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Five Carson City residents vying for Ward 3 seat on Board of Supervisors, appointment on Nov. 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:15amWhile the seat for Ward 2 will be filled following the election on Nov. 4, another seat is open and will be filled by appointment.
The seat for Ward 3 is currently held by Supervisor Lori Bagwell, who will be vacating now that she has been elected Carson City’s mayor.
COVID-19 rapid test through UNR lab has successful results, research moves to next stages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 12:47pmRapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results in Mano Misra’s lab at the University of Nevada, Reno. The test uses a nanotube-based electrochemical biosensor, a similar technology that Misra has used in the past for detecting tuberculosis and colorectal cancer as well as detection of biomarkers for food safety.
Public comment period open for Redwood Materials, Inc air permit in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 11:59amThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control has entered the public notice period for the new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Redwood Materials, Inc. in Carson City.
DETR: Initial Claims Tick up in the Second Week of October, Continued Claims Continue to Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:11pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,941 for the week ending October 3, up 416 claims, or 5.5 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,525 claims.
Carson Mall is looking for Vendors for Nevada Day Craft Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:54pmCalling all vendors, we are back!
The Carson Mall has been approved to start doing our events again and our first event will be Nevada Day.
Bill extends pandemic-driven flexibility for Nevadans to access additional food benefits
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 3:30pmA bill signed into law last week allows the state to extend — for as long as a year at a time — waivers that make it easier for Nevadans to access additional food benefits.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
DETR: Initial Claims at Lowest Point Since Mid-March; Continued Claims Below 200,000 for First Time Since Mid-April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 11:57amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,525 for the week ending September 26, down 673
claims, or 8.2 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,198 claims. This is the lowest weekly total of initial claims filed since mid-March.
Wine walk, Hauntober, live music and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. The Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with COVID-19 restrictions. Virginia City will be filled with spooky events over the month of October with its signature Hauntober event. Combined with live music and karaoke, the Carson City area will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
$1 million in grant funding available for Nevada's OHV recreation projects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:12amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program is pleased to announce that approximately $1 million in grant funding is available for off-highway vehicle (OHV) projects in Nevada.
WNC advises federal student aid filing opens Thursday; early filers have better chance getting aid
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:31pmDon’t wait. Students planning to attend Western Nevada College can begin submitting their 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid form on Thursday, Oct. 1, and financial aid officials are advising students not to wait.
Lyon County has seats open on citizen advisory boards and planning commission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 8:50amLyon County is announcing opportunities for Lyon County residents to get involved in the decision making processes in their local community by becoming a member of one of our Citizen Advisory Boards or a member of the Planning Commission.
Nevada OKs small business aid, widens eligibility after struggle to give away commercial rent assistance
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 8:04amNevada is launching a new, broad-based grant program for businesses and nonprofits that suffered pandemic-related hardship after an earlier effort to offer commercial rent assistance was able to get less than half of its funds out the door.
Volunteers sought for Carson City Application Review Workgroup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:50amThe Carson City Application Review Workgroup is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs. Applications for volunteers are now being accepted for the 2021 grant program year and will be due by Oct. 2, 2020.
Nevada to receive $13.8 million workforce development grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a nearly $14 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.
Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:02amCarson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.
Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.
Volunteers sought for Carson City grant application review
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 4:34pmThe ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs.
DETR: Initial Claims Rise Slightly in Regular and PUA Programs; Continued Claims Decline for 5th Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:46amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.
Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Nevada Department of Education awards $11M in COVID relief funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 7:44amThe Nevada Department of Education announced Tuesday 25 grant awards totaling $11,075,467 in Elementary and Secondary School Relief funding available through the federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act.
Carson City accepting applications for Ward 3 Board of Supervisors
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:51pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from qualified candidates who are interested in appointment to the office of Ward 3 Supervisor by the Board of Supervisors, Pursuant to Art. 2, 2.030(1) of the Carson City Charter.
One-time funds to replace missed school lunches distributed in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:20pmCARSON CITY — Children who would have received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program have received a one-time refund for the cost of school lunches that were missed this spring due to COVID-related school closures.
Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:04amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.
Nevada OK'd for federal lost wages benefits, claimants to get up to $300 a week in temporary support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 7:57amCARSON CITY — The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Friday that Nevada’s application for the Lost Wages Assistance Grant Program has been approved.
DMV extends Nevada driver’s licenses and ID cards, offers special hours for new residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 5:14pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.
Grant Opportunity for Carson City Non-Profit Organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 3:20pmCarson City is now accepting Letters of Intent to Apply for our Five-Year, Non-Competitive Community Support Services Grant (CSSG).
Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residence.
Carson City's Pioneer High School adds more science to the menu
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 2:43pmStudents and teachers raised the bar for themselves at Pioneer High School. The school introduced two new science classes on campus that were previously only offered online.
Nevada governor asks for patience with COVID-19 recovery plan, hints at future ‘adjustments’ to restrictions on churches, youth sports
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:47pmGov. Steve Sisolak is urging patience with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, promising that the state is attempting to balance its fight against the disease with a desire to reopen businesses and begin repairing the state economy.
Nevada's unemployment insurance claims decline for third straight week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:36pmCARSON CITY — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,032 for the week ending August 29, down 826 claims, or 9.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,858 claims. This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 29, there have been 670,400 initial claims filed in 2020, 662,368 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Nevada's unemployment department applies for federal jobless funds, provides staffing update
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 7:49amThe Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday that Nevada submitted its application Tuesday for the Lost Wages Assistance Grant Program created by President Donald Trump under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.