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Carson 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.

Prestige Carson Tahoe Care Center invites community members to challenge the mind and body on Friday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. with a free webinar hosted by Ageless Grace, an innovative brain fitness program focused on activating all five areas of the brain and addressing all 21 aging factors of the body.

Though 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.

Undoubtedly a year like no other, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s Mike Tice Charity Weekend was one many events cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Carson City Health and Human Services has released its weekend COVID-19 health report, for three days, Jan. 23 to 25, 2021.

The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has characterized the first known Nevada case of the new B.1.1.7 coronavirus strain. The new strain was detected in a sample that was initially tested in the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory.

I glanced up from my paper this morning to see a news alert: "Hammerin' Hank Aaron Dies at 86!" Oh, no! My memory raced away, back to 1974, where in the face of numerous death threats, Hank went after the Babe's revered homerun record, and smashed it. I wish I could have known him.

Two Carson City Jail inmates were booked Friday on drug charges following an investigation into allegedly concealing prescription medication, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

With 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.

With 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.

Students from all four classes recently nominated Carson High School Winterfest candidates for 2021 Winterfest week, Feb. 1-5, where both a King and Queen will be crowned. The theme, Destination Unknown, was decided upon; since students are not allowed to experience the vacations they love, they are bringing their vacation destinations to CHS.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The 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.

Reno Ice, the region's first and only NHL-regulation sized ice rink, has officially opened.

On December 14, 2020 Xavier Pierce ran away from his home in Carson City. Xavier is believed to be in the Carson City area and may be riding a red bicycle.

On Thursday morning, December 17, 2020 Xavier’s mother discovered his wet clothing in their garage and it appeared he changed his clothing. Xavier does not have any medical problems and is not considered at risk.

Xavier has returned to his mother’s home on at least two different occasions, the most recent being on January 4, 2021.

Xavier’s mother believes he is coming to the home when she is gone to change clothes.

A traffic accident was reported just after 2:15 p.m. Friday near the South Carson Roundabout on Highway 395 and Stewart.

Traffic is currently blocked by at least two vehicles involved in the collision.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

Avoid the area if possible.

Carson City's Comstock Casino was on lockdown in the early hours of Friday morning after the bomb squad was called in due to a suspicious box being found outside of the casino.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Thursday after voting in support of a waiver to permit General Lloyd Austin to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense:

Carson 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.

After a week of sunshine around Carson City, the weather pattern will change beginning Friday and into next week, bringing colder weather, breezy conditions and chances for some accumulating snow down to the valley floor.

Carson 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.

The following is from Diane Rush, director of marketing, communications and public information officer for Carson Tahoe Health.

Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool in Carson City will host a preschool open house on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Friday, March 26, 2021, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Preschool features a curriculum based program that includes circle time, centers, art, music, snack, outdoor play, and Bible time. We strive for student growth while teaching Christian values of respect and love.

A 28-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Monday for gross misdemeanor suspicion of destruction of jail property after damaging ceiling tiles in an attempt to escape, a sheriff's report states.

Like Will Rogers, I'm not a member of any organized political party. I'm an OLTACer, as in Old Lake Tahoe Athletic Club, "Old" being the operative word. Yes, we are 10 members strong, and our good-natured motto is, "I don't give a (fill in the blank with your own inappropriate word) what you think."

RENO, Nev. — With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls with representatives from these organizations and other lenders, as well as Extension experts, explaining eligibility, the application process and other details on the assistance programs.

Celebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation and join us for the 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, a live and virtual event on Friday, April 23.

This year's event will be hosted virtually and will include an online auction benefiting MAP’s environmental advocacy work in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area. The virtual festival will feature award-winning films focused on the environment, conservation, adventure, and more! Get inspired and celebrate the power of activism by attending Wild & Scenic.

Carson 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.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 18-24, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: