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From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 2:10pmWith the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.
Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.
Nevada Mining Association and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada Unveil ‘Mining in Today’s World’ Patch Program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 9:24amThe Nevada Mining Association has teamed up with the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada for the first-ever “Mining In Today’s World” patch program.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 5 deaths, 129 new cases, 278 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 7:10pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 that there are 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 129 new cases and 278 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Initial unemployment claims in Nevada decline over the week; extended benefits see increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — According to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,209 for the week ending December 26, down 589 claims, or 7.6%, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,798 claims.
Carson City Chamber reflects on lessons learned in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 9:56amFinally! That’s the word now heard on almost every newscast as we wrap up this tumultuous year. It’s the thought that precedes every thought when speaking of 2020.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday report: 6 deaths, 99 new cases, 97 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 99 new cases and 97 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,090, with 4,449 recoveries and 114 deaths; 4,527 cases remain active.
WNC Latino Leadership Academy founder picked as New School Board Member of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 2:56pmWhether she is advising first-generation college students to better their lives through higher education or serving as a trustee for K-12 students in the Carson City School District, there are two common denominators in Lupe Ramirez’s education roles: The Western Nevada College Latino Leadership Academy founder and adviser will definitely make a difference and, without a doubt, she will stand out.
Reno native Dawn Wells who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' dies of COVID complications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:57pmReno native Dawn Wells, who starred as Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles, according to her publicist. She was 82.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pmBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
As COVID-19 cases rise and restrictions loom, small business owners see long road to recovery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — With COVID-19 cases surging and a new wave of restrictions looming, challenges persist for small business owners as they continue to weather the pandemic according to data from the Q4 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. While the index score rose 12 points for the second straight quarter, overall optimism levels remain just over half of what they were in late 2019.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 2 deaths, 139 new cases, 40 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 7:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 that there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 139 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,991, with 4,352 recoveries and 108 deaths; 4,531 cases remain active.
State of Nevada issues update on SolarWinds Orion software attack
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 5:05pmCARSON CITY— The state of Nevada issued a statement Tuesday on the widely reported compromise of SolarWinds Orion software along with advice and information for consumers.
State Treasurer warns Nevadans about unclaimed property text message scam
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 10:57amThe Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is asking Nevadans to ignore and delete any text messages received from unknown sources indicating the State Treasurer’s Office is holding their unclaimed property.
COVID-19 Monday briefing for Carson City, Quad counties: 65 new cases, 92 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 that there are 65 new cases and 92 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,852, with 4,312 recoveries and 106 deaths; 4,434 cases remain active.
DETR addresses Continued Assistance Act, prepares to reprogram system to process claims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 3:13pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued the following statement Monday regarding the Continued Assistance Act Unemployment Provisions.
Carson City Fire Department to conduct prescribed burns in Voltaire Canyon area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 2:57pmThe Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed burn operations beginning Tuesday, Dec. 29, in the Voltaire Canyon area throughout the week, weather permitting.
Light snow over Carson City region to continue through the morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 8:26amThe Carson City region is experiencing light snow with slick conditions during the Monday morning commute. Highest snow totals based on webcams are near and south of US-50.
Carson City, Douglas County offer curbside Christmas tree recycling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:06pmCarson City and Douglas County are again participating in a statewide Christmas tree recycling effort. As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of several drop off locations.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:02pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Beginning beekeeping class offered in January
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 2:56pmIs beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started. A one-day workshop for beginning beekeepers will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St, Yerington, Nev. The workshop is focused and designed for individuals with little or no beekeeping experience.
Senator Square: Carson High School student initiates independent Senior Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 7:35amCHS Senior Abby Golik, after being told Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, were temporarily cancelled, decided she wanted to do a Senior Project anyway.
Carson City Redevelopment Authority and Culture and Tourism Boards are seeking new board members
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 2:45pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee as well as the Culture and Tourism Authority.
DETR: Rescheduled updates to Unemployment Insurance website to debut new look and improved navigation on claimant and employer login screens
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 12:00pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced that in order to conduct regular system updates, they are temporarily taking the Unemployment Insurance (UI) website, ui.nv.gov offline on Saturday, December 26th from 6 AM to midnight, a period of lower traffic. During this time, individuals will not be able to file claims or access the resource materials.
FEMA emergency food and shelter program funds awarded to Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe counties
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 2:18pmFederal funds made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency have been awarded to jurisdictions in the state of Nevada for Phase 38. The eligible spending period for Phase 38 is January 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. The following is a list of the awards for northern Nevada jurisdictions (counties) including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe.
Column: Christmas shows us that we are all essential
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 11:10amOf the many lessons to be learned from 2020, not the least of which is that there's no such thing as a non-essential person.
To insist otherwise degrades the value of human dignity. Kind of like the way Henry F. Potter made George Bailey feel on Christmas Eve one year at the end of World War II.
Carson City area weather: Sierra snow into Saturday, followed by colder storm Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 11:04amThe weather will transition to a more active pattern with periods of mountain snow, valley rain, and gusty winds later Friday through Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A second colder system will be on its heels for early Monday and will provide chances for another round of snow.
Nevada officials give update on pending federal legislation as existing unemployment benefit programs to expire Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 3:56pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provided an update Thursday to Nevadans about a federal stimulus bill and how the delay in the passage and enactment of the stimulus bill will adversely affect Nevadans.
Carson City area weather: Pair of storms lined up for late Christmas Day into the weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:06amUPDATE: Heading into the Christmas holiday weekend, the weather pattern for the Carson City region is expected to change beginning Christmas Day with periods of rain, snow and gusty winds into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Mack the Naw says 'Merry Fishmas' and 'Happy Naw Year' heading into Jan. 1 Topaz Lake opening
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 9:56amHello fellow anglers and Merry Fishmas. I think we are all looking forward to the new year to begin. Jan. 1, 2021 will be a welcome sight, so we may begin a new year. At 6:32 a.m., Topaz Lake will officially open for the 2021 fishing season.