It was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here s some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Crews continue progress on Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville, 88 percent contained carsonnow.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from carsonnow.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
UPDATE: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports Wednesday that the #NumbersFire southeast of Gardnerville has grown to 20,500 acres. The Bureau of Land Management reports a lower figure, 18,000 acres, with 5 percent containment. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted.
Nevada officials have agreed to pay $340,000 to eight current and formerly incarcerated people who alleged that the state mistreated them and delayed medical treatment while working for a state prisoner firefighting program.
Nevada officials have agreed to pay $340,000 to eight current and formerly incarcerated people who alleged that the state mistreated them and delayed medical treatment while working for a state prisoner firefighting program.