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Historic coin press to run July 4 in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 8:51amCoin Press No. 1, which stamped coins at the Carson City Mint from 1870 to 1893, will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. This will be the first time the museum has operated Coin Press No. 1 since it closed temporarily in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada governor's emergency directive extends Phase 2 reopening plans through end of July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Nevada will remain in Phase 2 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan, consistent with public remarks made late last week.
Carson High speech and debate students earn national rankings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 9:12amCARSON CITY — A half dozen Speech and Debate students from Carson High School earned national rankings at an Online National Speech and Debate Tournament earlier this month, June 14-20. The contest featured 1,322 schools and more than 5,300 students across the nation.
Carson City notification of funding opportunity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 8:58amIn response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) has allocated the Nevada Non-Entitlement CDBG Program through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development the amount of $283,213 to Carson City.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss new residential building permits, diesel tax amendments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 11:15amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, July 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes residential building permit allocations for the next four years, new committee members for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, amendment to the diesel tax and more.
DETR: Regular Unemployment Insurance Claims Continue to Decline, PUA Initial Claims Rise
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 10:03amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 10,347 for the week ending June 20, down 273 claims, or 2.6 percent, compared to last week’s total of 10,620. This is the eighth consecutive week of declines in regular initial claims.
Through the week ending June 20, there have been 538,892 initial claims filed in 2020, 517,240 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Nevada Governor: Facial coverings mandatory in public spaces amid rising COVID-19 cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:47pmCiting a troubling uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced a new state mandate requiring individuals to wear a facial covering or mask while in public.
Nevada Gaming Control Board put new safety requirements in place for table games
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 3:07pmThe Nevada Gaming Control Board updated its health and safety policies Wednesday, June 17, with new restrictions and rules for table game players.
DMV to resume taking appointments in Carson City, tests suspended after Las Vegas examiner contracts COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles today temporarily suspended all non-commercial driving skills tests statewide after one drive examiner in Las Vegas contracted coronavirus.
“We’re taking this brief pause to re-evaluate our protocols. Even though our examiners have been wearing personal protective equipment, the driver and the examiner sit in close proximity during a test. We must continue to put the safety of the public and our employees first,” said DMV Director Julie Butler.
Gov. Sisolak makes appearance at Black Lives Matter Protest in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 6:57pmNevada Governor Steve Sisolak made an appearance at the Carson City Black Lives Matter protest on Friday afternoon to speak with protesters and show his support for the cause.
DMV offices in Carson City, statewide open with phased-in limited service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:46pmThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reopened its branch offices in the Silver State including Carson City and Reno, which saw brisk business Monday.
Carson City, Lyon, Douglas among local governments to receive millions in COVID-19 federal money
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 12:55pmNevada governor's plan addresses $812M budget shortfall through cuts, spending reversals
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 6:57pmGov. Steve Sisolak has released a plan to fill an $812 million shortfall caused by plummeting tax revenues amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as business closures earlier this spring designed to halt the spread of the virus brought the economy to a sputtering halt.
Election Day underway in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 11:53amToday is election day in Carson City and throughout the state of Nevada, and due to COVID-19, things are happening a little differently this year.
For example, ballots were mailed in March to every registered voter throughout the Silver State to lessen the need for voters to turn up in person to cast their ballots.
Secretary of State: Voters can expect Nevada primary results finalized June 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 8:29amThe 2020 primary election in Nevada is today, Tuesday, June 9. The election is being conducted primarily by mail ballot. Limited in-person voting locations will be available on June 9.
In Carson City, the Primary Election will be held by mail, with limited polling locations at the Carson City Courthouse. Voters are encouraged to vote their mailed ballot and return the ballot to the Clerk's office in the postage paid envelope provided.
DMV to reopen June 15 in Carson City, statewide; plans include drive tests, new tech solutions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:59pmCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State.
Community of Thanks: Lyon County Schools served over 178K meals during distance learning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:12pmBeginning on March 16, 2020, Lyon County School District students and the students of all Nevada schools were asked to stay home — a measure taken by our government leadership in response to the world health crisis surrounding the COVID-19.
With the uncertainty surrounding how long the stay-at-home distance learning would be in place, LCSD Nutrition Services and LCSD Transportation quickly devised a plan to keep the children of the Lyon County community fed —this included any child under the age of 18, even if they were not a student of LCSD.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Carson City casinos adjust to new social distancing procedures
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 3:43pmLocal customers visited Carson City area casinos on reopening day Thursday, June 4 with new guidelines and safety measures put in place.
After a statewide shutdown in March due to COVID-19, casinos were allowed to resume operations Thursday under safety rules established by the Center for Disease Control and Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Carson City School District recognizes nutrition service workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 9:38amThe Carson City School District wants to offer a big “Thank You” to all the men and women working in nutrition services. These dedicated individuals have been working non-stop to provide meals to the children in need of Carson City.
Additions, upgrades and changes as Carson City casinos reopen Thursday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:06amAfter the statewide shutdown in March due to COVID-19, Carson City area casinos are preparing to return to business this week, joining dozens of casinos in northern Nevada as they are set to resume operations on Thursday, June 4, the first day gaming establishments are allowed to reopen.
Election Preview: Democrats face off in 2nd Congressional District primary in longshot bid to oust Amodei
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:53amDemocrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.
Carson City Symphony releases Project Euterpe Episode 3 with Russian String Quartet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 7:48pmIn Episode 3 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe, Conductor David Bugli introduces the Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, playing "Nocturne" from Alexander Borodin's String Quartet No. 2.
This recital was performed in a Carson City home on March 15, 2019, and features Mikhail Bondarev and Ekaterina Belisova, violin; Alexi Popov, viola; and Anton Andreev, cello.
Nevada Health Link reminds those who lose jobs of special enrollment to retain health insurance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 5:36pmNevadans who have recently lost their job or had a change in income that threatens being able to pay for coverage may be eligible to receive subsidy assistance for their health plans, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange noted Monday as a reminder to those who may become uninsured.
Wells Fargo Foundation grant helps WNC students during health crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 11:32amLike millions of college students across the country, Western Nevada College students have faced rapid change as they’ve quickly adjusted to learning remotely. In March, WNC responded immediately to threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DETR: Regular Initial Unemployment Claims Decline, Continued Claims See First Declines Since March
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 9:55amCARSON CITY, NV – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 15,607 for the week ending May 23, down 2,230 claims, or 12.5 percent compared to last week’s total of 17,837.
April employment report grim: Carson City loses 3,800 jobs, Reno 24,500 and Vegas, 214.5K
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:54pmIn April, Carson City lost 3,800 jobs at a rate of 12.4 percent, giving the capital city an unemployment rate of 21.4 percent for the month compared to March’s rate of 7.1 percent and 4 percent in April 2019, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Businesses including bars, gyms and churches can reopen Friday as Nevada moves into ‘Phase 2’
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 3:55amNevada will move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan on Friday amid downward trends in COVID-19 positivity test rates and hospitalizations — a transition that will allow additional venues including churches, gyms and bars to reopen.
Nevada governor to discuss Phase 2 re-open in videotaped message, press conference canceled out of caution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 12:18pmUPDATE: Late Tuesday afternoon it was announced that Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak canceled a planned press conference. He will instead address Nevadans in a videotaped message. In a news release from the Governor's Office it noted that late last week Gov. Sisolak had visited a work place where an employee — who was not in the building at the time — has since reported testing positive for COVID-19. The Governor’s Office learned of the positive test result on Tuesday.
Nevada COVID-19 deaths in April dwarfed flu deaths over same period in 2018, 2019, new analysis shows
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 5:38pmThe number of Nevadans who died last month after contracting the novel coronavirus was more than four times the number of those who died from influenza and pneumonia over the same period in each of the last two years, according to an analysis by The Nevada Independent of a state report on causes of death and the state’s COVID-19 dashboard.