Public safety
Governor announces 2-hour opening delay Wednesday for northern Nevada state offices due to storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 8:04pmCARSON CITY — Due to expected overnight snow and cold weather, the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety are anticipating dangerous road conditions in the Carson City, Washoe County and Douglas County areas on Wednesday morning.
USDA Rural Development Names Gardnerville's Jim Park Acting State Director In Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:04amThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is pleased to announce Jim Park has been selected to serve as the Acting State Director in Nevada.
Carson City Health and Human Services answers questions regarding vaccination appointment confusion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:05pmFor many, the knowledge that their own COVID-19 vaccinations are just around the corner has been hopeful. For others, however, the process of reserving a spot has been more than a little confusing.
Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Carson City sheriff: Mechanisms in place to investigate threats, thwart violence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:13pmNoting that demonstrations in the capital city have remained, for the most part, peaceful since March, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said public safety remains the first and foremost priority as emotions over the presidential election continue to run high.
Nevada to prioritize elderly, essential workforce concurrently under new COVID vaccine rollout
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 7:08pmNevada is moving to a new COVID-19 vaccination strategy that will allow the state to distribute doses to essential workers and priority segments of the population in tandem.
Partnership Carson City to participate in public health 3-day cannabis, vaping summit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 1:06pmCARSON CITY — Executive Director of Partnership Carson City Hannah McDonald and Youth Program Coordinator and Training Specialist Samantha Szoyka will speak at the Public Health Cannabis and Vaping 3-Day Virtual Summit Jan. 12 to 14, 2021.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office sees decrease in Calls for Service for New Year's Eve
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 4:08pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) experienced a decrease in the amount of calls for service in Stateline for the New Year’s Eve celebration as compared to 2020.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
No DUI checkpoints in Carson City this New Year's Eve but heavy patrol presence guaranteed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:17amLaw enforcement around Carson City and Northern Nevada will be in "saturation" mode throughout the day and into the new year looking for suspected DUI drivers.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pmBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
Nevada begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals, long-term care facilities as part of Tier 1 phase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:52pmDistribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway within the state of Nevada, including our local communities in the north. Those who are first up to receive the vaccine include health care personnel and long term care facilities as a part of the first phase of Tier 1 distribution.
The first batch of initial COVID-19 vaccines has reached Carson City, and was received by Carson Tahoe Health Tuesday morning.
First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nevada will go to frontline health workers, nursing home residents
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is urging Nevadans to have hope but continue to follow coronavirus health and safety protocols with the state’s first allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive as early as the middle of December.
Douglas County cancels public holiday events due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:33amMINDEN — After consultation with the Douglas County Officials, the Towns, public safety agencies, and Douglas County Emergency Management it was determined in-person public holiday events at the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden, as well as the 25th Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce have been cancelled.
Search warrant at Dayton residence leads to 446 grams of meth, stolen firearms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 11:39amA multi-agency law enforcement investigation led authorities to approximately 446 grams of methamphetamine, multiple stolen firearms and other stolen property after a search warrant was executed at a Dayton residence earlier this month, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
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.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints new Parole and Probation Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 8:26amNevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Thomas Lawson as Chief of the Nevada DPS, Parole and Probation Division. The appointment is effective Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.
Fire restrictions lifted across most of Nevada’s public lands
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:41amWildland fire officials have lifted fire restrictions across much of Nevada’s public lands. The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry have rescinded the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.
Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged victim interference, drugs and DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 11:08amA 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of interference with reporting a crime, a felony offense, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Forest Service facilities in Lake Tahoe Basin closing for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:48pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun closing recreational facilities for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many National Forest recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads.
Nevada DPS appoints David Fogerson as Division of Emergency Management Administrator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:05pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed David Fogerson as Administrator of the DPS, Division of Emergency Management. Fogerson’s appointment is effective Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Nevada Fire Marshal Division investigates Churchill County structure fire; 2 dead 1 critically injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 3:18pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Northern Nevada first responders receive $79K from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:46pmLocal first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Carson City's Empire Elementary 3rd grader wins state fire prevention poster contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 8:16amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mr. Adrian Manzano, a third grade student at Empire Elementary School, as a winner of the State Fire Prevention and Awareness Poster Contest for his age category.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
NHP Northern Command receives public safety Joining Forces program grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 1:18pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has received a grant in the amount of $115,000 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support law enforcement’s participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.
First Judicial Court Felony DUI Program in Carson City receives grant funding for 2020-2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:08pmThe First Judicial Court Felony DUI Program announced Monday it has received $22,250 in grant funding for the 2020-2021 fiscal year from Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety.