August 2020
Full scholarships available at Western Nevada College in technology-related fields
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 8:13am
They’re our next paramedics, nursing assistants, machinists, mechatronics engineers and computer information technologists. But, right now, they can’t afford the higher education training those fields require.
Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 12 new cases, 39 recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 6:06pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, August 19, 2020 that there are 12 new cases and 39 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 906, with 791 recoveries and 15 deaths, 100 cases remain active.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating bicycle bandit
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 5:17pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is requesting assistance with identifying a grand larceny suspect. The suspect cut a lock and stole a bicycle from Dotty’s on East William Street.
Nevada Humanities Announces Major Project Grants Now Open for Application
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 4:27pm
Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce the opening of the Nevada Humanities Major Project Grants that are part of their FY2021 Nevada Humanities Project Grants to Support Public Humanities Projects. These Major Project Grants have a public humanities project focus and will support larger-scale public humanities projects statewide that range from one month to one year to implement.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Trouble
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 3:50pm
Happy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Trouble!
DETR: Unemployment Rate Improves; Employment Adds Jobs Back for Third Month Straight in July
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 2:58pm
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) July 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada realized an increase of 14,800 jobs over the month and saw a decrease of -138,700 jobs since July 2019, or -9.8%.
The total employment level in the State is 1,281,100. The state’s unemployment rate is 14% this month, down 1.2 percentage point from June but up 10.1 percentage point when compared to July 2019.
Speeders on Carson City Sheriff's Office's radar as part of school zone campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 1:26pm
One-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting local law enforcement to crack down on speeders in Nevada. The Carson City Sheriffs Office is joining forces to increase high-visibility patrols from August 22, through Sept. 2, 2020, for motorists exceeding the speed limit.
Draft Carson City zoning code amendments available for public review
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:56pmThe Carson City Planning Division is seeking public comment on possible revisions to the City’s zoning ordinance, Title 18. The City’s Planning Commission has conducted several workshops and has drafted proposed amendments for portions of Title 18.
Carson City Elks Lodge honors Carol Park as Citizen of the Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:13pm
The B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Carson City recognizes annually people who have excelled in volunteering their time to help make their respective communities a better place for all. This year the Carson City Elks Lodge has proudly recognized Carol Park as citizen of the year.
City of Sparks announces passing of Mayor Ron Smith
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:03pm
After an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old.
Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He served as Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore from 2012-2018.
