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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigates shooting, victim shot in hand, 3 suspects sought
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:59amUPDATE 5:11PM: The assailants are described as three males in their 20s. Two were wearing dark colored clothing and the other was in light colored clothing. All three suspects were described to be in hoodies and wearing face coverings.
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UPDATE 2:23PM: After 8 a.m. Thursday morning, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a patient at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Emergency Room with a gunshot to the hand.
At arrival, deputies were informed by the victim that three unknown persons forced their way into his home at the 1500 block of Stanford Drive and shot him. The unknown assailants fled immediately, and the victim transported himself to the hospital, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in a news release.
Mardy Fish was the big splash Sunday at Lake Tahoe's American Century Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 5:53amMardy Fish won the 31st American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday with a three-round total of 76 in the Stableford scoring system used at the popular celebrity golf tournament.
Western Nevada Development District receives $400K CARES Act recovery grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 3:49pmCARSON CITY — The Western Nevada Development District, which assists communities in public and private partnerships, has been awarded $400,000 in CARES Act Recovery assistance to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and drive economic development planning going forward.
First Responders Gain Wellness Support Via New Nevada CIT Website
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 7:52amStatewide partners collaborated to launch Nevada’s first website focused on first responder Crisis Intervention Team training and other behavioral health resources which can be found at nvcit.org.
Things to do and see around Carson City and beyond this 'socially-distant' July 4 weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 10:55amWhile there may not be fireworks this Fourth of July, there are still many activities in Carson City and beyond!
AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer opens fall 2020 registration for kids of all ages
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:55pmThe AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer Region 140 organization is bringing excitement back to the state capitol.
Registration for the upcoming fall season is open for kids ages 3-18. Early bird registration ends July 15 and can be made online or in-person at Yogurt Beach, located at 3228 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In-person registration will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tahoe boat inspection capacity limited, delays expected through July 4 weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 9:03amAs demand soars for watercraft inspections at Lake Tahoe, agencies preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species into the lake’s pristine waters caution boaters to expect delays and to be prepared to change boating plans through the July Fourth weekend.
Virtual open mic night, train rides, car show and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:05pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region for all to enjoy. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada are in effect Friday, so make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing to local events.
Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research with team created by UNR engineer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:54pmMoved by the tragedy of the 2018 Camp Fire, a team of engineers and scientists are coming together in a new 5-year project to develop a comprehensive, holistic, computational live, digital platform to predict and monitor wildfire risk that can be used by wildfire managers, emergency responders and utility companies to plan for, respond to and remediate wildfires.
Tahoe boat inspections begin June 26 with appointment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 9:12amOn Friday, June 26, Lake Tahoe is entering the next phase of watercraft inspections for the prevention of aquatic invasive species and opening for all boats by appointment, agencies announced.
Carson City area Salvation Army Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr headed to Colorado
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 7:45amSalvation Army regional headquarters has announced that Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr of The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County have been appointed to the Pueblo, Colo., Salvation Army.
Carson City man arrested for DUI drugs after swerving between lanes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:05amA 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested for DUI drugs first and failure to maintain a lane.
According to the report, deputies were driving south on Saliman when they noticed the vehicle in front of them swerving across the double yellow line. Deputies followed the vehicle and observed it swerve out of its lane another time before going to stop at a stop sign for a “short period of time.”
Open Studio is Open for Business: Coming this August to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 4:26pmThe 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.
Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association installs new officers in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:44amObserving Safe Distancing The Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association, Sierra Tahoe Unit No. 137 installed their new officers earlier this month at the Carson City home of the West Coast Regional President, Brenda Horton.
Youth Theatre Carson City to host summer 'Virtual Master Class Series' June 16 to July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:12amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Summer Workshop Series, held exclusively online over six weeks, June 16 to July 23, 2020 as part of their YTCC@Home initiative.
Youth Theatre Carson City is bringing local experts, home-grown successes, and industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Boston and beyond right into your living room covering topics from acting and singing to theatrical design and songwriting to building relationships and becoming a successful professional in the arts.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 11:37amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.
Report: Scientists say Lake Tahoe's famed water clarity shows alarming downturn
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:18pmThe UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center released findings Wednesday from its annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report, which showed In 2019 the lake's famed clarity decreased nearly 8 feet from the previous year’s dramatic 10-foot improvement. The average annual value in 2019 was 62.7 feet. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, when clarity was 60 feet.
Man sought by Douglas authorities for sex crime warrant arrested in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 11:16amA man wanted by Douglas County authorities in connection to a sex crime investigation involving a minor under age 16 was arrested Tuesday in Reno.
Nevada governor's plan addresses $812M budget shortfall through cuts, spending reversals
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 6:57pmGov. Steve Sisolak has released a plan to fill an $812 million shortfall caused by plummeting tax revenues amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as business closures earlier this spring designed to halt the spread of the virus brought the economy to a sputtering halt.
Rodeo foundation gives 9-year-old Carson Tahoe patient $11,000 grant at surprise parade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:26pmThe Reno Rodeo Foundation awarded $30,000 to six families as a part of the organization’s Reno Rodeo Wish program, which supports the foundation’s mission to assist young people in Northern Nevada with extraordinary needs.
Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 8:24amAmidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.
Carson City Library reopening Monday with reduced hours
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 11:04amOn Monday the Carson City Library is reopening to the public with the hours of 1-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Curbside pick-up service will continue to be available 10 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday.
“We’re thrilled to be able to welcome the community back to the library,” said Tod Colegrove, director of the Carson City Library. “Because of the governor’s directive and to ensure everyone stays as safe as possible, we’ve had to limit hours and staffing. We’ll also still have curbside pick-up for those who might be hesitant to come into the public facility.”
Carson City Board of Supervisors vote to institute 5 cent diesel fuel tax through city ordinance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:52amThe Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Thursday to accept a new diesel tax in Carson City, with Supervisor Lori Bagwell voting against.
According to the agenda, Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 373.062 to enact by ordinance a zero to five cent per gallon tax on the sale of diesel fuel within Carson City.
Arts are alive and well in Carson City: Regional artists ramping up for Artists Studio Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 7:21amThe 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.
For second time, more than 4,600 Lahontan cutthroat trout placed in native Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:15amFollowing a successful three-day operation in October, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week released more than 4,600 Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe, helping to restore the iconic species to its native waters.
Lahontan cutthroat trout are the largest inland cutthroat trout in the world and the only trout native to Lake Tahoe.
Keep Tahoe bears wild: Public urged to practice social distancing, proper food and garbage storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:53amLate Spring is in full swing in the Tahoe Basin and Tahoe black bears are searching for food. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears results in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues as well as fines and possible jail time for violators.
Carson High School's cross country champion Zach Sever to run for Bryan Lions of Tennessee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:42amThe high school track season may have ended early this year, but that won’t stop Carson High School’s top senior long distance runner from continuing his running career. On Monday, Zach Sever signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track for Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn.
Boating at Lake Tahoe begins with healthy, eco-friendly phased-in plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:23pmWhether you live here in Tahoe or can’t wait until it’s safe to visit, we’re all anxious for a return to normalcy. This time of year, that means getting boats on the Lake's beautiful blue waters — while ensuring that you, me and Lake Tahoe stay healthy.
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program begins in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:16pmThanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent $3 billion purchase and distribution of agricultural products under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Nevada’s two regional food banks began distributing food from the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program this week.
Missing elderly woman located by Lyon and Washoe County Sheriff's deputies using infrared technology
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 1:27pmA 74-year-old woman is back home with her family after an extensive search which began Friday, May 15, 2020 and lasted into the overnight hours.