Frances C. Davis (Hall) April 1, 1919 - March 30, 2020
Edward M. Flores, 92, died April 29, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Normally the last week of April I would be writing about the opening of the Spring Farmers Market in the parking lot behind Due Sorella but this year has been anything but! There will be no early spring Farmers Market in May.
LAS VEGAS — After eight weeks of closures, Nevada may allow the reopening in mid-May of many businesses that were deemed non-essential and more outdoor spaces, but bars, casinos and shopping malls would likely stay shuttered, Gov. Steve Sioslak announced Thursday.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported two new positive cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Thursday. This brings the total number of cases to 92, with 46 recoveries and one death, 45 cases remain active.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will reopen offices to the public on Monday, May 4, according to a news release. “We will continue safe operation practices and social distancing within our facilities,” the release said.
A dozen quarterbacks were selected in the 2011 NFL draft, including Nevada Wolf Pack senior Colin Kaepernick in the second round by the San Francisco 49ers. Auburn’s Cam Newton went No. 1 overall to the Carolina Pathers followed by Washington’s Jake Locker, Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert and Florida State’s Christian Ponder in the first round. TCU’s Andy Dalton went one pick ahead of Kaepernick in the second round. Now that the Cincinnati Bengals have released Dalton, there is now just one surviving quarterback of the 12 drafted in 2011 that still has a job in the NFL.
Republican lawmakers including Assemblywoman Robin Titus, who represents Lyon and Churchill counties, and State Sen. James Settelmeyer don’t feel Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is looking at separate rural and urban issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nathan Brigham has been named vice principal for Empire Elementary School, the Carson City School District said in a news release.
The Planning Commission approved an addition to the high school’s greenhouse and changes to the latest phase of Silver Oak residential development while wrestling with technology enabling it to hold a remote meeting.
LAS VEGAS — The number of out-of-work people filing new claims for jobless benefits in Nevada is closing in on 390,000 since casinos and other businesses were shuttered to prevent spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.
With Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery’s virtual wine walk this Saturday, art lovers who still have an appetite for the inspiring, the eclectic and unusual can take a tour of Jeffery Pace’s collection without setting foot in his shop. Pace is offering another chance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Facebook to take a virtual tour of his artists’ work in his gallery by posting videos on the social media site and keeping his shop accessible in the time of COVID-19 while it remains closed to the public for now.
Abra Deann Winters, 45 of Minden, passed away on April 23, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800.
Casino Fandango in Carson City has created a free virtual game for Players Club members as well as the general public to play each week. Prizes range from dining comps and free play to personal point multiplier days and more that will be available after Casino Fandango reopens. Some participants will have the opportunity to win Amazon gift cards that deliver instantly to a winner’s email inbox.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is extending his directive asking people to stay at home to limit the spread of coronavirus until May 15. But he will ease restrictions on other outdoor activities and some businesses starting Friday.
The Carson City Sheriffs Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on Impaired Drivers from May 1-8.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported zero new positive cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region Wednesday. The total number of cases remains at 90, with 41 recoveries and one death, 48 cases remain active.
The Attorney General’s office has issued guidelines for landlords emphasizing that they aren’t allowed to issue any lockouts, notices to vacate or pay or initiate any evictions against tenants during the pandemic shutdown.
INCLINE VILLAGE — Nevada Highway Patrol had a busy Tuesday afternoon writing citations for illegally parked cars on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore.
RENO — Nevada's statewide primary is scheduled in June. But what that looks like in a pandemic and how voters cast ballots may be decided in the courts.
Jacqueline Lee Madsen, a long time Carson City resident, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020, at the age of 86.
The state Department of Education has formed a Re-Opening of Schools Committee to help develop a plan for districts and charter schools to safely reopen Nevada’s K-12 public schools.
LAS VEGAS — Gov. Steve Sisolak plans to extend his directive asking people to stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus but he will ease some restrictions.
Three staff members of the Eagle Valley Children’s Home have tested positive for the coronavirus. None of the facilities’ 17 residents have shown symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and will be tested only if they become symptomatic, said Donna Clark, executive director. “All of them are perfectly fine,” said Clark.
For 2018 Carson High School grad Isael Lopez, playing collegiate soccer at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington was all about winning games.
Seriously, “lasagna gardening?” Readers may remember my article on hügelkultur last year, a centuries-old Eastern European method of no-dig raised beds made out of logs, branches, leaves, grass clippings, straw, cardboard, petroleum-free newspaper, manure, compost and/or other organic matter. Topped with soil and it’s ready to plant.
The following is the latest recap of either procedures implemented by various agencies or organizations regarding COVID-19. For continual updates, check the LVN website and Facebook page.
Churchill County Clerk Treasurer Linda Rothery said sample ballots were sent April 16 and the actual ballots should be in the mail beginning Friday.
Sadly, CAPS will not host its annual Bark in the Park next month. Unfortunately, the current COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home order have made it impossible to do this event at this time. Hopefully, this pandemic will end soon, and we’ll be able to celebrate in the fall with the Mutt Strut, fabulous booths, contests, and raffles.
To Jordan Heaverne and Christopher Christiano, Zoiee Haze Christiano, born March 30, 2020, weighing 6 pounds and 8 ounces.
Naval Air Station Fallon and Nevada National Guard installations continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.
Based on the governor’s continuation of physical school closures, the district will continue with our Learning from a Distance plan through the end of the school year. Currently, the last day of the school calendar is May 29. We will be working with the Nevada Department of Education over the next several weeks to determine exactly what the remaining five weeks of school will look like for our learners and staff.
As we continue to practice social distancing and other ways of avoiding COVID-19, I’ve prepared another round of Nevada trivia to keep you occupied. This installment will focus on Nevada’s always-fascinating political trivia.
As shelter-in-place restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic continue, reports of violence in the home are increasing in some areas. Contributing factors for this increase, such as job loss, tight finances and constant close proximity to partners and children, may not only amplify family violence, but also diminish the family’s ability to engage in constructive communication or coping strategies. It’s more important than ever to understand the challenges victims of domestic violence face, the injury and health effects of domestic violence, and how to help victims.
RENO – The nation’s farmers and ranchers are accustomed to weathering storms in their industry – droughts, floods, wildfires and price fluctuations, to name a few. But, the COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for many of today’s producers.
Since late March, Oasis Academy and the rest of the schools in the Silver State switched to distance learning because of the state government’s decision to end in-person instruction. Depending on the class or grade level, some teachers had more challenges than others.
Oasis Academy was going into its spring break when the Silver State shut down non-essential businesses and told schools that campuses needed to close, and students and teachers would need to continue education online. The COVID-19 shutdown was extended through April within two weeks of the first announcement but last Tuesday, Gov. Steve Sisolak said students and teachers would not return for the remainder of the school year.
Elko Mining Group is donating 2,500 gallons of hand sanitizer to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
Nevada doctors and dentists may soon resume medical and dental procedures that are considered necessary but were delayed because of the coronavirus. Gov. Steve Sisolak released a statement Tuesday night announcing that the Nevada Hospital Association will phase-in procedures while trying to minimize the risk of transmitting the coronavirus to patients and healthcare workers and maintaining enough capacity in hospitals to handle any increase in COVID-19 cases.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported six new positive cases and three additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Tuesday This brings the total number of cases to 90, with 34 recoveries and one death, 55 cases remain active.
Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, last week announced two federal Health and Human Services grants.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has named Heather Korbulic interim director of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Korbulic, who has been executive director of the Silver State Health Exchange the past four years, replaces Tiffany Tyler-Garner.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority has announced its COVID-19 emergency assistance program, which provides one-time funding to rural Nevada residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The coronavirus could be a literal game changer once America's casinos reopen. Many decisions remain to be made. But prepare to have your temperature scanned at the door. Maybe a half or third of slot machines will work. Every other table could be closed, and there could even be plexiglass barriers between dealers and customers or separating slot machines.
Lucille A. Morgan, 63, died April 15, 2020 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Micheal Vecchiarelli,57, of Las Vegas, passed away April 23, 2020. Waltons Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965
Jeanne R. Young-McIntyre, 72, died April 22, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Sharon D. Brown, 85, died April 25, 2020 in Fallon, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Judith A. LeDoux, 63, died April 24, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
A high-speed chase that covered two counties ended early Monday morning when a California man crashed his vehicle into a cement barrier outside of Fallon.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Monday two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 84, with 31 recoveries and one death, 52 cases remain active. The two new cases are:
Carson City’s summer event schedule is in flux.
The Public Employee Benefits Program board voted Monday to cut spending for the coming fiscal year by $25.7 million.
Carson City’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a hemp grower was denied in part by Nevada’s First Judicial District Court in Carson City.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
UPDATE, April 27, 12:50 p.m. The Quad-County Emergency Operations Center experienced technical difficulties with the registration line for the community-based testing, according to a news release issued Monday at 12:43 p.m.
Forecasters are warning Las Vegas residents to be careful venturing outside as the area is expected to see triple-digit temperatures.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday their states are joining California, Oregon and Washington in the Western States Pact, a working group of western state governors with a shared vision for modifying stay at home and fighting COVID-19, according to a news release.
Thus far, 52.4 percent of Nevada households have filled out their census questionnaire, nearly all of them choosing to do so online. That percentage matches the nationwide turn out at this point in the decennial census.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting no new positive cases and three additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 82, with 31 recoveries and one death, 50 cases remain active.
The Capital City Brewfest is moving to late August this year due to Covid-19 concerns. Originally scheduled for June 20, the annual event will now take place on Aug. 29 in Downtown Carson City.
The following information applies to the period of April 27-May 3: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Listening to a medical training need that a workforce sector was asking for prompted Western Nevada College to launch a Paramedicine program this year.
When things are going well, being the leader of a company can feel like nothing but smooth sailing. The economy is booming, business is rolling in and there are no staff or budget cuts on the horizon. Sure, it’s still possible to make mistakes, but a rising tide tends to lift all boats.
The following information applies to the period of April 27-May 3: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: Airport Road will be closed only in the southbound direction between US Hwy 50 and Woodside Drive, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The northbound direction will remain open.
The U.S. Department of Transportation says Nevada and Texas had the nation’s best maintained bridges in 2019.
The Attorney General’s office has issued guidelines for landlords emphasizing that they aren’t allowed to issue any lockouts, notices to vacate or pay or initiate any evictions against tenants during the pandemic shutdown. The only exceptions, according to the sheets that were issued Thursday in both English and Spanish, are in cases who seriously endanger the public or other residents, engage in criminal activity or cause significant damage to the property.
Denise Aileen Atkinson (Myers) 1947 - 2020
James Arthur Dalton December 5, 1946 - April 11, 2020
Paul Blair May 12th, 1950 - April 15th, 2020
The developers of Victory Logistics District in Fernley envision a sprawling 4,300-acre industrial complex built to the most modern standards that could rival one of the most sought-after warehouse and distribution markets in the U.S. The Inland Empire industrial market in Southern California — basically, the greater Rancho Cucamonga-Ontario region — comprises more than 547 million square feet, with almost 90 percent of that space constructed over the past 20 years. By way of comparison, total industrial inventory across Greater Reno-Sparks is about 91 million square feet despite all the new buildings erected over the past decade.
As we continue down this path of Pandemonium it is interesting to see it’s many effects. We aren’t talking about “lowering of the curve,” “saving of lives,” or other causes for the implementation of the restrictions that have impacted our lives, rather it’s the individual personal reactions, mindsets, activities, philosophies, etc. that are most interesting. It is here that we anticipate the most societal change going forward.
We are entering week-whatever-it-is of the COVID-19 work from home phenomenon. We know at some point, we'll be able to go back to the office or visit with our loved ones, but for now, here's how technology can help you work smarter and see those beautiful faces of your families and friends.
President Trump signed an affidavit Sept. 27, 2019, that he is changing to be a Florida resident. Melania Trump signed her similar affidavit Oct. 3, 2019, and both items were recorded in Palm Beach County, Florida Oct. 4, 2019. New York state has a state income tax 8.82% and New York City has an additional income tax of 3.876%. The New York state estate (death) tax rate is 16%. Florida has no state income tax and no estate tax. A Florida resident is still taxable in New York state and city on income earned in New York. They should file non resident income tax returns.
The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program is warning seniors of scams in respond to the COVID-19.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting seven new positive cases and one additional recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 82, with 28 recoveries and one death, 53 cases remain active.
Partnership Carson City is teaming up with Carson High School, presenting a free family engagement webinar series to help promote health and wellness for youth and adults alike.
Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, Wednesday announced two federal Health and Human Services grants.
Molly Walt, a mother of four children with three attending Carson High School and the fourth going to Carson Middle School, says Carson City School District’s transition to remote learning in March wasn’t difficult. Being a former educator herself and now working for the state, she anticipated the recent shelter-in-place mandates concerning the COVID-19 pandemic were bound to happen.
Carson High School twins Kaden and Chloe Walt hoped their senior celebrations wouldn’t end up forfeit to COVID-19, but they wanted to make the last few months of it special anyway. In the past few weeks, they’ve been capturing the work their friends put into their academics and activities in photos and on social media.
The death this week of a Carson City woman attributed to the coronavirus was a blow to the people working to keep the disease from spreading.
A 73-year-old Silver Springs resident died on Wednesday after a crash at US-50 and Highlands Drive in Mound House.
Editor’s Note: Written by Bridget Gordon-Johnson is a counselor at CHS Staying connected to students, virtually, is the biggest challenge every educator is facing right now. Teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, administrators, school secretaries, custodians, and everyone for that matter is missing the energy and life students bring to our worlds. If you have ever traveled the halls of Carson High School during lunch, or attended a Friday night football game in October, then you know how powerful the positive energy of a group of teenagers can be.
Despite ACLU fears that failure to let numerous inmates out of prisons and jails will kill thousands, northern Nevada institutions seem to have the situation well in hand.
Saturday 150 years ago Cavanaugh’s Excavations for the Capitol foundations look like young earthworks, dirt forts such as Uncle Sam’s boys and the Johnny Rebs used to build during the late controversy. The digging goes bravely on; and at a depth of about three feet and a half an excellent foundation is found.
It is becoming obvious that the stars of NASCAR’s iRacing season are the young drivers with the most experience in the virtual racing world. William Byron, with literally hundreds of virtual race wins, went on to take his second event in a row at Richmond last Sunday while the seasoned veterans struggled. Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer both complained that lack of “seat feel” handicapped their driving styles.
Sports fodder … Leave it to the Mountain West to liven up the NFL Draft. The only Mountain West pick during the first round Thursday might have been the most intriguing moment of the entire evening. Utah State quarterback Jordan Love was taken by the Green Bay Packers with the No. 26 overall pick. The conversation wasn’t so much that Love was taken with the No. 24 pick.
Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center To Amanda McGarry and Nathan Barnard of Gardnerville, Harley Robert Barnard, born March 31, 2020, weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces.
During the COVID-19 crisis, real estate transactions are still happening. People are still looking to buy homes and others are still hoping to get theirs sold. The real estate industry has been deemed essential and there are many safety measures local REALTORS® are implementing for the benefit of their clients and the community. If you’re looking at homes in Northern Nevada, you’ll likely be asked to bring a mask to showings and to use hand sanitizer before and after entering a home. REALTORS® are carefully
EVERYONE IS CONCERNED about possible infection with the coronavirus, but the health stakes are highest for older adults. Normal aging of the immune system and underlying medical conditions make people 60 and up more vulnerable to severe respiratory illness from coronavirus. Although most people who are infected with the coronavirus only have a mild case that feels like a common cold, others can become very sick.
The Carson City Department of Arts & Culture in partnership with the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced the winners from the ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition. The competition was open to students in the
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting three new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 75, with 27 recoveries and one death, 47 cases remain active.
High Sierra Music Festival announced plans to cancel the 2020 event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers said in a press release they will have almost the entire 2020 lineup (including some unannounced acts) for the 2021 event, set to take place July 1-4 in Quincy, Calif.
Disappointing, sad and frustrating were the first words out of many seniors from Carson, Douglas and Dayton High Schools after finding out the spring sports season had been canceled Thursday due to COVID-19.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 39,145 last week. That is a third fewer than the claims filed in the previous week. But officials at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation point out that through the week ending April 18, there have been 369,670 claims filed seeking benefits, more than any full calendar year in Nevada history.
Nevada officials are applauding the Small Business Administration’s decision reversing itself to allow gaming small businesses access to Paycheck Protection Program loans. Previously, the SBA refused to allow gaming businesses that receive a third or more of their revenue from gaming to access the funding.
WASHINGTON — The parent company of Lysol disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used internally to treat COVID-19 after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing. Trump noted Thursday that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the virus and wondered aloud if they could be injected into people, saying the virus “does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that.”
Michelle Barrett Stedfield December 8, 1967 – April 12, 2020
Herbert "Weldon" Jones, 81 of Dayton, passed away on April 12, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremation. 775-888-6800
Florence Frances Hooper Jan. 2, 1934 - April 17, 2020
LAS VEGAS — A major hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip said Thursday it was making plans to reopen in three weeks and has started accepting reservations for arrivals beginning May 15 — if the governor lifts his closure order involving the coronavirus outbreak.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting four new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 72, with 25 recoveries and one death, 46 cases remain active.
The NIAA voted to officially cancel the remaining regular season and postseason spring sports contests at its Board of Control meeting Thursday.
Editor’s note — World War II and Korean War veterans visited Pearl Harbor earlier this year as part of Honor Flight Nevada’s first trip to Hawaii. The end of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific occurred 75 years ago. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor early on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, prompted a call for volunteers to enlist in the military and fight for their country.
LAS VEGAS — Republicans on Wednesday sought to intervene in a lawsuit that Democrats have filed against Nevada’s Secretary of State over plans for the June primary election. The Republican National Committee and Nevada Republican Party filed a motion to join the lawsuit and side with the state in its plans to conduct the primary election mostly by mail because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Beginning April 23, temporary traffic signals will be in place on Alternate U.S. 95 just south of the U.S. 50 junction in Silver Springs as part of Nevada Department of Transportation highway improvements.
The Fallon Municipal Airport has received a $30,000 grant to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The first significant record singer Johnny Mathis ever made was at Mackay Stadium. Mathis, who exploded into the world of entertainment in the late 1950s with such hits as Chances Are, Misty, Twelfth of Never and Wonderful Wonderful, is still performing on stage at the age of 84 after having sold more than 350 million records and albums.
RENO — The National Guard is joining Nevada health inspectors investigating outbreaks of the coronavirus at nursing homes and assisted living centers, which account for nearly one out of six of Nevada’s COVID-19 deaths and nearly 9% of the total cases statewide.
Monty Smith September 17, 1934 - March 10, 2020
David Lee Post October 28, 1968 - April 15, 2020
Joshua J. Copp September 24, 1975 - March 17, 2020
Ruth Lenora Baker ( Mason/ Koenig) SFO September 30, 1934 - April 3, 2020
KATHRYN SMITH December 5, 1956 - April 18, 2020
The Quad-County Emergency Operations Center is reporting the first death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a female Carson City resident in her 70s with underlying health conditions. The Quad EOC is also reporting five new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 68, with 25 recoveries and one death; 42 cases remain active.
In response to 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.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has issued a memorandum outlining the procedures licensees must follow as they move to re-open for business. The six-page memo signed by board member Terry Johnson says the procedure will begin with a re-opening plan submitted to the control board’s Audit Division for Group 1 licensees and to the Tax and License Division for Group 2 licensees at least seven days before the planned re-opening. It instructs licensees both large and small to also send a copy to the Enforcement Division.
Centuria Foods, a manufacturer of dietary supplements and cannabidiol based in Carson City, has repurposed its facility on Arrowhead Drive and its equipment to produce hand sanitizer in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. Next week, the company will provide 100 gallons of its new product to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, according to Dr. Jason Hastings, the company’s senior director of science and manufacturing.
Our column this week is going to be about a lot of things. It may seem to ramble at times, but I promise to tie it together by the end. At any rate, I think it reflects our collective human experience right now: many emotions, thoughts, and experiences all happening at once and then changing moment by moment. What remains constant at Gather is witnessing our community’s strength, generosity, thoughtfulness, and resilience. We have seen all of these great characteristics in our customers and fellow business owners, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for continuing to support us through this crisis.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
On April 14, 2020, the Storey County Sheriff’s Office recovered human skeletal remains in a remote area of the county near the head of Lagomasino Canyon. The remains were found by a hiker and appeared to have been there for several years. An examination of the remains was conducted by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office and they were able to identify the remains through dental records as that of Marcus Moreland of Sparks.
Churchill County commissioners continue to push for modifications on the Navy’s Record of Decision for the Fallon Range Training Complex modernization through the National Defense Authorization Act and other legislation.
Before President Donald Trump outlined his plan last week to move forward from the coronavirus pandemic and restore normal activity in what he terms “a phased and deliberate approach,” Churchill County Manager Jim Barbee and the county commission discussed at their second meeting of the month the future reopening of local businesses.
For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing Nevada trivia questions to help pass the time while we’re all staying in place (or should the order be lifted, to at least see how well you know the Silver State).
Sometimes it takes an animal needing food and comfort to bring out the best in people. In this time of crisis, I would like to commend a group of folks who have unofficially adopted a few feral cats. As the Bard would say, they possess the milk of human kindness.
The historic building long known as Café at Adele’s is no more. Frank Lepori Construction Inc., the contractor working on the expansion of the Chevron gas station next door, secured a demolition permit Tuesday and by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday the original section of the 155 year-old building was in a heap. Work continued on the newer addition on the back, which would be torn down soon after.
Jerry’s Restaurant, known in Fallon for simple, classic, American food served with a smile, has found another way to serve our community during the Coronovirus crisis. To help meet the needs of so many, Jerry’s is now offering daily carryout and delivery (takeout menu attached) and weekly groceries that can be picked up curbside every Friday.
Takeout is picking up at Carson City restaurants. Several local eateries depending on takeout business to stay afloat said there was an uptick in orders last week, although no one knows exactly why. “Maybe everyone got their $1,200,” said Frasier Ghasemi, owner, US Submarine Base, a sandwich shop on U.S. Highway 50.
The Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is experiencing two problems associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the challenges assisted living and memory care communities are facing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the training and certification of team members continue to be a priority not only for communities like Mission Senior Living but also for the state of Nevada, which requires ongoing certification for medical technicians.
Ivy Kent’s first course at Western Nevada College was an elementary algebra class in Spring 2013 to prepare her to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. She has been an enlisted member of the Nevada Air National Guard since April 2013, and that class was an integral part in setting her up for success.
For clarification, there have been two recent battery with deadly weapons cases involving substantial bodily injury, reports Churchill County in a media release.
Do you have library books at home? If so, your school needs them back. If you can, bring them to the entryway of your school and drop in the filing cabinet for grades K-5 or a tub/box by the office at the MS and HS.
The following is the latest recap of either procedures implemented by various agencies or organizations regarding COVID-19. For continual updates, check the LVN website and Facebook page.
Naval Air Station Fallon and Nevada National Guard installations continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.
Leta Otuafi fell in love with the game all over again.
After enjoying a successful 80th birthday last year, the Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was looking forward to another banner year with FFA and 4-H students who spend countless hours preparing their animals for a big weekend.
Mail-in ballots will soon be arriving at Carson City voters’ homes as well as homes across the state. Carson City Clerk Recorder Aubrey Rowlatt said sample ballots will go out before the end of April, followed by the actual ballots in the first week of May.
Wednesday 150 years ago Chunks of Rock in great loads are constantly arriving from the Prison quarry and being deposited upon the Plaza. We believe that Architect Gosling is expected here today to mark the lines for the foundation.
Gov. Steve Sisolak fired back Tuesday at those wanting him to begin reopening Nevada’s economy, making it abundantly clear it won’t happen quickly. He said it’s good news that the COVID-19 infection rate appeared to be “plateauing.”
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting two new positive cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 63, with 24 recoveries, 39 cases remain active on April 21.
Governor Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday evening during a press conference that Nevada schools will remained closed through the spring semester, essentially eliminating any chance that high school sports resume for the academic year.
Each spring, the Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class is immersed in their class project. This time last year, the Class of 2019 was as busy as bees preparing the land behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center to build the city’s first bee hotel hoping to attract bees to pollinate The Greenhouse Project plants.
The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Tuesday released unemployment numbers showing that the unemployment rate began rising even before Nevada shut down. Those numbers are measured each month in the week that contains the 12th of the month. In March, that was the week before Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered closure of all “non-essential” businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada’s death toll from the coronavirus has risen to at least 163. The state Department of Health and Human Services also reports at least 3,830 positive tests as of Monday. More than 32,300 people have been tested.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The Mile High Band Association is moving forward with the Jazz and Beyond - Carson City Music and Art Festival scheduled for Aug. 7-23.
Larry Q. Bruntz, 78, died April 17, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Robert W. Mattox, 76, of Carson City, passed away April 19, 2020. Waltons Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965
Dale B. Stover, 86, died April 17, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Dolores A. Zeller, 79, died April 8, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Bert A. Meyer, 91, died April 15, 2020 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
RENO — The biggest Fourth of July celebration on the north shore of Lake Tahoe has been canceled, the state Supreme Court is banning visitors and courts are closing for two weeks in a rural southern Nevada county after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting three additional recoveries and no new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The total number of cases remains at 61, with 18 recoveries, 43 cases remain active.
Never leave a Reno Aces game early. If there is one thing we’ve learned after enjoying Triple-A baseball in Northern Nevada for the past 11 springs and summers, it is to remain in the ballpark until the final out.
The Carson City School District will transition all secondary students to a pass/fail grading system for the second semester of the 2019-20 school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break.
Marigold Mining has filed to modify its permit for an expanded mining operation at its operation in Humboldt County.
A man in his 50s who had underlying medical conditions and was hospitalized at Renown Health last week died on Saturday, Churchill County reports.
KENSINGTON, Maryland — A two-decade-long dry spell that has parched much of the western United States is turning into one of the deepest megadroughts in the region in more than 1,200 years, a new study found.
Hundreds of people protested at the State Capitol in Carson City, Nevada, on Saturday demanding that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak reopen the state’s economy and lift a stay-at-home order that he imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak..
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 61, with 15 recoveries, 46 cases remain active. The new cases are:
Is Jordan Love worth a first-round NFL draft pick? Practically every self-appointed NFL draft expert thinks so. The Utah State quarterback wasn’t even the best quarterback named Love last year in the Mountain West. That honor belonged to San Jose State’s Josh Love, the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. Jordan Love was named honorable mention quarterback. Jordan Love was awful against the Wolf Pack last year, completing 13-of-31 passes for 169 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
The respect that Western Nevada College student Ryan Johnson has earned for his reliable and quality work for Continuing Education during the past 18 months has made him, to say the least, an indispensable employee.
The Bureau of Reclamation says construction of the more than 80-year-old Boca Dam west of Reno will begin Monday.
RENO — A few weeks ago, Brewer’s Cabinet owners Zachary Cage, Michael Connolly and Chris Kahl were standing inside their brewery in west Reno, canning beer to be shipped to grocery stores. A vendor walked in to take a respite from his workday. Being on break, he cracked open a beer — releasing that unmistakable snap and hiss into the air.
Orval "Sonny" Fowler, Jr. November 6, 1934 - April 13, 2020
Trena Kay Moretto-Hoff December 16, 1958 - April 2, 2020
John William Lanning January 21, 1977 - March 29, 2020
Jean Marie Russell December 8, 1941 - April 11, 2020
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Saturday two new positive cases and two recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 59, with 15 recoveries, 44 cases remain active.
The following information applies to the period of April 20-26: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
During this pandemic, I would love to think I am in fact a builder because I strive to see the best in this, because I have been helping those struggling immensely during these hard times, and because I am doing my best to help the medical professionals I know.
Racing lost one of its legends last week, as Sir Stirling Moss took his last checkered flag at the age of 90 after a long illness. Considering the era in which he raced, it is amazing that he lived as long as he did. Moss was an absolute wizard in a race car, driving in the era of open cockpit cars with skinny tires, no seat belts or roll bars, minimal helmets, and too many fatalities.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has announced their unemployment insurance (UInv) website (http://ui.nv.gov) will be down on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., a period of lowest traffic, in order to improve system performance and access expansion for filers. During this time, all unemployment insurance functions, including unemployment insurance filing will not be functional. Filers are encouraged to visit the site after 7 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Things are stabilizing as we are all understanding how to live with our new social protocols. We’ve talked about some of them over the past few weeks as we encountered this new way of life. It seems that as we get used to one set of guidelines, new ones come along, however the real estate industry is now in a relatively stable position that allows most buyers and sellers to continue forward with their lives as it pertains to real estate.
Correction: This story has been updated to accurately reflect the Democratic candidates in the Assembly District 40 race. As of Friday afternoon, just seven of the 12 candidates in Mark Amodei’s Congressional District 2 had complied with the law and filed campaign contribution reports with the Federal Elections Commission.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Friday four new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 57, with 13 recoveries, 44 cases remain active. The new cases are:
New claims for unemployment benefits fell by more than 20,000 in the week ended April 11. The total 58,641 initial claims as the lowest weekly total since Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered most businesses in the state shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Right after the shutdown, there were more than 91,000 initial claims filed by furloughed or laid off workers.
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas water officials said Friday they're giving up a decades-long plan to pump groundwater from rural northeast Nevada to suburbs and tourist resorts in the state's largest metropolitan area.
UPDATE, 4:45 p.m., Friday RENO — A federal judge denied Fernley’s request for an emergency order Friday to force the Trump administration to extend a comment period on plans to repair a 115-year-old irrigation canal after the coronarivus pandemic prompted cancellation of public meetings on the project.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and Nevada U.S. Attorney Nick Trutanich have joined forces to create a COVID-19 Task Force to combat scammers trying to take advantage of the pandemic.
Churchill County announces two more positive COVID-19 cases. The patients are a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s.
One of my favorite comfort meals is Chicken Cacciatore. It is a meal that can be made in the fall and winter at home when you are dug in and wanting to stay warm, cozy and well fed. But it can also be a great meal on a self-isolating weekend (previously referred to as camping) when you want to cook something easy but slow.
Gov. Steve Sisolak made it clear on Thursday that, when Nevada re-opens its businesses, “it won’t be like switching on a light switch.”
The Board of Examiners on Tuesday voted to recommend funding the newly-created Indigent Defense Services Department.
Bea Topete Our world dimmed with the loss of our Beloved Mom, Sister, Grandma, great-Grandma, Aunt, Cousin, God Mother and friend to so so many.
Harold "Sam" Samuelsen, 92, died April 16, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Richard Jones, 73, died April 8, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., says the U.S. Treasury Department is fast tracking the transfer of money from the Coronovirus Relied Fund to give Nevada access to $1.25 billion in funding to offset the costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 response.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Thursday two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 53, with 12 recoveries, 41 cases remain active. The new cases are:
The Board of Supervisors Thursday passed a pared down tentative budget for the next fiscal year and discussed the state of the Carson City response to the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved a fiscal year 2021 budget of approximately $160 million, a drop from this year’s $176 million budget.
UPS announced the donation of 10,000 N95 respirator masks to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Nevada Democrats on Thursday sued to force Nevada to expand in-person voting and be more permissive about how absentee ballots are returned during its June 9 primary that will be held during the coronavirus outbreak. Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske had shifted the election to nearly all-mail, only permitting a single polling station in each county.
Well before dawn, a kitchen crew arrives. Ovens are turned on; food is pulled for today’s meal. Sheet pans are lined, steam pans are filled. Hundreds of disposable cups, trays and lids line the countertops ready to be filled. The crew preps intuitively – they’ve done this many times before. The crew is the Carson City Senior Center. It’s just another morning at the center.
Registration information for sixth grade at Eagle Valley will be included in the educational packets students will receive from their individual elementary schools Tuesday, April 21.
Senate Minority Leader James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville, this week sent a letter to Gov. Steve Sisolak asking him to begin explaining to the public and Legislature his plan to re-open Nevada’s businesses and the economy.
Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nv., says while the federal government has moved rapidly to approve funding for many Nevada small businesses, it is denying loans to businesses that receive more than one-third of their income from legal gaming. He said that decision based on a 25-year-old regulation ignores the plain language of the stimulus legislation.
The Carson City School Board received more information clarifying the roles of the district’s teachers on special assignment and paraprofessionals and how they provide instructional support in specific ways at the April 7 meeting of the trustees.
The PGA Tour laid out an ambitious plan to resume its season Thursday, with hopes of a restart at Colonial on June 11-14 and keeping fans away for at least the first month. If government and health authorities give golf the green light, the tour will have an official event every week through Dec. 6 except for the week of Thanksgiving.
The Rotary Club of Sparks wants to do their part to help the community during this COVID 19 pandemic. The club decided on a project that helps support the medical workers in our community, as well as local businesses that have been economically impacted by this pandemic. The following is a history and description of the project.
WASHINGTON — The ranks of Americans thrown out of work by the coronavirus ballooned Thursday to more than 20 million in just four weeks, an unprecedented collapse fueling widening protests and propelling President Donald Trump’s push to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines. Trump planned to announce new recommendations later in the day, despite warnings from business leaders and governors that more testing and protective gear are needed first.
Nevada health officials report that the state’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 137. The Department of Health and Human Service’s website as of Thursday morning also reported more than 3,200 people statewide have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 respiratory illness.
Myrna Gale Wood April 7, 1949 - April 10, 2020
My friend Julie from Incline laughingly asked me recently if she could come garden at my house since her property was buried in snow. While that’s not feasible, it got me thinking. Others may wish they too could garden during these “Stay at Home” times but not have space for an in-ground garden and need to garden indoors, on a patio or on a porch.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Wednesday two new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 51, with 12 recoveries, 39 cases remain active. The new cases are:
Carson Medical Group has reported some positive tests for coronavirus among its health care staff. The medical practice, which is both employer and medical provider to its employees, will not disclose the number of positive tests due to privacy rules, said Becky Hepler, administrator/COO, Carson Medical Group.
The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has opened a new call center to handle claimants with general questions about filing for benefits.
A Reno couple has entered guilty pleas to charges of attempted sex trafficking of a minor child.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football program has spent the bulk of its history toiling in obscurity but that doesn’t mean it has avoided playing future National Football League quarterbacks – 40, to be exact. The Pack has a long – sometimes painful – history against future NFL quarterbacks, including one whose bust is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is withering with tourists staying home and conventions and businesses closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and needs to reopen before it dies, the city's outspoken mayor said Wednesday.
RENO — Grant Sherfield has signed a financial aid agreement to play for the Wolf Pack beginning in 2021-22 season, University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Steve Alford said in a news release.
Human remains were discovered on a remote area of Storey County on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Storey County Sheriff’s Office.
The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved $1.59 million to complete testing and treatment of prison inmates who have hepatitis C.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is nowhere near ready to begin reopening parts of its shuttered economy due to the coronavirus.
Saying the existing unemployment system was never designed to handle 300,000 applications for benefits in the past month, state officials have nearly tripled the number of unemployment workers trying to handle the impact.
Dairy farmers are staring at a possible perfect-storm scenario in a few months if milk prices continue to decline because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although the COVID-19 cases haven’t yielded any positive results so far in the county, Banner Churchill Community Health is making sure it’s prepared just in case a surge occurs.
One of the very best things about living in this community is the selflessness, willingness and overall community spirit that is demonstrated by so many in times of need and trouble.
With concerns that it could have potentially devastating effects on the city’s water supply, the Fernley City Council has voted unanimously to submit comments in response to a proposal to line the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District canal through Fernley.
Born in a farmhouse near the small town of Aubrey, Texas in 1920, Ruth grew up poor during the Great Depression. Despite great hardship, she was the first in her family to attend college.
Sean Richardson takes over for Gary Cordes, who recently retired. He will be officially sworn in at a later date. His salary was confirmed at $120,000 annually.
Naval Air Station Fallon and Nevada National Guard installations continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to threaten local economies across the country, the U.S. Small Business Administration has increased efforts to alleviate the hardship experienced by small businesses.
CRITICAL NOTE: All students must continue to do the work that is coming out from teachers, Pre-K through 12th-grade. The time spent learning from a distance is still counting as school days and expectations still exist that people are doing their best work and trying to meet the standards and expectations of each course and grade level.
Almost one year has passed since Rear Adm. Richard Brophy assumed command of the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center, the Navy’s premier “school house” for training and tactics.
For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing Nevada trivia questions to help pass the time while we’re all staying in place (or should the order be lifted, to at least see how well you know the Silver State).
Watson here and I can tell that my mom and dad are anxious; because I’ve been getting so much attention it’s disturbing my beauty rest. I just lay down for an afternoon nap and the next thing I know someone wants to brush or pet me. I figured I better check into this.
Thursday’s NIAA realignment meeting ushered in the expected changes for the next winter sports season.
Although the current high school spring sports season is suspended because of COVID-19, the NIAA has determined playoff sites if sports can continue next month.
Residents will notice as they drive by the Churchill County High School campus that the stadium lights are on for a short time in the evening during the week.
Churchill County Commissioners meet Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in the commission chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
A Fallon man has been charged with driving under the influence causing the death of a pedestrian in mid-February.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday chastised state forestry officials for buying 10 crew carrier vehicles without first getting Board of Examiners approval to spend the money.
Ray Bullock June 5, 1948 - April 7, 2020
Lexi Mulhern, 59, of Silver Springs Nevada, Passed away on 04/11/2020. And is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. (775)888-6800.
Myron Buckley, 57, of Carson City, passed away April 7, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.
Teresa Barthel, 87, of Carson City, passed away April 11, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.
James Dalton, 73, of Carson City, passed away April 11, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.
Thomas Rowe, age 42, of Gardnerville, NV passed away on April 10, 2020. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, (775)783-9312.
Thomas Bryant, 87, of Carson City, passed away April 11, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Tuesday six new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 49, with 11 recoveries, 38 cases remain active. The new cases are:
LAS VEGAS — A long and troubled federal prosecution in Nevada of current and former Vagos biker gang members from California accused of running an international criminal enterprise and killing a rival Hells Angels leader in a 2011 casino shootout is over.
A number of Carson City residents were disturbed recently by a letter claiming to be from the U.S. Census Bureau asking them to participate in a survey separate and more detailed than the normal Census questionnaire.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada Democrats say the state's plan to conduct its June primary almost entirely by mail because of the coronavirus could make it difficult for people to vote or have their ballots counted unless the secretary of state makes some changes.
About 700 additional Nevada National Guard soldiers and airmen will enter the fight against COVID-19 this week, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday.
Carson Tahoe Health recently received an emergency COVID-19 response grant in the amount of $98,960 from the William N. Pennington Foundation.
The Carson City Airport has received a $69,000 grant to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the award on Tuesday.
FERNLEY — A conflict emerging on northern Nevada's high desert marks an unusual crossroads for a pandemic, a relic of American westward expansion and 21st century technology.
Food insecurity in the Carson City area has risen sharply since the COVID-19 outbreak in Nevada, resulting in an increased need for food as residents shelter in place during this state of emergency.
In a 6-1 decision, the Nevada Supreme Court has ordered major changes in how Nevada’s bail system works.
The need is growing due to the coronavirus emergency and The Salvation Army is rising to meet it. Every day we’re providing people in Carson City and Douglas County with food, emotional spiritual care and other essentials. And now, there are new ways that those stuck at home can help.
RENO — Back in late January, at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada’s annual State of the Economy, Mike Kazmierski touted the Reno-Sparks area’s jump in job creation, drop in unemployment rate and overall economic growth. A celebratory scene, more than 1,000 smiling members of the area’s business community filled the room. A lot has changed since.
Joy Maria Porteur, 94 of Carson City, passed away on April 6, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Kelly Christian Palludan May 22, 1966-April 9, 2020
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center on Monday reported one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 43, with 11 recoveries, 32 cases remain active.
Carson City’s winter shelter program for the city’s homeless population saw a jump in demand this year. Night Off the Streets, operated by volunteers in half a dozen local churches, saw a 27.66 percent increase in the population it served this year, according to Deacon Craig La Gier, chaplain, Carson City’s Sheriff’s Office.
Fallon, NV – On Monday, Churchill County announces its first positive case of COVID-19.
Dear Friends, I wanted to send my very best wishes to each of you for a peaceful and safe Spring Break. During the past three weeks, I have marveled at the professional services and selfless acts of kindness you have delivered during one of the most incredible events of my career.
The sheep are back. Lambs and ewes owned by Borda Land and Sheep Company were released this morning and are grazing the hills behind Greenhouse Garden Center on Curry Street as part of an annual fuel reduction program coordinated by Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space with the U.S. Forest Service, Nevada Division of State Lands, the Washoe Tribe and Carson Community Council, and private property owners.
NEW YORK — ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days. The April 23-25 draft was originally scheduled to be in Las Vegas, but has been moved due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will now originate from ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
The Board of Supervisors on Thursday will begin looking for ways to cut the next fiscal year’s budget in anticipation of a significant drop in revenue due to the coronavirus crisis.
RENO — When grocery stores started running out of eggs, some savvy shoppers knew where to look – their local farm stand. "I'm having more people show up wanting eggs," said Josh Renner, owner of Renner Farm in Smith Valley. He sells his eggs at a small kiosk on his family's 100-year-old ranch. "Our eggs are completely sold out every day within hours of me putting them down there."
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Sunday two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 42, with 11 recoveries, 31 cases remain active. The new cases are:
LAS VEGAS — The number of confirmed coronavirus infections across Nevada climbed to 2,836 on Sunday as related deaths increased to 112.
The Carson City School District Board of Trustees approved an agreement between the school district and Carson City to continue its School Resource Officers program to split the cost of three officers for approximately $$430,438 for 2020-21.
Friends In Service Helping provides support to families and people in need by providing food, instruction, shelter and health care. During this crisis, their work in the community is more important than ever.
A short detour is planned for northbound Ramsey Weeks Cutoff traffic accessing U.S. 50 near Silver Springs as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to widen the highway.
Carson City School District is on track to submitting its tentative budget to the state Department of Taxation for the April 15 deadline after adjusting for expected staff reassignments, reductions and attrition for fiscal year 2020-21.
Audrey Yvonne Schriver August 28, 1937 - April 5, 2020
Hector Hernandez age 70, of Carson City, NV passed away on April 5, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644
Joshua J. Copp September 24, 1975 - March 17, 2020
Terry L. Hurt Psy.D age 65, of Virginia City, NV passed away on April 8, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported Saturday seven new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 40, with 11 recoveries, 29 cases remain active. The new cases are:
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas gun stores that have remained open while other businesses were ordered closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have reported a spike in sales in recent weeks, especially from first-time gun owners, a newspaper found.
Nevada's death toll from the coronavirus has topped 100 as the sweeping impacts of the outbreak across the state now include cancellation of the annual Burning Man festival.
The following information applies to the period of April 13 – April 19: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
The Nevada Wolf Pack football program has spent the bulk of its history toiling in obscurity but that doesn’t mean it has avoided playing future National Football League quarterbacks – 40, to be exact. The Pack has a long – sometimes painful – history against future NFL quarterbacks, including one whose bust is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Nevada Seismology Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is reporting a 5.26 magnitude earthquake just east of Mono Lake on Saturday morning.
In these most interesting of times we find ourselves in one of the side benefits is the break from our harried normal daily life routines and the extra time we have each day. Extra time, what a concept. Typically, when one finds extra time it is due to a vacation and the time is used to recuperate to make a run at life again. This is different in that it came in us suddenly without notice with many consequences, the least of which is not time.
Editor’s note — World War II and Korean War veterans visited Pearl Harbor earlier this year as part of Honor Flight Nevada’s first trip to Hawaii. The end of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific ended 75 years ago this year. Elmer Larsen missed serving overseas during World War II by months, but as a member of the “Greatest Generation,” the Carson City resident had that gut feeling that he still needed to serve his countr
Last Sunday NASCAR showed us frayed tempers at Bristol are not confined to racing there physically. The iRacing version of Bristol created just as much drama as the real thing. Bubba Wallace got so upset about an altercation with Clint Bowyer that he “rage quit,” a gaming expression meaning he left in a huff. Then Kyle Larson and Daniel Suarez got involved in a retaliation battle that caused race officials to park them both
RENO — Since the Great Recession, the real estate market in Northern Nevada has grown strong and steady. Thanks to a booming economy and swelling population, housing prices and demand have surged across greater Reno-Sparks over the last decade. As the first quarter of 2020 wound to a close, however, the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down the state’s non-essential businesses, left many area residents jobless, and forced Nevadans to stay quarantined at home.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center on Friday reported two new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 33, with 11 recoveries; 22 cases remain active. The new cases are:
LAS VEGAS — More than 2,500 health care providers and hospitals in Nevada were expected to begin receiving $241.5 million on Friday in the first disbursement of federal coronavirus response aid, authorities said.
RENO — The state Board of Regents has approved an extension of University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson through the end of the year with plans to pick his successor in September.
LAS VEGAS — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada has spiked overnight and brought the total statewide to more than 2,500.
The Carson City School District announced it will move to a pass/fail grading system for students for the second semester of the 2019-20 school year, according to a memo dated Thursday. The decision for the transition was made with input from principals, instructional leads and other administrators at the district-level, the memo states.
Silver State Industries, the industrial arm of the Nevada Department of Corrections, has launched a hand sanitizer manufacturing program to increase the supply for medical personnel, corrections, and other law enforcement throughout Nevada.
Traditionally, this recipe has been used for Easter Sunday brunch, but under today’s situation, this is not going to be possible.
Thursday’s NIAA realignment meeting ushered in the expected changes for the next winter sports season. Similar to the fall realignment meeting, the NIAA is adding a new classification to the state’s prep sports scene.
Speech pathologists are using teletherapy to help improve students’ skills. Teachers are creating or using videos on Zoom meetings. They’re reading favorite books online and showing favorite stuffed animals or toys, calling and talking to students daily, making sure they’re doing their homework, continuing to learn and build their skills.
Elva Jones October 3, 1931 - April 1, 2020
Jerry Alan Allred, 63 of Carson City, passed away on April 8, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Vivian M. Crowell, age 89, of Carson City, NV passed away on March 27, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.
LAS VEGAS — As a wave of jobless claims in Nevada since casinos and other businesses were shuttered in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic swelled to nearly 245,000, union leaders called Thursday for company owners to commit to paying idled workers until resorts reopen.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center on Thursday is reporting four new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 31, with 10 recoveries, 21 cases remain active. The new cases are:
RENO —Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers are bringing educational workshops, programs and resources into Nevadans’ homes.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center is working to double its number of beds for a possible influx of patients due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The first Carson City businesses to respond to the coronavirus pandemic may have been some of the city’s senior living facilities.
A year ago about this time the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball program had an expensive coach and little else. Here we are, in April 2020, and the Pack seemingly has enough talent for two teams.
By the start of spring, Erik Riekenberg, owner of Reno-based Epik Weddings and Events, typically has a work calendar booked through the fall. This year, however, is shaping up to be anything but typical for the wedding industry.
The community of Dayton came together and put on a parade to celebrate Jake Ewing’s 10th birthday on Wednesday.
LAS VEGAS — Nearly 245,000 people have filed for unemployment in Nevada since casinos and other businesses closed in mid-March to keep people from congregating and spreading the new coronavirus, according to U.S. Department of Labor figures posted Thursday.
RENO — The University of Nevada athletics department will hold national anthem tryouts digitally for the 2020-21 season.
Joy Maria Porteur, 94 of Carson City, passed away on April 6, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
For the second time in as many weeks, Michael Moriarty shot a 74 to take the low gross honors at the Sunday Men’s Club event March 29 at Silver Oak Golf Course.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s governor on Wednesday ordered a closure of golf courses, real estate open houses, religious gatherings of 10 people or more and additional restrictions to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region as well as the first recovery in Lyon County. This brings the total number of cases to 27, with nine recoveries, 18 cases remain active. The new cases are:
The State of Nevada received 50 ventilators from the state of California on Wednesday. The California and Nevada National Guard cooperatively transported the ventilators from Sacramento to Sparks today.
RENO — A 35-year-old Reno man accused of stealing 200 surgical masks from the Veterans Administration hospital where he works could face up to a year in federal prison.
Carson City’s emergency operations center has sufficient stock of N95 masks to support healthcare workers, but test kits for the coronavirus remain in short supply, according to an internal report from Carson City Health and Human Services.
LAS VEGAS — A trade association says Las Vegas-area home prices hit a record high in March, ahead of the economic shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Las Vegas Realtors reported Tuesday the median sales price of previously owned single-family homes climbed to $319,000, topping the previous record of $316,000 set in February and up 6.3% from March 2019.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football program has spent the bulk of its history toiling in obscurity but that doesn’t mean it has avoided playing future National Football League quarterbacks – 40, to be exact. The Pack has a long – sometimes painful – history against future NFL quarterbacks, including one whose bust is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sentencing has been set for July 21 for a Fallon man who pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of sexual assault and another for failure to appear in court, both felonies.
LAS VEGAS — The physician who chairs Nevada's casino oversight commission is resigning a little more than a week ahead of time, saying he needs to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
A Fallon man has been charged with driving under the influence causing the death of a pedestrian in mid-February.
Conditions in Lyon County these days seem to be generally quiet, if monotonous, particularly in Commissioner Ken Gray’s district covering Dayton. The county had made about 6,000 calls the week of March 25 checking on residents and there was a common need for most residents in that outreach.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.
Service members and civilians are required to wear face coverings effective Monday at all Department of Defense installations including those in Northern Nevada and Mono County, Calif., to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Shannon Ernst and her daughter, Jordan, spent Friday morning planting blue and white pinwheels to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Each kit will do 10 masks. The academy would love to be able to deliver some of these early next week. If you are interested in sewing masks, email the following: mmackedon@oanv.org.
The following is the latest recap of either procedures implemented by various agencies or organizations regarding COVID-19. For continual updates, check the LVN website and Facebook page.
So, you’re now practicing social distancing. We know it’s tough, but this is crucial to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). During this time, it is more important than ever to check in with your friends and family, but how can you do this from home?
A regular meeting of the Churchill County Board of School Trustees will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the virtual platform of GoToWebinar.
In alignment with the federal guidelines extending social distancing and other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Steve Sisolak signed additional measures extending the school closures through April 30.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” this quote from Charles Dickens aptly describes what Rolo the Dachshund found out last week. Rolo’s family is now working from home due to the Coronavirus restrictions. Rolo was so happy to have them home that he sprained his tail wagging it too much.
The Great Nevada stay-in-place quiz: How well do you know your state? For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing Nevada trivia questions to help pass the time while we’re all staying in place (or should the order be lifted, to at least see how well you know the Silver State). The questions will appear first, followed by the answers.
Churchill County Sheriff Rich Hickox said licenses and permits issued by state or by local jurisdictions that are set to expire during this state of emergency have been extended 90 days either from their current expiration date or 90 days after the state of emergency is lifted, whichever is later.
With Nevada’s governor activating the state’s Army and Air National Guard last week, Naval Air Station Fallon will be able to assist if requested.
Naval Air Station Fallon and Nevada National Guard installations continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.
The humid steamy jungles wrapping around Mekong River overshadowed the continual fighting in South Vietnam during the late 1960s for many military veterans.
RENO — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to threaten local economies across the country, the U.S. Small Business Administration has increased efforts to alleviate the hardship experienced by small businesses.
Service members and civilians are required to wear face coverings effective Monday at all Department of Defense installations including those in Northern Nevada and Mono County, Calif., to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Barbara Katherine Tully Barnes May 28, 1926 - March 23, 2020
LAS VEGAS — Gov. Steve Sisolak says Nevada has received some parts from the federal government to make more test kits for the coronavirus but the state does not have anywhere near the supplies needed to test widely. Amid a nationwide shorting of test kits for the coronavirus, the U.S. government has told Nevada its three pending requests for more kits are on an “indefinite backlog,” according to state officials.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center is reporting three new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 25, with 8 recoveries, 18 cases remain active. The new cases are:
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect $400 million investment in Nevada As more and more companies work to use blockchain for a long list of financial and other purposes, the questions most often raised by regular folks are, what the heck is blockchain? And how does it work? Technically, it’s what is referred to as a “distributed ledger” — in effect a database that exists not just in one place or on one computer but in dozens or hundreds of computers, each of which maintains a copy of every transaction or “block.”
Funds from a state of Nevada settlement with Wells Fargo will be transferred to agencies providing emergency rental assistance, according to a news release from the Nevada attorney general.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community is filming weekend masses. Palm Sunday Masses in both English and Spanish will be available on their website
Dutch Bros Coffee announced it is giving all online and shop profits from the month of April to support medical first responders.
Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, Thursday announced that Nevada will receive $20,629,106 in stimulus funding to expand services for people experiencing homelessness and to expand affordable housing.
The Quad-County Emergency Operations Center is partnering with the Salvation Army in Carson City to collect donations to serve medical workers and healthcare providers in the Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey xounties who are in need during the COVID-19 response.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada's deaths from the coronavirus cases have risen to at least 58, an increase of 12, state officials reported.
Greater Commercial Lending (GCL) continues to accept applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The company is one of the earliest business lenders to fully adopt the PPP in the State of Nevada since opening applications on Friday, April 3. By mid-day on Monday, April 6, over 400 Nevada businesses had submitted applications to GCL.
Partnership Carson City is hosting a free informative webinar series every Tuesday at 3 p.m., each week covering a different topic that focuses on continuing to build a healthy, strong community — no matter where you are.
Moody’s Analytics, a nationally recognized economic analysis and research company, says Nevada is likely to be the nation’s hardest hit state by the coronavirus pandemic. The company looked at six metrics that the virus would impact and Nevada is at the top in several categories. That includes demographics of the state, trade and travel disruptions and tourism.
Jane Alice Tekel Johns September 21, 1930 - March 12, 2020
Fred A. Eglip, 90 of Carson City, passed away on April 4, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Michelle M LeClaire, 63 of Carson City, passed away on April 2, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800.
Julie Thomas, 58, of Carson City, passed away April 5, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.
Gary J. Dempsey, 75 of Dayton, passed away on March 31, 2020 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Norman"Norm" S. Hankoff, 86 of Reno/Carson City, passed away on April 5, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Carol F Donaldson, 82 of Carson City, passed away on April 3, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800.
RENO (AP) - As Nevada’s coronavirus cases have grown, the number of the state’s ventilators in use has climbed slightly, with just under half of the machines in use, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday, Sisolak said with patients using 44% of the state’s 838 ventilators, Nevada is seeking 450 more from the U.S. government to prepare for what’s expected to be a growing number of cases and hospitalized patients in the coming days and weeks.
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) of Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting one new positive case and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 22, with 8 recoveries, 14 cases remain active as of 6 p.m. Monday, April 6.
Nevada arts and culture organizations and artists affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be receiving help from the federal stimulus package approved in Congress.
LAS VEGAS — Nobody would have given odds on this. Inside the glittering casinos that line the Las Vegas Strip, the slot machines were turned off and the sportsbooks were dark. On what would have been the biggest Monday of the year for bookies, not a dollar changed hands. No big national championship game bets, no wagers on Tiger Woods to win the Masters. No sports means no action, even for the most hardcore gamblers.
RENO — Two Northern Nevada tribes have become the first governmental entities in the state to order mandatory curfews punishable by fines and potential jail time for repeat offenders in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
Following up on the emergency Board of Examiners meeting held Wednesday by the governor, the Legislature has scheduled a meeting of the Interim Finance Committee for Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m.
Carson City Health and Human Services on Monday reported one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the number of active cases in the Quad-County region to 19 with two recoveries.
Local senior centers have closed their dining rooms to social opportunities for mealtimes. Schools are closed and children are doing their schoolwork through distance learning, talking to their teachers online. Churches are worshipping via Facebook Live or recording their Bible studies.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Nevada’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
Recession. It’s a word that has resurfaced and is being used more and more as the COVID-19 pandemic has tightened its grip on the U.S. economy. With businesses shut down across the country and Americans shut indoors, experts are beginning to forecast which areas of the country may be hit hardest by a COVID-19 recession. Despite its impressive rebound from the last recession, Reno-Sparks may be one of the most vulnerable regions in the U.S., according to a recent analysis.
The Carson City Chamber is partnering with NGBN Carson City TV and the Nevada Appeal to bring the first Community Conversation streamed live to area residents on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
Nevada is reporting 94 new coronavirus cases, pushing the statewide total to 1,836, but the state Health and Human Services Department’s website shows the death toll remaining at 46. The state had 1,742 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Saturday.
If 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?).
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting no new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties on Sunday, April 5. The number of active cases in the Quad-County region remains at 18 with two recoveries.
Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen said Friday there is almost $167.5 million in transportation funding in the stimulus package for Nevada., including $3.7 million for Carson City.
Widespread use of telemedicine is letting Carson City’s medical community continue to see patients during the coronavirus crisis. Physicians and other medical personnel with Carson Tahoe Health, Carson Medical Group and Nevada Health Centers — the city’s major medical practices — are all keeping up their appointment schedules by seeing patients remotely whenever possible.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued an order directing state agencies and other recipients of state funding to prepare for potential budget cuts as a result of reduced tax collections caused by business closures due to the virus.
Troops of the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada aren’t letting a little quarantine get in the way of community service. Actually, it might be motivating them to help others more from the confines of their homes.
Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center To Jyoti and Amit Kataria of Dayton, Anvi Kataria, born March 12, 2020, weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces.
The following information applies to the period of April 6-12: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Staying at home lets me do a lot of reading lately and one of the topics I found interesting was things people should teach your children.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football program has spent the bulk of its history toiling in the obscurity of mid-major Division I-A conferences, Division I-AA and Division II, but that doesn’t mean it has avoided playing future National Football League quarterbacks.
YERINGTON — Lyon County Commission Chairperson Vida Keller has spoken with Waste Management in reference to recent changes in their operations, according to a Lyon County news release.
LAS VEGAS — Sam Lieberman, a member of the board that oversees Nevada's state universities and colleges and a former state Democratic Party chairman, died Friday. He was 58.
Carson City Health and Human Services on Saturday is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the number of active cases in the Quad-County region to 18 with two recoveries.
Our society as a whole has seen an amazing number of changes in recent weeks that have had a direct impact on our lifestyles. Our social constrictions aren’t as drastic as other states and cities, but we have some that are in place that restrict our mobility and interaction. Regardless, the real estate industry continues to serve.
The Carson City School District has named educators and employees of the year at each site. Traditionally, the district selects one educator and one education support professional employee from all of the sites to represent the district.
Officials say they’ve made significant changes to try to keep the coronavirus out of Nevada’s prisons.
It looks like iRacing is going to be what motorsports fans have to live with until this current health emergency is over. I missed the first weekend but tuned in for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 125 from Virtual Atlanta Motor Speedway last Sunday. I took away a number of positives and some negatives as well from the experience.
Unemployment claims were down 20 percent from two weeks ago but still set the second highest weekly total of new claims in state history. Altogether, for the week ending March 28 there were 71,942 initial claims. That’s more than 20,000 less than the more than 85,000 filed the previous week.
The federal government has decided to extend the deadline for getting a Real ID-compliant driver’s license for a year because of the coronavirus.
RENO — State and federal officials are finalizing details of the role Nevada's National Guard will play in the statewide response to the coronavirus, but they're emphasizing the mission won't include enforcing martial law.
Two suspects in a string of commercial burglaries in Dayton were arrested Thursday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
LAS VEGAS — A 65-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a veteran highway patrol sergeant on a remote road in northeast Nevada had been on a frenzied quest for several weeks, saying that he thought coronavirus was spreading through water and sewer systems, a newspaper reported.
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has put together a survey to find businesses that can help provide some of the Personal Protective Equipment needed by health care workers, first responders and others.
Jim Murren, head of the governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, Thursday announced they were making significant progress in getting the personal protective equipment needed to deal with the virus pandemic.
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting a second recovered case in Douglas County with one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the number of active cases in the Quad-County region to 16 with two recoveries
Contrary to rumors being spread by some folks, Carson Sheriff Ken Furlong says that, so far, his jail doesn’t have a case of coronavirus.
Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., said Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is shipping some personal protective equipment to Nevada. The gear is from the nation’s Strategic National Stockpile and includes, among other things, 60,450 N95 respirator masks for healthcare workers and 143,500 surgical masks.
Disappointment pierced the tone of his voice. Events to honor Vietnam veterans as part of the Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance Day succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving those who served 7,800 miles away in Southeast Asia more individual time to think of their service.
Paula Drakulich Kimbrough was born in St Mary’s Hospital in Reno on April 23rd, 1949, and passed away in her home on March 31st, 2020 in Carson City at age 70.
RENO — A late winter storm is headed for the Sierra this weekend where as much as 2 feet of snow is possible on the mountain tops around Lake Tahoe by early Monday.
The Carson City Library is closed, but staff is busy behind the scenes trying to help during the coronavirus outbreak.
Don Blanchard March 17, 1956 - March 30, 2020
Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced that Sherwin-Williams paint company is donating masks and gloves to supply first responders and healthcare workers in Nevada.
Carson City medical providers and first responders are struggling every day to find supplies of masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment, or PPEs.
The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) works diligently to provide transportation and other lifesaving services in Carson City and throughout rural Nevada for elders, veterans and adults with a disability who may have limited or no other resources.
LAS VEGAS — More than 71,400 people filed for unemployment in Nevada last week, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, pushing the number of jobless claims since casinos and other businesses closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus past 164,000.
Jay Norvell is likely going to have to wait until at least next year to see his first Nevada Wolf Pack recruit selected in the NFL draft. Norvell has coached the Wolf Pack for three seasons and has yet to recruit, sign and develop a player the NFL has deemed worthy of a draft pick. Offensive lineman Austin Corbett was picked in the second round in 2018 by the Cleveland Browns but the Reed High graduate was brought to the Pack by former coach Brian Polian. Polian and Norvell have combined to coach the Pack for seven seasons and Corbett is the only player they have brought to Nevada that has been picked in the NFL draft.
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is announcing the first recovered case in Carson City with one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to 16 with one recovery.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors who failed to convict eight current and former Vagos biker gang members of racketeering charges stemming from a deadly casino shootout have asked a U.S. judge in Las Vegas to dismiss all counts against 11 other defendants in the case.
WASHINGTON — An unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package will provide one-time checks for most Americans and significant enhancements to unemployment benefits. Both will provide much-needed help to those recently laid-off and to financially stressed households as the coronavirus shuts down much of the economy. Here are some questions and answers about how the legislation can help you:
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
WASHINGTON — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. The stunning report Thursday from the Labor Department showed that job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies in the United States and abroad that have almost certainly sunk into a severe recession as businesses close across the world.
LuDene Jacobsen Miller Oct 8, 1963 - March 28, 2020
Frances Gene Ford (Southern) February 17, 1971 - March 17, 2020
Evelyn E. Smith, age 89, of Mound House, NV passed away on April 1, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home 775-882-2644
Felicitas Hurtado-Loza, age 82, of Carson City, NV passed away on March 30, 2020.Arrangements are in the care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home 775-882-2644
Gov. Steve Sisolak made it clear Wednesday night his latest directive urging as many Nevadans as can to stay home is not martial law but a plea for everyone not in a critical, essential industry to not go out and possibly spread the coronavirus.
Modesto, Calif.- The Save Mart Companies (TSMC) announced all Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky stores will start dedicating special shopping hours for first responders throughout California and Northern Nevada as a way to assist and thank them for their service during the COVID-19 health crisis. Dedicated shopping hours will begin tomorrow, Thursday, April 2.
In response to Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s announcement Wednesday to extend the “Stay at Home” directive through April 30, Carson City School District will continue with Remote Learning for teachers and students through the remainder of the month.
Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has entered an agreement with federal officials to implement the stimulus legislation signed into law last week.
RENO — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said he is stepping down from his position at MGM Resorts to pursue the presidency of the University of Nevada, Reno, his alma mater.
A 2.16 magnitude earthquake was reported at 8:30 Wednesday morning on the southern edge of a swarm of quakes and aftershocks were reported last week.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has asked President Trump for a major disaster declaration that would qualify Nevada for additional federal assistance to combat the coronavirus.
Some fuel outlets in Carson City are selling regular unleaded for $1.99 per gallon on Wednesday afternoon. Nevada Appeal employees saw $1.99 posted at the South Carson Street Sinclair station a little after noon. GasBuddy.com lists three stations selling for $1.99, including Carson City Gas and Carson Central on North Carson Street.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a formal stay at home directive applied to all Nevadans not in essential jobs.
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting four new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to 16.
I’ve been watching the apple buds, waiting to see swelling begin, waiting for color to start showing. Last week, I was excited to finally see a bit of color. Then, snow and overnight lows in the low 20s hit, which is just like last year when we had no apples. I hope the cold doesn’t kill the blossoms and my apple crop again this year.
Thank you to everyone for taking the district’s calls, emails, texts, etc. over the last two weeks. I understand how different this is for our staff, our learners, our families, and our community. We have displayed absolute awesomeness over the past 10 days and will continue to do so.
The following is the latest recap of either procedures implemented by various agencies or organizations regarding COVID-19. For continual updates, check the LVN website and Facebook page.
Naval Air Station Fallon and Nevada National Guard installations continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.
Western Nevada College shares the concerns of our community during this challenging time. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and respond in ways to support our students, faculty, staff and community.
The Truckee Carson Irrigation District reports another good water year for the area’s ranchers and farmers because of the improved snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and storage at Lahontan Reservoir.
Periodic roadway shoulder, sidewalk and single lane closures will take place on U.S. 95 through the heart of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation upgrades existing sidewalks and pedestrian facilities for enhanced traffic safety and mobility.
Tenth District Court Judge Thomas Stockard set April 14 to continue a status hearing and arraignment for Wesley Lattin of Fallon on charges of sexual assault on a juvenile in the early 2000s and failure to appear for a court date in 2005.
“Your city and county leaders remain well prepared and unwavering in our diligence in taking the steps necessary to protect our community.”
Churchill County Commissioners will meet Thursday at 8:15 a.m. in the Commission Chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
Watson here and I recently had sad news. My friend Nappy drowned in his family’s swimming pool. Nappy was a French Bulldog, and he never went near the water, but it was nighttime and I guess he fell in. He wasn’t able to swim.
Let’s be honest — it’s difficult to write a column about traveling around Nevada when you can’t leave home. While we all hope the current restrictions on leaving home or congregating will pass soon, there are other ways to pass the time, such as quizzing yourself on Nevada trivia.
It was only a few weeks ago when her mother traveled to Montana to visit as Megan McCormick crossed another milestone off her college experience.
The Greenwave Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its fourth class, which will be inducted Oct. 3.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it has set aside between 5% and 10% of funds in multiple program areas to support Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) for regional development and investment plans.
Earl Dunn first caught everyone’s attention by putting a basketball through a hoop. He then earned everyone’s respect by the way he lived his life.
Carson City Open Space in the next few months plans to release a draft master plan for more than a quarter of the city’s open space. The plan is for Prison Hill, which covers 2,500 acres, including 960 acres set aside for off-highway vehicle use.
