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Funding assistance available for non-profits in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 3:13amIn response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Treasury has allocated funding under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Public Law 116-136, which was signed on March 27, 2020) to reimburse local governments for expenses incurred in responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Budget bill passes Nevada Assembly with bipartisan support, amendment allocating $50M to education
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:25pmThe Assembly approved an omnibus budget bill a second time Sunday morning, this time with an amendment allocating tens of millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief funding toward boosting alternative education strategies during the pandemic, winning over several Republican lawmakers who opposed the proposal 15 hours earlier.
Waste Management Addresses Pricing Change, Bill Message in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 9:24amWaste Management announces an expected pricing change in Carson City trash service that went into effect this month and issues a correction for a misprint on the most recent bill.
Going with a wildlife theme, Carson City Photo Club announces June competition winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:13pmThe Carson City Photo Club has announced the winning first and second place photos and three photos tied for third-place ties in its monthly photography contest. The theme addressed in June by the club was "Wildlife."
What to expect from the budget cut-focused special session of the Nevada Legislature
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 6:54amNevada lawmakers will convene on Wednesday morning for the first time since mid-2019 for what is expected to be a painful special session cutting $1.2 billion out of the state’s budget.
Carson City, Lyon, Douglas among local governments to receive millions in COVID-19 federal money
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:55pmWater pipeline opponent to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:01pmKyle Roerink, Executive Director of the Great Basin Water Network, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
Kyle served as a subject matter expert for Rep. Dina Titus, then as principal advocate for the YES on Question 6 campaign to mandate that 50% of Nevada's electricity be from renewable sources by 2030.
Earthquake fault near Tonopah still active with 6,500 aftershocks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 1:57pmRENO — The magnitude 6.5 Monte Cristo Earthquake near Tonopah is still rolling. Two weeks after it woke Nevadans, the Nevada Seismological Lab has tracked a phenomenal 6,500 aftershocks — four at magnitude 5.0 and greater, from the earthquake sequence.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss new Diesel Tax, new apartments, a wastewater agreement, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 1:18pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes approving contracts of new and current employees, a wastewater agreement with Lyon County, a diesel tax and more.
Nevada Unemployment Rate Near Thirty Percent; Employment Down 244,800 in April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 9:47amAccording to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) April 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada is down 244,800 jobs over the month and the unemployment rate rose to 28.2 percent.
This report is the first report which covers the period affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency and shows the impact of temporary business closures in the state.
Carson City woman admits using stolen credit cards; also booked for alleged child neglect, drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:05amA 48-year-old Carson City woman was taken into custody Tuesday for suspicion of multiple crimes including burglary, using a stolen credit card, suspected child neglect and drug possession, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Nevada governor appoints Caleb Cage statewide COVID-19 response director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:08pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Caleb Cage is appointed to serve as the State of Nevada COVID-19 Response Director.
Nevadans eligible for 13 weeks of extended federally funded unemployment benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 8:25amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has implemented the federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation to its unemployment insurance site ui.nv.gov.
Nevada governor's directive allows for flexility to assist staff with unemployment claims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY — Governor Steve Sisolak signed an emergency directive on Monday to provide flexibility for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to hire non-merit, or contracted, staff to help process unemployment insurance claims.
Carson City arrests: Incident over pizza takeout leads to arrest for suspicion of DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 9:56amA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI following an incident at a North Carson Street pizza takeout restaurant.
Nevada's March employment halts, unemployment soars as COVID-19 closures grip state
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 2:23pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2020 economic report released Wednesday shows the beginning of the COVID-19 grip on jobs in the Silver State, with losses that all but wiped out any over-the-year employment gains.
Nevada set to receive $1.25 billion from coronavirus relief fund
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 4:25pmThe State of Nevada is set to receive a total of $1.25 billion in support from the Coronavirus Relief Fund set up through the U.S. Department of Treasury. Congressman Mark Amodei, NV-02, made the announcement via a news release Monday.
My Place Hotels launches ‘Help Our Heroes’ initiative across the U.S.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 4:02pmIn continuance of the brand’s efforts to support the first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers of our communities during these unprecedented times, My Place Hotels of America is proud to announce the launch of the brand’s “Help Our Heroes” initiative, a campaign dedicated to providing financial support for first responders across America.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp moratorium, budget amendments, zoning and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:10amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will be held Thursday, April 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center.
On the docket for discussion include zoning changes, a hemp moratorium, budget amendments, and more.
Partnership Carson City no-cost virtual Yoga rescheduled for this Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 10:33amPartnership Carson City’s online yoga Monday has been moved to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. The free Wellness Yoga series going virtual is part of an effort to continue to provide a needed respite with the ongoing limitations as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A short history of the Boston Tea Party
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:50pmLike everybody else nowadays, I'm lugging a heavy heart around in my chest. So I like to escape into the past now and again, and dream about how things might have been. I would like to have been in Boston for the Tea Party for example, and I picture myself at the Bell In Hand Tavern, holding forth in front of my fellow Bostonians.
UNR nixes virtual commencement; Spring 2020 graduates can celebrate this winter or 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 2:23pmThe University of Nevada, Reno, in consultation with student leadership, will postpone its May commencement and has determined that Spring 2020 graduates will have the choice to celebrate their achievements coinciding with, but be separate from, either the December 2020 graduation ceremonies or Spring 2021 ceremonies.
Indy Explains: What Nevada unemployment insurance can, can’t do to ease coming joblessness wave
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 9:47amEarlier this month, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued a press release with a jubilant headline: “Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Hits an All-Time Low.”
Carson City man pleads in child sex assault case, faces 5 years to life in prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 11:55amA Carson City man has pled no contest to one count of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child under 16, a Category A felony, punishable by a term of maximum of life with a minimum parole eligibility of 5 years.
Carson City bests Reno and Vegas for January job growth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 2:27pmJanuary job growth in Carson City grew by 2.2 percent over January 2019 figures, giving the capital city the distinction of having the fastest job growth for the month compared to Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Youth winners of essay contest honored at Carson City Auxiliary luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 4:36pmFourteen area middle and high school students were awarded cash prizes for their entries into the Fleet Reserve Association Branch (FRA) No. 137 Annual Essay-writing contest on Feb. 29 at a luncheon sponsored by the branch Auxiliary in Carson City, held in their honor.
Unemployment in Silver State hits all-time low
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 6:22pmThe January 2020 unemployment rate in the Silver State was 3.6 percent, making the month an all-time low, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson Valley LGBTQ and Friends Social Saturday, March 14, Email RSVP Required by Thursday, March 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:03amThe Carson Valley LGBTQ+ and Friends Social is proud to announce the Business Sponsorship of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint as well as Community Sponsors – PFAG (United States’ first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer – LGBTQ+) and Sassabration (Carson Valley’s Annual Pride Celebration).
A word from one of our founders is at the end of this article.
Obituary: Alida JoAnn Nevers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:18amJoAnn was born on December 17, 1936 to Florence Brazonavich and John Nevers Sr in Carson City, NV. JoAnn unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020.
Services will be held on Saturday February 29, 2020 at 11:00 at the Carson Colony Gym, 2900 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703.
Viewing will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am before the services. Burial will be at the Stewart Cemetery after services. Fellowship and potluck will follow back at the Carson Colony Gym. Everyone is welcomed. Flowers or food donations is appreciated.
Nevada unemployment initial claims see moderate decline in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled just over 10,500 in January, down 860 claims, or 7.6 percent compared to last January. Compared to December of 2019, initial claims fell by 12.3 percent, or 1,480 fewer claims, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.