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April 2021

Quad County, Carson City COVID briefing: 1 death, 50 new cases, 53 recoveries; walk-in clinic Tuesday

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting one death, 50 new COVID-19 cases and 53 recoveries in the Quad County region, from Saturday, April 24 to Monday, April 26, 2021.

Earth Day activity in Carson City

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April 21, 2021 (All day)

To celebrate Earth Day, Carson City’s Empire Elementary School, a Governor’s Designated Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) School, hosted the “Campus and Community Cleanup” and information fair on April 21.

Nevada Humane Society launches 'Paws for a Cause' fundraiser through May

In a typical year, Nevada Humane Society would hold a big spring fundraising gala. With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting in-person events, NHS will instead hold a month-long virtual fundraising campaign, Paws for a Cause, in May.

Our beautiful valley and its many feathered friends along the Carson River

Even though it was a windy weekend down by the Carson River, many of our feathered friends, and a couple of our four-legged friends, were out and about taking advantage of the sunshine.

Nevada governor tables Innovation Zones legislation, to create joint legislative leadership committee

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday his intention to create a special joint committee to allow the continued analysis and exploration of Innovation Zones beyond the 2021 Legislative Session.

Carson City Kiwanis’ food drive supporting Food for Thought, Inc.

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Repeats every week until Fri May 14 2021 .
May 3, 2021 (All day)
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May 10, 2021 (All day)

Carson City Kiwanis hosts a food drive for local non-profit Food for Thought, Inc. Food for Thought, Inc. provides food for chronically hungry children in our community. Each week, Food for Thought, Inc. discreetly provides a nutritious bag of food to children for the weekend in 16 local schools.

NVSAA report shows Reno area rents still rising as demand soars

RENO — A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows apartment demand in the Reno-Sparks area has not only matched the strong levels of recent years but has actually accelerated.

Looking for a Great Job? Join us Tuesday afternoon for a hiring event at Casino Fandango

Event Date: 
April 27, 2021 - 2:00pm

As restrictions ease Casino Fandango in Carson City is hosting a job fair to add to their team. The casino will be holding on-site interviews from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday April 27.

The management team is recruiting employees for almost all departments: food and beverage, warehouse receiver, keno runner, cage cashiers, security officers, sparkle team and more.

Indigenous beadwork of the Great Basin exhibit debuts in Carson City at Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum

CARSON CITY — The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum announces a new exhibit in the Great Basin Native Artists Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous artists from Nevada’s Northern and Southern Paiute, Western Shoshone, and Washoe tribal nations exhibit an exceptional collection of beadworks, from beaded goblets to cradleboards. This exhibition will be on display through Oct. 23, 2021.

Carson City deputies make weekend arrests for drug possession, domestic battery and other offenses

Two were arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony drug possession and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.