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Nevada vaccination efforts leads FEMA Region 9

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday highlighted the State’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, based on the latest federal and local data.

In an update provided from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), based on federal data from Feb. 1, Nevada has received 324,275 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and has administered 248,748 doses — or 76.7 percent of doses received in the State.

Nevada is currently leading all states and territories in FEMA Region 9 when it comes to percent of doses administered. (FEMA Region 9 includes Arizona, California and Hawaii, as well as Guam, American Somoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia.)

“I could not be more proud of Nevada’s immunization program for continuing to push forward and make sure that we are distributing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as fast as we can,” said Gov. Sisolak. “These numbers are a result of a statewide concentrated effort to use every resource at our disposal and to focus our collective efforts on this historic immunization effort, in addition to the additional federal assistance the Biden-Harris Administration has provided. While we are still not getting the number of doses we’d like, the State and our local partners are efficiently administering the doses we currently receive. I will continue to fight for more doses for Nevada, and as more are delivered to the State, we will continue to increase our efforts.”

In addition to the State and local efforts, Nevada is also receiving support on the ground from FEMA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who have so far provided 130 personnel to assist Clark County, Washoe County and the Quad Counties in their immunization efforts. As a result of their help, the State expects that a data entry backlog in Clark County will be caught up this week.

The State continues to work collaboratively with the Biden-Harris Administration and federal agencies to identify needs and request additional assistance for immunization efforts in Nevada.

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Jewish Nevada will host the Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day Program in Carson City on Wednesday to honor those individuals who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

Carson High School senior Crystal Giselle Vargas is one of three Nevada students to be selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday.

UPDATE 4:29PM: Both lanes of Kings Canyon Road are now opened. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The condition of the injured adult male driver is unknown at this time.
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UPDATE 3:30PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office has opened one lane on Kings Canyon Road for traffic.
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UPDATE 3PM: Care Flight has flown the 33-year-old male driver of the vehicle to the trauma ward at Renown in Reno. Their condition is unknown at this time. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle rollover with injuries on Kings Canyon Road.

Taylor Clarke sported the sedona red today with the Arizona Diamondbacks for his first big-league start.

Recalled from Reno this morning, Clarke was tagged with the loss in a 6-3 contest in Tampa Bay. The right-hander pitched a solid six innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits with two strikeouts.

A murder investigation that has baffled Washoe County investigators for more than three decades has been solved thanks to new DNA technologies and some incredibly hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists.

Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes! Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, will hold information hours on Thursday, May 9 and again Thursday, May 16 in Carson City.

Come get your questions answered first and then hang out afterward as new volunteer training will begin. See first hand how the organization works. Both meetings begin at 5 p.m.

The capital city will celebrate Tinseltown, classic cinema and raise money for Carson City school art programs at the 5th annual Hollywood Gala on Saturday, May 18 with the theme "A Star is Born" hosted by Carson City Classic Cinema Club.

CARSON CITY — Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. This May, the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Office encourages Nevadans to explore and discover the amazing historic and archeological resources that exist throughout the State.

On Saturday, May 4, volunteers joined Lyndsey Boyer, the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Senior Natural Resource Specialist and Marenna Disbro, the Carson City Weed Coalition Coordinator to help pull 80 pounds of poison hemlock around Bailey’s Pond.

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for two counts felony suspicion of preventing a person from calling 911 and other charges, a sheriff's deputy said.

The Carson City Cultural Commission will be holding a meeting on May 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Cultural Commission will be making recommendations to the Redevelopment Authority regarding Arts and Culture Special Event funding, according to their meeting agenda.

Heading into Tuesday, May 7, 2019 we are looking at another picture perfect day for a morning or evening stroll with Carson City's own Muscle Powered and a bevy of events, including a chamber digital marketing workshop, Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City Chapter meeting and open house, family movie and craft night at the Carson City Library, a filmmaking discussion followed by a showing of the classic "12 Angry Men" at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall and more. Enjoy.

Stand Tall members from Lyon County at the Nevada Legislature

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties Thursday, May 9 meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill St. Guest speakers this month are from VARN and from Stand Tall.

As the sun is starting to emerge in Carson City, so too are the bicycles. “I’m already hearing from people that they’re getting their bikes out of the garage,” said Randy Gaa, president of Muscle Powered, the nonprofit organization dedicated to a walkable and bikeable community.

Kicking off its 2019 season, V&T Railway will hold a special Mother’s Day train on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Guests will experience a 24-mile round-trip ride through the historic Comstock, departing Carson City (Eastgate Depot) at 10 a.m. and will arrive in Virginia City at approximately 11:30 a.m., before returning to Carson at 4:15 p.m.

Sierra Lutheran High School, in collaboration with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School and Mt. Cross Ministries, has released its 2019 Summer Programs registration. Collectively, the three entities will offer seven unique summer programs, including two week-long overnight programs.

The beasts of Africa will be highlighted during a wildlife photography presentation to the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on Wednesday, May 15. Presented by Patrick Pevey and Carol Grenier for the first time, club members will share in the experiences of seven trips to Africa.

CARSON CITY — A contingent of high school students from across the Silver State will be at the Nevada Legislature on Tuesday to celebrate GEAR UP — the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program Grant —that is a federally funded, seven-year grant that serves underrepresented students.

24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 9:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Silver Oak Drive for misdemeanor resisting, obstructing and alternative sentencing violation.

The National Association of Agriculture Educators is hosting a “National Teach Ag” campaign to encourage school-based agriculture programs and address the national demand for agriculture teachers. Mr. Charles Mann, Agriculture Science teacher at Carson High School, was 1 of 5 teachers chosen to be featured as a national spotlight.

Carson City Fire, East Fork Fire Protection District, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and Quad County Public Health Preparedness are proud to announce the collaborative launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app that guides lifesaving CPR response for registered users within Carson City and Douglas County.

CARSON CITY — A field of wildflowers is one of the most inspiring scenes you can experience in nature, and springtime in Nevada offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy these blossoming treasures.

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education department is offering a variety of motorcycle safety courses for both new and continuing motorcycle riders.

Something in the Wind, a free kite flying event, will take place at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City sheriff's deputies were on scene Sunday afternoon in the area of I-580 and the Highway 50 East onramp following a brief pursuit that ended with a crash and the driver detained.

Two male subjects were involved in a shooting in North Douglas County late Saturday night in the Indian Hills area south of Carson City, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Both are receiving medical care at this time.

No law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. There are no outstanding suspects nor is there any threats to our community. This is still an open investigation, according to DCSO Undersheriff Ron Elges.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2019. Closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

April was an action packed month as several Carson High School clubs put on The Friendship Ball, A Night Under the Big Top Father Daughter Ball, and The Greatest Show on Earth 2019 Prom. Even more amazing than the dances are the students behind the scenes who, with the guidance of Leadership Adviser Ann Britt and FBLA Adviser Angila Golik, transformed the CHS Big Gym so that all visitors, young and old alike, would think they had walked into a beautiful dream.

Happy Sunday Carson City! It'll be another warm day today with a high of 76 degrees and a gentle breeze. On the books today we have a Tour of Carson City hosted by Muscle Powered as a part of National Bike Month, a dog agility trial, art showings, a family book reading at the Carson City Library and more.

UPDATE: 11:24AM: Two male subjects were involved in a shooting in North Douglas County late Saturday. Both are receiving medical care at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
No law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. There are no outstanding suspects nor is there any threats to our community, said Douglas County Undersheriff Ron Elges. This is still an open investigation.
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UPDATE: As of 12:10 a.m., Sunday, one victim was transported to Renown for gunshot wounds, according to Douglas County dispatch.

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At around 11:40 p.m. a shooting occurred in Indian Hills which resulted in one male victim reportedly being hit in the wrist and bicep, and another victim was shot in the leg, according to Douglas dispatch.

One of the victims was driven to Carson Tahoe Hospital in a private vehicle, which was hit with gunfire, according to a Carson City sheriff's officer. The male victim was treated for gunshot wounds.

Careflight was called for the second victim, according to Douglas County dispatch.