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The Nevada Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce a social media campaign to support small businesses across the state. The campaign, Support Small Businesses 5-Day Challenge, gives everyone a way to support small businesses from the safety of their home.

Carson City singer, songwriter, liver transplant recipient, and patient advocate Brother Dan Palmer has written and produced an infectious, timely and topical music video on behalf of The American Liver Foundation.

The Carson High School Athletic Department and Spring sports coaches give a special message to senior athletes virtually in a video "shout out." The video was produced by Sherri Kelley, web design teacher at CHS. Go here to watch the video.

In late March, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting that the agency delay a public comment period for a controversial and complicated project to do maintenance on the Truckee Canal, a manmade diversion off the Truckee River.

Editor’s Note: Bryant is a freshman Honors student at CHS, and the following is her response to the poem "A Builder or a Wrecker" by Charles Franklin Benvegar.

During this pandemic, I would love to think I am in fact a builder because I strive to see the best in this, because I have been helping those struggling immensely during these hard times, and because I am doing my best to help the medical professionals I know.

The Waterfall trailhead on Kings Canyon Road is experiencing especially large numbers of visitors, resulting in traffic congestion and parking related issues.

“It’s hard to believe that there could actually be a silver lining with everything that is happening around us but there is ... for me at least. The camaraderie happening between all of us on our roster has been productive and uplifting!” – Linda McRae, Singer-songwriter

Evangeline Elston is an artist manager and booking professional who works with a small roster of eight touring Americana, roots, folks, country and jazz musicians and songwriters living all over the country, Nashville, Baltimore, Austin, Los Angeles, northern California and Lake Tahoe.

Editor’s Note: Richard Stokes is the Carson City School District Superintendent.
Dear Friends, I wanted to send my very best wishes to each of you for a peaceful and safe Spring Break. During the past three weeks, I have marveled at the professional services and selfless acts of kindness you have delivered during one of the most incredible events of my career.

Amid calls and emergency directives designed to “flatten the curve” and prepare Nevada’s beleaguered health care system for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, state leaders are still preparing for the worst.

Despite the challenges assisted living and memory care communities are facing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the training and certification of team members continue to be a priority not only for communities like Mission Senior Living but also for the state of Nevada, which requires ongoing certification for medical technicians.

Minden, Nevada- The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s participation in their new “Share a Wave” campaign. DCSO understands the public’s concern and general feeling of uncertainty during these times, and while there is a lot of normalcy that is on hold and daily activities/events are cancelled, DCSO wants to join in on the ‘What’s Not Cancelled’ conversation in Douglas County.

A semi-retired Carson City man who wanted to get his grandchildren interested in science, created a demonstration to show the affects of what happens during a pandemic when there isn't social distancing and quarantine.

A virtual town hall meeting was held Wednesday evening where local leaders spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, how it affects Carson City and what city departments, schools and Carson Tahoe Hospital are doing to mitigate the issues.

This installment of Carson Now's five questions are answered by Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury, who explains what changes the court system has made during the quarantine.

Even with the stay-at-home order in place, businesses, families and youth can engage in a number of educational activities online to enhance their daily lives and help themselves, and others, through these challenging days. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers have been hard at work to bring educational workshops, programs and resources useful during this time, into Nevadans’ homes.

The Student Council at Carson High School named its 2020 Prom Queen and King on Monday morning, making the announcement via an online Zoom meeting, creating a real-time video of the event.

Many teachers and individuals with the Carson City School District are finding innovative ways to connect with students and families during mandated school closures from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Employment Security Division wants to remind anyone who has filed for unemployment insurance that they must file weekly claims to continue to receive benefits.

During the last week, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies in the Dayton Patrol area have investigated a string of burglaries along the Highway 50 corridor in Dayton.

The suspects were targeting closed businesses and breaking and entering those businesses looking for anything of value.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host a free online writing workshop called “Paper Pointers“ on April 16 from 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. for all students, Grades 5-8, who need help writing essays and term papers during the statewide quarantine.

CARSON CITY — Carson High School is helping seniors participate in what they are calling a virtual nod for prom and prom candidates this weekend. Saturday, April 4, was the previously scheduled evening designated for what many considered a rite-of-passage for high school seniors and a quintessential American tradition that, along with graduation, often symbolizes the end of one chapter in life and the beginning of a new one. With the COVID-19 pandemic, those plans among many others have been canceled.

It’s that time of year — water main flushing time! You might have noticed strange waterflow occurrences or discoloration, no need to worry, Carson City Public Works crews are conducting much needed maintenance on the main line pipes.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations Division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men who are suspected of breaking into vehicles parked at the Carson City trailhead at Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road and at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park off of Fifth Street.

School district officials confirmed they have assigned new login information for students at Pioneer High School, Eagle Valley Middle School and all the district’s elementary schools.

While many of Carson City’s local businesses were mandated to shut down to help the rapid spread of COVID-19, some businesses were deemed to be essential under Governor Sisolak’s order; however, even those essential businesses have changed the way they do business to try and alleviate stresses on the health care system.

This past weekend, Gov. Sisolak and state authorities provided updates and clarifications regarding statewide school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the top of the list most impacting students and families in Carson City were four points: 1) all testing has been waived, 2) schools will not reopen prior to April 16, 3) all school employees are deemed to be “essential” and 4) the Nevada Department of Education has approved the request for Emergency Program of Distance Education from the Carson City School District.

CARSON CITY — In today’s new coronavirus, COVID-19, world of home-based work and child education, many are turning to online resources to keep diverse age groups engaged.

One of the most extensive sources of online materials is based right here at the Carson City Library, offering a collection of online resources from audiobooks to adult learning and picture books to magazines.

Partnership Carson City is going virtual with its yoga series in an effort to continue to provide a needed respite with the ongoing limitations as a result of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will be closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, the outbreak occurred during our winter show and artists who would normally have had visitors coming into the gallery to look at their work was a concern of the NAA Board.