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Lyon County Commissioners take action on Brothels, County Manager Contract and other Items

October 15, 2020 The Lyon County Board of Commissioners Directed the County Manager to being back a recommendation to change the language on the Brothel Ordinance that would allow for escort services and other changes as allowed in other counties.

Carson City deputies arrest man for sex-offender non-compliance

Carson City deputies arrested a 54-year-old Carson City man, Ismael Colunga, for being a sex offender in non-compliance, following delivery of an outstanding stalking and harassment order.

As Nevada eviction order lifts, what protections do tenants have and how can they use them?

Oct. 15 is finally here — the day Gov. Steve Sisolak said a statewide eviction moratorium that lasted more than six months would finally lift in Nevada.

Western Nevada College, UNR Extension receive $982K in federal grants to improve distance learning

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College and the University of Nevada Reno Extension are among recent federal grant recipients to receive financial packages to make distance learning upgrades and aid in the expansion of educational services in 14 rural counties.

Nevada land agencies reduce some fire restrictions, will allow campfires in designated places

The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry will jointly reduce the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions, effective for all three agencies by Friday, Oct. 16, until further notice. The reduced fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated campground areas within Nevada.

Nevada unemployment to send out ineligibility determinations in the PUA system

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday that nearly 217,500 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ineligibility claim determination notices will be sent in the next three weeks.

Governor, First Lady of Nevada issue statement on Halloween activities at the Mansion

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and First Lady of Nevada Kathy Sisolak issued the following statement Wednesday concerning Halloween activities that traditionally take place annually at the Governor’s Mansion.

Carson City’s Historic Bank Saloon, formerly Jack’s Bar, opens after reconstruction

After the Nevada Builder’s Association began work on the former Jack’s Bar site in May of 2017, construction workers and carpenters overcame many obstacles including asbestos, 300 residing pigeons, and historic Carson City preservation guidelines.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more

Event Date: 
October 15, 2020 (All day)

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson City man allegedly knees pregnant girlfriend, prevents her from calling for help

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for alleged multiple offenses including suspicion of felony interference with a victim of battery by preventing them from calling for help, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.

Tahoe bears on the move: Agencies advise practice of proper food, garbage storage

Fall has arrived in the Sierra Nevada bringing the steady change of turning leaves and a noticeable chill in the air. The fall season also means bears are actively searching for food, even down into the lower valleys.

Carson Tahoe implements advanced electronic medical record program to improve patient care

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the entire Carson Tahoe Health system, including the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Medical Group, and all other outlying locations, launched Epic — a highly regarded and well-utilized medical records system.

Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness

Being a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The best teacher I ever had

Ms. Moser. What a great lady. She knew what was happening in every time zone, and she understood adolescents better than any adult back when I was an incorrigible adolescent myself. She was our speech teacher in high school when I was deathly afraid of public speaking. I would rather have a coyote gnaw on my arm than to have to speak in public.

Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success

The Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.

Douglas County creates 'Frequently Asked Questions' in regards to proposed Painted Rock Mine

At their September 3rd and 17th meetings, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed Painted Rock Mine, located on tribal trust land administered by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Douglas County.

The Painted Rock Mine is a proposed commercial gravel pit operation east of the Johnson Lane Community.

Forest Service issues temporary closure order for Lake Tahoe's Taylor Creek

Due to continued public health safety concerns related to COVID-19, trail improvement work, the risk of bear-human encounters and in order to discourage large groups from gathering, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has issued a Forest Order that temporarily closes Taylor Creek and the surrounding area from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2, 2020.

Carson City Ghost Train returns to Mills Park Oct. 30-31, tickets available Thursday

The Ghost Train is returning to Carson City from the dead. The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, will be reviving the yearly Halloween tradition of the Ghost Train at Mills Park in Carson City.

Babysitting in the time of COVID-19: No cost virtual class offered for teens

Event Date: 
October 6, 2020 - 3:30pm
October 13, 2020 - 3:30pm
October 20, 2020 - 3:30pm
October 27, 2020 - 3:30pm

Babysitting classes have often been offered in the Carson City area by a variety of agencies, but none have been offered during a pandemic until now.

Carson City booking report details arrests at Saturday BLM demonstration

Two Carson City women and a South Lake Tahoe man were arrested and booked Saturday for misdemeanor suspicion of obstructing and being a pedestrian in the roadway during a Black Lives Matter demonstration near the capitol building.

Nevada OKs small business aid, widens eligibility after struggle to give away commercial rent assistance

Nevada is launching a new, broad-based grant program for businesses and nonprofits that suffered pandemic-related hardship after an earlier effort to offer commercial rent assistance was able to get less than half of its funds out the door.

Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment

Carson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.

Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.

Carson City Sheriff's Office warns community of current Scams and Frauds

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office regularly receives complaints of scams and fraudulent activity.

This public nuisance and criminal empire provides a unique challenge.

Carson City deputies arrest man on three felony warrants following domestic dispute

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.

Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law

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.

Forest Service beaches, day-use facilities at Tahoe reopen, fire restrictions remain in place

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.

Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School

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.

Carson City’s CVS Pharmacy among 24 statewide stores to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing

CVS Health today announced plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus.

Carson Capitols Lacrosse Coaches Clinic this Saturday; weekly skills sessions to kick of Spring 2021 season

Event Date: 
September 19, 2020 (All day)

Carson Capitols Lacrosse Club, a division of Carson Youth Programs, Inc., is proud to announce their upcoming season for boys and girls ages 12-8, which will begin formal training and practices in January 2021, with the season starting in March 2021.

NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village

NV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.

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