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School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona

This week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, DUI arrests

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report.

Forest Service beaches, day-use facilities at Tahoe reopen, fire restrictions remain in place

National Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and other day-use areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin have now reopened for day-use only as of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Camping and overnight stays will not be permitted, and campgrounds will remain closed. Resorts will reopen for day-use only. Emergency Fire Restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30. I’ve attached the Forest Orders for your awareness.

DETR: Initial Claims Rise Slightly in Regular and PUA Programs; Continued Claims Decline for 5th Straight Week

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.

Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village

NV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.

Governor rebukes Trump’s in-person Nevada rallies, says he showed ‘callous disregard’ for health measures

In a scathing letter, Gov. Steve Sisolak condemned President Donald Trump's “callous disregard for our emergency directives” by hosting two in-person rallies in Nevada over the weekend in spite of the ongoing pandemic.

Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin

Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.

Carson City Schools go full-remote Tuesday due to smoke conditions

Due to the very unhealthy air quality today, Sept. 15, 2020, all Carson City School District students and staff will be on a remote learning day.

Carson City weekend arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third marijuana related DUI

A 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of third DUI drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada governor signs emergency regulation to support immunization efforts

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an emergency regulation on Monday to support widespread immunization efforts to help the State prepare for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

Carson, Bridgeport ranger district closures on California side extended through Monday

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest system lands located in California on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will reopen to the public on Tuesday morning after a temporary emergency closure went into place on Sept. 10 due to an unprecedented and dangerous fire situation in the state of California.

Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.

Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic

President Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.

Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher

One of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”

Trump to rally supporters at Douglas County airport after earlier event scuttled by Reno airport officials

President Donald Trump will rally supporters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County on Saturday after plans for a similar event in Reno were scuttled earlier this week when airport officials said it would violate the state’s 50-person limit on public gatherings.

Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.

Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest 3 for suspected gun-related assault offenses

Three were arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses following an incident involving a firearm that happened at a Woodside Drive residence and a shot fired into a sidewalk on South Curry Street, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report.

Lyon County commissioners OK five-year 9-1-1 Surcharge Master Plan

On Sept. 3, 2020 The Board of County Commissioners approved the five year Master Plan for the 9-1-1 surcharge. This fee was created by the Legislature to provide a dedicated funding source for 9-1-1 related services.

SET deputies arrest three Carson City men for drug sales, gun crimes

Carson City Special Enforcement Team (SET) deputies arrested three Carson City men Thursday night for possession of controlled substances with intent to sell, gun crimes and more.

Nevada governor asks for patience with COVID-19 recovery plan, hints at future ‘adjustments’ to restrictions on churches, youth sports

Gov. Steve Sisolak is urging patience with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, promising that the state is attempting to balance its fight against the disease with a desire to reopen businesses and begin repairing the state economy.

Nevada's unemployment insurance claims decline for third straight week

CARSON CITY — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,032 for the week ending August 29, down 826 claims, or 9.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,858 claims. This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 29, there have been 670,400 initial claims filed in 2020, 662,368 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Nevada's unemployment department applies for federal jobless funds, provides staffing update

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday that Nevada submitted its application Tuesday for the Lost Wages Assistance Grant Program created by President Donald Trump under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Carson City District Attorney clears 3 officers in fatal standoff with man holding infant hostage

Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury released a report Monday clearing three Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies of any wrongdoing in the August 3, 2019 officer-involved-shooting of Cortney Staley.

Agencies partner to promote National Preparedness Month in Nevada through September

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management, Nevada National Guard and Division of Public and Behavioral Health are partnering to participate in National Preparedness Month to encourage the public to plan for emergencies. Each week an agency will be promoting a variety of awareness and preparedness tips to help keep Nevadans safe. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”

DETR: Regular Initial Claims Fall to Lowest Levels Since Mid-March

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,858 for the week ending August 22, down 2,080 claims, or 19.0 percent, compared to last week’s total of 10,938 claims.

This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 22, there have been 662,510 initial claims filed in 2020, 640,716 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Carson City emergency crews evacuate apartment complex unit after crash severs gas line

UPDATE 144PM: Hot Springs Road has reopened to traffic in both directions following an all-clear by Southwest Gas. The cause of the crash into the building, which severed a gas line, is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:08PM: Carson City Fire Department advises Southwest Gas was able to shut off the line. Occupants of 609 Hot Springs Road that were evacuated are being let back in.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash into an apartment complex building that has resulted in a gas leak.

Nevada to apply for federal wages assistance program to give jobless $300 in weekly benefits

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Tuesday that with the goal of helping Nevadans facing unemployment due to the global pandemic, Governor Sisolak gave the authorization for Nevada to start the application process to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance Program created by President Donald Trump under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

The Indy Explains: Everything to know about Nevada’s expanded mail-in election

Nevada’s decision to expand mail-in voting for the 2020 general election has become a partisan battleground, after President Donald Trump’s campaign sued to block the election changes put in place by the state’s Democratically-controlled Legislature in a summer special session.

Firefighters contain brush fire in Douglas County off of Leviathan Mine Road

UPDATE: 8:21PM: According to East Fork Fire, growth from the Meadow Mine Fire has dropped significantly. Per the scanner, two-thirds of the fire has been contained and units will be released to their stations throughout the night.

Insurance agent with traffic warrants tells CCSO deputy he was speeding to get to restaurant before it closed

A 25-year-old Reno man was arrested Sunday night in the area of Fairview and Roop streets for three failure to appear warrants out of Carson City, a contempt of court warrant out of Reno Township, and for suspicion of reckless driving, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit and driving with a suspended license.

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