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Sierra Lutheran High School to host special open house for prospective families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 9:18amCARSON CITY — Sierra Lutheran High School will host a special open house on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. for prospective families interested in learning more about the school and its educational program for the 2020-21 academic year.
Nevada OSHA takes lead investigating businesses not enforcing mask mandate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:15amThere’s been a lot of confusion and discussion since Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak mandated that everyone must wear a face covering while in public, and one of the points of confusion was which agency is handling reports of non-compliant businesses.
From criminal justice reform to Cannabis Compliance Board, new Nevada laws begin today
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 8:40amLaws implementing a wide range of criminal justice reforms, establishing a state board responsible for regulating marijuana and creating a payday loan database finally take effect Wednesday, more than a year after the 2019 legislative session ended.
Nevada Gaming Control Board put new safety requirements in place for table games
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 3:07pmThe Nevada Gaming Control Board updated its health and safety policies Wednesday, June 17, with new restrictions and rules for table game players.
Hiking trails, camping, cycling, golf and more highlight outdoor summer activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 6:05amPlenty of activities around Carson City are returning for all to enjoy throughout the summer. From hiking and biking trails and campgrounds, to several outdoor recreational activities, there are many ways to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
Sisolak: Nevada not ready to enter Phase 3 reopening; special session coming this month
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 6:58pmAmid an uptick in people testing positive for COVID-19 nearly two weeks after Nevada reopened casinos, Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is not yet ready to enter into “Phase 3” of business reopenings.
Governor to update Nevadans on phase 2 reopening in Monday press conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 2:16pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference Monday to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery Plan.
Visitors welcome back: Tahoe South reopens Friday under revised safety guidelines
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 3:55pmSouth Lake Tahoe will begin the long-awaited rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic with the opening Friday, June 12 of select area attractions, trails, beaches, retail, dining and accommodations on both the Nevada and California side of South Shore.
Nevada governor's plan addresses $812M budget shortfall through cuts, spending reversals
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 6:57pmGov. Steve Sisolak has released a plan to fill an $812 million shortfall caused by plummeting tax revenues amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as business closures earlier this spring designed to halt the spread of the virus brought the economy to a sputtering halt.
Carson City bowling alleys return under new safety provisions
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 2:25pmBowling is back at the Carson Lanes Family Fun Center and Gold Dust West Casino in Carson City.
Under the new provisions from the Nevada Gaming Commission, bowling alleys have instituted safety measures to keep families and guests safe. These safety measures include maximum lane capacity and sanitization of all equipment.
Carson City casinos adjust to new social distancing procedures
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 3:43pmLocal customers visited Carson City area casinos on reopening day Thursday, June 4 with new guidelines and safety measures put in place.
After a statewide shutdown in March due to COVID-19, casinos were allowed to resume operations Thursday under safety rules established by the Center for Disease Control and Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Hundreds return to work at Carson City's Casino Fandango
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 9:46amCasino Fandango, the largest casino in Carson City, opened its doors at 8 a.m. today. As announced by Gov. Steve Sisolak, Phase 2 of Nevada's Roadmap to Recovery allows gaming to resume Thursday.
Nevada's economy was one of the most affected in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic; the initial reopening of Casino Fandango means that over 350 team members are able to go back to work and provide for their families.
Carson City sheriff's deputies nab suspect in robbery involving knife near gaming store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 1:57pmA suspect is in Carson City Sheriff's Office custody Wednesday afternoon following a report of a robbery outside the Retro Replay store on Washington Street.
Additions, upgrades and changes as Carson City casinos reopen Thursday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:06amAfter the statewide shutdown in March due to COVID-19, Carson City area casinos are preparing to return to business this week, joining dozens of casinos in northern Nevada as they are set to resume operations on Thursday, June 4, the first day gaming establishments are allowed to reopen.
Gaming Control Board releases updated policy guiding Nevada casino reopenings
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 3:40pmResorts must check guests’ temperature upon arrival or have a medical professional on property at all times and require guests to complete a symptom self-assessment, according to an updated policy released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board as casinos gear up for reopening.
Businesses including bars, gyms and churches can reopen Friday as Nevada moves into ‘Phase 2’
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 3:55amNevada will move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan on Friday amid downward trends in COVID-19 positivity test rates and hospitalizations — a transition that will allow additional venues including churches, gyms and bars to reopen.
Sisolak targeting June 4 reopening date for casinos
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 1:37pmNevada’s casinos could welcome back customers as soon as June 4, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday afternoon.
Here's a look at when and how Nevada casinos plan to reopen
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:43amAlthough most retail businesses in the state were allowed to open May 9 to in-person service with extra precautions as part of the state’s “Phase 1” reopening, casino resorts were noticeably excluded.
Carson City's Duke’s Steak House among first casino restaurants to reopen under phase 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 3:37pmThis Friday, May 22 at 4 p.m. Casino Fandango’s award-winning Duke’s Steak House in Carson City will reopen to the public. As part of phase one reopening, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board is allowing restaurants inside casinos to open provided certain industry-specific criteria are met; Duke’s will be one of the first to reopen in Northern Nevada.
Nevada lawmakers transfer $401 million of ‘Rainy Day’ funds in party-line vote
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 2:50pmNevada lawmakers voted along party lines to approve transferring the entirety of the state’s ‘Rainy Day Fund’ reserve budgetary account to plug massive holes in the state’s budget.
Sisolak: Initial signs following Phase 1 reopening are positive, but no timeline on moving to Phase 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 9:19amGov. Steve Sisolak said it’s not yet clear what the week-old effort to reopen some Nevada businesses has done to infection metrics or when the state will move to Phase 2, but he said health indicators are pointing in the right direction.
Nevada State Bank Secured Approval For 4200+ PPP Loans, Helping Northern Nevada Businesses And NonProfits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 4:27pmRENO - Based on processed applications as of May 13, 2020, Nevada State Bank has announced approval for 4,255 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $592,005,500.
More than 68% of the loans were made to businesses with fewer than 10 employees and approximately 82% of the loans approved were for amounts less than $150,000 (57% for amounts less than $50,000). The funding will help preserve payrolls for 65,607 Nevada jobs, based on applicant data.
Gaming regulators say casino restaurants are allowed to reopen, with restrictions
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:11pmNevada gaming regulators are giving restaurants inside still-shuttered casino properties the green light to reopen, with some significant restrictions still in place.
Nevada Gov. Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of fiscal emergency on Monday arising from the strain the COVID-19 pandemic has put on public services in the State of Nevada.
The global economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting commerce and negatively impacting revenues across the country, in other states, and in Nevada.
Nevada gaming commission approves safety guidelines for casino reopenings
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:58pmThe Nevada Gaming Commission has ratified a set of health and safety policies that casinos and other gaming licensees will have to follow when they reopen to the public from coronavirus-related closures that have lasted nearly two months so far.
Carson City’s Casino Fandango Launches New Virtual Game
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 7:48amIn the current climate of business closures, Casino Fandango has created a way to connect with, and lift the spirits of patrons with a free virtual game for Players Club members as well as the general public to play each week.
The Flip a Chip game will be released on Monday, April 27th.
Nevada small businesses get more aid in second round of SBA emergency loan funding
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 10:23amAfter faring poorly in the initial round, Nevada small businesses received the second highest number of approved loans and total aid in the second round of funding for the Small Business Administration emergency loan program compared with six similar-sized states.
Governor: Nevada will transition to limited business reopening over 15 days as worst of COVID-19 passes
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 6:37pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced an “active transition” in the next 15 days toward reopening a moribund economy, giving the clearest guidelines yet as to how the shuttered state will take steps to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada casino closures cut gaming win to lowest total since 1998
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 8:11pmThe impact of the March 17 mandatory casino closures hit the March gaming numbers like a sledgehammer. The win amount fell just shy of 40 percent ...