recovery
In Search of a Sycophant (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:58amAgain the toothless porch dog of the "ole boys club" bays at those who have the courage to take a stand in opposition to the status quo in Carson City. Blinded by his own irrelevance, Neathammer tries to bully any viewpoint that isn't his own.
Nevada's unemployment department applies for federal jobless funds, provides staffing update
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 7:49amThe Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday that Nevada submitted its application Tuesday for the Lost Wages Assistance Grant Program created by President Donald Trump under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
NNDA, Adams Hub and Downtown Business Association launch Carson City promotion campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 2:25pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority, Adams Hub of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Downtown Business Association announced Thursday a joint promotion program focused on downtown Carson City businesses.
Nevada launches contact tracing app to anonymously alert of possible COVID-19 exposures
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 1:50pmThe state of Nevada is launching an app on Monday that will allow people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to discreetly notify their close contacts of a possible exposure, a potentially significant boon in a tourism-driven state that has until this point had little ability to contact trace its visitors and at times even struggled to trace all its residents.
Quad-County reporting seven new cases one recovery on Saturday, Aug. 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 7:59pmWe are reporting 7 new cases and 1 recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 933, with 810 recoveries and 15 deaths, 108 cases remain active.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
Search called off for missing boater on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 10:42amThe search for a 29-year-old New Jersey man who went missing during a boating trip Monday on Lake Tahoe has been suspended by the US Coast Guard Station on Tahoe.
Gov. Sisolak signs Senate Bill 1, allowing for alternative dispute resolutions for rental eviction cases
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 2:37pmToday, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), allowing for certain courts to grant stays for certain types of evictions.
Donor Network West Announces Nicole Bishop as Regional Director of Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 9:41amDonor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement and tissue recovery organization for northern Nevada and northern California, has elevated Nicole Bishop to Regional Director of the northern Nevada region.
Bill limiting police chokeholds, requiring duty to intervene passes Nevada Assembly in bipartisan vote
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:55amA bill that restricts police use of chokeholds, allows recording of law enforcement and calls for drug testing of officers involved in shootings passed the Assembly with bipartisan support, in spite of criticism that lawmakers could have gone further to address police brutality.
Bill Tracker: Mining tax changes, election overhaul, banning choke holds on deck for special session
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:34amNevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.
To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Shota
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 5:21pmHappy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Shota, our pet of the week with a truly amazing rescue story.
The Indy Explains: Why NV Energy is pushing for a $2 billion statewide transmission upgrade
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:29amIn the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.
Sisolak: Bars can reopen in Lyon, 2 other counties, remain closed in Reno and Vegas; new statewide plan ahead
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 5:32pmGov. Steve Sisolak is rolling back orders to close bars in three rural counties but keeping closure orders in place in Las Vegas and Reno, while signaling a new emphasis on interventions that are narrowly tailored to noncompliant businesses and hotspot regions rather than entire industries.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in northwest Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:20amSummit Lake in remote northwest Nevada is home to the only self-sustaining, robust, lake population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, North America’s largest freshwater native trout species.
Carson City, quad area Monday COVID-19 briefing: 12 new cases, 19 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 6:07pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, July 20, 2020 that there are 12 new positive cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 525, with 379 recoveries and eight deaths, 138 cases remain active.
Quad-County COVID-19 cases surpass 500 Friday, July 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 8:34pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting seven new positive cases and ten additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 501, with 348 recoveries and eight deaths, 145 cases remain active.
Four Quad-County businesses fined by OSHA for COVID-19 noncompliance, seven businesses total fined in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 10:40amUPDATE: While the businesses at Topsy Lane have Carson City addresses, Topsy Lane is technically within the jurisdiction of Douglas County, bringing Carson City's fined businesses to 1, and Douglas County's to 2.
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According to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, six Northern Nevada businesses were cited for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, three of which were in Carson City.
Carson City, Quad area Thursday COVID-19 health update: 15 new cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, July 16, 2020 that there are 15 new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 494, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 148 cases remain active.
Quad area, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 16 recoveries, 5 new cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 6:07pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting five new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on July 15, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 479, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 133 cases remain active.
When will schools reopen? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pmQuad area, Carson City COVID-19 health briefing Tuesday: 14 new cases, 5 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting there are 14 new positive cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 474, with 322 recoveries and eight deaths, 144 cases remain active.
Nevada treasurer reveals details of $50 million rent payment assistance program for tenants
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 2:05pmRenters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic should be able to apply this week for a new state program that will disburse $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to ease housing and business woes.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Monday, July 13 briefing: 7 new cases, 2 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 6:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, July 13, 2020 of seven new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 460, with 317 recoveries and eight deaths, 135 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 briefing for Sunday, July 12: Ten new cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, July 12, 2020 that there are 10 new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 453, with 315 recoveries and eight deaths, 130 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 briefing for July 11: Eleven new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 5:34amCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting on Saturday, July 11 that there are eleven new positive cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 434, with 301 recoveries and eight deaths, 125 cases remain active.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update for Friday, July 10: Eleven New Cases and Nine Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 12:37amCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eleven new positive cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 434, with 301 recoveries and eight deaths, 125 cases remain active.
BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:27pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 July 9 briefing: 11 new cases, 21 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:07pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting 11 new positive cases and 21 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Thursday, July 9, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 423, with 292 recoveries and eight deaths, 123 cases remain active.
Western Nevada Development District receives $400K CARES Act recovery grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 3:49pmCARSON CITY — The Western Nevada Development District, which assists communities in public and private partnerships, has been awarded $400,000 in CARES Act Recovery assistance to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and drive economic development planning going forward.