March 2020
87 million Virginia Street project accelerated due to COVID closures
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 7:47pmThis is great news for all Midtown businesses ... we support their plan to expedite the project,” Rum Sugar Lime business owner Larry DeVincenzi ...
Governor issues advisory, urging travelers to self-quarantine, Nevadans to avoid nonessential travel
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 5:27pm
In an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a travel advisory Tuesday afternoon, urging travelers to Nevada to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Sierras in the Morning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2020 - 7:30am Sierras from The Lompa Ranch in the morning light.
Nevada Welfare Division goes digital for COVID-19 response, emphasizes online access
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:33pmEvent Date:
April 1, 2020 (All day)
April 8, 2020 (All day)
April 15, 2020 (All day)
April 22, 2020 (All day)
April 29, 2020 (All day)
CARSON CITY — The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services announced Tuesday additional resources to help applicants use the online benefit portal, Access Nevada, at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov. The agency is also urging uninsured Nevadans to apply for Medicaid coverage online.
Have you had discolored water or low pressure? Carson City water main flushing underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:04pm
It’s that time of year — water main flushing time! You might have noticed strange waterflow occurrences or discoloration, no need to worry, Carson City Public Works crews are conducting much needed maintenance on the main line pipes.
Carson City sheriff joins statewide agreement to extend expired concealed firearms permits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:15pm
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has joined Nevada sheriffs in all 17 counties statewide in agreeing to a 120-day temporary extension for all Concealed Weapons Permits (CCW) that have expired, or will expire, on or after March 12, 2020.
The Indy Explains: What you need to know about Nevada’s eviction moratorium
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 12:36pm
On Sunday evening, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued one of his widest-ranging emergency directives yet — suspending all evictions and foreclosures in the state.
Before COVID-19 took hold, Carson City had fastest February metro job growth in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:37am
Carson City experienced both the fastest job growth rate in February and the highest unemployment rate among the state's three metropolitan areas, according to a report released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Spring into online reading, learning and creating with Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:20am
The Carson City Library is continuing to offer a busy spring with a selection of online events taking place in April in honor of National Poetry Month, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, STEAM and more.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:37am
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.
