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Murals & Music Festival the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 5:05pmThe speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Eric Brooks, Gallery Curator at the Brewery Arts Center. His presentation will spotlight the upcoming Murals & Music Festival, taking place all day on Thursday September 28th, Friday September 29th, and Saturday September 30th.
Light snow around Carson City and lower valleys, stronger system to arrive late Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25amWith anywhere from a light dusting in the capital city to an inch or more from Reno into Washoe Valley, winter weather has arrived again, with a strong system shaping up to drop several feet of snow in the Sierra and several inches along the valley floors, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Carson City area weather: Storms to bring multiple feet of snow to Sierra, several inches to valley floors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 7:54amWith a series of winter storms aimed at the Sierra, western Nevada and Carson City areas, a flurry of National Weather Service advisories and watches are in effect with plenty of snow from the Sierra to the valley floors on the way this week.
High Wind Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and Sierra, blustery conditions expected in lower valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:52amStrong northeast winds will impact the Sierra on Monday and Tuesday, including the Tahoe Basin and northern Mono County in addition to portions of northeast California, mainly south of Susanville, according to the National Weather Service.
Western Nevada College releases Dean's List for Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:05pmDespite the changes in learning platforms brought on by the coronavirus, Western Nevada College is proud to announce that more than a third of its full-time students were still able to make the fall semester dean’s list.
The WNC Fall 2020 Dean’s List includes 408 students, accounting for 34.7 percent of the college’s full-time students.
Carson City man arrested after deputies locate a methamphetamine pipe he claims belongs to a co-worker
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:05pmA 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of E. Nye Lane for speeding, driving with a revoked license, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
New community-based addiction support services in Lyon County brings Hope for the Holidays as overdose deaths reach record highs during pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 3:47pmYERINGTON, Nev. — Individualized and group support services for people and families impacted by addiction and mental health are now available for free in Yerington, Fernley, and Dayton through Foundation for Recovery, a community nonprofit led by volunteers and staff in recovery from substance use and mental health themselves.
Carson City, Douglas County offer curbside Christmas tree recycling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:06pmCarson City and Douglas County are again participating in a statewide Christmas tree recycling effort. As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of several drop off locations.
Greater Nevada Credit Union Helps People Live Greater Through Greater Giving Donations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 6:11pmGreater Nevada Credit Union’s passion for Helping More People Live Greater goes beyond the financial services and products that we offer. We also take pride in supporting our local communities and organizations throughout the year.
Fernley Community Foundation celebrates progress with Polaris grant, new senior center opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 2:30pmThe Fernley Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to improving Fernley’s community facilities for the city’s residents, is commemorating the progress of the Fernley Community Campus project. The FCF announced the progress and acknowledge key players at a Media Day on Friday, December 18 outside of the William N. Pennington Fernley Complex.
How 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.
NHP identifies 26-year-old woman who died in Nov. 25 fatal crash on US-50A in Lyon County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 2:22pmA 26-year-old Fallon woman died from injuries in a vehicle crash that happened Wednesday, Nov. 25 on US-50A and Nevada Pacific Parkway in Lyon County near Fernley, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Did you feel it? Earthquake shakes near Fernley, felt around Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 5:51pmA 3.7 magnitude earthquake centered southwest of Fernley shook the region on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. There was also a large earthquake with a 5.1 magnitude, that happened this afternoon close to Mina, Nev., near Hawthorne.
NHP identifies driver, investigates wrong way fatal crash Sunday near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:26amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oroville, Calif., resident who died in a vehicle crash Sunday evening on I-80 east of Fernley.
With Nevada's COVID-19 numbers climbing, Lyon County asks residents to put aside politics and follow health guidelines
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 4:41pmIn the past several weeks Lyon County, City of Fernley and the City of Yerington have been flagged for elevated transmissions of COVID-19. Each Thursday at 10:00 AM we meet with the Nevada COVID Task Force to discuss our assessment and action plan.
Standoff ends with Fernley man surrendering after being served warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 10:49amA brief standoff with Lyon County Sheriff's Office ended early Tuesday morning in Fernley with the suspect surrendering.
Lyon County again flagged for elevated COVID transmission in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 12:24pmThe Nevada COVID Task Force has notified Lyon County that they are to remain flagged for elevated COVID test positivity rates. October 12, 2020 Lyon County saw a test positivity of 8.2 percent and has experienced an increase week after week since then. As of Monday, Lyon County sits at a rate of 19.0 percent.
Nevada Highway Patrol identifies driver in fatal Oct. 29 crash near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 10:08amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 28-year-old Utah resident who died in a single vehicle crash Thursday on I-80 near Fernley.
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.
Obituary: Verne Horton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 4:01pmVerne R. Horton of Carson City, Nevada passed away at his residence on October 19, 2020. He was born February 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA and is survived by loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda; sons Sean and Scott, daughter Debra, 5 grandchildren and brother, Jim Horton.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly having stolen bicycle, heroin and paraphernalia
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 10:03amA 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of a stolen bicycle among other alleged offenses, a sheriff's booking report states.
Lyon County Commissioners take action on Brothels, County Manager Contract and other Items
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 4:20pmOctober 15, 2020 The Lyon County Board of Commissioners Directed the County Manager to being back a recommendation to change the language on the Brothel Ordinance that would allow for escort services and other changes as allowed in other counties.
Lyon County investigates wild horse harassment complaint in Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 2:56pmLyon County is investigating a complaint that road department personnel allegedly harassed wild horses early Monday near Lahontan Street and US 95A in Silver Springs.
High Volume of Positive Covid-19 reported at assisted living facility in Yerington
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:11amLyon County officials have been notified that an assisted living facility, Mason Valley Residence, in Yerington had a high number of positive tests for COVID-19.
It is reported that 34 out of 53 tests results were positive.
Trio arrested for organized retail theft after allegedly returning thousands of dollars of stolen property to local hardware stores
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:48amA 53-year-old transient man, a 60-year-old Tenasca, Wash. man and a 34-year-old Fernley man were arrested in the 400 block of Fairview Drive Wednesday for possession of a stolen vehicle, organized retail theft, conspiracy to commit fraud, and possession of heroin.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Nineteen New Cases and Eleven Recoveries; 108 cases active
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 6:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting nineteen new cases and eleven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,393, with 1,268 recoveries and 17 deaths, 108 cases remain active.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update for Oct. 6: Thirteen New Cases and Seven Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting thirteen new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,374, with 1,257 recoveries and 17 deaths, 100 cases remain active.
17th COVID-19 death reported in the Quad-County area
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 7:51amCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death to due COVID-19, nine new cases, and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office seeks information regarding missing 13-year-old, last seen entering a semi-truck
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 3:55pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office is requesting information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Jazz-Lynn Caldwell.
Jazz-Lynn ran away from her foster-parents' place of employment in Fernley on 10-02-20 at approximately 1250 hours. She was reported to have been seen entering a semi-truck at the Pilot Truck Stop. It is believed that she is attempting to return to the Winnemucca area.