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Carson City schools see hike in graduation rates for fourth straight year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:22amFor the fourth year in a row, Carson City School District’s high school students graduated at the highest rate ever at 86.79 percent for the Class of 2019, an increase of 6.48 percentage points since 2016 where it averaged 80.31 percent.
Nevada's Vegas Golden Knights to visit Carson City Schools for Hockey Clinics
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:43amNevada's own Vegas Golden Knights will be hosting Hockey Clinics at Schools in Carson City on Friday, Dec. 13, and a Watch Party is scheduled at the Governor’s Mansion to see the Knights Play the Dallas Stars.
Carson City neighborhood has experienced flooding for 50 years, a solution is now in sight
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 2:27pmA 50-year-old flooding issue in a Carson City neighborhood could finally see a solution with the “North Carson Area Drainage Plan” proposed by Carson City Public Works.
According to Robert Fellows, P.E., Chief Stormwater Engineer for Public Works, an issue involving flooding or “ponding” in a particular Carson City neighborhood has been on the books as an issue since Carson City was still Ormsby County, going back to the 1970s.
Carson City area weather: Latest storm brings more snow, slick roads and travel headaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 8:26amCarson City and surroundings valley areas north, south and in between woke up to another fresh blanket of snow on the ground as the latest winter storm system continues to barrel down on the western Nevada and Sierra region.
New Fitness Lab to open Dec. 4 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:50pmKnowing where you are when it comes to health and fitness is a challenge for many, but for residents of Northern Nevada, it just got a whole lot easier and convenient. Once only available in a mobile environment, Measured Fitness Lab is opening an office location right here in Carson City.
Carson City area weather: Snow ahead, motorists urged to get early Thanksgiving travel start
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 11:56amThe first significant snow-driven storms of the season remain on track to impact western Nevada and Sierra midday Tuesday through Wednesday, coinciding with one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Motorists are advised that if they can do it, they should finish travel over the Sierra by Tuesday morning to avoid long delays and highway travel headaches.
Parent Representative Volunteers Needed for Family Life Committee
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 10:20amThe Carson City School District is seeking one (1) more application from a parent to serve as a member on the district’s Family Life Committee. An initial request for four (4) applications was made a month ago in October, and the district was able to appoint three (3) new members of the committee; however, the school district is still needing to fill one more seat.
Carson City job growth up 3.6 percent over year, Reno up 4.8 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:12pmJob growth in Carson City increased by 1,100 jobs or 3.6 percent over October 2018, according to metropolitan area figures released Tuesday by Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Reno employment figures increased 4.8 percent, and Las Vegas, 1.3 percent over the course of the year.
Carson City Schools Need Community Members to Weigh in on Strategic Plan
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:01amThe Carson City School District needs local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.
The purpose of these quarterly meetings with school officials is to accumulate feedback from community members on how the school district’s strategic plan is performing and suggest ideas and systems to better help meet the goals, objectives and strategies of the district’s plan.
Nevada jobs up over the year in October, unemployment remains unchanged
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 4:54pmCARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada fell by 1,800 jobs over the month but is up 30,800 over the year, according to data released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is unchanged from September, at 4.1 percent, and is down 0.3 percentage point when compared to last October.
WNC launches new diversity program Wednesday; Nevada System of Higher Education administrator to keynote
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 9:46amWestern Nevada College will launch its newest student diversity program on Wednesday evening at the Carson City campus.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 8:20pmWhile much of the nation is stuck in an arctic freeze, we're stranded with abundant sunshine in Nevada's capital city area with temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Going into the middle of the work week we can expect highs near 70. Local events Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 include an Eagle Valley Middle School expansion plan community meeting, "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a Little Valley fire re-seeding gathering, a Toys for Tots volunteer orientation meeting, art showings, classes and more.
Nevada Employment Boom: Carson City gains 1,100 jobs, Reno up 14,800 since Sept. 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:02pmPrescription drug safe disposal in Dayton available this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 3:01pmDAYTON, Nev. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the DEA to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Disposal” at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parent representative volunteers needed for Carson City Schools Family Life Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 9:41amThe Carson City School District is seeking four applications from parents to serve as board members on the district’s Family Life Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three years.
NHP joins forces with Nevada's law enforcement agencies to focus on impaired drivers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:10pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in Joining Forces will be combining resources from Oct. 18 through Nov. 4, 2019 to apprehend impaired drivers.
JAG Northern Nevada welcomes new regional coordinator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 8:29amJobs for Nevada’s Graduates, also known as JAG Nevada, a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Mario Mongolo as the new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada based in JAG Nevada’s Reno office responsible for the coordination of JAG programs throughout the northern Nevada region.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 7:31pmHeading into Wednesday, Oct. 2 events lined up include Coffee with a Cop at Comma Coffee, Walk and Bike to School Day, a public meeting to discuss stormwater rates, art workshops and showings, a Bee City USA meeting at Greenhouse Garden Center, the first gathering of Women Seeking Safety classes at the Salvation Army, family story time at the library, presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren at the Carson City MAC, Salsa dancing and more.
Nevada Division of Insurance announces approved 2020 health insurance rates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 3:57pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance has posted the approved 2020 health insurance rates for all plans in the Individual Health Insurance Market at healthrates.doi.nv.gov and encourages consumers to review this information before the Open Enrollment Period begins.
New Coats Sought for Students in Transition in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:38amThis weekend will see the season’s first cold snap and dip below freezing temperatures. The McKinney-Vento Students in Transition Program in Carson City is seeking donations of new (not used) coats and jackets for students in transition. Students in Transition are those individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
Take home a pet at no cost Sept. 27-28 as part of Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 9:05amLooking for the love of your life? Hundreds of dogs and cats are waiting for you at animal shelters and rescue groups in Nevada, where pet adoptions will be free this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28 during Maddie's Pet Adoption Days. All adoption fees are waived for pets going to loving new homes thanks to a grant from Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation.
Jobs Report: Reno, Carson City and Vegas lead nation in metro area employment growth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 10:13amReno, Carson City and Las Vegas metro areas continued to show impressive job growth in August and over the year, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s August 2019 economic sub-state report.
Carson City to host Oct. 2 public meeting to discuss stormwater rates
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:34pmCarson City Public Works will be hosting a public meeting regarding stormwater rates on Oct. 2, 2019, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Office.
Carson City is considering updating the Stormwater rate structure; please join Carson City Public Works for a presentation about potential changes to Stormwater rates and provide feedback.
Where: Carson City Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 E Musser St
When: October 2, 2019, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Seven of 10 schools in Carson City district show improvements in Nevada performance report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 9:08amCARSON CITY — Seventy percent of the schools in Carson City showed improvements in the latest Star Ratings report, according to the Nevada Department of Education State. With Sunday’s release of the Nevada School Performance Framework, 7 of the 10 schools within the Carson City School District improved enough to earn a higher star ranking.
Nevadans encouraged to explore healthcare plans following report highlighting uninsured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 1:36pmCARSON CITY — In light of a recent report released by the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities surrounding Nevada's uninsured populations, the State of Nevada and the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Nevada’s state agency that helps connect individuals to budget-appropriate health coverage through the online marketplace, Nevada Health Link, remind Nevadans of the importance of having health insurance and encourages them to explore insurance coverage available to them through Nevada Health Link.
Carson City Real Estate Market Report for this past August 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 1:44pmCarson City Market Report for the Month of August 2019
Interest Rates remain low which means it’s still a great time to buy for buyers, yet lack of inventory means seller’s still have an advantage when listing their home. We are starting to see the market slow down a little bit and prices are starting to level off.
The Numbers Month to Month and Year to Year
The median sales price for Carson City, NV homes for sale was $343,000 in August 2019 compared to $317,250 during August 2018 and $284,000 in August of 2017. Which is about an 21% increase in 3 years.
NV Energy proposes 46 cent electric bill decrease for Northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:46pmThe Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will hold consumer sessions Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Carson City regarding a proposed slight rate decrease for NV Energy customers in Northern Nevada.
Low Medicaid rates force agency to cut day services for disabled in Carson City, Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 9:43amUnited Cerebral Palsy of Nevada has notified the state that it can no longer afford to offer day-habilitation services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Carson City and Gardnerville areas.
Addictive pickleball continues to grow in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 9:17am“Pickleball is not an old geezer’s game,” so stated Dina Stultz after finishing a set at Carson’s Multi-use Athletic Center, affectionately known simply as the MAC. She wants to let everyone know that pickleball is a serious game and can help in relieving all sorts health problems including reversing or slowing bone density issues, according to her medical doctor.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.