Douglas County
Deadline Extended: 4-H Pollinator Ambassador Program Applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 1:28pmSandbag locations in Carson City and Lyon, Douglas and Storey Counties; be prepared for flooding during upcoming winter storm
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 10:34amA significant storm will impact western Nevada Friday through Sunday morning with gusty winds and rain, according to the National Weather Service. The weather pattern will remain active through the first week of 2023 with cold storms an potential for snow accumulations on valley floors.
RSV illness making its way through Carson City, Quad Counties; cases up 50 percent from 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 11:08amIf you’ve been living in the Quad-Counties within the last few months, you may have noticed an increase in respiratory illnesses making the rounds throughout the community.
Products from the Hive - UNR Extension Douglas County
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 9:16pmCome learn to make different products from the hive with Deb Ullrich.
Hands on learning how to make luminaires and lotions bars.
Demonstration of how to make cold-pressed lotions and lip balms.
You will walk away with a luminaire, lotion bar, hand soap and a lip balm.
Open to persons ages 12+, youth must be accompanied by an adult
For tickets go to https://extension.unr.edu/douglas.aspx
UNR Extension Douglas County Presents An Evening with Pollinators
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 8:57pmPlease join UNR Extension Douglas County complete their National Pollinator Celebration on June 29th at Dangberg Historic Home Ranch.
Tickets are $100/adults & $50/child.
Tickets include: live music by Buster Chops, dinner by Cafe Girasole, face painting, pollinator walking tour and much more.
For tickets go to @UNRExtnsionDouglas or https://extension.unr.edu/douglas.aspx
For more information contact Jessica or Lindsay at 775-782-9960.
UNR Extension Douglas County Celebrates National Pollinator Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/13/2022 - 12:00pmPlease join UNR Extension Douglas County in Celebrating National Pollinator Month. To find a list of all our events got to @UNRExtensionDouglas or https://events.unr.edu/search/events/1?event_types%5B%5D=123389
Heart of Nevada and Douglas County Pageant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/21/2021 - 11:31amJoin us for the inaugural Heart of Nevada and Douglas County Pageants at the Carson City Mall! Enter your beauties in this natural low pressure pageant. Open to all ages and sizes, Babies to Elite, Princes too.
Governor announces 2-hour opening delay Wednesday for northern Nevada state offices due to storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 8:04pmCARSON CITY — Due to expected overnight snow and cold weather, the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety are anticipating dangerous road conditions in the Carson City, Washoe County and Douglas County areas on Wednesday morning.
Quad-County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday update: 1 death, 16 new cases, 133 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 6:18pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The agency is also reporting 16 new cases and 133 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Weather Service warns of dangerous blizzard conditions in Sierra, heavy snow for Carson City area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:53amThough the skies around Carson City were blue Tuesday morning, a winter storm is on the way, with various warnings for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, as well as down to the valley floors around the Carson City area.
The National Weather Service in Reno warns that if you have to travel into the Sierra, do so early Tuesday as conditions will rapidly change Tuesday evening.
Carson City employment edges up in December, Reno ends 2020 with smallest employment decline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:05amIn December, Carson City saw an increase of 200 jobs, or 0.7 percent, since November 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to data released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City, Douglas homeowners offered rebates for energy-efficient heating appliances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 9:25amDid you know that wood-burning stove heaters are a significant source of harmful air pollution? Not only are these heating units among the most popular in Northern Nevada, they’re also one of the least cost-efficient heating options for homeowners.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Saturday to Monday health briefing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 6:10pmCarson City Health and Human Services has released its weekend COVID-19 health report, for three days, Jan. 23 to 25, 2021.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on a downtrend in Carson City; rates of infection in children, teens on the rise
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 1:28pmThe Carson City and Quad-County region is experiencing a downward trend of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the new year. However, while rates of transmission for children and teenagers have remained low since the pandemic began, new reporting shows a significant increase in minors contracting the virus, according to statistics.
Total deaths in Quad-County region from COVID-19 hits 176, 10,524 total cases, 4,410 remain active
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 6:06pmWe are reporting 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Thursday update: 1 death, 106 new cases, 120 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 106 new cases and 120 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 1 death, 17 new cases and 85 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 17 new cases and 85 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Spectrum store closes on North Carson Street, new location opens on Topsy Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:55pmCharter Communications, Inc. has opened a new Spectrum Store south of Carson City in Douglas County at Carson Valley Plaza on Topsy Lane and has closed the store on North Carson Street.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss rifle range, emergency housing grants, new subdivisions and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:17amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Up for discussion includes improvements to the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, Grants for emergency housing, the proposed Little Lane Village subdivision and more.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday: 1 death, 58 new cases and 78 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 6:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 there there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 58 new cases and 78 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Sunday update: 2 deaths, 42 new cases and 19 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 6:11pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 that there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 42 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
One death, 46 new cases and 78 recoveries of COVID-19 reported for Quad-County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 7:13pmWe are reporting 1 additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Quad-County COVID-19 Thursday update: 6 deaths, 62 new cases and 81 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 6:09pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 62 new cases and 81 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,182, with 5,429 recoveries and 161 deaths; 4,592 cases remain active.
Body discovered Jan. 3 in Douglas County identified as Carson City man
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:57amA Carson City man has been identified after his body was discovered Jan. 3, 2021 north of Cradlebaugh Bridge on Highway 395, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 56 new cases and 90 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 6:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 that there are 56 new cases and 90 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,120, with 5,348 recoveries and 155 deaths; 4,617 cases remain active.
Red Cross seeks volunteers to serve Carson City and surrounding communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 2:35pmRENO — The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is seeking volunteers to join its Disaster Action Team, serving Carson City and surrounding communities in the Carson Valley and other areas of Douglas County.
CARES Act money provides Personal Protective Equipment for Douglas businesses, non-profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 9:45amMINDEN — Douglas County businesses and non-profits can now request to receive free personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitizing products. Through the CARES Act, Douglas County is able to make available PPE and sanitizing products to businesses and non-profits within Douglas County at no charge.
Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 3 Carson City deaths, 111 new cases, 48 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 6:40pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 that there are three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 111 new cases and 48 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday briefing: 34 new cases and 49 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 6:15pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that there are 34 new cases and 49 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,953, with 5,210 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,591 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 77 new cases, 52 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 6:55pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 that there are 77 new cases and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,919, with 5,161 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,606 cases remain active.