March 2020
UNR to students: Get out of dorms and no refunds
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 4:11am
UPDATE: The University of Nevada, Reno reversed their decision and is now offering refunds. You can read the updated story here.
Switchboards at the University of Nevada, Reno lit up Thursday after the university issued an unusual directive: all students living in on-campus residence halls who have the ability to move back home should be packed up and gone within the next six days.
Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Washoe County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:40amOn Thursday, the Washoe County Health District confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), bringing the total number of cases in Washoe County to 18.
Harrier Hawk over Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:10am
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March 19, 2020 (All day) A Harrier Hawk soars over Silver Saddle Ranch in the morning light.
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange announces special enrollment period on Nevada Health Link
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In response to Gov. Sisolak’s March 12 Emergency Declaration, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to qualified health plans through the online State Based Exchange, known as Nevada Health Link, announces a limited-time Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period.
Carson City Democratic luncheon features discussion of redistricting reform
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 1:02am
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March 23, 2020 - 12:00pm Sondra Cosgrove, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Professor of History at the College of Southern Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her teleconferenced presentation will spotlight Fair Maps Nevada, a bi-partisan coalition of Nevadans joining together to end gerrymandering through transparent redistricting.
How to access remote learning for Carson City School District students
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As part of the Remote Learning or at-home lesson plans set to launch Monday, March 23, the Carson City School District has made a number of resources available on the carsoncityschools.com website. A Remote Learning page has been created to provide parents and students with weekly materials for elementary students.
Carson City Public Works suspends water shutoffs in support of customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 5:11pm
As we all closely monitor the rapidly changing response to coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, Carson City's commitment to delivering high-quality public works service to homes and businesses remains constant. Below are important messages and information available to you regarding utility billing issues.
Before COVID-19 measures began, Nevada job growth in February fell below national average
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 4:48pmCARSON CITY — According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada is down 1,000 jobs over the month but up 18,300 over the year, a growth rate of 1.3 percent. This marks the first time since July 2012 that Nevada has grown at a slower rate than the national average.
"Zero Contact" Homes Services
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 3:30pm
Northern Nevada Residents, At The Happy Outlet, we are implementing the "Zero Contact" service call. And, we are cutting the consultation fee in half! The safety and wellness of our clients, team members, and your families is our top priority.
In accordance with the CDC and other government guidelines, we have immediately taken the following preventive measures to help reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
• The Happy Outlet is implementing increased cleaning regimes of our office and service vehicles, to keep our team members healthy in order to serve you.
NDOT continues essential highway services, transitions business services online
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:58pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation continues to fulfill all essential public highway services, including roadway maintenance and construction. Following Gov. Steve Sisolak’s direction and public health guidelines, the Department has transitioned to online business services and protocols as a proactive measure to help reduce spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
