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HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 11:17amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.
Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration please contact (775) 445-7337.
HeartSmart: Low cost stroke and vascular screenings offered in Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 11:15amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 3:32pmPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75.
Carson Tahoe Heart Smart Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 2:40pmPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings which include: Carotid Artery and Stroke Ultrasound, Screening for Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening, and screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease. We do not bill Medicare or other insurance for HeartSmart screenings.
Screenings Dates
September 4 – Minden
Carson City area casinos see 7.3 percent gaming revenue increase in June
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 9:49amSevere thunderstorm remains in effect for Western Carson City Sunday evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 6:33pmA severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Western Carson City until 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
No injuries after fireworks barge erupts in fire at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 8:53amTwo hours after the Lights on the Lake fireworks show at Lake Tahoe ended late Wednesday, one of three barges used to launch fireworks in the show caught on fire. No injuries were reported.
Carson City area casinos see 15.6 percent boost in May gaming revenue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 8:03amAt Lake Tahoe, Robert Plant right out of Zeppelin heaven
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 11:34amSTATELINE, LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — In a way, it was fitting that Robert Plant’s eagerly anticipated concert ended after just 12 songs Saturday night. After all, this is the man who has taken the old phrase “leave the people wanting more” and turned it into an art form — all while taking his own art to a higher level.
Lake Tahoe agencies launch website designed to help relieve traffic congestion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 4:17pmSTATELINE, Nev. — A new website launched by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Transportation District and visitor organizations provides a hub of easy-to-access information about a wide range of travel options in the basin.
WNC recognizes 340 students who made Spring dean’s list
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 1:43pmCARSON CITY — Western Nevada College has named 340 students to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. To earn this recognition, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Students meeting these requirements are:
Hall of Fame year for Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 6:16pmIn its 29th year, Lake Tahoe’s celebrity golf tournament — the American Century Championshp — became a little more famous.
Baseball’s Trevor Hoffman, football’s Brian Urlacher and basketball’s Ray Allen will be inducted into their respective sports halls of fame this year, increasing to 16 the number Hall of Famers who will compete in the July 13-15 championship at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.
Carson City area casinos see 7 percent April gaming revenue gain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:07pmNevada Highway Patrol looking for driver in Crystal Bay hit-and-run crash
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 7:43amOn Wednesday May 23, 2018 at approximately 4 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist on State Route 28 near Stateline Road in Crystal Bay.
President Trump appoints A.J. 'Bud' Hicks to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency board
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:59amSTATELINE — U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed A.J. “Bud” Hicks to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board. Hicks, a resident of Reno since 1957, will assume the non-voting, presidential-appointee seat on the Governing Board held by Tim Carlson since 2012.
Draft environmental report released for Lake Tahoe shoreline plan
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 12:44pmSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on Tuesday released a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed Shoreline Plan for Lake Tahoe. The draft report is available for two months of public review and comment that will conclude Monday, July 9.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide $1 million for invasive species control at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 2:47pmSTATELINE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing its strong commitment to Lake Tahoe, approving a new agreement with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency that provides $1 million in federal funding to help control, prevent, and monitor harmful aquatic invasive species in the lake.
Carson City area March gaming revenue soars 12.66 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 10:20amUnderground power component in Stateline explodes, Highway 50 traffic at Tahoe re-routed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 10:08amMONDAY UPDATE: One lane in each direction is open on Highway 50 in Stateline. Use caution if you are traveling in the area as crews continue to work on the repairs from yesterday’s explosion.
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UPDATE: Douglas County Sheriff's Office says it hopes to have and least two lanes of Highway 50 open by 6 p.m. Sunday.
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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — There was an explosion just after 5 a.m. in Stateline on Sunday morning, causing the road to buckle and closing Highway 50 in both directions through the casino corridor. Multiple agencies are on the scene including NV Energy, the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department.
Super Bowl nets modest February gaming revenue for Carson City casinos, huge win at Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 8:26amCarson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings in April
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 2:33pmCARSON CITY — In light of the latest research indicating that about 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, Carson Tahoe Health is offering several low-cost HeartSmart screenings to the community.
State troopers, public safety employees to participate in 2018 Polar Plunge Sunday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 2:36pmTroopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Nevada Department of Public Safety will be participating in the South Lake Tahoe “Polar Plunge” on Sunday, March 18.
Carson City commute: Snow slows traffic on area roadways
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 6:44amA strong winter storm moving through the region has dropped several inches of fresh snow in valley locations, including Carson City, causing road controls on highways and by-ways around the Nevada state capital.
Secret Witness seeks information on Douglas County vehicle thieves
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 11:07amDouglas County Secret Witness is seeking information on a stolen vehicle recovered Feb. 20 at Mont Bleu Resort Casino in Stateline.
Carson City area casinos see 7.2 percent January gaming revenue climb
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 2:48pmCarson City commute: Snow on area roads
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 7:40amFor those commuting to work or traveling on this President's Day, the Monday morning drive includes snow and icy conditions on area road ways.
Chains or snow tires are required on the following highways around Carson City:
Carson City area gaming revenue climbs 10 percent in December
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 7:59amAirbnb's 2017 growth way up in Silver State
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 11:18amThe top 10 destinations in state, based on guest arrivals and earnings were headed by Stateline with 24,000 guest arrivals, followed by Incline Village, Reno, Carson City, Zephyr Cove, and Glenbrook. Overall, the entire state brought in 600,000 guest arrivals taking $80 million in revenue in 2017.
Carson Tahoe Health HeartSmart Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 10:25amHeartSmart Screenings: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings at various Northern Nevada locations throughout the year.
Spring 2018 HeartSmart Screenings are now open. Visit
https://carsontahoe.com/ to sign up.
April 13, 2018 – Dayton
April 16, 2018 – Carson City
April 17, 2018 – Minden
April 18, 2018 – Reno
Car thief suspect leads police on chase from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 11:27pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle in Carson City Thursday night, but the driver refused to stop and led officers on a chase until the car crashed in the El Dorado County portion of the South Shore, over 35 miles away.