People driving down Curry Street behind Capital Ford today stopped to gawk at the delivery of a rare Ford GT supercar. According to General Manager Tim Milligan, the half-million dollar car is one of only about 500 of this model in the U.S. This particular car is destined for a private party buyer in the area.
Business is kind of like a horse race. When you line them up at the starting line, the horses all look good. They are all fast, just some are faster than others. Some of them have better odds than the others. Nevada is a betting state, so I will ask you some betting questions.
Can you choose your horse after the race starts? Is it possible to switch horses mid-race if you get a gut feeling about another one? How about your jockey? Is there a pit where, like NASCAR, you can just switch out your jockey if he’s not the right fit? No? If we can’t expect to do this in a horse race, why do we continuously do it in business?
If you pick a horse (someone to communicate to) and a jockey (how you communicate with them) and you ride that in the same lane (your communication channels), you will finish the race. What you fine tune are your tactics. But your strategy needs to be researched and consistent to win.
When I am helping clients communicate, this is where they get hung up. They are afraid of leaving money on the table. So, they try to do too much for too many people. Their revenue, as a result, is inconsistent at best or non-existent at worst. If I am helping a non-profit get an initiative off the ground, I ask them this simple question. Who matters?
Here are the basics of who matters in an organization.
The Team– They are delivering your promise. So they matter. They matter a lot. If your team is challenged in some way (process, morale, they can’t communicate what you do) it’s like taking a horse meant for the Kentucky Derby to a polo field. Yeah you can ride it, but it’s not the best way to deliver your services. Your team is at the core of your ability to do what you do. The way they work is essential to the way your organization delivers.
The Funder– In a for-profit, your funder is your customer. This is one in the same. But for government and non-profit, your funder writes the rules of the race. They tell you what line items align with your service delivery. If your communication doesn’t align with what your funder has funded your for you could get audited, or worse, defunded. So funders matter.
The Partners– Who do you partner with to do what you do? Those partners could be the connections who connect you to your customers. Keeping your partners informed is essential to ongoing relationships. Do you remember that game The Sims? If you don’t keep in touch with the neighbors, what happens? You lose the relationship or suddenly the house is on fire. Have a plan to keep your partners informed.
The Receivers– Why did I put these last? Because if the three people who matter are not in alignment, then your target population, clients, constituents, customers, whatever you call them are going to be off kilter. It might be a little bit off center or you may be completely off target. If you are government or non-profit, your statistics will tell the story. If you are for-profit, check your year over year sales or your monthly trends. See something off? Like funders in government and non-profit, your customers write the rules of the race. Your money will flow where the market will go.
Now, if all three are in alignment and things still aren’t resonating with your customers (horses), maybe the jockey is off. Have you done customer research lately? Do you know what they want or are you assuming what they want? Are you drawing from anecdotal research (saw it in the paper, heard someone say something, got one-off advice) and running with that? Asking the right questions is so important if you are in this situation. If you need help, I happen to know a good consultant.
What challenges is your company facing? Post below or comment about it on my What Works Consultants Facebook page. I’ll be offering complementary guidance for the rest of the week on the topic. How’s your race going? The floor is yours, Carson City.
SAY HELLO AND LET’S GET INNOVATIVE TOGETHER
Listen On Your Radio or Streaming: Start your week off right by listening to “Drive Time” with Diane Dye Hansen on KNVC 95.1 from 6 am to 8 am on Monday mornings. Happy, motivational music, positive spins on negative news, interviews with people in the community who can bring joy into your life. Email diane@whatworksconsultants.com if you would like to be featured as a guest and have GREAT inspiration to share on non-commercial public radio. Stream past episodes or listen live at www.knvc.org
Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs: Spring into action on your business! Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Carson City chapter meets Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in The Studio at Adams Hub for Innovation and every second Wednesday of each month. Free mastermind group. The Carson City chapter was voted Entrepreneur’s Assembly Chapter of the Year 2017. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
NEED GUIDANCE? GET IT FREE: Motivation Monday is back at Adams Hub for Innovation with NEW HOURS – 10:30 am – 2:30 pm each Monday. Email diane@whatworksconsultants.com to schedule two free 30-minute sessions or one free hour to help you with your business – Brought to you courtesy of Adams Hub for Innovation. If your company is in transition (of any kind), please take Diane’s offer for this help.
ABOUT DIANE DYE HANSEN
Diane Dye Hansen has more than 20 years of experience in communication and change management gained in the sectors of government, non-profit, healthcare, publishing, advertising, entertainment, and technology. Her Critical Opportunity Theory helps organizations turn challenge into opportunity.
She is the president and founder of What Works Consultants, Inc., a consulting firm which helps business leaders and those who lead government and non-profit organizations understand the people who matter most and communicate to them in a strategic and meaningful way.
This is done through research, strategic communication planning, change management consulting, human resources recruitment and training. She is the host of Drive Time – Your Motivational Drive in the Morning on KNVC, Carson City Community Radio, a regular columnist on CarsonNow.org and volunteer mentor at Adams Hub for Innovation, and on the board of directors for Proscenium Players, Inc, Carson City’s longest running theater company.
And, to answer your question, yes she does sleep. To meet her and learn how she and her team can help your company, visit What Works Consultants, Inc. online at www.whatworksconsultants.com
CARSON CITY — When Zeb Hogan spreads his arms as wide as they’ll go and declares, “I caught a fish this big,” he isn’t telling you a whopper. He’s showing you his resume.
Hogan, the University of Nevada Reno professor and star of the National Geographic television program “Monster Fish,” has spent the past 20 years studying the world’s freshwater ecosystems and leading an effort to document more than 30 species of giant freshwater fish.
Through the project, Hogan travels to the most endangered of these environments, striving to understand and save threatened fish and identify ways to sustain the livelihoods of people who share their habitats.
Hogan will share stories of his experiences – the ones he caught and the ones that got away — as the guest lecturer at the Nevada State Museum’s monthly Frances Humphrey Lecture Series. The event is Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m., in the museum’s South Gallery in Carson City.
Hogan will bring photos of some of the monster fish he’s encountered and will sign copies of them for attendees.
The cost for the lecture is $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger. Seating is limited. Those wishing to attend should reserve a seat by visiting: www.nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity/events and click on the “register here” link on the lecture description page.
Hogan is a research assistant professor at UNR, a National Geographic Society Fellow, United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish and presenter for the National Geographic television series “Monster Fish.”
His research with the Mekong Fish Conservation Project and other National Geographic-sponsored projects have aided in understanding migratory patterns and population structures of imperiled giant freshwater fish.
Hogan received his Ph.D. in ecology from the University of California, Davis in 2004. His research has been featured in scientific journals including Science, American Scientist and Conservation Biology and popular publications such as Wired, Time, and National Geographic Magazine.
The Frances Humphrey Lecture Series is held the fourth Thursday of each month at the Nevada State Museum.
— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist for the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com.
Drivers at Lake Tahoe will see new pedestrian crossing signals as the Nevada Department of Transportation on Tuesday completed a project to install pedestrian safety improvements on U.S. 50 in the Zephyr Cove area.
Previously, there was one constantly-flashing pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Lake Shore Boulevard. NDOT has enhanced the pedestrian crossing with the following pedestrian safety improvements:
The previous signal was replaced with two electronic flashing pedestrian crossing beacons, known as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, allowing pedestrians to activate the signs to help stop traffic as they cross the street. Advance signals have also been placed in advance of the signal, giving drivers advance notice to stop for any pedestrians crossing ahead.
Sidewalks were improved for safer and easier pedestrian travel.
Overhead street lighting has been installed for enhanced visibility of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
The approximately $294,000 in improvements by contractor Par Electrical Contractors, Inc. began in early June and are aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians crossing the highway, as well as for the as many as 20,000 drivers traveling the highway daily.
This year, NDOT will also install similar pedestrian safety enhancements in Carson City and Dayton. In 2017, the department completed pedestrian safety improvements on Kietzke Lane and North Virginia Street in Reno. The improvements are part of the approximately $10 million in state highway funds NDOT dedicates to pedestrian safety improvements every year. Additionally, NDOT dedicates approximately $21 million annually in federal highway safety funds to roadway safety projects and programs.
Kevin Cron’s two-run double in the eighth inning led the Reno Aces to a 10-9 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday at Greater Nevada Field
The red-hot Aces have won nine of their last 11 games.
The Aces tallied 14 hits including back-to-back homers from Rey Fuentes and Cesar Puello. Socrates Brito added two RBIs. Catcher Anthony Recker launched his 11th home run to left field. Cron finished with two doubles and two RBIs.
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It can be hard to wait for the weekend, especially when you’ve got the 25th Annual Taste of Downtown to look forward to. The fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence fills the streets with tasty treats from over 40 local restaurants, several bands, and fun for the entire community; it’s the best party of the summer. Get your tickets today at Classy Seconds Thrift Store or at the Chamber of Commerce office. The hot, hazy day might have you searching for indoor activities. The Galaxy Theater at Fandango features a different ‘Flashback’ flick each week; today you can enjoy the 80s favorite, Top Gun.
WEDNESDAY, July 18: Things to do in Carson City
CARSON CITY — Even before the Martin Fire burned more than 430,000 acres in northeast Nevada, many of which contained prime sage-grouse habitat near Paradise Valley, a project to enhance this critical sage-grouse habitat was already in the works.
This week, Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Director, Bradley Crowell, signed an agreement with Newmont Mining Corporation to protect sage-grouse habitat at Newmont’s West IL Ranch.
Under the agreement, Newmont will utilize Nevada’s new Conservation Credit System (CCS). The CCS is designed as a debit and credit system to mitigate disturbances to the sagebrush ecosystem that serves as habitat for the imperiled sage-grouse. The Nevada CCS is a first effort of its kind in the Western United States to help protect sage-grouse habitat and avoid a future listing of the sage-grouse under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
The announcement by Newmont Mining and the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources represents the second “transaction” under Nevada’s groundbreaking CCS.
Under the agreement, the West IL Ranch project will enhance irrigation to increase and improve the quality and function of meadow habitat for late brood-rearing and expand habitat along the Owyhee River. Enhancements will consist of repairing and replacing degraded irrigation ditches and damaged head gate infrastructure to increase perennial grass cover, increase forb diversity, and decrease annual grass density.
According to Newmont’s rangeland ecologist, Chris Jasmine, “Most of Newmont’s ranch operations are within Nevada’s sagebrush ecosystem and provide a wide range of habitat and biological diversity. This CCS transaction allows improvements to habitat, while improving ranch operations.”
The project meets commitments Newmont made under a first of a kind Conservation Framework Agreement (CFA) in August 2016. The CFA, signed by Newmont, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the State of Nevada, is a collaborative commitment to conserve and enhance sagebrush habitats in Nevada.
As part of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program is actively working with numerous landowners, land users, and land managers to finalize additional transactions using the CCS. The innovative CCS program was created by the State of Nevada to preserve and enhance sage-grouse habitats through land exchanges that will offset environmental impacts from significant development, and aims to maintain the multiple-use concept on public land, and to improve habitats on private and public lands.
The CCS is a significant component of a proactive plan developed by the State of Nevada, in conjunction with various stakeholders, to conserve sage-grouse and their habitats, while responsibly maintaining the economic viability of industry and protecting other responsible uses of Nevada’s natural resources.
To learn more about the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program, visit www.sagebrusheco.nv.gov.
In the photo: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director Bradley Crowell signing the agreement with Newmont at yesterday’s Sagebrush Ecosystem Council meeting in Carson City. Left to right: Bradley Crowell, Chris Jasmine (Newmont’s Rangeland Ecologist) and Kelly McGowan (Sagebrush Ecosystem Program Manager).
About the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program
The Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary program established to protect and enhance the sagebrush landscape. The sagebrush ecosystem, in addition to being home for much of the state’s plants and wildlife, is an integral part of Nevada’s culture and economy. The ecosystem program is focused on providing solutions and actions to the myriad of threats challenging the condition of the ecosystem and the plants, animals, and people dependent upon the health and resiliency of this landscape.
A 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail on a felony contempt of court warrant after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a felony charge of attempting to escape from prison, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Montana Joe Munday of Reno is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing after being transferred from Washoe County Jail to Carson City on the confirmed warrant, which was issued June 29 out of Carson City District Court.
In other arrests:
According to the arrest report, deputies responded to an Oreana Drive residence regarding a domestic dispute and learned the suspect left the location. A deputy located the suspect's vehicle and stopped the driver.
The man said he had gotten into an argument with his ex wife over the phone. He said he picked up his daughter from the residence. The man told deputies his daughter forgot her phone and they returned to the residence to get it.
He said he observed from the front door that was opened his daughter and her mother struggling over a purse. He told the deputy that he went to intervene and that his ex-wife hit him in the mouth with a closed fist and elbowed him in the chest, the arrest report states.
He said he left the residence for fear of being arrested. He had a small laceration to his lower lip, according to the arrest report.
The deputy smelled a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. The man said he had three beers prior to driving and submitted to a preliminary breath test of .091, the arrest report states.
Deputies interviewed the victim who said she got into an argument over a phone with the suspect. She said there was a struggle, that he grabbed her purse and that he pushed her into a kitchen window, breaking the glass, the arrest report states.
The left side of the victim’s face hit the window and she had two small lacerations to the right side of her face and redness to the left side of her face, the report states. It was determined the male suspect was the primary aggressor and he was arrested. At jail he submitted to evidentiary breath tests of .084 and .082. Bail: $4,274.
— A 24-year-old Mound House man, Marcus Christian Swanson, was arrested Wednesday, 5:18 a.m. in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, a felony and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant.
According to the arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to the area for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The officer located the vehicle blocking access to a business parking lot from the driveway. While on scene, the officer was approached by the suspect who said the vehicle belonged to him and he had run out of gas. He said he left the vehicle in the driveway because he was unable to push it into the parking lot by itself.
The officer ran his name through dispatch and learned there was an active warrant for his arrest out of Carson City Justice Court for contempt of court.
The warrant was issued July 12, 2018 with a $500 cash only bail. He was arrested. The officer informed the man his vehicle was to be towed. The suspect said there were drugs in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Deputies located a storage pouch on the back of the front passenger seat that contained a methamphetamine pipe and a clear plastic baggie with suspect meth. Bail: $4,137.
All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.
UPDATE 215PM: Power was fully restored by around 1 p.m., according to NV Energy.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: NV Energy notes on its website that it is re-evaluating the estimated time for power restoration. As of 10:50 a.m., 1,303 customers along the Highway 50 East corridor to Mound House remain without power.
NV Energy says the outage was caused by damage to NV Energy equipment. The main affected area appears to be in the Highway 50 East corridor off of Asphalt Drive and extends all the way to Mound House. The utility hopes to have the power restored by 10:45 a.m.
UPDATE 2:58PM: Carson City's air quality worsened Wednesday afternoon to "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" with an Air Quality Index measure now at 115.
Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. People who fall in this group should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Douglas County health officials are continuing to monitor air quality concerns from smoke conditions drifting into the valley from the Ferguson Fire west of Yosemite National Park.
Based on National Weather Service forecasts, NDEP expects unhealthy air quality conditions to remain in Carson Douglas County through this evening and air conditions could deteriorate.
As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday air quality in Douglas County was placed in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category with a 106 Air Quality Index. Carson City was in the "moderate" category, with an Air Quality Index of 81, which means air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
The Air Quality Index is an index for reporting daily air quality and what associated health effects might be an issue. In conditions that lead to an “Unhealthy” designation people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
As conditions change or deteriorate, it is recommended that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma and/or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting with their personal physician.
For the most current air quality conditions check:
https://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=822
Meanwhile, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, with daytime high temperatures from 100 to 106 degrees today and Thursday throughout western Nevada including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe County areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Hot temperatures and limited relief overnight will increase chances for heat related illness, especially for sensitive groups and people without access to air conditioning. Heat stress is also possible for livestock and outdoor pets.
The weather service advises people to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
CARSON CITY — June marked the 90th straight month of year-over-year job gains in Nevada, with job growth continuing to hover near 40,000 jobs per month on a year-over-year basis, according to stats released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
According to its June 2018 economic report, job growth was 2.8 percent, well above the national rate of 1.6 percent. The state’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent to 4.7 percent in June.
“With 2,000 jobs added in June, Nevada continues to experience an ongoing healthy labor market and maintains improvement through the second quarter of 2018,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a news release. “Additionally, the unemployment rate continues to decline in the state falling from 4.8 percent to 4.7 percent, a significant drop from nearly 14 percent in 2011. As we enjoy these positive trends, we should remain vigilant in continuing our efforts to ensure the Silver State’s economic success.”
DETR’s report also notes the state’s long-term unemployment rate (UR) figures included in the monthly Current Population Survey, according to the news release.
The long-term UR is the ratio of long-term unemployed to the total labor force. For the 12-month period ending in June 2018, the Silver State had a long-term unemployment rate of 0.9 percent, down 6.1 percentage points from its peak. As of June 2018 the number of Nevadans unemployed for 27 weeks or more stands at 12,900 compared to the height of the recession, when the state’s number of long-term unemployed in Nevada totaled 92,900.
“Employment rose and unemployment fell in June, reflecting the ongoing growth of Nevada’s labor market. Employment growth, while down slightly from the average pace seen over the last 12 months, still represents growth well above that of the nation as a whole. Declines in unemployment, increases in income and wages, and solid employment growth across several different industry sectors point to a healthy, tightening market for workers in the state,” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist for DETR, in the news release.
Additional June Economic Report Notes:
— Employment in Nevada hit a new record high of 1,375,800, rising by 2,000 jobs over the month.
— Over the year, Nevada added 37,600 jobs, a gain of 2.8 percent, well above the national average of 1.6 percent.
— The unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in June for the first time since September 2007. Nationally, the unemployment rate rose from 3.8 percent to 4.0 percent in June.
— Over the last 12 months the unemployment rate for veterans in Nevada has risen to equal the rate of the population as a whole. Since early in the recovery, the unemployment rate for veterans had been lower than the overall population.
— Personal income in the first quarter rose by 4.1 percent over the year, and has increased in all but one quarter for the past 8 years.
“Fish? Who are all these people coming out for fish?” It was an honest question from the older gentleman as he scanned the crowd outside Harvey’s, smoking his cigarette in his blue Hawaiian shirt and white, Panama Jack fedora.
At that moment, almost to emphasize his point, a bull of a man walked by him in a sequined cape and a pink rocketship onsie, burning sage as sweat trickled down his quiet and content face.
He looked like intergalactic lint from an alien washing machine and there were thousands more dressed in similarly goofy ways, all streaming to the entrance of Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s.
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New Western Nevada College President Dr. Vince Solis began work July 2 and has been busy meeting Carson City area community groups and leaders as well as faculty, staff and leaders at its Carson Valley and Fallon campuses.
Jojo Townsell, of Need for Incredible Youth, visits with Dr. Solis at the Northern Nevada Development Authority's social event in Carson City on Tuesday, July 17 as seen in the first photo. In the second photo, Valerie Melendez, of NNDA, listens to Dr. Solis speak about education at the event.
Dr. Solis brings more than 25 years of service in higher education to WNC. Most recently he served as the senior vice president of Academic and Student Services at Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas.
His higher education background includes extensive leadership in instruction and academic affairs, student services, enrollment, community outreach services, dual enrollment initiatives, auxiliary business services, special projects, construction and student success/engagement/graduation programs.
Dr. Solis’ primary focus as he begins his presidency is the students of WNC.
“Our goals are not only to ensure the success of students in our classrooms and academic programs but also to create students who are prepared to excel in their chosen academic fields and serve as leaders in their communities,” Dr. Solis said.
The college will host a meet and greet before fall semester begins in August to allow members of the community to welcome Dr. Solis to Nevada.
Dr. Solis began his post-secondary education at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., before transferring to Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology, a Master of Science degree in Psychology and his Doctorate in Bilingual Education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada Second District Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the hiring of Molly Lowe as his new Legislative Director.
“Molly joins our office after most recently serving as Senior Legislative Assistant for Rep. Ken Calvert,” said Congressman Amodei. “I’m proud to welcome Molly to our Washington staff and eager for her to hit the ground running. Having worked on a diverse portfolio of policy issues over the last several years, Molly’s extensive knowledge and congressional experience, coupled with her Western background and prior legislative achievements, will certainly add value to our legislative operation and our team’s ability to make a big difference on behalf of Nevadans.”
As Legislative Director, Lowe will oversee Congressman Amodei’s entire legislative operation and will be instrumental in his office’s ability to advance Nevada’s priorities in Congress.
Lowe joins the Washington staff after serving five years in the office of Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42), where she was Senior Legislative Assistant, focusing on Energy, Homeland Security, and Tax policy. She is originally from Visalia, Calif. and began working on Capitol Hill following her graduation from Pepperdine University in 2013 where she earned a B.A. in Political Science.
Lowe replaces Stephanie Walker, who recently accepted a position as the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs with the Porter Group. Congressman Amodei’s Washington office is also saying goodbye to Senior Advisor Kyle Thomas who will be joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Congressional Affairs Specialist.
“After serving the Silver State for the last seven years, I offer my sincerest congratulations to both Stephanie and Kyle as they transition into these new opportunities, and thank each of them for working tirelessly on behalf of the constituents in CD-2,” added Congressman Amodei. “I wish the both of them the best of luck in their new roles.”
Amodei's district includes Carson City, most of Lyon County, and all of Churchill County, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe County.
The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Reno man who died Sunday in a motorcycle crash on USA Parkway in Lyon County.
Samuel Ray Cox, 58, died of injuries he sustained in the crash that happened at around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, July 15, on southbound State Route 439, also known as USA Parkway, at mile marker 5 in Lyon County, approximately 5 miles north of US Highway 50, said NHP Trooper Matt McLaughlin.
The preliminary investigation shows that a white 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Cox, was traveling southbound on USA Parkway toward Silver Springs.
Cox allowed the motorcycle to drift out of the travel lane and drove off the highway into the center median. The motorcycle struck a highway marker post and the center median cable barrier. Cox was ejected from the motorcycle while the motorcycle continued traveling southbound, landing in the left-hand southbound travel lane, said McLaughlin.
The left-hand travel lane of southbound State Route 439 was closed from the time of the crash and reopened at 4 p.m. All southbound traffic was diverted into the right-hand travel lane around the crash.
If you were a witness to this incident, or have any information regarding this collision, please contact Trooper Chris Kelly of the Nevada Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) at 775-687-9649 or ckelly@dps.state.nv.us NHP Case #180701480.
Grammy-nominated country singer Ty Herndon, who rose to fame as a finalist in the television show “Star Search” will perform Aug. 25 at Living the Good Life in Carson City as a part of the Last Response Memorial Fund music festival.
The Last Response Memorial Fund is a non-profit that raises money for families law enforcement and first responders who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
Kbul's JJ Christy will be the Master of Ceremonies for this event and the other bands who will be playing are Clint Ingbretson (one of the top Elvis impersonators in the country), Canyon White, Mo'z Motley Blues and the Wabuska Yachting Club. The event will run from 2 to 11 p.m. Living the Good Life is at 1480 North Carson Street.
Organizers are currently looking for event sponsors. To become a sponsor contact Don Alexander at 775-400-0126.
Go here for more information.
Update: According to NV Energy, the Silver Saddle Ranch downed line was caused by an equipment failure, which caused the line to fall. The Damonte Ranch power outage was caused by a bird. There is still no information about the cause of Wednesday morning's outage.
In recent weeks, power outages and downed lines have consistently popped up more and more throughout Carson City, Lyon County, Reno and Sparks. However, NV Energy said none of the outages are connected.
The latest outage Wednesday happened at around 8 a.m. and affected at least 1,300 customers along the Highway 50 East corridor to Mound House. Power was fully restored by 1 p.m. The other large outage happened north of Carson City in the Damonte Ranch area of south Reno that affected at least 200 customers.
The outage Wednesday in Carson City is the fourth one since July 11.
NV Energy spokeswoman Kristen Saibini said the outages are not connected.
“They were caused by a myriad of issues, including equipment failure, weather, animals, car accidents; various causes that are not connected to each other,” said Saibini.
She also said that there is no additional strain on the grid due to the excessive heat over the last few days, as they prepare ahead of time for high summer temperatures.
The cause of the power outage in Carson City on Wednesday morning was listed as “damage to NV Energy equipment.” Power was later restored by early afternoon. The Damonte Ranch outage was described as damage to NV Energy equipment. Power was restored later Wednesday morning.
The previous power outage coverage includes July 11, again on July 12, and on July 14.
A Carson City woman, who admitted she was drunk when she crossed the centerline and into the path of an oncoming car, faces up to 40 years in prison when she is sentenced.
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The Carson City Historical Society presents their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the Foreman-Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Enjoy a bowl of ice cream with your favorite toppings for $3 and then bring your own chair or use one of ours to hear the Millennium Bugs play many favorite jazz tunes. The event is part of the month-long Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival.
UPDATE 3:56PM: According to a battalion chief on scene, forward progress of the fire has stopped, with firefighters having it surrounded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Douglas County fire crews were called Wednesday afternoon to a brush fire in the Jacks Valley Road area. Carson City fire crews were also called as mutual aid to the fire.
East Fork Firefighters on scene report just after 3:30 p.m. a visible column of smoke around a mile south of Station 15 near Jacks Valley Elementary School.
The fire is burning in sage brush with a moderate rate of spread, according to arriving firefighters.
This is a developing story. We will have rolling updates.
