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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.
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.
Carson City Library receives grant to bring bionics learning to middle school students in 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:04amReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students in 2021. Utilizing analog and digital learning, students will build components of a bionic fish, elephant, and chameleon over the 3-day Bionics Camps designed to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career exploration and development.
Quad-County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 19 of 55 new cases from Carson City prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:07pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 that there are 55 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Nineteen of these additional 55 new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,793, with 2,048 recoveries and 27 deaths; 718 cases remain active.
State's environmental agency to convene 'Clean Cars Nevada' initiative kick-off with webinar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 1:00pmThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection announced plans Wednesday to convene its first webinar on Clean Cars Nevada, an initiative to evaluate the adoption of new regulations that would provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission passenger cars and trucks offered at Nevada-wide dealerships, beginning in 2024.
WNC partners with donors to start food and hygiene pantry for Carson City area students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 9:03amAddressing a need that was revealed during a 2020 student survey, Western Nevada College is nearing completion of a Food and Hygiene Pantry for students and their families.
Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 health briefing Tuesday: 45 new cases, 35 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 7:25pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 that there are 45 new cases and 35 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Twenty of these additional new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,738, with 2,008 recoveries and 27 deaths; 703 cases remain active.
Power outages in Carson City, Lyon County, Douglas County and more due to high winds
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:53pmHigh winds have knocked out the power all across the western Nevada region, including Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sparks.
Forest Service seeks input on vegetation management of Lake Tahoe power line corridors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:24amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in partnership with NV Energy and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is seeking public comment on the NV Energy Resilience Corridors project. This project proposes vegetation treatments along roughly 43 miles of power line corridors on approximately 5,300 acres of National Forest System lands.
Carson City, Quad-County health briefing Monday: 23 of 55 new cases from Warm Springs prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 7:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 that there are 55 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Twenty-three of these additional 55 new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,693, with 1,973 recoveries and 27 deaths; 693 cases remain active.
Nevada launches influenza vaccination data dashboard
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 2:57pmCARSON CITY — The State’s influenza (flu) vaccination data dashboard is now live providing weekly updates of information from Nevada WebIZ, Nevada’s Immunization Information System. This new tool will help Nevada’s fight against influenza, a critical step in the fight against COVID-19.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday report: 343 of 369 new cases from Warm Springs prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov 15, 2020 that there are 369 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Of these 369 new cases, 343 are offenders in the Warm Springs Correctional Facility. This brings the total number of cases to 2,638, with 1,948 recoveries and 27 deaths; 663 cases remain active.
Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for Carson City, Douglas families in need happening Friday at Max Casino
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 4:34pmThe Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County is seeking donations of Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need, and will be collecting them Friday at Max Casino in Carson City.
Senator Square: Carson High students compete in organ, tissue donor art competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:54amBe a part of bringing hope by voting on contestant art pieces to decide the “Social Media Fave” in the Donor Network West annual art contest. Four Carson High students, Anthony Larry, Connor Lampert, Danielle Van Dusen, and Sarai Jauregui Rivas made the first cut, though all of CHS Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio’s students submitted entries.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 25 new cases, 18 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:30amCarson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday that there are 25 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,269, with 1,922 recoveries and 27 deaths; 320 cases remain active.
Carson City local, MOD Comics to Launch Kickstarter for New Comic Book 'Champion'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 2:46pmMayors of Dorkville and MOD Comics is a small comic book imprint started by Mike and Christian Robison of Twin Falls, ID and Carson City, NV. On December 1st they are launching a Kickstarter to fund the first print run of their new story “Champion.”
DETR: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims fall after spike in the last two weeks; Regular claims edge down
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 2:03pmFor the week ending November 7, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,556, down 602 claims, or 7.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,158 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Through the week ending November 7, there have been 752,795 initial claims filed in 2020, 731,143 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson Valley Virtual Turkey Trot, open mic night, craft show, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 9:49pmHeading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 34 new cases, 25 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 that there are 34 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,219, with 1,892 recoveries and 27 deaths; 300 cases remain active.
Volunteers seek donations to continue modified Carson City Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 3:57pmWith the restrictions put in place across Nevada to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Holiday with a Hero organizers considered canceling this year’s event.
Capital City Arts Initiative, Western Nevada College present 'Metallum Terrae' art exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 1:17pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Metallum Terrae" an exhibition by Kyle Karrasch in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City now through Dec. 17, 2020. The gallery is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Same old squishy Amodei? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 10:41amSame old squishy Amodei?
Yes, I voted for him again. Was there a choice, THIS year? Not trying to insult anyone or go off tangent with irrelevancies, NO.
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum temporarily closes due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 8:25amThe Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum announced Wednesday it is temporarily closing to the public to comply with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s request for Nevadans to stay home to bring the virus numbers down over the next 2 weeks.
Santa pictures begin at Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 1:08amWe are so excited to have Santa coming to visit all the good boys, girls and their family! Below is Santa’s current schedule. We are highly encouraging everybody that wants to see Santa, do so sooner than later.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 22 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 that there are 22 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,185, with 1,867 recoveries and 27 deaths; 291 cases remain active.
Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 1 Carson City death, 21 cases, 15 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 7:09pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 21 new cases and 15 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 15 new cases, 17 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov 8, 2020, that there are 15 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,142, with 1,826 recoveries and 26 deaths; 290 cases remain active.
Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:50amEditor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.
In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.
Carson City Health and Human Services announces possible first reinfection of COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 7:23pmWe are reporting a possible COVID-19 reinfection in the Quad-County Region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a reinfection as someone who was infected once, recovered, and then become infected again 90 or more days after the first positive result.