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Teacher Appreciation Week celebrated in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:07amIf there ever were a silver lining amid a pandemic, many parents, forced into homeschooling their children via Remote Learning, may have discovered a new found appreciation for teachers. For National Teacher Appreciation Week in Carson City, principals, office managers and administrators alike have also found novel ways to recognize and celebrate educators.
Here's To Your Health, Spring 2020, sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 6:47amCheck out the latest edition of Here's To Your Health, a quarterly magazine produced by Carson Tahoe Health. Inside this issue: Waste Not, Want Not: Tips for getting the most out of the food you buy; Don't Overlook Primary Care, Making Stroke Prevention a Lifestyle, and much more.
From books to 3D printing COVID-19 nasal swabs, today’s Carson City Library isn't your father's Oldsmobile
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 11:41amIt took just one call from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Carson City Department of Health and Human Services to Tod Colegrove, PhD, MSLIS, director of the Carson City Library, and the wheels were set in motion.
Carson City superintendent update: Remote teaching to continue through June 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 5:30pmIn response to Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement to extend the “Distance Learning” directive through the remainder of the school year, the Carson City School District will fall in compliance and continue with Remote Learning for teachers and students through June 3, 2020.
Carson High School awash with light in honor of graduating class of 2020 and front line workers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/18/2020 - 3:01pmLast night, Carson High School turned on the lights on the football, soccer, track and baseball fields for 20 minutes from 8:20-8:40 p.m. (20:20 to 20:40) in support of their 2020 Graduating Class, Spring Sport Athletes, Coaches, Staff and those on the front lines fighting COVID-19.
#bethelight Carson High School.
Thanks to Angela Golik and Adam Hunsaker for capturing the moment.
A Public Service Announcement from Your Quad County Elected Officials on COVID 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:47amFirefighting lambs killed by unleashed dog in attack on C-Hill in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 9:03amUPDATE: According to Animal Control Officer Stephanie Baeta, the dog is safely in custody at the Carson City Humane Society.
What was relayed to Officer Baeta by the shepherds is that the dog attacked the sheep, and the presumed owner of the dog attempted to pull the dog away, at which point the dog attempted to bite the owner, so the owner abandoned the dog on the scene. The shepherds were left to contain the dog, and animal control arrived on scene shortly after.
The dog, who Officer Baeta reports has been very gentle and sweet with animal control staff, is in a ten day bite quarantine. If no owner comes forward to claim the dog after ten days, it will become property of the humane society and they will be evaluated for adoption.
She also said they were able to save one lamb following the attack.
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Two ewes (mother sheep) and four baby lambs were killed Thursday after an unleashed dog attacked the herd of firefighting sheep that are currently working their way through Carson City's foothills mowing down cheat grass.
UPS donates 10,000 N95 respirator masks to Nevada Department of Public Safety
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 2:23pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — UPS announced the donation of 10,000 N95 respirator masks to the Nevada Department of Public Safety. UPS has procured a sufficient supply to meet internal needs for its employees, and is sharing its available masks to help protect healthcare providers and first responders in communities across the country.
Airports in Carson City, Reno, Lyon and Douglas to receive CARES Act funding boost
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 12:40pmThe U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that Nevada has been awarded more than $230 million in aid to 30 airports — including Carson City, Minden-Tahoe, Silver Springs, Yerington, Reno-Tahoe International and Fallon — in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes recent dispatcher retirements, highlights National Telecommunicators Week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 2:55pmThis week is designated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring those in the field of emergency call-taking by recognizing them for their quick thinking actions as they navigate telephone lifeline responses between those needing help and those first fire and sheriff's office responders arriving on scene.
Carson City leaders provide updates, answer questions regarding COVID-19's affects on city
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 1:43pmA virtual town hall meeting was held Wednesday evening where local leaders spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, how it affects Carson City and what city departments, schools and Carson Tahoe Hospital are doing to mitigate the issues.
Spectacular photos of Tuesday's 'Super Pink Moon' rising over Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:52pmTuesday's rising of what astronomers dubbed as a "Super Pink Moon" over the Carson City area was everything we hoped it could be, thanks to clear skies. The moon, cast with an orange and pink hue, was full last night, and will appear mostly full again Wednesday night and partially full Thursday evening.
Carson City woman among burglary suspects captured after footprints were tracked in snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:36amA Carson City woman and two others were arrested for suspicion of burglary, conspiracy and other charges after Placer County sheriff's investigators tracked the suspects footprints following a burglary in the Lake Tahoe town of Kings Beach.
Carson City lawn service leads charge Sunday with Goni Canyon cleanup
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 5:19pmConcert Under the Stars cancelled due to COVID-19; Greenhouse Project to ramp up food grow effort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 7:47amTo our Community: The Greenhouse Project board in conjunction with John Procaccini and Chili Bop Productions, has concluded that in light of the current COVID-19 situation, this year’s Concert Under the Stars is cancelled. This event has taken place the last 11 years in order to grow a thriving agricultural education program on the campus of Carson High School.
Senator Square: Carson High School announces its Educator of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 7:14amIf you know Shanell Cavener, then you are tremendously lucky. If you work with her, or she taught you, then the luck is multiplied tenfold (hopefully this is the right math to use, Shanell?).
Shanell Cavener is this year’s Carson High School Teacher of the Year, and she could not be more deserving of the honor. Shanell is quiet, often working behind the scenes in ways people would not even realize in order to benefit the lives of all who enter CHS.
Abducted Sparks child recovered in Mexico thanks to Mexican Federal Police, U.S. Marshals
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:43pmOn April 1, 2020, Mexican Federal Police and the United State Marshals Service’s (USMS) Mexico Investigative Liaison (MIL) Division in Tucson, Arizona, worked together in the recovery of a child who was abducted by his father, Jesus Elias-Moreno, out of Sparks, Nevada.
Free community dinner Friday at Boys and Girls Club in Carson City hosted by Battle Born Food Truck, local sponsors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 7:34pmOur amazing community is stepping up again in a big way. Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Carson City residents can drive-thru the Club parking lot at 1870 Russell Way and receive a hot meal. Drive-thru meals will be served until they run out! Thanks to Battle Born Food Truck and our anonymous community sponsors for their support of our community in these unprecedented times.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Examining the coronavirus brain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 11:46amIn full disclosure, I opted out of pre-med when confronted with analytical geometry, but have never lost my interest in good health. So I stand in awe of our country's show of courage in our sudden shift of values. A new energy is emerging in America, a new altruism. With the arrival of COVID-19, mastery of fear is our new normal, bravery our new mantle.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: stress calls increase during shut down, but community responding well overall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:09amAccording to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the Sheriff's Office has slightly changed the way they perform their duties thanks to the shut down, and they are already seeing a change in calls for emergency services. While there has been an increase in "stress related" calls, intoxication-related calls are down and community members have been taking care of each other, said Furlong.
Lake Tahoe boat inspections temporarily halted in response to COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 4:29pmSTATELINE — Watercraft inspections to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe have halted until at least April 16 in response to Nevada and California Executive Orders on COVID-19, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
Nevada Department of Corrections will provide free phone calls for inmates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 3:57pmThe Nevada Department of Corrections is providing eligible inmates up to two free phone calls per week thanks to a partnership with inmate telephone system vendor Securus.
Carson City restaurants offering pick up and/or delivery
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 6:36pmHere is a partial list of local restaurants that are offering take out and/or delivery during the COVID-19 shutdown. We will be adding more soon. If you want to add a restaurant to the list, please email the name of the restaurant, address, phone number and if they are offering take out and/or delivery to kc@carsonnow.org. Thanks.
Carson Now’s 10 ways to entertain your quarantined kids
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:57amWell the kids are home thanks to COVID-19, and after approximately four hours the novelty of not being at school is sure to wear off and they’ll expect you to provide them with entertainment after they've done their online school learning assignments. So before you start tearing your hair out, here are 10 ways to keep your kids entertained during quarantine!
Carson City Runaway Teens Found Safe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 8:54amOn March 12, three Carson City teenagers were reported as runaways. Thanks to the quick work of law enforcement, all three have been recovered safely.
Carson City residents pack school board meeting in protest of budget proposals
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 1:08pmIt was standing room only earlier this week at Tuesday evening's Carson City School Board meeting thanks to a budget proposal that ruffled more than a few feathers.
Carson City's Catmandu birthday bash postponed until summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 3:50pmIn light of ever-increasing Coronavirus fears and the CDC recommendations that people, especially those in high-risk groups, avoid crowds and public gatherings; Catmandu has regretfully decided to postpone the Birthday Bash party scheduled for March 28 at the Carson Nugget until June or July.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 8:59amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 to $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.
String of fraudulent check-cashing throughout region comes to an end in Carson City with arrest of New Jersey man
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 11:00amA 42-year-old New Jersey man was arrested in the 3400 block of Market Street for five felonies including attempting to obtain money under false pretenses, forgery by uttering a forged instrument, and obtaining and using the person ID of another for an unlawful purpose.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.