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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.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 25 new cases, 18 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:30amCarson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday that there are 25 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,269, with 1,922 recoveries and 27 deaths; 320 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 Update: 25 New Cases and 12 Recoveries brings total to 2,244
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 7:07pmWe are reporting 25 new cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,244, with 1,904 recoveries and 27 deaths; 313 cases remain active.
55 percent of Lyon County COVID-19 cases went to work while experiencing symptoms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 10:58amLyon County has been flagged for more than two weeks with an elevated disease transmission.
Lyon County has experienced five weeks of COVID test positivity higher than 8 percent of people tested and a cases rate per 100,000 population greater than two hundred.
Carson Tahoe Hospital: 'We are no longer living in an abundance of caution; now, we're in it'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 10:47amAs COVID-19 cases soar in Northern Nevada and local and regional hospitals are reaching capacity, Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City is making changes to adapt to the surge of cases.
Like the rest of Northern Nevada, the nation, and the world, Carson Tahoe has spent the last 8-10 months planning. Planning to be prepared in a crisis so we can still take care of our community; planning to persevere; planning to help one another.
Now – we’re in it.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 34 new cases, 25 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 that there are 34 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,219, with 1,892 recoveries and 27 deaths; 300 cases remain active.
Nevada Association of School Boards presents awards to Lyon County School District leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 5:24pmLyon County School District has come away with four of the Nevada Association of School Boards 2020 Awards. Josh Wiley, rock-star teacher at Silver Stage Middle School, is recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year.
Gusty conditions prompt high wind warning for Carson City, Lake Tahoe areas beginning Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:05pmA fast moving weather system will move across northern Nevada and the Sierra on Friday into Saturday, bringing gusty winds, prompting wind warnings and advisories for the region. The weather system will also bring periods of mountain snow and mainly light valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.
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 arrest woman for drug possession after she parked in a stranger's driveway
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:02amA 54-year-old Reno woman was arrested in the area of Catalpa Dr. for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after parking in a stranger’s driveway for over 20 minutes.
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.
Governor urges Nevadans to limit nonessential activities under ‘Stay at Home 2.0’ or face further restrictions in 2 weeks
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:31pmGov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the data doesn’t improve over that period he will be forced to take more drastic action.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 22 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 that there are 22 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,185, with 1,867 recoveries and 27 deaths; 291 cases remain active.
It’s time to evaluate your Medicare options (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 4:02pmMost people are aware that when they turn 65, they become eligible for Medicare. However, what people don’t always understand is that there are options available beyond Original Medicare — the healthcare benefits you receive from the government.
Forest Service to begin pile burning on Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 2:47pmAs part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s hazardous fuels reduction efforts, both Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts’ fire crews will conduct pile burning beginning in November 2020 through May 2021, weather and fuel conditions permitting.
Nevada honors Carson City Elementary teacher for national recognition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:45amMr. Victor Garcia-Mendez, an English Second Language paraprofessional at Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City, was one of only two school employees nominated by Gov. Steve Sisolak to represent Nevada in the national selection process for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award.
Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 1 Carson City death, 21 cases, 15 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 7:09pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 21 new cases and 15 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Carson City deputies make multiple warrant, battery arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:30amA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday at a Harbin Avenue residence for a gross misdemeanor warrant alleging abandonment of an elderly person, a sheriff's office report states.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 15 new cases, 17 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov 8, 2020, that there are 15 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,142, with 1,826 recoveries and 26 deaths; 290 cases remain active.
Nevada Guard welcomes new land component, brigade commanders
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 6:04pmRENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.
Man faces open murder charge in death of Carson City transient woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 5:00pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred near the Home Depot store Friday night on Jacks Valley Road.
Carson City, western Nevada and Lake Tahoe region welcomes first snow of the season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 8:28amA much welcomed blanket of snow fell over the Carson City, western Nevada and Lake Tahoe areas overnight, giving way to the first snowfall of the season and a relief for the much-needed precipitation in our parched climate.
Quad-County COVID-19 cases increase by 111 Saturday, totaling 2,127 with 292 active cases
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 8:56pmWe are reporting 111 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. Of the 111 new cases, 100 are offenders and staff members from Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,127, with 1,809 recoveries and 26 deaths; 292 cases remain active.
Biden declared the winner in Nevada, will become next president of the United States
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 12:16pmFormer Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States after notching a projected victory in Pennsylvania Saturday morning that was cemented just a half-hour later by an expected win in Nevada.
Lyon County Commissioners approve seeking appraisal of potential new Government Complex in Dayton
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 10:30amCounty Manager Jeff Page sought authorization to hire an appraiser to determine the value of almost 14 acres in Dayton to eventually build a new government center to provide services to the residents of Dayton, Moundhouse and Silver City. The Board of County Commissioners approved the item at their November 5, 2020 meeting.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a 'suspicious death' near Topsy Lane
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 12:04amThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating an active, suspicious death behind the Home Depot near Topsy Lane as of 9:30 p.m. Friday night.
On Twitter, DCSO said they do not believe there is a threat to the public but they are asking people to please, avoid the area.
Carson City Health and Human Services announces possible first reinfection of COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 7:23pmWe are reporting a possible COVID-19 reinfection in the Quad-County Region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a reinfection as someone who was infected once, recovered, and then become infected again 90 or more days after the first positive result.
In-person Instruction to Resume at Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:56pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mark Twain Elementary School will resume in-person instruction with teachers and students beginning next week. Teachers and employees are expected to return Monday, Nov. 9, to conduct remote lessons, and students in specific grade levels and assigned cohorts are expected to return beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, for in-person learning.
Nevada State Elections Divisions Clarifies How Vote Status and Vote History Works in the Silver State
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:37pmThe Nevada Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides various tools as a service to voters, such as the Registered Voter Services website and BallotTrax. Because the administration of elections in Nevada is highly decentralized, the tools offered by the Elections Division must take in data from the 17 counties in order to function.
Young Democrats of America representative to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 11:47pmYoung Democrats of Nevada National Committeewoman Nnedi Stephens will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She will provide an overview of how the Young Democrats of America is organized and operates at the national, state and local levels, with a view to formation of a Young Dems group in Nevada's capital city.