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Saturday, October 31

Nevada dominates UNLV, takes back Fremont Cannon

Two years was a long enough wait for the Wolf Pack to take back the Fremont Cannon. A career receiving night from Romeo Doubs not only helped earn Nevada the largest rivalry trophy in football, but also let the Wolf Pack leave Las Vegas with a win in the first collegiate football contest played in the new Allegiant Stadium.

JoAnne Skelly: The irrigation dilemma

It’s the annual conundrum. Is it too soon to turn off the irrigation system? With recent nights down to the teens here in Washoe Valley, we turned off the irrigation system and drained it prior to the hard freezes. Then we turned off the outside water and drained the hose bibs too. Yet with temperatures back in the 60s with low to mid-30s at night, I’m sure I will have to irrigate again soon.

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Carson High senior, community freshen up C Hill

About 35 Carson City residents and students joined Carson High School senior Michael Service on Oct. 24 on his venture to clean up the city’s C Hill, and now he’s just three merit badges away from his Eagle Scout rank.

Carson City school board updated on capital, safety improvements

Carson City School District campuses and facilities have received a remodel or maintenance work this past summer, operations director Mark Korinek reported to the district’s Board of Trustees Tuesday on the progress of the capital and major summer projects completed during the 2019-20 year.

Friday, October 30

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CHS first place winner in the breast cancer awareness fundraiser is Language Arts teacher Sharon Miller

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CHS runner up in the breast cancer awareness fundraiser is physical education teacher Jared Hagar

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CHS livestreamed Fall concert performances with the CHS Chamber Orchestras

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CHS students participate in the after school beautification project Oct. 28 sponsored by CHS Leadership

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CHS Jazz Band performs Oct. 29 in Senator Square

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CHS Jazz Band performs in Senator Square Oct. 29

Plenty of records and rain in the racing world

A record was set, two records were tied, and racing ran well into the week. Lewis Hamilton’s 92nd win made him the all-time Formula 1 race winner, Scott Dixon tied A.J. Foyt for the most Indy car championships with six, and Kyle Busch tied Jimmy Johnson, Rusty Wallace, and Ricky Rudd with a 16-season consecutive win streak. Only David Pearson at 17 and Richard Petty with 18 have scored higher.

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A county worker loads mail-in ballots into a scanner that records the votes at a tabulating area at the Clark County Election Department, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Las Vegas.

Joe Santoro: UNLV is the season for Nevada Wolf Pack

The Nevada Wolf Pack’s football season is on the line Saturday night in Las Vegas. And we’re not talking about the Mountain West standings. A loss to the UNLV Rebels, after all, certainly would not eliminate the Pack from championship consideration. One loss, especially in Week 2 in the most forgiving conference in the nation, means almost nothing. We’re talking about the Fremont Cannon.

Annual New Year's fireworks show in Las Vegas canceled

LAS VEGAS — The annual fireworks show on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

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Revelers watch at Drai's nightclub as fireworks explode on the Las Vegas Strip during a New Year's celebration Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Las Vegas.

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Construction on the Eagle Valley Middle School expansion project, which will include nine classrooms, STEM labs and tenant improvements, is expected to begin in June 2020. Van Woert Bigotti is the architect for the project.

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Books and a colorful assortment of school supplies isolated on a white background

Wishing you all a very happy Halloween, I mean, Nevada Day! (recipe)

Halloween is my favorite holiday — or shall we say, Nevada Day is my favorite holiday! I was born and raised in Carson City, and I participated in the parade every year for the first 14 years of my life. I’ve ridden on firetrucks with my Dad and the folks at Warren Engine Company No. 1, and I’ve marched while playing clarinet with the school band.

Nevada Day and Halloween events in Carson City

This year, Halloween will be on Friday, Oct. 30 in Carson City not Oct. 31. Before 2000, the Nevada Day Parade was always on Oct. 31 — the anniversary of the state’s admission to the union, and, coincidentally, Halloween.

Thursday, October 29

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Carson High School student Michael Service, 17, in the maroon sweatshirt, meets with a group of volunteers in the early morning hours on Oct. 24 before cleaning up C Hill.

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Carson High School student Michael Service, 17, led a project on Oct. 24 to clean up C Hill in an effort to earn his Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 341. Service’s friend Manuel Hoyos Velazquez, foreground, and Service, left background, and friend Ivan Iza in the background move rocks to clean up the “C.”

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Jamie Cevallos demonstrates the proper swing technique. Cevallos is hosting a swing clinic at Tommy’s Grandstand in Sparks for Friday, November 13. Cevallos has worked with MLB hitters such as Ben Zobrist and Raúl Ibañez in the past and has spent the last two decades of his lie trying to master the mechanics of a baseball swing.

State senator tells housing lobbyists to protect what they have when Nevada Legislature opens

Nevada Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, told housing lobbyists to focus on maintaining the status quo during the upcoming legislative session.

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State Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks.

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Horse trainer Hank Curry has worked with Nevada inmates for 18 years, teaching them how to train wild horses.

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Inmates in the wild horse program at Stewart Conservation Camp work with their horses Tuesday in anticipation of the online adoption. Inmates gentle horses rounded up from Nevada's ranges as part of a partnership between the Nevada Department of Corrections and the Bureau of Land Management.

Nevada Eviction Moratorium

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak speaks during a news conference on the state's COVID-19 response where he announced a 45-day extension on the state's residential eviction moratorium Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)

‘Made in Nevada’ film festival this weekend in Carson City

The Brewery Arts Center has teamed up with Carson City Toyota, Western Nevada College, and the Carson City Classic Cinema Club to present the inaugural “Made in Nevada” Film Festival, double feature drive-in movies on Oct. 30 and 31 at the Western Nevada College campus.

State school boards honor editor

Record-Courier Editor Kurt Hildebrand received the Nevada Association of School Boards award for print reporting. Hildebrand was nominated last summer and the award was announced last week.

Wednesday, October 28

Nevada Wolf Pack's Carson Strong: 'Teams should be pretty scared, actually'

Carson Strong believes the Nevada Wolf Pack offense is just warming up. “I really think we left a ton of plays out there,” said Strong after the Wolf Pack’s 37-34 overtime victory over Wyoming to open the season last Saturday at Mackay Stadium. “We could have put up a lot more points.”

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Nevada quarterback Carson Strong cuts back against UNLV linebacker Javin White during last season’s game in Reno.

Masks mandatory, 250-cap for Pence rally at Reno airport

RENO — The lease holder at a Reno airport hangar where Vice President Mike Pence plans a rally Thursday has signed an agreement that requires the Republican National Committee to adhere to all Nevada COVID-19 restrictions, including a 250-person attendance cap and mandatory masks.

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Vice President Mike Pence points to the crowd during a campaign event at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.

Rodeo chapter sets up western-themed angel tree

You know you’re talking to a horsewoman when she uses rodeo as a verb. The local chapter of Dare to Be a Cowboy is working with Circle S Western Market in Gardnerville to set up a western-themed angel tree.

Stateline casinos post state’s biggest win

The casinos at Stateline posted the biggest single increase in gaming revenue in Nevada during September, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday. Making up for the spring closure due to the coronavirus outbreak, the chief source of Douglas County’s gaming revenue raked in $24.79 million during the month of September. That’s an increase of 36.3 percent from last year’s $18.19 million.

Bulla and Bush compete for seat on Nevada appellate court

Appellate Court Judge Bonnie Bulla is facing a challenge from Susan Bush, a chief deputy with the public defender’s office in Clark County.

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The Fallon Food Hub relies on local produce and beef to fill a food box.

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Carson Valley Middle School student Ayden Strange from Gardnerville placed first in last year’s Nevada Radon Poster Contest with his poster, “The Invisible Reaper.”

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The only Halloween event in Fallon this weekend is trick-or-treat on Saturday from 6-8 p.m.

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Louie is a four-month-old male lykoi (werewolf). We suspect that he is a natural lykoi, because he was a feral cat. He is adorable but is not quite ready for fostering or adoption. If you read about lykoi, you can see many of those characteristics in Louie’s photo. Oh, what big ears he has and that wolfish face is perfect. If you are interested in Louie, call CAPS at 423-7500 for details.

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Fallon's Chelle Dalager made the cut for the top 40 finalists of the Sierra Nevada Influential Women Awards. The top 10 will be announced on Wednesday.

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Ex-Fallon coach Chris Klenakis found a new home in Florida this month after being named the co-offensive coordinator at Florida A&M University.

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Oasis Academy senior Sadie O'Flaherty and the rest of her senior class are still waiting to hear whether the basketball season will kick off in two months after the latest update from the NIAA.

Tuesday, October 27

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The Brewery Arts Center and Carson City have teamed up with musician Eric Henry Anderson for an updated version of Home Means Nevada.

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Joe Santoro: Nevada's Roberson wants Fremont Cannon back where he found it

Reagan Roberson just wants to put the Fremont Cannon back where he found it. “When I got here the cannon was blue and sitting in the corner (at Cashell Fieldhouse),” the Nevada Wolf Pack senior tight end said this week. “When I saw it I just thought, ‘Wow, that’s special.’”

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Aadra Reed, right, meditates during a Wellness Yoga session on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at the Carson City Community Center.

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Girl Scouts plant an Austrian pine in Lone Mountain Cemetery.

Nevada, California senators seek fire aircraft upgrades

U.S. senators representing California and Nevada have petitioned the secretary of the Air Force to consider the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno for the home of eight state-of-the-art firefighting aircraft.

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Harlequin Halloween Bundt Cake by Dana’s Desserts of Carson City.

Monday, October 26

Mountain West rankings: Fans or not, Boise State is on top

The more things change in the Mountain West, the more one thing always seems to remain the same. Boise State is the team to beat.

14 new COVID-19 cases in Quad County area Monday; 161 active cases

14 new COVID-19 cases in Quad County area Monday; 161 active cases

Richard Paul Kalata

Richard Paul Kalata June 6, 1942 - September 29, 2020

Governor assures Nevadans a plan will be ready when the vaccine arrives

Gov. Steve Sisolak met with reporters Monday to assure Nevadans the state will be ready to distribute a vaccine when it arrives.

Carson City now flagged for elevated risk of COVID-19 spread

Carson City now flagged for elevated risk of COVID-19 spread

Wolf Pack grades: High marks for Nevada after Wyoming

Grading the Nevada Wolf Pack’s 37-34 overtime victory over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday: QUARTERBACK: A+

USDA accepting applications for grants to provide rural broadband service

USDA accepting applications for grants to provide rural broadband service

Newest downtown Las Vegas casino set to open, pandemic or not

LAS VEGAS — If the 1,000-seat sports betting auditorium at the Circa Resort & Casino doesn't get you, maybe the six rooftop swimming pools will.

Nevada DETR warns employers about phishing email scam

Nevada DETR warns employers about phishing email scam

Sunday, October 25

Kate Johnson: Making the most of those harvested beets (recipe)

Our garden was great this year! I am still pulling out beets from the early season and they are still tasting great. Likewise, I have six of the largest butternut squash I have ever grown almost ready for harvest (I am certain this is due to the long stretch of 90-plus weather).

Regular Nevada jobless claims decrease, PUA claims still on the rise

Regular Nevada jobless claims decrease, PUA claims still on the rise

$36 million needed to cure hepatitis C in Nevada prisons, lawmakers told

$36 million needed to cure hepatitis C in Nevada prisons, lawmakers told

Saturday, October 24

Carson City birth announcements September 19 to October 15, 2020

Carson City birth announcements September 19 to October 15, 2020

Nevada opens shortened football slate with dramatic OT win

Nevada opens shortened football slate with dramatic OT win

Bert Luis Cooper

Bert Louis Cooper August 22, 1933 - October 12, 2020 Bert Louis Cooper of Carson City, Nevada passed away on October 12th, 2020 at the age of 87. Bert died peacefully of natural causes in his home with his wife Letha and many of his children and grandchildren at his side.

Colleen Ann Nelson

Colleen Ann Nelson February 26, 1953 - October 20, 2020 Colleen Nelson passed away on October 20 in La Pine, Oregon.

Dennis Conrad Binder

Dennis Conrad Binder September 12, 1955 - October 11, 2020 Dennis Conrad Binder passed away peacefully on Sunday October 11th 2020 in the loving arms of his four children. He was 65 years old

Carson City road report, October 26 to November 1, 2020

Road report as of Thursday. The following information applies to Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Nevada Department of Veterans Services honors veteran of the month

Nevada Department of Veterans Services honors veteran of the month

Mobile dentist to provide care for children in Carson City

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral health care to children up to age 21 and to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City Oct. 27-29.

Kelly Bullis: Shelter home from estate tax

Kelly Bullis: Shelter home from estate tax

Gyro Shack chain looks to expand in Carson City

Gyro Shack chain looks to expand in Carson City

Friday, October 23

16 new COVID-19 cases Friday puts Quad County area over 1,700 total

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 16 new cases and 2 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,703, with 1,492 recoveries and 21 deaths; 190 cases remain active.

A look back at the 2015 Carson High boys soccer state title

A look back at the 2015 Carson High boys soccer state title

Senator Square: Carson High leadership promotes breast cancer awareness

The teachers of CHS are continuing to ask if the community of Carson City would purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Shirts are $15 and $7 of each T-shirt sale will be donated to Gustafson and her family during this difficult time, and Kelly's initials will be placed on the ribbon of the shirt.

Nevada Republicans sue to stop Clark County vote count

LAS VEGAS — The Trump campaign and Nevada Republicans asked a state judge on Friday to stop the count of Las Vegas-area mail-in ballots, alleging that "meaningful observation" of signature-checking is impossible in the state's biggest and most Democratic-leaning county.

NIAA moves high school sports into phase 3

NIAA moves high school sports into phase 3

Arctic cold front headed for Carson City, National Weather Service says

RENO — An arctic cold front is headed for Northern Nevada this weekend, with single-digit lows expected by Sunday morning in the northeast part of the state and below-freezing temperatures elsewhere. The National Weather Service said much colder temperatures will move into the entire region Sunday night through Monday morning, with hard freezes in western Nevada and single digits possible in Sierra valleys.

Lyon County allows brothel workers to provide escort services

RENO — Brothels in Nevada remain closed under state restrictions imposed under the coronavirus pandemic but Lyon County is allowing brothels to offer non-sexual escort services.

Soroptimist International invites ‘Women Helping Women’ honoree submissions

Soroptimist International of Carson City joins with its partnership sponsor Allison MacKenzie to invite businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” honoree in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of women or girls. Honorees will be recognized at the “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event to be held virtually from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18.

Nevada prison camp closed without lawmakers' knowledge

Lawmakers beat up the Department of Corrections for more than an hour Thursday but it wasn’t so much about what Director Charles Daniels did as about the fact he didn’t tell lawmakers about it until well after the Ely Conservation Camp was shut down.

Home invasion suspect hit by warning shot, held at gunpoint, arrested, Carson City Sheriff's Office says

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Carson City school district launches COVID-19 testing for employees

The Carson City School District will offer free COVID-19 testing for all school employees in two drive-through events, according to a news release. Information about the dates, times and location already have been provided to employees from school administrators. After the events, school employees who become symptomatic at work can be tested by one of the school nurses.

Thursday, October 22

Joe Santoro: Crazy Nevada football season made simple: Just win

Joe Santoro: Crazy Nevada football season made simple: Just win

20 new COVID-19 cases in Quad County area Thursday

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 20 new cases and 22 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,687, with 1,490 recoveries and 21 deaths; 176 cases remain active.

Carson City Sheriff seeks missing veteran

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered veteran, according to a news release.

Washoe County has record-high number of virus cases

RENO — Coronavirus infections have reached another record high in the Reno-Sparks area, where the Washoe County health district officer continues to raise concerns that the limit on the size of public gatherings is too lenient.

Reno jail reports 16 COVID-19 cases, enters lockdown

RENO — A detention facility in Reno is under lockdown to conduct contact tracing after an increasing number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases, authorities said.

Wyoming visits as Nevada Wolf Pack finally opens season

The Nevada Wolf Pack is indeed ready for some football. “We’ve been preparing for this moment for a while,” senior linebacker Lawson Hall said this week.

Democrats eye supermajority in Nevada Legislature races

Two years after riding a blue wave to historic heights, Nevada Democrats are hoping to tighten their grips on the reins of power in the Legislature.

Carson City school board appoints two Family Life committee members

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees appointed two new members to its Family Life Advisory Committee to serve three-year terms beginning this month through October 2023.

Wednesday, October 21

21 new COVID-19 cases in Carson, Douglas and Lyon counties on Wednesday

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 21 new cases and 24 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,667, with 1,468 recoveries and 21 deaths; 178 cases remain active.

Six Nevada counties now flagged for coronavirus

With Humboldt County back in the danger zone, there are now six Nevada counties flagged for potential elevated danger from the coronavirus.

Robert Howard "Robbie" Gillette

Robert Howard "Robbie" Gillette April 9, 1967 - October 12, 2020 Our beloved Robbie lost his battle with Spinal Meningitis after years of struggle and pain. Confined to a wheelchair since his early twenties, he never let it slow him down. He always had a smile for everyone, and never seemed to meet a stranger.

Leslie Sharlyn White

Leslie Sharlyn White, 65, of Carson City, passed away October 15, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Verne R. Horton

Verne R. Horton, 79 of Carson City, passed away on October 19, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800

Kelly Nolan

Kelly Nolan, 62 of Carson City passed away on October 19, 2020.Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Firefighting Fund

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2015 file photo, a tanker airplane drops fire retardant on a wildfire burning near Twisp, Wash. The state's commissioner of Public Lands released a proposal Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, that provides some $63 million each year to fight wildfires and take steps to prevent them in the first place. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Nevada adds $20 million to grants for small business; application deadline Thursday

The state is pumping an additional $20 million into the grants program for small businesses like bars, arts groups and nonprofits. The Pandemic Emergency Technical Support program was funded with $20 million and opened to applicants on Monday. It offered businesses grants up to $10,000 they don’t have to pay back.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack, it's time for a title

This Nevada Wolf Pack football season just might be the start of something big. The on-again, off-again, back-on-again 2020 Nevada college football season will begin this Saturday (4 p.m., CBS Sports Network) when the Wyoming Cowboys come to Mackay Stadium to open an eight-game season.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide affordable kids dental care

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral health care to children up to age 21 and to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City Oct. 27-29.

CHS senior to clean up C Hill Saturday

Carson High School senior Michael Service, a Boy Scout working to become an Eagle Scout, will be hosting an event from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday to clean up C Hill.

Sylvia E. Ranson

1953- 2020 London to the canal to the rustic desert… In the mid-1980s, a Londoner traded the excitement of one of the world’s most fascinating cities to the Panama jungle and then to rural Nevada.

Lionel Leroy Douglass "Doug"

In Loving Memory Lionel Leroy Douglass (“Doug”), aged 88, passed at his home in Carson City on October 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Doug lived with a kind and open heart, a strong back and good cheer.

More than 500 residents cast ballots on the first day of early voting

The line snaked around the block with the earliest voters standing in line for almost 90 minutes before doors opened.

Boo! Spooktacular, haunted house nixed for this year

The ghouls will be in Fallon this year but only in spirit and without the youngsters.

Trump Jr. ignites a Fallon rally

Trump Jr. ignites a Fallon rally

A classic day for Fallon

Fallon's Show 'n Shine last week featured classic automobiles and trucks parked along Maine Street. Proceeds benefit The Fallon Theatre.

Commissioners meet Wednesday afternoon at City Hall

Churchill County Commissioners meet Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the Fallon City Council chambers because of early voting at the regular location.

Applications now being accepted for $20 million relief program for small businesses and non-profits

The Nevada Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development has announced that applications for the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program are being accepted.

Sudden fires, what happens to pets?

It is a joy to see the clear sky again and to breathe clean air. All the smoke from the fires surrounding us really made me think about pets who were stuck in the middle of the infernos. What happens to them when fire strikes? In a worst-case scenario, you leave for work and a fire overruns your house while you are gone. You have left your pets and fear fills your heart.

The Nevada Traveler: Hawthorne: More to it than meets the eye

Hawthorne doesn’t seem like much at first glance. Maybe a place to eat, spend the night or grab some gas while traveling U.S. 95. But if you spend a bit of time there, you find out that Hawthorne not only has an interesting history but a few other surprises.

New cheer coach embraces pandemic challenges

After cheering on the teams when Fallon competed in the 4A and assisting the most recent cheer squads, Joyce Lund takes over the Greenwave as her squad prepares for the abbreviated football and basketball seasons.

Thomas Ranson: More than just a team mom

It’s not a position found on a resume. Yet, it’s one of the most important volunteer duties for a mom during her child’s sports experience.

Information sought on 'Welcome to Carson City' sign vandalism

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in reference to vandalism that occurred near the area of Highway 50 E and Flint Road.

State: Carson City within 700 jobs of pre-virus employment levels

Carson City has added 600 jobs since August, bringing the capital to within 700 jobs of pre-COVID employment levels. According to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, 500 of those jobs were in the government sector.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 12

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Tuesday, October 20

12th COVID-19 death in Lyon County; 26 new cases in Quad County area

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individual was a male Lyon County resident in his 80’s.

2020 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt clues & explanations

The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt medallion has been found. If you got stuck on a clue, you are not wrong. Figure out where you went wrong below by reading the clues and explanations:

Warren Thayer

Warren Floyd Thayer May 8, 1931 – October 7, 2020 Warren Thayer of Minden, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020.

Murry Ella Bates

Murry Ella Bates, 81, of Carson City, passed away on October 12, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Ortenisa Groves

Ortenisa Groves, age 78, of Carson City, NV passed away on October 17, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.

Robert "Robbie" Gillette

Robert "Robbie" Gillette, 53, of Carson City, passed away October 12, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Sisolak: Nevada sees alarming increase in COVID infections; no new restrictions

Gov. Steve Sisolak said Tuesday that Nevada is seeing an alarming increase in infections and hospitalizations because of a fall surge in the virus.

Nevada's average COVID-19 infection rate climbing steadily

RENO — Nevada's rate of coronavirus infections is steadily rising again. But state officials are reluctant to blame relaxed guidelines and say there is no reason yet to consider stricter measures as they point to rates increasing across the country and the world.

Nearly forgotten, Craig Hall was one of Nevada basketball's great scorers

Craig Hall started out his Nevada Wolf Pack basketball career with a bang.

Ruth Brown Pierini

Ruth Brown Pierini, 94, went to her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2020. Born on April 3, 1926 in Washington State, she was then raised by her loving mother, after her father passed away when Ruth was a young girl, on Lulu Island (Richmond), south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Nevada's early voting numbers suggest shift to mail votes

With two weeks until the election, more than twice as many Nevada voters have returned ballots by mail than in the entire 2016 election. Nearly 176,000 voters have returned ballots mailed to them in early October, election officials reported Monday. In 2016, less than 79,000 voters cast ballots absentee or in all-mail precincts.

Warren Floyd Thayer

May 8, 1931 – October 7, 2020 Warren Thayer of Minden, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020.

Nevada U.S. attorney team preparing to handle election complaints

Nevada’s U.S. Attorney’s office is preparing for its part in dealing with election complaints. U.S. Attorney Nick Trutanich said his assistant Jamie Michelson will lead the effort, handling complaints of election fraud and voter rights.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 11

The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Monday, October 19

Lyon County man is 20th COVID-19 death reported in Quad County area

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individual was a male Lyon County resident in his 40’s with underlying conditions. CCHHS is also reporting 17 new cases and 14 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,620, with 1,411 recoveries and 20 deaths; 189 cases remain active.

William (Bill) C. Hughes

William (Bill) C. Hughes July 27, 1936 - October 15, 2020

Graig Hollis

Graig Hollis, 64 of Carson City passed away on October 19, 2020.Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Dianne Parodi

Dianne Parodi, 65 of Gardnerville passed away on October 18, 2020.Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Justice Department awards $1.6 million to help victims of crime in Nevada

The Justice Department has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to improve services for victims of crime.

Reno 1868 knocked out of playoffs on penalty kicks

RENO – Reno 1868 was knocked out of the USL playoffs in the Western Conference Semifinals at home Saturday by the dreadful means of penalty kicks against Phoenix Rising FC.

Feds: Hoover Dam is reopening to the public on Tuesday

BOULDER CITY — The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is reopening Hoover Dam to the public Tuesday, seven months after it closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevada implementing federal Lost Wages Assistance program

Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is implementing the federal Lost Wages Assistance Program.

Nevada Highway Patrol has first female leader

Anne Carpenter has been named to head the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Carson City sites could be renamed to honor former mayor

The Parks and Recreation Commission met Monday to recommend renaming two Carson City venues in honor of the late Mayor Robert Crowell.

Carson City sheriff says Trump rally went off without a hitch

From a law enforcement point of view, Sheriff Ken Furlong says President Trump’s Carson City rally went off without a hitch. “It was a very docile day for us,” he said. “Everything we expected went off very, very well.”

WNC News and Notes: Student president recalls day that changed her focus

It’s no surprise that Western Nevada College student government president Gabrielle Clark envisions helping others when she completes her college education. After all, Clark has been doing that since becoming a member of the college’s student government group, the Associated Students of Western Nevada.

Jim Valentine: The third-party influence

People make decisions in real estate for many reasons. Buyers and sellers have a lot to consider when they contemplate buying or selling and even more as they proceed with making or receiving offers to buy or sell. Their agent will help them gather information and gain perspective, but that is but a part of the decision making process that they will experience.

Carson City teachers eager to see students again

Bordewich Bray Elementary School staff members have been pulling out their rulers, creating circles on their classroom carpets where the legs of desks must remain for social distance, and they have moved out furniture to make more space. Nutrition services workers are marking off seats in the cafeterias as needed. Playground quadrants have been designated with classrooms being assigned and rotated and current students constantly ask where they’re to play each day – all to welcome back the school’s littlest learners next week.

Sunday, October 18

In Carson City, Trump says red wave is coming to Silver State

President Trump vowed Sunday evening in Carson City to turn the Silver State red. Trump, the Republican incumbent told about 10,000 supporters at the Carson City Airport a red wave is coming to Nevada. "Sixteen days from now, we're going to win the state of Nevada, we're going win four more years in the White House,” Trump said.

Man charged with battery on pregnant girlfriend, Carson City Sheriff’s Office says

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Carson City officials warn of heavy foot traffic as Trump rally ends

From Carson City Sheriff's Ken Furlong: Please anticipate heavy foot traffic throughout Carson City, drive with extreme caution and watch for pedestrians. Plan your travel accordingly, as motorists and pedestrians leave the campaign rally anticipate traffic delays. Both pedestrians and motorists must obey traffic laws. Motorists must always watch for pedestrians and be extra cautious when backing up. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and never pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks. Pedestrians must look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right and use crosswalks.

Joe Santoro: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate is boring

Another NBA Finals involving LeBron James. Another Michael Jordan-LeBron James discussion. Stop it. Stop asking a question that has no real answer. The debate about which player is the best in NBA history is tired, boring and silly. Jordan and James are different types of players in vastly different NBA eras. They are both great in their own way. It’s just a matter of preference. But just ask yourself one question. Game tied. 10 seconds left. NBA Finals Game 7. Who do you want taking that last shot? Jordan or James? Even James would want Jordan to take that last shot and would pass him the ball.

Nearly 217,500 not eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits, Nevada officials say

Officials at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation say nearly 217,500 people who applied for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program will be notified over the next three weeks that they are ineligible for those benefits.

Kelly J. Bullis: COVID-19 scams

Are there evil people actively trying to hurt you? YES! Most do not even live in the USA. They work in what is called the “dark web.” They reach out to entrap innocent folks like you and me with very convincing trickery. Here are some to be on the lookout for.

Nevada budget experts worry about economy if stimulus funding ends

One of Nevada’s top fiscal analysts said he is worried about the impact on Nevada’s economy if the federal stimulus isn’t renewed.

Saturday, October 17

Carson City Republicans and Democrats release joint statement on vandalism

The Carson City Republican and the Carson City Democratic Central Committees condemn the recent vandalism and sign thefts occurring in our town recently. Neither of these acts helps or advances the political agendas of either party and in fact hurts the overall political process for selecting our political leaders.

Updated: Carson City releases information ahead of President Trump's Sunday rally

UPDATE: The following streets are closed for the duration of the campaign rally: East College Parkway from East Nye Lane to Goni, adjacent street closures include North Lompa Lane, Otha, Silver Lane, and Airport Road from East Nye Lane to College.

Larry Ewing

Larry Ewing, age 63, of Carson City, NV passed away on October 15 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.

Carson City road report for October 19 to 25, 2020

The following information applies to the period of Oct. 19-25: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: • 6th Street will be closed between Carson Street and Plaza Street, Thursday, 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Children’s Museum and Chamber plan Halloween-themed golf tournament

Once on a downward spiral, golf has become the sport du jour for those seeking to be outdoors in a safe environment where friends can meet and socially distance while getting needed exercise.

Free meals extended through rest of Carson City school year

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services has been approved for the U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver to provide free lunch and breakfast for all children 18 and younger through the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.

Shoe Tree Brewing Co. earns gold & bronze medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival

COCO BURRITO (GOLD) & STOUTACUS (BRONZE) RECOGNIZED AT WORLD’S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL BEER COMPETITION Shoe Tree Brewing Co. was awarded Gold and Bronze medals at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, presented by the Brewers Association. The best beers in 91 beer categories covering 170 different beer styles (including all subcategories) were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals during a virtual ceremony Friday, October 16, hosted on The Brewing Network.

Nevada's unemployment continued to decrease in September, but more slowly

The number of Nevadans back at work increased by 3,400 in September but that is a much slower increase than August. “I’m encouraged to see that employment continues to pick up and that unemployment has gone down,” said DETR Economist Dave Schmidt. “Employment gains slowed sharply for the second month in a row as the labor market continues to shift from a rapid policy-driven rebound to a more traditional recovery.”

Ask Dirk: How can I stay comfortable while staying at home?

Thanks to a mix of current events including working or schooling from home and our recent levels of smokey haze, many of us are spending more time inside our homes than ever before. If you are spending more time indoors, you may be noticing the nuances of your HVAC system and your at-home comfort levels. Does your system seem loud or disruptive? Is it turning on frequently throughout the day or heating and cooling your home irregularly? Are you concerned about air quality and your health? We are breaking down some comfort problems you may be facing with your HVAC system and how to address them. Comfort Problem 1: Keeping the Smoke Out

Carson City superintendent: Return for pre-K to 2nd graders will incorporate revisions

The Carson City School District’s recent announcement to bring prekindergarteners to second graders back to full, on-campus instruction four days a week Tuesdays through Fridays has stirred up excitement among teachers and parents across its elementary sites.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 10

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Roger Diez: Records go down in Formula 1

Formula 1 saw two records set last Sunday. Lewis Hamilton’s Nurburgring win tied Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 F1 victories and Kimi Raikkonen made his 323rd F1 start, eclipsing Ruben Barrichello’s previous record of 322 outings. Hamilton has six more chances this season to set a new win record, and odds are he’ll do it handily. The Eifel Grand Prix was also remarkable for cancellation of Friday practice due to fog and four power unit failures in the race.

Friday, October 16

Nevada's Congressional District 2 candidates spar over COVID, immigration at debate

Rep. Mark Amodei and Democratic challenger Patricia Ackerman’s debate Friday centered mostly on President Trump’s policies, with Ackerman repeatedly blaming Amodei for his support of Trump. She charged that Amodei has repeatedly supported Trump’s focus on big corporations and failed to support small businesses that anchor the nation’s economy.

Nevada State Parks to be topic of Tuesday Rotary meeting

Nevada’s State Parks will be the topic of discussion at the Rotary Club of Carson City’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. Nevada State Parks Administrator Bob Mergell will unveil the agency’s new virtual tour of the state’s 27 state parks at the meeting. Mergell says the video shows the beauty our state offers.

13 new COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Quad Counties

Carson City Health and Human Services reported 13 new cases and 14 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region on Friday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,576, with 1,378 recoveries and 19 deaths; 179 cases remain active. The new cases are:

Live stream: Nevada Congress District 2 debate

The debate between Rep. Mark Amodei (R) and challenger Patricia Ackerman (D) starts at 6 p.m.

Rural Nevada counties see uptick in virus deaths

After some two weeks with no increase in rural Nevada coronavirus deaths, three counties got hit this week.

Senator Square: Buy a T-shirt, help a Carson High teacher

From the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a [generous city] in possession of a good fortune must be in want of [helping to support a CHS teacher]." The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true?

UPDATE: Trump changes course, approves California fire relief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump's administration has reversed course and approved a previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires.

10 charged with unemployment insurance fraud in Nevada

On a 104-degree day in Las Vegas, Kenneth Greenland and Brittany Griesel were cruising down Sahara Boulevard in a rented Maserati when law enforcement pulled them over and found nine unemployment insurance debit cards worth more than $200,000, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit announced Thursday.

After quarantine, no new COVID-19 positives in governor’s Carson City staff

No additional positive tests for the coronavirus have been found in members of the Carson City staff of Gov. Sisolak’s office. They were all ordered to quarantine and work from home after one member of the office tested positive.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 9

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Thursday, October 15

24 new COVID-19 cases reported in Quad County area Thursday

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 24 new cases and 5 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,563, with 1,364 recoveries and 19 deaths; 180 cases remain active.

Churchill County School District reports a positive COVID-19 test

Churchill County School District reported Thursday a student who attends E.C. Best Elementary School in-person has tested positive for COVID-19.

Patricia (Pat) Helen Menath

Patricia (Pat) Helen Menath December 18, 1931-October 4, 2020

Holly Shrum

Holly Shrum, 44 of Carson City, passed away on October 12, 2020.Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Bert Cooper

Bert Cooper, 87 of Carson City, passed away on October 12, 2020.Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Zepha Bouvier

Zepha Bouvier, 82 of Virginia City passed away on October 11, 2020.Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Richard Elbert Garrison

Richard Elbert Garrison, 88 of Carson City, passed away on October 13, 2020,arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800.

Hemp growing rules gain initial OK from Carson City supervisors

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday decided to allow hemp growing inside buildings in industrial zones but not on Carson City’s agricultural land. Hemp is now a legal crop in Nevada and in May the board put a moratorium on applications to grow it while the city decided where it would allow cultivation.

Trump to visit Carson City on Sunday

UPDATE 5:55 p.m. Thursday President Trump is making a 4 p.m. Sunday campaign stop in Carson City, the campaign posted to its website early Thursday evening.

JoAnne Skelly: Plant garlic now

Garlic is relatively easy to grow. September through the end of October is garlic planting time. Garlic requires a loose sandy loam soil with good drainage and a pH of 6 to 7. The looser the soil, the bigger the bulb.

Grants available for Nevada businesses, non-profits affected by COVID-19

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is making available grant money to assist small businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City to reopen Saturday

Browsers Corner Book Store, operated by the Friends of the Carson City Library, is having its grand reopening starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 with new hours being from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

U.S. warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. diplomats and security officials privately warned the state of Nevada not to use Chinese-made coronavirus test kits donated by the United Arab Emirates over concerns about patient privacy, test accuracy and Chinese government involvement, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

Carson City Sheriff's Office releases photos in Republican HQ vandalism

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a subject involved in a destruction of property case.

Governor rolls out grants program for small businesses, nonprofits

Gov. Steve Sisolak and Treasurer Zach Conine say Nevada small businesses can start applying Monday for grants to help them survive the financial damage caused by the pandemic. The funding is through the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) program contained in the CARES Act. Nevada was awarded $20 million to issue to businesses

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 8

The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Wednesday, October 14

23 new COVID-19 cases in Quad County area on Wednesday

Carson City Health and Human Services reported 23 new cases and 22 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region on Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,539, with 1,359 recoveries and 19 deaths; 161 cases remain active.

Alan Howard Hale

Alan Howard Hale February 24, 1939 - October 1, 2020 Alan Howard Hale, born February 24, 1939, a resident of Fallon, Nevada, gently passed away on October 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Barbara Freitas

Barbara Freitas, 75 of Yerington, passed away on October 8, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800

Sylvia Bienek

Sylvia Bienek, 71 of Dayton, passed away on October 10, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800

Trick-or-treating at Governor's Mansion in Carson City canceled

Gov. Steve and First Lady Kathy Sisolak have canceled the annual mansion trick-or-treating activities this year. “At this time, the Nevada governor’s mansion is experiencing low staffing levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in an effort to keep staff and visitors safe, the annual Halloween festivities at the mansion will not take place this year,” they said in a statement.

Elon Musk firm proposing ‘Vegas Loop' tunnel people mover

LAS VEGAS — A company nearing completion of a short underground motorway for electric cars at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center wants to widen its scope and build a people mover tunnel system beneath the Las Vegas Strip. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's tunneling operator, called The Boring Co., dubs the project the "Vegas Loop."

Las Vegas to host NCAA Tournament men's regional for first time

INDIANAPOLIS — Las Vegas will host an NCAA Tournament men's regional for the first time after the NCAA changed a policy that prevented states with sports wagering from hosting championships.

October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Both national and state statistics for 2020 are showing an increase in the number of domestic violence reports due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizations seeking funds for holiday programs

Local organizations are making their October push for their respective causes.

Woman awarded $2.85 million from Nevada for wrongful conviction

Forty-four years after she was convicted of murder and six years after she was exonerated, Cathy Woods has been awarded $2.85 million from the state of Nevada as compensation for her wrongful conviction.

Election events, voting begins to heat up

Three weeks remain before voters head to the polls to cast their ballots for not only President of the United States but for also for a number of federal, state and county offices.

Commissioners approve a number of items at Oct. 1 meeting

The Churchill County Commission met on Oct. 1 and took action on the following agenda items.

CAPS amazing TGIF garage sale

Watson here and I want to remind everyone to come to our fabulous garage sale on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are located at 4293 Solias Road. Come and check out our remarkable bargains. If we don’t have it, you don’t need it!

The Nevada Traveler: Walking through historic Bridgeport, Calif.

Sometimes overlooked by travelers on U.S. 395, the small community of Bridgeport, Calif. contains a surprising amount of accessible history.

Banner Health prepares for potential COVID-19 surge with flu season

With the flu season just around the corner, Banner Health is preparing for a possible “twindemic” as it will coincide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Greenwave Hall of Fame golf tournament

The first Greenwave Hall of Fame golf tournament recently crowned its winners. The tournament served as a fundraiser to help the GHOF with future induction ceremony costs.

Annual sheep sale held for new agricultural research and Extension center

RENO — More than 200 sheep were auctioned at the annual sale of the Rafter 7 sheep herd recently at the Eureka County Fairgrounds, and the first auction that will help fund the University of Nevada, Reno’s new Great Basin Research & Extension Center located in Eureka.

Nevada issues warning as state eviction moratorium ends Thursday

With the state moratorium on evictions ending Thursday, Nevada officials emphasized that federal rental protections from eviction will still be in effect.

Churchill County Commissioner – District 3

DR. GREGORY S. KOENIG Occupation: Optometrist Age: 53 Contact: gkoenig.king@gmail.com Record of Service: I have previously served on the Churchill County School Board for 12 years, having been elected three times.

Churchill County Board of School Trustees

GREGG MALKOVICH Occupation: Retired Educator Age: 52 Contact: 775-835-9106; greggmalkovich@yahoo.com Gregg Malkovich Record of Service: I am Gregg Malkovich, a retired educator with more than 29 years of teaching and administrative experience (all in the state of Nevada, with 3 years in Elko, 1 in Lyon, and the remaining 25+ years in Churchill County School District).

Carson City sheriff blames Democrats for spate of vandalism

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who busted the front window of the Carson City Republican headquarters Monday night.

Get Healthy Carson City: Great Nevada ShakeOut is Thursday

Would you like to participate in the world’s largest earthquake drill? On Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 am, the Great ShakeOut will take place. This year, over 14.8 million people worldwide will be participating in this quick and easy drill to learn how to DROP, COVER, and HOLD On. Nevadans are no stranger to these seismic events. In the United States, Nevada ranks third overall in the number of large earthquakes over the last 150 years.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 7

The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Tuesday, October 13

2 Lyon County residents die due to COVID-19; 23 new cases Tuesday

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Tuesday. One individual was a female Lyon County resident in her 90s with underlying health conditions. The other individual was a female Lyon County resident in her 80s with no underlying health conditions.

Darriel F. Bender

Darriel F. Bender June 8, 1939 - October 4, 2020 Darriel F. Bender, 81, Washoe Tribal Elder, passed peacefully on Oct 4, 2020 with his family by his side.

Dorothy May Horrell Hulbert

Dorothy May Horrell Hulbert July 24, 1918 - October 11, 2020 Dorothy May Horrell Hulbert passed away October 11, 2020, in Carson City Nevada.

Margaret Ann Martin

Margaret Ann Martin, 72 of Carson City, passed away on October 12, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800

Julian Katzman

Julian N Katzman, 86 of Carson City, passed away on October 7, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800

Mom who drowned boating in Lake Tahoe leaves 3 children

SAN FRANCISCO — A mother with three children enjoying the weekend on a boat with her boyfriend and his children at Lake Tahoe slipped into the water and drowned, authorities and family said Tuesday. The companion, whose name has not been disclosed by authorities, dove into the water to try to rescue Daisy Rogers, but failed. Rescuers pulled him from the lake Friday evening and rushed him to a hospital for hypothermia.

Nobody better: James ‘Rabbit’ Bradshaw was Nevada’s first football star

James “Rabbit” Bradshaw’s final act in front of University of Nevada football fans was a showstopper.

Carson City school board candidates differ on methods of instruction

Carson City School Board candidates Joe Cacioppo and Joy Trushenski maintain opposing views when it comes to serving all Carson City students effectively through online or traditional instruction and regarding the Common Core state standards.

James Ronald Anderson “Jim”, “Andy”

December 5, 1933 – October 1, 2020 Jim passed away in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 1, 2020 He was born December 5, 1933, at the Steptoe Valley Hospital in East Ely, Nevada, to Deloy Harold “Andy” Anderson, Sr. and Anna Estella Farnsworth Anderson.

Carson City supervisor candidates agree on police funding at debate

Candidates for Carson City Ward 2 supervisor faced off in a debate Monday three weeks before the general election. Maurice White and Stacie Wilke-McCulloch discussed growth management, mental health services, the South Carson Street project and more during the event at the Brewery Arts Center and broadcast live on NGBN-TV and online.

Partnership Carson City drug roundup set Oct. 24

Partnership Carson City’s annual Drug Roundup takes place Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at four locations in Carson City. Bring unused or expired prescription drugs and sharps (syringes) to one of these locations in Carson City: Save Mart Supermarkets, 3620 N. Carson and 4348 S. Carson; Smith’s Food & Drug Store, 559 E. William St.; and FoodMaxx, 3325 Highway 50 East.

Campaign sign vandalism worse than ever, Carson City sheriff says

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says this year they are dealing with more reports of damaged and stolen political signs than in the past.

Nevada awarded sex offender tracking grant

Nevada has been awarded an $886,256 grant to improve the state’s systems for tracking and registering sex offenders.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 6

The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Secretary of State: Lyon, Humboldt mail-in ballot materials contain errors

Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske said the state has found errors on mail-in ballot materials in Lyon and Humboldt counties. She emphasized that the errors are in the materials with the ballots, not with the ballots themselves.

Monday, October 12

JoAnne Skelly: Smoke, plants and people

With all the smoke lingering lately and on hearing that Napa grape growers lucky enough to still have grapes may not harvest them due to smoke contamination, I wondered how smoke affects plants as well as people. I found some interesting articles.

13 new COVID-19 cases Monday as Quad County area nears 1,500 cases total

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 13 new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Monday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,493, with 1,316 recoveries and 17 deaths, 160 cases remain active.

Churchill County High student tests positive for COVID-19

Churchill County School District reported Monday a Churchill County High School student who attends in-person has tested positive for COVID-19.

Mary Anne Graves

Mary Anne Graves, 74 of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on October 3, 2020 and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800.

Carson City Symphony seeks musicians, dancers for 37th season

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 37th season with a virtual community music and dance project celebrating Carson City history, the “Hank Monk Schottische” virtual performance project. Instrumental musicians and dancers of all ages are invited to participate.

Live stream: Carson City School District and Carson City Board of Supervisors candidate forums

At 6 p.m. tune in for a live stream of the Carson City School Board of Trustees District 7 and Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2. You can also watch the stream at Facebook.com/NevadaAppeal.

Reno 1868 steams forward in first round playoff win with fans in stadium

RENO – Reno 1868 dominated in its first home playoff win in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship quarterfinal Saturday night by a commanding 4-1 score against the L.A. Galaxy II as fans looked on from stadium seats for the first time since the season opener in February.

At long last, Reno 1868 has fans in the stands

Saturday’s opening round playoff game not only saw Reno 1868 earn its first home playoff win in franchise history, the club also got to celebrate that win with 250 supporters in the seats and cheering them on.

Nevada coronavirus task force director tests positive for COVID-19

Caleb Cage, head of the governor’s Coronavirus Response task force, is at home after testing positive for COVID1-19. The daily bulletin on the virus released Monday says he was confirmed to have the virus Oct. 6 after experiencing symptoms the previous weekend.

Nevada retailers: Fewer trick-or-treaters but more spending

A survey by the Nevada Association of Retailers says there will be fewer people celebrating Halloween this year than last because of concerns about the coronavirus. That number fell from 68 percent last year to 58 percent this year.

Deputies looking for illegal shooters east and north of Carson City

Carson City Sheriff’s deputies will be paying more attention to several areas on the edge of town after receiving multiple reports of residents hearing gunshots.

If ACA thrown out, all Nevadans will suffer, health exchange director says

If the U.S. Supreme Court rules the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, the head of Nevada’s health exchange says it will hit everyone in the state.

New appeal to Nevada Supreme Court in Gardnerville, Reno murders

RENO — Lawyers for a 21-year-old Salvadoran immigrant accused of killing four Northern Nevada residents last year are asking the state Supreme Court to again overturn a judge's ruling allowing him to be tried in Reno for crimes that occurred in another county.

Carson City supervisors take up hemp growing rules

The Board of Supervisors is moving into the Bob Boldrick Theater this week while the Sierra Room, its usual meeting location in the Community Center, is being renovated to reopen meetings to the public.

Sunday, October 11

2020 General Election: Assembly District 40

SENA LOYD Party: Democrat Occupation: Director of Research and Workforce Development, emerging high tech company & Information Professional

Prison board suspends policy that confiscates 80 percent of Nevada inmate funds

After numerous complaints by inmate family members, the Board of Prison Commissioners on Thursday suspended a new regulation that has been confiscating 80 percent of the money inmates have in their prison accounts.

Jim Valentine: What to look for in title report

One of the most important components in a real estate transaction is one that is usually given some of the least attention. That would be the title report. Historically, it was called a preliminary title report, but has for the past few years been renamed and repositioned as a title commitment. The inclusion of the word commitment reflects the fact that they are now making a commitment to insure title, not just providing preliminary information.

Former Carson City manager Nick Marano gets Florida job

Former Carson City Manager Nick Marano is headed to south Florida. Marano is moving to Palmetto Bay, south of Miami on the shores of Key Biscayne, to become village manager of the community of 24,000.

Saturday, October 10

Transient learns it's best to leave before the deputies arrive, Carson City Sheriff's Office says

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Carson City road report for October 12 to 18, 2020

Road report as of Oct. 8. The following applies to Oct. 12-18: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

2020 General Election: Carson City Supervisor Ward 2

MAURICE “MO” WHITE Position sought: Carson City Supervisor, Ward 2 Occupation: Retired Diesel Mechanic.

2020 General Election: Carson City School District, District 7

JOE CACIOPPO Position: School Board Trustee - Carson City School District, District 7 (Re-Election) Address: 699 Lucas Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89701 Occupation: Civil Engineer (P.E.) – Licensed in Nevada & California Age: 54 years

A year of firsts for local athletes running at UNR

There were plenty of first from area athletes competing with the University of Nevada men’s and women’s cross country teams in 2019.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack's Jay Norvell perfect for Mountain West

The Nevada Wolf Pack is now one of the most stable, consistent and established football programs in the Mountain West.

2020 General Election Guide: Nevada's Congressional 2nd District

PATRICIA ACKERMAN Party: Democrat Occupation: Small Business Owner Age: 63

2020 General Election guide: Nevada Supreme Court Justice, Seat D

OZZIE FUMO Position Sought: Nevada State Supreme Court — Seat D Occupation: Adjunct Professor at UNLV Boyd School of Law. Nevada State Assemblyman District 21. Partner at Pitaro and Fumo, Chtd

City Planning Manager to Speak at Weekly Rotary Meeting

Carson City Planning Manager Hope Sullivan will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Carson City’s meeting. The lunchtime meeting takes place Tuesday, October 13th and guests are welcome. Ms. Sullivan will give an overview of land development in the area, with a focus on residential.

Continuing benefit claims decrease for eighth straight week as initial claims tick up

The number of insured unemployed workers in Nevada decreased a bit last week for the eighth straight week. There are now 190,613 people receiving continued benefits, the lowest number since the week ending April 4. But officials at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said the number of initial claims for benefits increased a bit to 7,941. That is an increase of 416 claims for the week ending Oct. 3.

5 apply for Carson City supervisors ward 3 seat

Five candidates have applied to be Carson City’s next Ward 3 supervisor. The seat will be vacated in January when Lori Bagwell, the current Ward 3 supervisor, becomes Carson City’s first woman mayor. Bagwell ran for mayor and won in the primary when she received more than 50 percent of the vote.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 5

The person who finds the treasure should bring it to the Nevada Appeal, 580 Mallory Way, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 775-882-2515 or 775-881-7653 to reach Appeal staff. Players must be 18 or older to participate.

Roger Diez: Talladega puts an end to Penske’s good time

Roger Penske was having an excellent weekend last Friday and Saturday at Indianapolis with wins both days, but then came Talladega and the wheels came off (almost literally). Penske cars in both the Saturday Xfinity Race and the Sunday NASCAR Cup contest were strong early but got caught up in accidents, resulting in poor finishes.

Friday, October 9

2020 General Election guide

Click here to read the 2020 General Election guide.

Assembly District 40 candidates face off

DISAGREE ON TAX ISSUES The two candidates for Assembly District 40 faced off Friday at the League of Women Voters’ candidate forums and, not surprisingly, the major disagreement was over the issue of taxes and funding.

37 new COVID-19 cases Friday in Quad County region; 3-day total is 79

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 37 new cases and four additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Friday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,453, with 1,277 recoveries and 17 deaths, 159 cases remain active.

Live stream: Assembly District 40 candidate forum

You can also go to https://www.facebook.com/NevadaAppeal to watch the stream at 6 p.m.

Senator Square: Carson High leadership students raise breast cancer awareness

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

Nevada Highway Patrol impaired driver crackdown begins Monday

The Nevada Highway Patrol and local agencies will team up beginning Oct. 12 to catch impaired drivers.

Add some goat cheese to your cheesecake

Cheesecake is always a popular dessert at Js’ Old Town Bistro. Our chefs, Larry Lawrence and Brandon Kealoha decided to mix it up a bit and substitute goat cheese for some of the cream cheese in a traditional recipe. The result is a super creamy, slightly tangy, super delicious dessert. It will definitely wow your guests at your next dinner party!

Feds: Nevada must rescind order on nursing home COVID tests

LAS VEGAS — Federal health administrators are telling Nevada officials they have to rescind a statewide directive issued several days ago telling nursing homes to suspend the use of two types of rapid COVID-19 tests due to the likelihood of false positive results.

Grand opening for Carson River/Prison Hill trail system

Carson City is holding a grand opening of its Carson River/Prison Hill trail system. The event hosted by the Parks, Recreation and Space department will be held Oct. 30 at the 5th Street trailhead at the corner of 5th Street and Carson River Road.

Missing Carson City man being sought near Jacks Valley

Douglas searchers are looking for a Carson City man, who was last seen Monday morning, entering the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area. Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team members and deputies are actively searching for 39-year-old Elmer Pacheco-Ramirez.

Nevada coronavirus task force relaxes rules for counties

The governor’s coronavirus task force voted Thursday to relax the rules that determine whether a county is flagged as a virus risk just a bit.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 4

Clue No. 4 Friday, Oct. 9 Build for a purpose No longer there Performing the same job But with more fanfare

Thursday, October 8

23 new COVID-19 cases in Quad County region on Thursday

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 23 new cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,416, with 1,273 recoveries and 17 deaths, 126 cases remain active.

Ralpn Wozniak

Ralph Wozniak, 69 of Carson City passed away on October 3, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775 888-6800.

Mason Valley Residence reports high positive COVID-19 rate

Lyon County officials have been notified that an assisted living facility, Mason Valley Residence, in Yerington had a high number of positive tests for COVID-19. It is reported that 34 out of 53 tests results were positive.

‘Relaunch’ exhibition at Courthouse Gallery in Carson City

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Relaunch, by artist Mark Brandvik at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Jan. 28. The Courthouse is located at 885 E. Musser St., Carson City. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Storey County officials plead with state to let brothels reopen

Officials from Nye and Storey counties pleaded with the governor’s coronavirus task force Thursday to let them reopen their legal, licensed brothels. John Koenig, chairman of the Nye County Commission, said massage parlors, bars and every other legal business in the county is open except for brothels.

Carson City ballots start arriving in mail boxes Friday

Mail-in ballots to vote in the upcoming election are starting to arrive in Carson City voters' mailboxes. The ballots are being mailed to all registered voters no later than Oct. 14 and can be returned via mail or at designated drop-off locations.

Sigh of relief: Donation provides Carson City teachers with air purifiers

An anonymous local donor supplied the funds for the Rotary Club of Carson City to purchase more than 800 air purifiers for teachers and staff members of the Carson City School District for use in their classroom or home. Club members then distributed them on Monday to Carson City schools for teachers to pick up and unbox in their classroom or take home, and the staff members were deeply grateful to carry off their unexpected incentive.

Suspect in fatal crash found dead

A 52-year-old Fallon man under investigation for allegedly killing a Churchill County Middle School student with his vehicle last month was found dead Tuesday.

Gay, Lesbian chamber seeking to grow in Carson City area

The Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada still is setting its sights on growing membership in Northern Nevada’s Quad County region and surrounding areas where business opportunities are flourishing, according to Chamber President Tim Haughinberry. The Chamber announced its expansion to Northern Nevada in August, and Haughinberry is focused on generating diversified interest from corporations and smaller companies to support the GLCCNV in its mission to become fully integrated and connected with Nevada’s LGBTQ community.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 3

Thursday, Oct. 8 Maintaining distance They continue collaborating These four should be the Ones you find fascinating

Wednesday, October 7

UPDATE: Missing Carson City woman found safe

UPDATE, Oct. 7, 6:36 p.m. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office said Brandi Cargile has been located, safe, in California.

Chris Pattison is second applicant for Carson City supervisor seat

A second application for the Ward 3 Supervisor seat has been submitted by Chris Pattison. Pattison is a former Carson City Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteer who received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his work.

Former Carson City manager Nick Marano interviewing for Florida job

Former Carson City Manager Nick Marano is interviewing for the job of Palmetto Bay, Fla., village manager. Marano, a retired U.S. Marine colonel, worked for Carson City from 2014 to 2018. He left the job to join GTI Nevada, a marijuana retailer, as market president.

19 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday in Quad County area

Carson City Health and Human Services reported 19 new cases and 11 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,393, with 1,268 recoveries and 17 deaths, 108 cases remain active.

Irene S. Luhrs

Irene S. Luhrs December 9, 1922 - September 27, 2020 In loving memory of Irene S. Luhrs

Six Community Development Block Grants awarded to Carson City groups

A total of 16 Community Development Block Grants have been awarded to communities across Nevada. The awards total $3.27 million and range from $12,229 to buy the Ely Fire Department an extrication tool to $751,500 for a Lincoln County drainage project.

Douglas County searching for missing Carson City man

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing adult male, according to a news release. Elmer Pacheco-Ramirez, 39 years old, is a Carson City resident. He was last seen on Monday, Oct. 5 at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the area of Jacks Valley Road and Arcadia Road, entering the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Sisolak negative for coronavirus; Carson City staff quarantined at home

Gov. Steve Sisolak says his virus test conducted after one of his Carson City staff members tested positive has confirmed that he is still negative. The infected staff member had not had conact with the governor since he went to Las Vegas on Sept. 17.

Supreme Court shuffle raises Nevada gay marriage ballot measure stakes

Proponents of a state ballot initiative that proposes removing a defunct ban on same-sex marriage from Nevada's constitution are saying the uncertainty that's followed the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has injected new urgency — and anxiety — into their campaign.

Storey County applies for wastewater treatment plant permit for Gold Hill

Storey County has applied for a National Pollutant Discharged Elimination System permit to serve the residents of Gold Hill. Gold Hill has about 150 residents and 60 residential and commercial connections. The announcement says the package plant will handle up to 10,000 gallons a day to purify and remove contaminants and sludge from the water so it can be safely discharged into Gold Creek.

Carson High homecoming royalty shine in new ways

Carson High School seniors Cristian Garcia and Elysia Teruya already have had a good deal of unexpected circumstances in more than six weeks of their senior year. Being crowned this year’s homecoming king and queen last Friday with COVID-19 on everyone’s minds, however, was a pleasant surprise, they said. Carson’s homecoming festivities took place Friday night on campus with its student council on hand, a performance by the Blue Thunder marching band and a drive-in movie after the crowning ceremony.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 2

Wednesday, Oct. 7 As it is more respectable The 87 introduction Would have pleased Franklin As Nevada’s first induction

Tuesday, October 6

Meet the candidates for Churchill County School Board

My name is Gregg Malkovich. I am a retired educator with more than 29 years of teaching and administrative experience in Nevada with a teaching degree from Western Montana College (now the University of Montana Western) and a Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Reno.

State provides update on youth, adult sports; high school remains unchanged

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday afternoon that minimal contact sports would be allowed to resume competition Saturday at the youth and adult levels under directive 034.

Virtual candidates night set

A Virtual Candidates Night tonight features individuals vying for the Churchill County Commission District 3 and the Churchill County School Board races.

Fire department responds quickly for county residents

I was picked up by the Fallon-Churchill Volunteer Fire Department on May 13, 2015.

New officers with Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department

Both the city of Fallon and Churchill County swore in officers with the Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department.

Nevada celebrates National 4-H week

University of Nevada, Reno Extension and its 4-H Youth Development Program is joining the rest of the nation to celebrate National 4-H week through Oct. 10.

The Nevada Traveler: Eastern Sierra’s zephyrs have long fascinated Nevadans

The strong winds found in Western Nevada, particularly in Reno and Carson City, have long captivated, and irritated, people, including several of the region’s frontier journalists. Known as “zephyrs,” the winds are named after Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind.

CEDA breakfast meeting is Oct. 14

The Churchill Economic Development Authority Business Council breakfast is Oct. 14 at 6:45 a.m.

Huge garage sale with amazing finds

CAPS is having our annual garage sale next weekend. We need your support! Our fundraisers and donations maintain our shelter. The garage sale will be held at Rita Hand’s home located at 4293 Solias Road on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Internet provider offers tips on how to best use internet connect

When students and teachers quickly transitioned to distance learning during the spring because of the pandemic, CC Communications was ready to take on the extra bandwidth.

Harlem Globetrotters have been visiting Northern Nevada for 75 years

The Harlem Globetrotters were once Northern Nevada’s favorite basketball team for decades. The barnstorming men’s basketball team, created by Abe Saperstein in Chicago in 1927, gave sold-out local audiences a thrilling brand of basketball it had never seen before.

13 new COVID-19 cases in Carson City, Storey, Douglas and Lyon counties

Carson City Health and Human Services reported 13 new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Tuesday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,374, with 1,257 recoveries and 17 deaths, 100 cases remain active.

Don Garrison

Don Garrison 1938 - 2020 Don Garrison, long time Carson Valley resident passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2020 at the age of 82.

Ted G. Conklin

Ted G. Conklin, age 70, of Stagecoach, NV passed away on September 30,2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.

Richard John Belgum

Richard John Belgum December 3, 1928 - September 9, 2020 Richard "Dick" Belgum, a war veteran and Woodland resident, died peacefully surrounded by his wife Lynn of 68 years and family at Sutter Davis Hospital on September 9th. He was 91.

South Carson City pot bust nets 850 pounds

A drug raid in a remote community in south Carson City netted 503 mature marijuana plants totaling 850 pounds of pot.

Sisolak says Carson City staff member tests positive for coronavirus

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday that a member of his Carson City office staff has tested positive for the coronavirus. The staff member, who was not identified, was tested after developing symptoms over the weekend. He said contact tracing efforts are under way to ensure all those who were in close contact with that person are notified.

Man fires warning shot at floor, which also is the ceiling of the apartment below, Carson City Sheriff’s Office says

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Nevada announces no fans for football season opener

The University of Nevada announced no fans will be allowed to the season-opening contest against Wyoming Oct. 24.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency seeking applicants for board opening

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is seeking applicants to serve as a member-at-large on both the Nevada TRPA and the bistate TRPA The position, along with other members of the governing agency in the Tahoe Basin, plays a key role in management decisions from environmental preservation, land use planning and gaming issues.

Washoe, Clark officials complain about Sisolak's virus directives

LAS VEGAS — Health officials in Nevada's two largest counties said they have been shut out of the governor's decisions regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

KVLV adds streaming for Candidates Night

Good news for Churchill County residents wanting to listen to Candidates Night.

Justice Department grants $2.9 million to Nevada tribes

The Department of Justice has awarded Nevada tribal communities more than $2.9 million to improve public safety, serve victims of crime and support youth programs.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clue No. 1

Clue No. 1: Tuesday, Oct. 6, Enjoy the constant magic When you turn it in Of a squared 5 square And where you have been

Monday, October 5

Nevada Mining Association donates to Eddy House in Reno

Mining Association officials donated nearly $7,000 to Reno’s Eddy House on Thursday. Eddy House serves homeless and at-risk youth in western Nevada. The association’s “Hope for Heat” campaign donated $6,930, $90 for every day local temperatures topped 90 degrees in the Reno area.

Carson City Health & Human Services reports 8th death from COVID-19 in Lyon County

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death to due COVID-19, nine new cases, and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,361, with 1,250 recoveries and 17 deaths, 94 cases remain active.

Richard aka "Frenchie" Tancrell

Richard, AKA "Frenchie", Tancrell December 24, 1940 - September 21, 2020

Robert Laverne "Rambo" Woodley

Robert Laverne "Rambo" Woodley June 16, 1945 - October 2, 2020

Carson City District Attorney’s office shut because of pandemic

The Carson City District Attorney’s office has been closed to the public because of “internal COVID-19 infections.” A social media post said the office, “is not currently accepting in-person visitors.”

Sierra Lutheran senior earns national academic honor

Sierra Lutheran High School senior Andreas Gilson has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program, which conducts the program, was presented to Gilson on Thursday by SLHS Principal Tami Seddon following the school’s weekly chapel.

Western Nevada Development District hires pandemic recovery coordinators

Western Nevada Development District has hired two economic recovery coordinators to help deal with the impacts of the pandemic. They are Bob Hastings and Don Vetter. Hastings has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing with an emphasis on medical devices and worked at Career Bound NV as a work-based learning administrator.

President Trump says he's leaving hospital for White House, feels good

BETHESDA, Md. — President Donald Trump said Monday he's leaving the military hospital where he has been treated for COVID-19 and will continue his recovery at the White House. He said he's feeling good and the nation should not be afraid of the virus that has killed more than 209,000 Americans.

Wildfire forces evacuations north of Reno; 5 aircraft aiding

RENO — Five aircraft are helping firefighters battle a wildland blaze that forced evacuations in rugged terrain north of Reno. No structures have been damaged and no injuries reported so far at the brush fire north of Cold Springs near the California-Nevada line.

Suit seeks to force listing of bistate grouse on Nevada-California line

RENO — Citing the government's repeated reversals and refusals to protect a cousin of the greater sage grouse the last two decades, conservationists are suing again to try to force the federal listing of the bi-state sage grouse along the California-Nevada line.

Free aluminum water bottles provided to Carson City students

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services has announced, with the assistance of Chartwells, its new food service management company is providing free aluminum water bottles to all students in the district. More than 6,000 water bottles have been delivered for students attending in-person classes via the hybrid learning model. Each school is distributing the water bottles to the students this week. A total of 7,500 were delivered.

Jim Valentine: COVID – Business as unusual

Northern Nevada real estate was brisk with values increasing when the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly appeared. We’ve written extensively in this space about the adjustments to the real estate as things developed and we adapted our business practices. In the intervening months we’ve seen the market explode from out of state buyers looking to escape the leadership practices of the town, county and state in which they resided.

Western Nevada College gets $345,000 to help businesses cut pollution

Western Nevada College has been awarded a third of a million dollars to help Nevada businesses reduce the pollution they create. The $345,108 grant comes from the Environmental Protection Agency’s P2 program. Georgia White, WNC’s director of professional and applied technology, said the college in partnership with the non-profit GreenUP! will focus on two business sectors — the food and beverage industry and automotive repair and maintenance.

Sunday, October 4

License? Registration? Insurance? No. Meth? Yes, Carson City Sheriff's Office says

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Carson City spa renovates, offers T-Shock anti-aging treatment

Firm Cryo Spa owner and Cryoskin professional Debbie Billings has been running her air purifiers 24 hours a day recently with all the smoke to keep her Breathe Room a little healthier. The plants and trees to provide an ample supply of oxygen, and her humidifier gives an extra boost, which has been especially appealing as of late with the lingering smoke from the recent fires from Northern California and its effects in the region.

Nevada's latest initial unemployment claims lowest since March

Nevada’s Employment Security officials say there were just 7,525 initial claims filed for unemployment benefits last week. That is down 673 claims or 8.2 percent compared with the previous week and the lowest number of new claims since mid-March.

Saturday, October 3

Carson City birth announcements for August 19 to September 24, 2020

To Claudia Meza-Aguilar and Cody Farnsworth of Gardnerville, Nash Bayou Farnsworth, born Aug. 19, 2020, weighing 4 pounds and 14 ounces.

David Theiss: What's in name? (recipe)

In researching some food ingredients, I couldn’t help but notice that some foods had interesting name choices. Finding some humor in it, I centered this article on foods with some of those unusual names — names that have seemingly no correlation to the food that it is made up of. In the meat business, for example, there are many names of meats that don’t really identify the product they are trying to market or explain.

Carson City road report for October 5 to 11, 2020

Road Report as of Oct. 1. The following information applies to the period of Oct. 5-11: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: Airport Road will be closed between US 50 and Menlo Drive, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for paving operations.

Nevada Wolf Pack's Jay Norvell has made a habit of overcoming adversity

Jay Norvell will outwork you. Jay Norvell will outlast you. Jay Norvell will grind you down. Jay Norvell is grit personified.

White House doctor says Trump doing 'very well' at hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):

Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program announces grant funding

The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program has about $1 million in funding to award for OHV projects in Nevada.

Navigating the challenge of buying a new computer

With many people working from home these days, there is an increased need for connection to the online workplace. Video conference programs like Zoom effectively allow companies to communicate right from their homes. But is your computer capable of video conferencing?

State shuts down Carson City asphalt plant

Nevada regulators have shut down an east Carson City asphalt plant that has been the focus of complaints from nearby Mound House neighbors and ongoing oversight by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Nevada Department of Environmental Protection issued a stop work order on Aug. 14 and effective Aug. 26 to Tahoe Western Asphalt LLC after citing the plant for several violations.

Roger Diez: Bad weekend for fastest, strongest teams

There’s an old Bible quote from Ecclesiastes, “The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.” That saying was certainly appropriate last weekend at both the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and the South Point 400 in Las Vegas. In neither case did the fastest nor strongest win, due to a stewards’ decision in the former case and an untimely caution flag in the latter.

Friday, October 2

6 new COVID-19 cases among Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties

Carson City Health and Human Services reported six new cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Friday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,338, with 1,224 recoveries and 16 deaths, 98 cases remain active.

Jana Lynn (Mullins) Rybold

Jana Lynn (Mullins) Rybold January 9, 1963 - September 24, 2020

Carson City sheriff looking for missing person

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing person.

President Trump moved to Walter Reed military hospital

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump appeared in public Friday evening for the first time since being stricken by COVID-19, boarding his Marine One helicopter for a flight to a military hospital as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government.

Sisolak loosens restrictions but high school sports still on hold

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday afternoon that minimal contact sports would be allowed to resume competition Saturday at the youth and adult levels under directive 034.

Joe Santoro: In the weirdest season, Nevada Wolf Pack could go undefeated

There is absolutely no logical reason why the Nevada Wolf Pack football team’s offense should not dominate the Mountain West this season. Yes, the Wolf Pack offense is coming off a dismal season in 2019 when it averaged a mere 21.3 points and 365 yards a game.

Senator Square: Retro-Homecoming a success at Carson High

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

Much of Southwest left parched after monsoon season

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Cities across the Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year, some with only a trace or no rain.

Nevada attorney general vows to take on voter intimidation

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said Thursday he is worried about the possibility of voter intimidation after President Donald Trump implored supporters to "watch very carefully" at the polls. State prosecutors plan strict enforcement, Ford said in an interview.

Lahontan trout can finally swim upstream in the Truckee River

A project that will allow the Lahontan cutthroat trout access to its traditional spawning grounds for the first time in over 100 years has been completed. The Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service and Farmers Conservation Alliance have finished installing what is described as a “horizontal fish screen” that will give the threatened trout a way around Derby Dam so they can swim upstream from that dam all the way to Reno in the Truckee River.

Thursday, October 1

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.

9 new COVID-19 cases Thursday in Quad County region

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting nine new cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Thursday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,332, with 1,222 recoveries and 16 deaths, 94 cases remain active.

Sylvia J. Statton

Sylvia J. Statton, 99, died September 30, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Monica Arnett

In Loving Memory Monica Arnett Monica Arnett was born January 7, 1996. She graduated from Douglas High School. She loved Disney movies, beading, reading, swimming, hugs and kisses, also giving out flowers.

Barbara E. Holmes

Barbara E. Holmes, 91 of Carson City, passed away on September 29, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775 888-6800.

Mary Elizabeth Leake

Mary Elizabeth Leake, 95 of Carson City, passed away on September 29, 2020, arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800.

Manogue High in Reno closed after 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases

RENO — Bishop Manogue High School has kept its campus closed this week after two students tested positive for COVID-19. The Catholic school notified parents on Sunday that all students will now be distance learning, after some began attending in-person classes on alternate days, the Reno Gazette Journal reported.

Zoning code changes discussed by Carson City supervisors

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday discussed changing Carson City’s zoning codes, which the Planning Commission and city staff is reviewing as part of an overhaul of the entire municipal code. The board took no action, but gave staff direction on the amendments to Title 18, the zoning section, that the supervisors would support.

JoAnne Skelly: Fall lawn fertilization

This spring, I told myself I would remember to fertilize the lawn in the fall because I forgot in 2019. I noticed the grass didn’t seem as strong this year and I had a lot more weeds such as clover and black medic infesting the lawn. Now fall is here and I’m ready to fertilize!

Ronald Mackie Wilson JR.

Ronald M. Wilson Jr, 83, of Walker Lake, Nevada, lost his battle to cancer when our Lord took him home the early morning hours of September 23, 2020. Ron was born February 13, 1937 to Ronald and Dorothy (Dickie) Wilson in Bedford, Indiana, the oldest of three children. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and younger sisters, Elizabeth (Stan) Mendenhall and Donna Cooper of Round Mountain NV.

Las Vegas marks 3rd year since deadliest U.S. mass shooting

LAS VEGAS — The sun rose Thursday over a somber ceremony marking the third anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, as Las Vegas remembered the excruciating night when 58 people were killed at an outdoor country music festival in 2017.

Mound House man convicted of selling meth in Montana

A Mound House man has been convicted of drug trafficking in a Montana federal court.

'Guardian angels' bound by tragedy of Las Vegas concert shooting

LAS VEGAS — The Route 91 Harvest music festival was for years a highlight for their friend group, when Tiffany Reardon, Sabrina Mercadante and several others would book hotel rooms on the Strip for the long weekend even though they live in Henderson.

Yerington breaks ground on water/wastewater project

The city of Yerington on Tuesday broke ground on a $41 million water and wastewater infrastructure project. Of the total, $38.8 million is from the USDA’s Rural Development Water and Environmental Program; $32.8 million is in the form of low interest loans and $6 million in grants.

WNC: FAFSA filing opens Oct. 1 for students

Don’t wait! Students planning to attend Western Nevada College can begin submitting their 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on Thursday, Oct. 1, and financial aid officials are advising students not to wait. The earlier a student submits the application, the better chance he or she has of receiving financial aid.

The Nevada Traveler: When easy divorces put Reno on the map

An auburn-haired woman, perhaps in her early 30s, strolls through the glass and bronze double doors of the majestic Washoe County Courthouse. She pauses next to one of the massive columns that support the courthouse’s portico and then leans over to plant a kiss on the pillar (cover of Life Magazine, June 21, 1937).

Cortez Masto announces water, housing grants

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., says Nevada will receive nearly $9 million in clean water and housing grants. The majority of the money, $7.78 million, will go to the state’s Conservation and Natural Resources Department to provide low interest financing for planning, designing and building water quality improvement projects.