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Nevada’s labor force shrinks in March; unemployment rate decreases

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 8:18am

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from February to March and now sits at 5.1 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report. The labor force in the state shrunk by 114 people.

$16.7M OK'd for Boys & Girls Clubs’ early learning expansion, helps projects in Carson City, Dayton and Minden

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 7:31am

The Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is honored to announce bipartisan approval of a statewide initiative to expand early learning centers and child care access for Nevada families.

Nevada Supreme Court upholds state’s ‘ghost gun’ ban as constitutional after Dayton company challenge

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 4:14pm

The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the state’s contentious “ghost gun” ban, reversing a lower court’s ruling that the law banning the sale of unfinished frames and receivers of a firearm was unconstitutionally vague.

Once Carson City’s population hits 60K, a new courtroom is required — but funding is an obstacle

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 2:12pm

By state law, once Carson City’s population reaches 60,000 residents, they will be mandated to create a new courtroom complete with a new judge and staff.

However, that comes with a price tag of at least $800,000 in staffing alone — and doesn’t include the price to expand the courthouse.

Comedian and actor Bobcat Goldthwait to appear at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 1:53pm

Reno Tahoe Comedy is proud to present Bobcat Goldthwait at Piper's Opera house in Virginia City on Saturday, April 27. Since his first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian.

Artificial Intelligence focus of upcoming Carson City Schools Community Connections event

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am

The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School.

Emergency management updates Douglas County flood insurance maps, opens appeal period

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 9:02am

MINDEN — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it has published preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study report for Douglas County and incorporated areas. These materials are available for public viewing on FEMA's website.

Sierra fishing report: As ice fishing winds down, preparation underway for California opener

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 8:45am

Hello fellow anglers. Yes, it is that time of year for the California opening day fishing season. This year we actually will have an opening day. Last year with our excessive snow pack, we were not able to get on many rivers until mid summer due to runoff.

Hobby Lobby applies for vacating Burlington Coat Factory location in Carson City

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 4:44pm

Earlier this month it was announced that Carson City’s Burlington Coat Factory would be closing. Rumors of a potential Hobby Lobby taking its place have now been substantiated.

The popular craft store applied for a permit for the location Wednesday, according to the Carson City Planning Division.

Wildfire awareness, education and preparation to be addressed at Carson City workshop

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 4:22pm

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30.

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