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Carson City parents arrested after leaving three small children at home alone for hours in ‘filthy’ home
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:40amCarson City deputies arrested a man and a woman for felony child abuse, neglect and endangerment after they left their three small children home alone for hours.
DETR: Regular UI initial claims moderate, PUA initial claims increase noticeably; PEUC claims at 75,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:29amFor the week ending October 17, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,734 down 230 claims, or 2.6 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,964 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending October 17, there have been 728,045 initial claims filed in 2020, 706,393 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 10:24amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
At Carson City airport rally, Trump promises hard-hit Nevada an economic revival
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 7:18pmPresident Donald Trump predicted that Nevada’s battered tourism industry would “come roaring back” under his leadership, warning that the lights of Las Vegas and Reno would be extinguished under a Joe Biden presidency and that Carson City, where he rallied supporters Sunday evening, would turn into a ghost town.
Senator Square: Blue Crew to the rescue; t-shirt sales to support CHS teacher with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:54amFrom the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a (generous city) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of (helping to support a CHS teacher)."
The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true? Of course it is. Men, women, and children of Carson City are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Carson City Republicans and Democrats issue joint statement on vandalism
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 3:26pmThe Carson City Republican and the Carson City Democratic Central Committees condemn the recent vandalism and sign thefts occurring in our town recently. Neither of these acts helps or advances the political agendas of either party and in fact hurts the overall political process for selecting our political leaders.
DETR: Regular Initial Claims Up While PUA Initial Claims Dip; PEUC Continued Claims Well Above 60,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:22amAccording to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,964 for the week ending October 10, up 1,023 claims, or 12.9 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,941 claims.
Through the week ending October 10, there have been 719,311 initial claims filed in 2020, 697,659 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City deputies arrest man for sex-offender non-compliance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:05amCarson City deputies arrested a 54-year-old Carson City man, Ismael Colunga, for being a sex offender in non-compliance, following delivery of an outstanding stalking and harassment order.
House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:26pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.
As Nevada eviction order lifts, what protections do tenants have and how can they use them?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 1:56pmOct. 15 is finally here — the day Gov. Steve Sisolak said a statewide eviction moratorium that lasted more than six months would finally lift in Nevada.
Carson City detectives ask for public's help identifying suspect who vandalized GOP headquarters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:20amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a subject involved in a destruction of property case that happened at the Carson City Republican Party headquarters.
Balloon launch, beard and rock drilling contests, 'reverse parade' among Nevada Day 2020 events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:05amEach October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.
V&T Railway offers family-friendly, Halloween-themed spooky railbike rides
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly and spooky railbike rides. Running Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 31, V&T Railway will offer children and adult focused haunted railbike rides at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.
Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51amBeing a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.
DETR: Initial Claims Tick up in the Second Week of October, Continued Claims Continue to Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:11pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,941 for the week ending October 3, up 416 claims, or 5.5 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,525 claims.
White Cane Days, grand opening, pool tournament and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 4:45pmHeading into the weeknd, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Lions Club kicks off its annual “White Cane Days” Saturday and Sunday in Carson City to increase awareness of the white cane traffic safety laws, and collect used eyeglasses for distribution to those in need. Local business Wizard of Pawz grooming salon hosts a socially-distanced grand opening on Saturday afternoon, followed by a pool tournament at Bulldog Billiards at 6 p.m. Combined with live music and karaoke, the state capitol will be packed with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City man accused of discharging firearm inside apartment while under the influence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:49amA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 1300 block of North Edmonds for felony suspicion of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm while under the influence.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
DETR: Initial Claims at Lowest Point Since Mid-March; Continued Claims Below 200,000 for First Time Since Mid-April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 11:57amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,525 for the week ending September 26, down 673
claims, or 8.2 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,198 claims. This is the lowest weekly total of initial claims filed since mid-March.
Wine walk, Hauntober, live music and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. The Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with COVID-19 restrictions. Virginia City will be filled with spooky events over the month of October with its signature Hauntober event. Combined with live music and karaoke, the Carson City area will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Babysitting in the time of COVID-19: No cost virtual class offered for teens
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 3:45pmBabysitting classes have often been offered in the Carson City area by a variety of agencies, but none have been offered during a pandemic until now.
Nevada News Group political columnist to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 9:20amNevada News Group columnist Jeanette Strong, whose award winning political commentaries appear bi-weekly in the Lahontan Valley News and online on the Nevada Appeal website, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon. Her remarks will be teleconferenced from her home in Fallon.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:15pmA federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.
DETR: Initial Claims Rise Slightly in Regular and PUA Programs; Continued Claims Decline for 5th Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:46amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.
Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 7:28amPresident Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.
Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series brings New Wave Craze to Northgate area Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 5:34pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week, this time in the Northgate neighborhood.
This Saturday, Sept. 12, the BAC is proud to present New Wave Crave. As if they were took a time machine from the 80’s, the party begins the moment these four talented musicians hit the flatbed.
Local elections — where politics matters the most of all (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:46pmLocal elections — where politics matters the most of all. While the race for president, and maybe certain races in the Senate and House, dominate the news, the fact is that all politics is local and that your local government is the one that affects your life the most. It’s local government that arranges for your basic services, such as water and sewer, trash, and all the utilities.
Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.