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Mountain Lion spotted early Friday morning on Emerson and Roop Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 10:19amAccording to Carson Now reader Robynn Wartooth, a mountain lion was spotted early Friday morning on the bike path by Emerson and Roop Streets.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help identifying theft suspects
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 9:44amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify two theft suspects from the Carson City Home Depot at 3185 Market Street.
Obituary: Holly Marie Shrum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:54pmHolly Marie Shrum died in Carson City, NV on Monday October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Holly was 44 years old.
Carson City Fire Department knock down oven fire at East Long Street apartment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:08pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday evening to a fire at an apartment complex in the 500 block of East Long Street. Firefighters quickly knocked it down. No injuries were reported.
Trump campaign announces lawsuit challenging registration status of Nevada voters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:53amPresident Donald Trump’s campaign and the Nevada Republican Party plan to file a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas this morning asking a judge to stop the counting of “improper votes,” alleging that tens of thousands of people in the state cast a ballot despite no longer living here.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash involving cyclist near Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:25amUPDATE 11:28AM: Both east and westbound traffic lanes on William Street are now open.
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UPDATE 11AM: The patient was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center. Their condition is unknown at this time. Carson City Sheriff's Office and NHP are investigating the crash. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the area of William Street near Mills Park.
Salvation Army hosts Carson City, Douglas job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:34pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.
Forest Service facilities in Lake Tahoe Basin closing for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:48pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun closing recreational facilities for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many National Forest recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads.
Carson City Supervisors to hold special meeting to fill seat to be vacated by Mayor-elect Bagwell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:41amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Traffic delays on US50 East compounded by 2 crashes, Halloween festivities at Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 4:52pmUPDATE 7:13PM: Traffic should be cleared in all directions after 7:30 p.m. said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. With two vehicle crashes earlier and the Boo-Nanza Halloween celebration at Centennial Park that ended at 7 p.m., traffic along Highway 50 East has been significantly impacted with delays.
Sena Loyd the smart choice for Assembly (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 3:01amThe net proceeds of mining tax is based on a 150-year-old formula written into the state constitution. Mineral extraction is taxed at between 2 and 5 percent of gross revenue, less operating costs. Last year that formula produced revenue equal to just 1.6 percent of gross proceeds.
Nevada DPS appoints David Fogerson as Division of Emergency Management Administrator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:05pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed David Fogerson as Administrator of the DPS, Division of Emergency Management. Fogerson’s appointment is effective Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at College Parkway and Research Way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:13pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of College Parkway and Research Way.
Carson City emergency crews called to 3-vehicle crash at Highway 50 and Fairview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 3:37pmCarson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive. No one was seriously injured.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle partially off embankment along US50 Spooner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:14pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a crash halfway up Highway 50 westbound Spooner, in which a vehicle left the road and was partially over the embankment.
Obituary: Lynn Doyal
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:05pmLynn Doyal, 73, passed away October 14, 2020, with his wife Janis by his side at their home. Lynn was born in Turlock, California on May 8, 1947 to Jack and Elyse Doyal. He lived most of his life in Alpine County, California.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Carson City flagged by state for elevated COVID-19 transmission rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:21pmCarson City has been newly flagged for elevated disease transmission, according to a report Monday by Nevada health officials. Adjacent Lyon and Washoe counties also remain flagged.
State fines Douglas, Minden-Tahoe Airport management company $5,500 after Trump rally
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:41pmNevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has fined Douglas County and the company that manages the Minden-Tahoe Airport $5,500 after President Donald Trump rallied thousands of his supporters there last month in violation of state coronavirus health and safety directives.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide affordable kids dental care at Carson City schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:30amThe Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral healthcare to child (up to age 21) and also to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City this week.
DETR: Regular UI initial claims moderate, PUA initial claims increase noticeably; PEUC claims at 75,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:29amFor the week ending October 17, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,734 down 230 claims, or 2.6 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,964 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending October 17, there have been 728,045 initial claims filed in 2020, 706,393 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Fishing Report: Pyramid Lake to open for the season Nov. 2 while other lakes shut down for winter
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 7:59amHello fellow anglers. In only a couple weeks time, we are going from fall to winter (but only briefly and then right back to fall). Still, it is a stern reminder that winter is right around the corner.
Last weekend, Renee and I fished the Truckee River with a friend. At 7 a.m. we were wearing flannels and jackets, by noon, we were back in tee shirts.
The fishing was very slow, but we did manage a few small rainbows to take our lures.
Emergency crews respond to fire at Carson City landfill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 5:36pmUPDATE 6:30PM: The fire appears to be under control. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief has begun to let engines return to quarters.
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The Carson City Fire Department was called early Thursday evening for a fire with smoke and flames visible at the landfill off of Highway 50 East.
State adds $20 million fund infusion, adjusts timeline for Nevada small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Wednesday an additional infusion of $20 million in to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program, which opened for applicants on Monday.
Emergency crews respond to south Carson City for bicycle crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 1:31pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a bicycle crash north of Topsy Lane.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at South Carson near Eagle Station
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 9:46amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to the area of South Carson Street near Eagle Station Lane for a two-vehicle crash with injuries.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving pedestrian at Hot Springs, Pine Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 6:48pmUPDATE 10:17PM: A 72-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured and flown to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno Monday night following a vehicle crash near a crosswalk at the intersection of Hot Springs Road and Pine Lane. Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Nate Brehm said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating and told officers she didn't see the man.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor, said Brehm. The victim was conscious and suffered injuries to his leg and hip. NHP is also involved in the accident investigation.
Application process begins for $20M relief program aimed at Nevada small businesses, nonprofits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:16amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Monday that applications for the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support grant program are now being accepted.
Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook for Statewide Operations submitted
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:21pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health announced Friday the submission of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Statewide Operations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.