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Nevada unemployment rate down to 4.8 percent in March

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 4.8 percent in March, down from 4.9 percent in the previous month and the lowest it has been since late 2007, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

CHS Performing Arts presents production of 'Godspell' this Thursday through Saturday

Event Date: 
April 14, 2017 (All day)
April 15, 2017 (All day)

Carson High School Performing Arts is proud to announce our upcoming production of "Godspell," the iconic and inspiring Broadway musical by three time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, this Thursday through Saturday, April 13-15 at the Carson City Community Center.

Building Boom: Valuation of Carson City building permits highest in a decade

The total valuation of building permits issued by the Municipality of Carson City has reached its highest level in ten years, data from the Carson City Community Development Department shows.

Carson City unemployment rate in February holds at 5.9 percent

Carson City unemployment held at 5.9 percent in February while Reno-Sparks jobless fell to 4.6 percent and Las Vegas remained steady at 5.1 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada’s unemployment falls below 5 percent in February

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in February, the first time it has been below 5 percent since November 2007, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The jobless rate ticked down one-tenth of a percentage point from January, from 5 percent.

Third quarter 2016 results: Nevada ranks fourth in private sector job growth

Nevada recorded the fourth fastest growing private sector in the nation, with a 3.5 percent job growth rate during the first nine months of 2016, according to figures released Thursday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Utah, Idaho, and Florida currently lead the nation.

Carson City, Reno and Vegas show continued employment improvements since recession

CARSON CITY, NV— In Las Vegas, the jobless rate stands at 5.1 percent for January, while Reno/Sparks unemployment is below the statewide rate of 5 percent at just 4.7 percent. Carson City’s unemployment rate is 5.9 percent.

Nevada unemployment rate drops to 5 percent in January, lowest since late 2007

Unemployment for the first month of 2017 in Nevada fell to 5 percent, the lowest it has been since late 2007, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Snowpack in Sierra 'phenomenal' but not quite a record, water content at 179 percent

The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history and this was evident as the monthly snow survey was conducted this week by the Department of Water Resources at Phillips Station near Sierra Resort.

Revised 2016 unemployment rate shows Nevada added 41,000 jobs

Nevada’s annual unemployment rate for 2016 has been revised to 5.7 percent after initially reported as 5.8 percent. Additionally, during the revision process, the state added 41,000 jobs over the year, up from the previous estimate of 32,500, according to figures released Monday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City's unemployment rate unchanged in December, down 1.4 percent for the year

The unemployment rate in Carson City remained unchanged in December at 5.3 percent, with Reno/Sparks also unchanged at 4.2 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Youth Theatre Carson City's 'The Lion King Jr.' ends run with Friday through Sunday shows

The last weekend performances of Youth Theatre Carson City's production of Disney’s 'The Lion King Jr.', are Friday through Sunday, Jan. 20-22, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Text of Nevada Governor Sandoval State of State 2017 speech

Here is the 2017 State of the State presented by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Nevada’s unemployment rate declines in December and for all of 2016

Statewide, the unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 5.1 percent in December, down 0.1 of a percentage point from November, the lowest it has been in nine years, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Youth Theatre Carson City presents The Lion King Jr. with shows Friday through Jan. 22

Event Date: 
January 13, 2017 (All day)
January 14, 2017 (All day)
January 15, 2017 (All day)
January 20, 2017 (All day)
January 21, 2017 (All day)
January 22, 2017 (All day)

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Disney’s 'The Lion King Jr.,' based on the classic animated Disney film and the groundbreaking Broadway musical, Friday through Jan. 22 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Western Nevada College: 297 Students Make Fall Dean’s List

Western Nevada College has named 297 students to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:

Time-honored tradition: Sheriff’s Reserves brings Santa to Carson City homes on Christmas Eve

A mighty Ho! Ho! brought bright eyes and wide smiles by the dozens Saturday as Santa Claus made his way though the capital city after sunset, carried not by sleigh but patrol vehicles in a caravan led by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Reserve Organization.

Carson City unemployment in November falls to 5.3 percent

Carson City's unemployment rate edged down to 5.3 percent in November, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons: A Look Back at the Vintage Project

Prior to the 2 pm Vintage Project meeting, I requested that this agenda item be moved to an evening session so that citizens could have a better chance to attend and address the Board.

The Mayor asked for a motion, as usual my fellow Board members all refused to agree with me. Based upon this non-action by the Board, an outside observer might then assume that the Vintage Project could not have any adverse effect on our community whatsoever, because the need to give citizens a better opportunity to have a voice had no merit with Board members Crowell, Abowd and Bagwell.

Nevada's November unemployment falls to 5.2 percent, lowest since late 2007

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 5.2 percent in November, down 0.3 of a percentage point from October, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. This is the lowest the unemployment rate has been since December 2007.

Nevada job growth ranks sixth in the nation

As of the second quarter of 2016, Nevada has the sixth fastest growing private sector in the nation with a growth rate of 3.2 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

October unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent in Carson City

Carson City again saw a drop in its October unemployment figures, while Reno’s rate held steady at 4.5 percent. The capital city's rate as well as Las Vegas registered at 5.5 percent for the month, according to stats released Nov. 22 by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

October unemployment in Nevada falls to 5.5 percent, lowest since February 2008

Nevada's unemployment rate in October fell over the month, down 0.3 of a percentage point from September to a seasonally adjusted 5.5 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. This is the lowest unemployment rate since February 2008.

Carson City September unemployment falls to 5.6 percent, down more than 1 percent over year

Carson City's unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in September, down more than 1 percent over last year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

In September, unemployment rates in all three of the Silver State’s major population centers fell more than one percentage point over the year, in addition to experiencing a drop of 0.4 percentage point each over the month.

Nevada unemployment rate down in September to 5.8 percent

Nevada's unemployment rate fell in September to a seasonally-adjusted 5.8 percent, down 0.5 from August, according to figures released Wednesday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Initial September unemployment claims down 7 percent from 2015 figures

Initial unemployment insurance claims for September show a decrease of 7 percent compared to September of 2015, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City's WNMTC to present ‘The Little Mermaid’ in November

Magic is bursting from Under the Sea as the acclaimed Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) puts the final glittering touches on Disney’s Academy Award-winning “The Little Mermaid.” This Broadway blockbuster will play at the Carson City Community Center weekends, Nov. 4 through 20.

Nevada’s small business employment at record high

Small business employment in Nevada reached an all-time high for the three-month period encompassing the first quarter during 2016, exceeding the previous high from a year ago of 577,000, according to figures released Friday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Gov. Sandoval: Nevada has recovered all jobs lost during recession plus added more

Considered one of the hardest hit states during the nationwide recession and downturn eight years ago, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced Friday that the Silver State has surpassed pre-recession employment, gaining more than all of the jobs lost during the recession.

Nevada Secretary of State teaches Carson High seniors a lesson

More than 500 Carson High School seniors packed the bleachers on the big gym’s south end Thursday afternoon to welcome the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office to campus for the coolest civics lesson ever.

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