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Six Carson City projects receive $492K in community development block grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amSix Carson City and one Lyon County project are among 16 statewide recipients of Community Development Block Grant funding through a federal program administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, officials announced Monday.
Nevada Department of Transportation launches redesigned customer service portal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:44pmCARSON CITY — In celebration of National Customer Service Week beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing a new on-line customer service portal providing enhanced access to Nevada highway information through the nevadadot.com website.
Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with new restrictions, first since pandemic began
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:55amThis Saturday, Oct. 3, the Carson City Wine Walk will be returning to the capital city for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with new safety rules in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Carson City's new Capital City Sushi replaces Kim Lee's; former owner's death remains a mystery
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:21amA new sushi restaurant, Capital City Sushi, has taken the place of Kim Lee's, which had closed in March of this year.
The popular sushi restaurant, located at 319 North Carson Street in downtown Carson City, closed down earlier this year amidst the COVID-19 shutdown, and Capital City Sushi took over the location soon after.
Nevada governor lifts 50-person limit on gatherings, allowing for large events with restrictions
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 4:35pmConventions, sporting events with live audiences and large church gatherings will be allowed to resume once again after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that he is raising the limit on public gatherings from 50 to 250 people — and even higher for some of the state’s largest venues.
WNC receives EPA grant to help implement pollution prevention among Nevada businesses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 2:52pmWestern Nevada College has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency as a national grantee of the 2020-22 Pollution Prevention Grant Program.
WNC will partner with the Nevada non-profit greenUP! to help food and beverage manufacturers and processors, as well as automobile repair and maintenance businesses, implement pollution prevention.
Carson City Chamber, Better Business Bureau host free seminar today on how to avoid scams
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 8:34amThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau will host a free Zoom seminar today, Tuesday, that focuses on business scams and how to avoid being scammed. The seminar features experts with the Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Nevada Attorney General, and the Nevada Department of Business & Industry Office of Consumer Affairs
North Carson City Yogurt Beach to close, East William Street location remains open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:24pmThe North Carson Street location of Yogurt Beach will close permanently this Wednesday, however the newest location on East William Street, will remain open.
2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
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.
NDOT reminder: Political signs are not allowed on Nevada state highway roadsides
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:48pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding community members that political signage is not allowed on state highway property.
Dayton native Suzanna Stankute on verge of earning prominent Eagle Scout rank
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 11:21amDayton native and Life Scout Suzanna Stankute is making strides with Boy Scouts of America.
Stankute, 14, is one of the only girls in her council on the verge of earning her Eagle Scout rank. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program. Members who earn this rank must go through a lengthy review process and complete an Eagle Scout project.
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 area road report: Progress continues along South Carson Street Project area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 8:34amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.
An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:05amThe Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.
While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.
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.
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:46amThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
Carson City Sheriff's Office warns community of current Scams and Frauds
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 9:50amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office regularly receives complaints of scams and fraudulent activity.
This public nuisance and criminal empire provides a unique challenge.
Carson City deputies arrest man for burglary, possession of burglary tools
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:50amA 31-year-old Silver springs man was arrested in the 3300 block of N. Carson Street for felony burglary and possession of burglary tools.
Carson City to open first Roberto's Taco Shop on South Carson at former Jack in the Box
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 1:53pmCarson City will be getting its very first Roberto's Taco Shop, a popular west coast Mexican cuisine restaurant with locations in northern and southern Nevada.
Early fall work continues along South Carson Street Project area, Carson City roads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 9:30amHere is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City chapter game watch featured Monday night at Jimmy G's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 9:01amNevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter is hosting a game watch Monday, Sept 21 at 5:15 p.m. as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the New Orleans Saints. This is the first home game for the Las Vegas Raiders at their new Allegiant Stadium.
Abatements OK'd for $600M Google data center investment in Storey, $514M lithium mining in Humboldt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Directors on Wednesday approved abatements for Google (Design, LLC) in Storey County and Lithium Nevada Corp. that will result in $1.1 billion in investments and the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs.
Nevada governor touts community colleges, student sacrifices during WNC visit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:10pmStudents at Western Nevada College were captivated by a very special visitor on Wednesday morning on its Carson City campus. None other than Steve Sisolak, the 30th governor of Nevada, spent part of his busy morning passionately telling students about the respect he has for them and the sacrifices they are making to attend college.
Soroptimist of Carson City to present Lighthouse Lodge program via Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:03pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 12 noon, Sept. 23 program meeting via Zoom to hear about a new non-profit in town. Under the non-profit umbrella of The American Tea Mistresses International, fundraising is underway to create Lighthouse Lodge Re-Entry Services for non-violent offenders needing assistance with reintegration into our community after being released from the Carson City Jail or the Nevada State Prison.
Douglas authorities ask for public's help locating man who robbed Minden convenience store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:00pmThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that happened Saturday at a Minden convenience store.
DeBug Computer to offer E-waste, document shredding day in Carson City, Minden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 8:40amDeBug Computer is hosting its annual Community Shredding Day event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in Carson City and 1 to 3 p.m. in Minden. The event is free of charge and is designed to help protect against identity theft by shredding sensitive documents or obsolete computers and technology.
South Carson Street Project, Carson City road report for week of Sept. 14-20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 12:18pmHere is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson project, visit CarsonProud.com.
It's Your City: Carson City spa, wellness director talks about underwater therapy exercise app
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 8:31amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Starr Nixdorf, director of Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness in Carson City about the AiChi classes in their pool and the app, AbilityFix.com, available soon. The app helps users determine what type exercises to do in any pool to help people using underwater exercise in therapy to help with joint, muscle and relief pain.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52amOne of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”