Community – Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 8:52am
Clean Up the Lake Press Release
Clean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Business – Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 7:54am
Carson City Press Release
Carson City is pleased to announce the launch of its online Business Supply Assistance program.
News – Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 2:33am
Partnership Carson City
Partnership Carson City, founded to develop a healthy community, and other partners are educating the community about how to safely dispose of prescription drugs this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith’s Food and Drug Store, located at 599 E William St. Additionally, Partnership will have a collection box for safe disposal of sharps (syringes) and providing free Deterra Bags for safe-at-home disposal and lockboxes for storage.
Arts and Entertainment – Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 2:21am
By Elinor Bugli
Mile High Jazz Band Association continues the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival’s series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, with the second Jazz Brunch. The event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Ranch Golf, features Cherie and Take This Band.
News – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 7:33pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and fourteen additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,264, with 1,134 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Community – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 7:01pm
Visit Virginia City
The historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.”
News – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 2:21pm
by Kelsey Penrose
A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1400 block of Rand Ave for three felony warrants including fugitive from justice and tampering or injuring a vehicle.
Opinion – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 1:51pm
Ronni Hannaman, Carson City Chamber
Restaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
Community – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 11:08am
by Kelsey Penrose
The King of Carson passed away in a backyard on Roop Street on Sept. 8, and at first it was believed that some form of foul play had taken the King’s life, whether from being struck by a car or poisoned by a rival deer who wanted to take the throne.
News – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 9:56am
Dan Davis, Carson City School District
The Carson City School District announced it will now provide weekly updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases on the district’s website.
Community – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 7:22am
By Isaiah Burrows
Dayton native and Life Scout Suzanna Stankute is making strides with Boy Scouts of America.
Stankute, 14, is one of the only girls in her council on the verge of earning her Eagle Scout rank. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program. Members who earn this rank must go through a lengthy review process and complete an Eagle Scout project.
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 6:19pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active.
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 5:04pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains that were discovered by bicycle riders Sunday at Marlette Lake.
Outdoors – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 6:21pm
Three different people caught the beautiful sunrise over Carson City early Tuesday morning. The photos include captures of the sun rising over the pinions by Andrew Tucker, the first day of fall sunrise by Edward Howell and sunrise over Jacks Valley by Larry French. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 3:46pm
Carson City Sheriff’s Office
This week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
Business – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 1:56pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Carson City will be getting its very first Roberto’s Taco Shop, a popular west coast Mexican cuisine restaurant with locations in northern and southern Nevada.
Nevada Politics – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 2:34pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Today in Carson City and beyond, it is National Voter Registration Day.
Did you know that in Nevada, you can register to vote online in only a few minutes, or in-person at the polls?
Announcements – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 2:24pm
By Terry Foote
We are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our “Best Place to Work Team” at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors?
Arts and Entertainment – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 9:29am
Nevada State Museum
CARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Community – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 9:23am
Carson City Parks and Recreation
National Public Lands Day 2020 is themed “more ways to connect to nature” and is celebrated this Saturday, Sept. 26. This is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space invites you to volunteer for a trail workday.
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 8:49am
A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff’s deputy booking report.
Nevada Politics – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 9:09am
By the Associated Press
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday that he does not plan to take back the $8.9 million in coronavirus relief that Nevada allocated to Douglas County, despite local officials agreeing to welcome President Donald Trump for a campaign rally in defiance of state pandemic directives.
Announcements – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 8:23am
The Thompson Sisters
Keith and Gwen Thompson are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. They both grew up and met in Price, Utah. They moved to Gardnerville two years ago from Kamiah, Idaho.
They have four daughters (Tamara, Tovia, Tracy & Jennifer) eight grand-children and seven great-grandchildren.
They’ve had 70 wonderful years together and continue to enjoy life!
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 7:40am
Carson City School District
The Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.
Sports – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 7:25am
By Brian D. Howard
Carson City Kiwanis hosted the 7th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Golf Tournament and Carson City Bench Press Championships at Silver Oak Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The sold-out event resulted in 140 golfers teeing off and 9 weightlifters bench pressing to raise over $10,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and over $3,000 for the Marilyn Elaine Scholarship.
Opinion – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 2:51pm
By McAvoy Layne
Glen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.
Announcements – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 8:18am
The ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 6:06pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active.
Announcements – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 6:44am
Scott Hoen, Republican Committee Communications Chair
Listen to the local candidates running for office at the Carson City Republican General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. Our meeting is held at the Carson City Casino Fandango with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. The first 50 are allowed. You can also attend virtually by registering here.
Outdoors – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 4:19pm
The Waterfall Trail in Kings Canyon is currently undergoing maintenance. Trail access will be limited Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 1. Users are asked to please observe all cautionary signage.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 12:16pm
Riley Snyder, The Nevada Independent
A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.
Outdoors – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 11:46am
Jenny Ramella, Nevada State Parks
Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
News – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 8:51am
V&T Railway
CARSON CITY — As a result of COVID-19, V&T Railway Commission has announced that fan favorite, Polar Express, has been cancelled for the 2020 season. In its place, V&T Railway will host Santa’s Drive-Thru Village, a socially distanced holiday event, Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-24.
Outdoors – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 10:55am
Photography by Edward Howell
Heading into fall brings the changing of colors along The Carson River. Tuesday is officially the first day of autumn.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 10:51am
A 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 11:25am
INCLINE VILLAGE — Maddie’s Pet Project of Nevada is proud to announce Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days happening Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday Sept. 27, 2020. Thanks to funding provided by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, all adoption fees are being waived for dogs and cats at participating animal welfare organizations across Nevada during this event.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 10:06am
Voya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced Monday that Adrienne Wiggins, a teacher at Empire Elementary School in Carson City, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition.
Community – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 10:39am
Photo by Maribel Cuervo
Community members paid respects in memory of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Nevada State Supreme Court building on Saturday night.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 5:43am
RENO — In time for the holidays, Alaska Airlines will add new service between Reno-Tahoe International and Palm Springs and Los Angeles beginning Dec. 17.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 5:49am
Kurt Schroeder, KOLO
Let us play. That message was seen all over Carson City Saturday afternoon as youth athletes, parents, and coaches lobbied to have a 2020 fall sports season.
News – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 5:26am
Carson City Health and Human Sevices
Carson City Health and Human Service is reporting 6 new cases and 19 recoveries in the Quad-County region on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 1,240, with 1,102 recoveries and 16 deaths, 122 cases remain active.
Outdoors – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 12:39pm
U.S. Forest Service
The 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
News – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 10:06am
Here are the winning pictures judged by the Carson City Photo Club as part of its monthly photo contest. The theme addressed by the August winners was “Night Sky.”
News – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 9:32am
Here is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Sports – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 9:02am
By Rhonda Buckley
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter is hosting a game watch Monday, Sept 21 at 5:15 p.m. as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the New Orleans Saints. This is the first home game for the Las Vegas Raiders at their new Allegiant Stadium.
Outdoors – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 10:59am
National Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and other day-use areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin have now reopened for day-use only as of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Camping and overnight stays will not be permitted, and campgrounds will remain closed. Resorts will reopen for day-use only. Emergency Fire Restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30. I’ve attached the Forest Orders for your awareness.
News – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 7:39am
Ananda Campbell and Phil Brady
Remember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Community – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 5:53am
Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson City
Kindness is on the agenda at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Jimmy Gleich, from the Think Kindness organization will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The public is invited to attend. The organization’s mission is to inspire acts of kindness in schools and communities around the world.
Community – Saturday, September 19, 2020 – 8:46pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed Friday, and on Saturday night a group of Carson City residents joined together at the Nevada Supreme Court to honor her life.
People came and went throughout the night, leaving flowers, lighting candles, and discussing the Justice’s passing with other community members.
News – Sunday, September 20, 2020 – 7:46am
by Kelsey Penrose
A 24-year-old Texas man was arrested in the Carson City Jail for escape by a felony prisoner and damage to jail property. He is accused of climbing into the ceiling after making a phone call and threatening a jail deputy.
News – Saturday, September 19, 2020 – 9:47am
DETR Press Release
Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.
Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Health & Wellness – Monday, September 21, 2020 – 11:11am
Prestige Care Press Release
Join Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.
Outdoors – Saturday, September 19, 2020 – 9:48am
Keep Tahoe Blue press release
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to help us celebrate National Public Lands Day through this fun, hands-on restoration event.
News – Friday, September 18, 2020 – 8:00pm
Just before 8 p.m. a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the FoodMaxx was reported.
First responders are currently enroute to the scene.
A truck is reportedly on fire and all passengers have evacuated.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution if no alternate route is available.
UPDATE 7:57 p.m.: When first responders arrived two minutes later they reported the fire was out but the truck was smoking.
News – Friday, September 18, 2020 – 6:32pm
Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19. The individual was a male Lyon County resident in his 80’s with underlying conditions. CCHHS is also reporting eight new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
