friend, Paul, suggested the following for article ideas: 1. How to deal with those tiny flies that seem to come from indoor plants. 2. This is the best time to take down danger trees, since the insects will not jump to healthy trees now. 3. This is the time to order from plant catalogues and plan for your gardening in the spring.