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Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18amPastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 342 new cases, 84 recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/28/2020 - 9:52pmCarson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 that there are 342 new cases and 84 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,656, with 2,303 recoveries and 33 deaths; 2,320 cases remain active.
Black Friday in Carson City region: masks aplenty and fewer in-person shoppers bring a mellower experience
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:54pmWhile Carson City has never had Black Friday tramplings, Black Friday—along with Thanksgiving evening—have often been a busy and popular shopping day for capital city residents.
In recent years more and more people are opting to shop online, and it appears this year that sentiment has only increased.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amFa La La Fridays, Small Business Saturday, Virginia City train rides and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 9:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Virginia City will kick off its Candy Cane Express and Train of Lights on Friday with all day train rides. Small Business Saturday will begin in downtown Carson City with COVID-19 restrictions put in place. Combined with pool tournaments at Bulldog Billiards and live music at Living the Good Life, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City community steps up in big way to support Salvation Army at Thanksgiving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 6:00amThe Salvation Army wants to extend a huge thank you to the community of Carson City. Last Friday, Nov. 20, the nonprofit held its 23rd Annual Turkey Drop. With a year that has seen such a dramatic increase in assistance requests, the amount of turkeys and financial donations The Salvation Army received greatly exceeded what the agency hoped to receive.
Carson City, Quad County Wednesday COVID-19 report: 161 new cases, no additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 that there are 161 new cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,314, with 2,062 recoveries and 33 deaths; 2,062 cases remain active.
Black Friday will look different this year in Carson City, many stores closing for Thanksgiving
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 1:56pmCrowds have often flocked to the major corporate retailers in Carson City for the best deals of the season, and in recent years, stores have begun to open earlier and earlier for a leg up, breaching into Thanksgiving day. However this year, many stores are finally closing their doors on Thanksgiving Day, and more bargain hunters are turning to online deals for their holiday shopping.
Insurance agency partners with Carson City's FISH for food and clothing holiday drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 7:30amFarmers Insurance Greg Burnop Agency in Carson City is proudly collaborating with Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in sponsoring a food and clothing drive.
Carson City, Quad County Tuesday COVID briefing: Positive cases soar more than 1K in week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 7:10pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 that there has been a significant increase in positive cases over the last week. Since Nov. 16, 2020, CCHHS has received over 1,000 positive results for the Quad-County region. Due to the high volume of cases, not all positive cases have been contacted. CCHHS is working to investigate the cases and reduce the back log in positive results.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed in fight, officer struck in eye attempting to detain suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:48amTwo were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City Library temporarily closes for statewide COVID pause; continues curbside pickup, virtual programs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:43pmTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of its patrons, the Carson City Library will temporarily close starting Nov. 24, 2020, in response to the Governor’s statewide three-week pause and the elevated COVID-19 concerns especially for persons at risk.
Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: Carson City death, 35 new cases, 36 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 35 new cases and 36 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,993, with 2,219 recoveries and 33 deaths; 741 cases remain active.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A time for women
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:40amThe prevailing belief amongst leaders of nine nuclear powers is that Weapons of Mass Destruction are a deterrent. So far so good. However, there is also a belief simmering in the minds of a few revanchists, that WMDs might be useful in exacting retaliation or retribution for various grievances.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:30amTwo were arrested early Friday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop, a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report states.
Donations sought, hotline established for Carson City region's Toys for Tots campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 9:27amA hotline for Toys for Tots will soon be available for Carson City, Douglas, Storey and West Lyon County families in need of toys for the holidays.
Carson City School Board to discuss contest winners, upcoming events at Tuesday meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 7:30amThe next Carson City School Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 7 p.m.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 38 new cases, 32 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 that there are 38 new cases and 32 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,958, with 2,183 recoveries and 32 deaths; 743 cases remain active.
Nevada governor limits gathering sizes, reduces occupancy at certain places as COVID-19 cases climb
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire across the state, setting records day after day for new reported cases.
Carson City area road report for week of Nov. 23-29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 1:10pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 23-29, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Nevada governor to provide update Sunday on state’s COVID-19 response
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 11:51amCARSON CITY — Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today, Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response. The press conference will be conducted virtually, as the Governor continues to isolate due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Carson Tahoe Health donates $5,000 to Salvation Army Turkey Drop to help decrease Turkey shortage
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 12:31pmOn Friday, Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) made a gift of $5,000 to the Salvation Army to support the purchase of turkeys for their holiday meal program at the Salvation Army’s Turkey Drop at Max Casino in Carson City.
Late fall Carson City sunset
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 12:05pmThree Quad-County residents die Friday from COVID-19; 34 new cases brings total to 2,868, 720 remain active
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 7:24pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. Two of the individuals were Lyon County residents and one was a Carson City resident.
Carson City's annual holiday celebration, the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, to go virtual
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 1:12pmEven the Grinch is distressed as the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights becomes another casualty joining all the Carson City signature events cancelled since March 2020 due to the pandemic.
If this hater of everything Christmas is distressed, you can just imagine how sad all those who love this Carson City tradition will be.
DETR: Growth in long-term unemployed numbers reflected by continued claims
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:17amFor the week ending November 14, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,243, down 313 claims, or 4.1 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,556 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Through the week ending November 14, there have been 760,038 initial claims filed in 2020, 738,386 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Holiday movie premiers, turkey drop, craft show and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 42 new cases, 46 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 that there are 42 new cases and 46 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,835, with 2,094 recoveries and 27 deaths; 714 cases remain active.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range holiday schedule
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 5:27pmThe Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be open for drop in use on the following holidays weather permitting:
Carson City Sheriff’s Office teams up to attempt to safely capture roaming dogs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:08amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and Uniformed Reserve Deputies will be teaming up with the Carson City Nevada Humane Society to conduct an animal capture and rescue operation beginning Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.