January 2022
Windblown Jobs Peak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 4:10pmCarson City health office: First case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Quad County region
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 3:34pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of Omicron Variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region of Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, and Storey County.
Carson City School-based Health Center offers flu, COVID vaccinations every Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 3:15pmNevada Day names Brooke Santina as executive director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 1:19pmNevada Day announces as of January 1, 2022, Brooke Santina will take over as the Executive Director for the non-profit. The former director, Ken Hamilton, informed the Nevada Day Board in December he would not be returning after holding the position for over a decade. The Board thanks Ken for his many years of service to Nevada Day and wishes him the best in his new endeavors.
I-580 through Washoe Valley closes at 7 p.m. due to wind, NDOT to assess road Tuesday morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 11:59amUPDATE 6:31PM: I-580 from Bowers Mansion to Eastlake will be closed in both directions beginning at 7 p.m., Monday night, according to the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division. NDOT will assess road conditions at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to be in excess of 60 mph this evening.
Alternative routes to and from Reno include taking US-50 past Dayton to Silver Springs and taking USA Parkway to I-80. If heading to Carson, reverse the route taking I-80 to USA Parkway and then US-50 to Silver Springs and Dayton. Taking Eastlake around the east side of Washoe Lake may also be possible. Drive slowly.
Nevada Treasurer’s Office hosts Millennium Scholarship, College Kickstart programs in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 11:42amNevada College Savings Programs offer families a variety of college savings options and plans. The Nevada State Treasurer's Office will offer events in January designed to assist those looking for information regarding services as well as help individuals and families navigate various college savings plans available.
Carson City arrests: Man flees vehicle burglary, leaves his cell phone and backpack behind
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 11:15amA 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony burglary of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Happy New Year from The Mason Agency
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 10:39amDear Community,
At the start of the pandemic, there was much uncertainty in our community. We witnessed local businesses layoff their staff and shut their doors for an unknown amount of time. We saw our local service industries modify their way of doing business to accommodate community health guidelines. We observed much insecurity in our community due to the pandemic. Our agency wanted to create a spark of optimism while contributing to local businesses and our local economy.
NCET Announces January Networking Events for Carson City Professionals as New Year Begins
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 10:10amNCET, Northern Nevada’s largest member-supported non-profit that provide educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology, announced their full slate of January informational and networking events to kick off the new year.
NAA New Years 2022 Art Show!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 10:08amOur New Years 2022 Show is now in full swing! We are excited to share that the NAA (Nevada Artist Association) is featuring our first art show of the year! Come and see beautiful new art at the gallery.