April 2023
Nevada gains jobs in March; Carson City adds 300 jobs since February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 6:00am
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2023 economic report, Nevada gained 2,600 jobs over the month. The number of jobs in the state is up 73,000 since March 2022, an annual increase of 5.0 percent.
‘The Day of the Child’ Carson City community celebration happening Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 6:00amEvent Date:
April 29, 2023 - 10:00am
The Carson City School District’s Career and Technical Education Teaching and Training Early Childhood Education students will host a community celebration, ‘The Day of the Child,’ Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Carson High School.
Progressive lawmaker pushes for Medicaid coverage of art therapy
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 2:36pm
Progressive lawmakers want art therapists to be reimbursed by Medicaid for services used as treatments for anxiety, depression and other mental health symptoms – including drama, art, dance and music therapies.
Commissioners uphold Rolling ‘A’ Wastewater Treatment Facility bid protest, honor deputy for heroics
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 12:43pm
The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted to uphold the Rolling ‘A’ Wastewater Treatment Facility – Phase 4 Expansion Project Bid Protest submitted by Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development Company.
Downtown Treasure Hunt happening today
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 11:50am
Event Date:
April 22, 2023 - 10:00am Explore Downtown Carson City while solving riddles and completing challenges on this FREE, family-friendly adventure as a part of Mark Twain Days.
Carson City’s Catmandu Cat of the Week: Morris
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 7:41am
Young, handsome, friendly, affectionate, excellent personality, great fur …. Morris has it all. Everyone that meets him falls instantly in love, and so will you.
Lyon County Sheriff's Message of the Week: Creation of 'Sheriff's App' approved, free backpacks for students, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:47pm
As far as busy weeks go, this week has been no exception across Lyon County. Spring is in the air (kind of) and that means the community is becoming more active and calls for service are climbing. Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies and volunteer groups with the Sheriff’s Office are working harder than ever to make Lyon County a safer place to live.
Jodi Miller Named Center Manager for Night Off the Streets, Inc. in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 3:00pm
Jodi Miller has been named Center Manager for Night Off the Streets, Inc. (NOTS). She will oversee the warming center operations and serve as a referral advocate to connect clients to services that help them find housing.
Carson City Smiths employee confirms rat, mouse infestation, store closed by Health Department
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:18pm
UPDATE 5 p.m.: The Carson City Health Department responded to request for information regarding the closure and issued a statement. They could not provide details on whether or not food was contaminated, and stated customers who are concerned should contact the store; however, the store is closed and the phones are not being answered. You can access Smith's Customer Service for the corporation at https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/hc/help/contact-us or by calling 1-800-576-4377.
In the meantime, Carson City FoodMaxx is reported to have increased their staffing over the weekend to deal with customer overflow.
Partnership Carson City’s Drug Round-up is Saturday, April 22: Four Carson City Locations Available
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:27amEvent Date:
April 22, 2023 - 9:00am
Partnership Carson City is conducting its bi-annual Drug Round-up Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise awareness around the impacts of keeping unused and expired prescription drugs in households.
