Wednesday
Lyon County Manager: NV Energy retracts rolling blackout information, no blackouts for Silver Springs, Yerington and Smith Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 2:12pmUPDATE FROM LYON COUNTY MANAGER 4:10PM: NV Energy has advised that the earlier reported outages will not occur. Lyon County had been informed by the local office of the outages and has retracted the information. Lyon County regrets any difficulties this may have caused, Jeff Page, Lyon County Manager.
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NV Energy is urging customers to conserve electricity Tuesday and Wednesday between 2 and 9 p.m. in order to help offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat throughout the Western United States. The utility has advised Lyon County that residents can expect rolling brownouts or blackouts starting today into tomorrow due to high temperatures.
Heat advisory extended, thunderstorm threat poses fire concerns for Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 10:56amA Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the Carson City area and many valleys of western and west-central Nevada was extended through Wednesday night as the entire region experiences typical yet extremely hot August temperatures, dry conditions, afternoon thunderstorms and the ongoing threat of wildfires.
Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival features free drive-in movie Wednesday, Thursday at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 4:00amThe Mile High Jazz Band Association presents a jazz-related drive-in movie, “High Society,” on Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, as part of the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival.
It will be shown in the parking lot of the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street, in Carson City. Admission is free. Show time is available when calling for reservations, which are required for each vehicle and can be made by calling 775-883-4154.
Fast moving thunderstorms develop around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 2:30pmScattered showers and fast moving thunderstorms have developed Monday afternoon around Carson City, Carson Valley in Douglas County and along some portions of the Sierra front.
Carson City district provides key information to families, students as they prepare for return to school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 9:00amWith the start of the Fall 2020 school year, hindered by a pandemic, Carson City School District officials said things will look a bit different. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school Monday, Aug. 24.
South Carson Street roundabout progress continues as does roadwork around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 10:31amHere is the South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for the week of August 17-23, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, see CarsonProud.com.
Upcoming registration rallies help WNC students get ready for fall semester
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 8:31amReceive the help and support you need to attend Western Nevada College for fall semester 2020 all in one visit at upcoming Registration Rallies on the Carson City and Fallon campuses.
Be a Forest Friend Virtual Program with the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:03amFor ages 8-12 and families: Join us on Zoom and learn the ways of being a friend of the forest. Explore the idea of what makes a healthy forest through discussion, drawing, sending a stewardship postcard and playing Forest Friend Bingo.
News Report: Meet-and-greet for Maurice White on August 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 5:04pmIn the pleasantly warm evening air under the trees this past Wednesday, Maurice White, candidate for Carson City supervisor for Ward 2, held a meet and greet at Glen Eagles Restaurant on North Carson Street, and talked to an attentive and respectful audience of about 35-40 people.
DETR: Regular Initial, Continued Claims Rise; PUA Initial Claims Down for Second Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 2:46pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 17,755 for the week ending August 8, up 4,028 claims, or 29.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 13,727 claims. Through the week ending August 8, there have been 642,572 initial claims filed in 2020, 620,920 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City arrests: Woman accused of beating car passenger, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:22amA 38-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 20 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, August 12, 2020 that there are 20 new cases and 10 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 836, with 669 recoveries, and 15 deaths, 152 cases remain active.
Central Lyon Fire respond to Silver Springs mobile home fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:48pmCentral Lyon Fire responded Wednesday afternoon to a mobile home fire off of Fir Avenue in Silver Springs.
Protesters gather in front of Nevada legislature to raise awareness of child trafficking crimes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:14pmA group of protesters gathered Wednesday in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City to raise awareness about child trafficking and sex crimes against children.
DMV to extend weekday hours in Reno and Vegas; no changes for Carson City, rural offices
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 2:18pmNevada DMV will offer extended hours on weekdays but close Saturdays at its Reno and Las Vegas offices, officials announced Wednesday. DMV says the changes will offer more appointments while maintaining COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The plans do not affect Carson City and rural Nevada offices.
Carson City, Douglas County's new Salvation Army captains welcome chance to ‘do the most good’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:23pmCarson City is the new home for Salvation Army Captains Dora and Mark Stearns and 17-year old son Adam. They expressed joy to be in the type of city where your neighbor comes over to welcome you the morning after you arrive, something this couple has never experienced in previous postings.
Silver Oak has its own golf course gallery visitors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 11:54amCarson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Bella
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:41amHappy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Bella, our Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week! Bella is a 9-month-old energetic sweet girl who is looking to find her forever home.
Gusty winds, low humidity pose wildfire concern for Carson City, Tahoe and northern Nevada region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 8:33amDrier and much warmer air will work its way into Northern Nevada and the Carson City area Wednesday, bringing gusty winds and low humidity with it, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of the region.
Gusty winds, threat of thunderstorms prompt Fire Weather Watch for Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 3:12pmGusty winds, low humidity and the threat of thunderstorms have prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Fire Weather Watch for Carson City, Carson Valley and much of the Northern Sierra Front beginning Tuesday afternoon and extending into Wednesday evening.
Carson City area road report: South Carson Street roundabout work continues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 9:04amHere is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of August 10-16, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City jazz music and art festival unveils revised plan, events to run into September
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:04amThe Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival is taking a new direction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded in 2004. This is the first year in which gathering of large crowds at musical events has been restricted due to health concerns.
DETR: Regular Initial and Continued Claims Decline for First Time Since June; PUA Initial Claims Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 7:48amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 13,727 for the week ending August 1, down 4,663 claims, or 25.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 18,390 claims.
This is the first decline in weekly initial claims since week ending June 20. Through the week ending August 1, there have been 624,817 initial claims filed in 2020, 603,165 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Learn about Pioneer High School in Carson City in time for the 2020 School Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 7:30amPioneer High School is a public high school in the Carson City School District. All 9th-12th grade CCSD students are encouraged to enroll. PHS is accredited through AdvancED and has been recognized by the Nevada Department of Education as a “Highlighted School” for achievement in 2011 and 2018. Students at PHS have been able to earn an Associate’s Degree from WNC along with their high school diploma free of charge.
Dayton man identified in fatal crash near Blue Lakes south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:35amThe California Highway Patrol reports a fatal vehicle incident involving a Dayton man that happened Wednesday on Blue Lakes Road off of State Route 88 south of Lake Tahoe.
Carson City arrests: Man sleeping in car parked in travel lane held for stolen property, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:49amA 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:28amLawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.
Nevada governor proclaims racism a public health crisis
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 5:19amQuad area Wednesday COVID-19 briefing: 1 Carson City death, 7 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 6:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, August 5, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident in his 50’s. There are also seven new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 740, with 600 recoveries, and 13 deaths, 127 cases remain active.
Walmart in Carson City first in Nevada to host pop-up parking lot movie nights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:56pmCarson City has been included as part of a nationwide drive-in movie project hosted by Walmart and held in parking lots across the country.