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Carson City, Reno and Vegas add more jobs in October, employment hiring climbs 7.6 percent over year

Nevada added 11,200 jobs in October as the state continues to recover from the COVID pandemic. Employment remains below typical levels, but is up 96,700 jobs since October 2020, an annual increase of 7.6 percent, according to figures released Thursday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The October 2021 economic report shows the large increase in employment over the year reflects the significant effects of the pandemic over the last year. The total employment level in the state is 1,363,900.

Nevada state’s unemployment rate in October is 7.3 percent, decreased by 0.2 from 7.5 percent in September and decreased by 4.7 percentage points when compared to October 2020.

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):

— Carson City employment had an increase of 200 jobs (0.7%) since September, an increase of 1,200 jobs (4.1%) since October 2020. Go here for Carson City area profile stats.

— Reno employment had an increase of 1,300 jobs (0.5%) since September, an increase of 11,400 jobs (4.8%) since October 2020.

— Las Vegas employment increased by 8,400 jobs (0.9%) since September, an increase of 76,700 jobs (8.5%) since October 2020.

“This report shows rebounding employment growth in Nevada with the state adding 11,200 jobs in October, the second-strongest month of the past year. This growth was spread across many different industries with professional and business services growing the most," said David Schmidt, Nevada's DETR chief economist.

The state’s unemployment rate continued to drop, dipping from 7.5 percent in September to 7.3 percent in October, with the unadjusted unemployment rate falling from 6.4 percent to 5.8 percent, he said.

"The state’s labor market is continuing a rapid recovery as we emerge from the COVID recession,” said Schmidt.

To see additional labor market data view the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards located at www.nevadaworkforce.com.

See the full report below:

Nevada Statewide and Metro Area Labor Market Overview by Carson Now on Scribd

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CARSON CITY — The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Nevada’s state agency that helps individuals obtain budget-appropriate health coverage through the online marketplace, Nevada Health Link, announces that starting Wednesday, consumers who previously purchased qualified health plans on HealthCare.gov can claim their migrated accounts on Nevada’s new state-based website, Nevada Health Link.

This is the first step enrollees should take to ensure their account is ready for open enrollment beginning on Nov. 1, 2019.

A glimpse at Nevada Native American culture past, present and future will be the subject of the September Sierra Nevada Forums in Carson City.

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for a misdemeanor warrant alleging violation of a suspended sentence and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Heading into midweek, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 and there's a chance of thunderstorms around the capital city with a cool down expected for the weekend. Looking ahead there's a new writer's group meeting — all aspiring wordsmiths welcome, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, art demonstrations and more. Enjoy the day.

A trough pushing moisture into the West Coast will bring a chance of widespread showers and thunderstorms to the Carson City region Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival. A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will hold consumer sessions Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Carson City regarding a proposed slight rate decrease for NV Energy customers in Northern Nevada.

CARSON CITY — The Beatles Flashback is coming to the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall on Sept. 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, which was originally released Sept. 26, 1969. Come by the BAC to hear some of your favorite Beatles hits as we celebrate 50 years of the Fab Four.

The river life is a good life. Mississippi River life is as good as it gets, and when you're pretending to be Mark Twain it gets even better, as you become the one and only unfettered monarch in America, no matter what anybody else says. And fun? As Huckleberry might like to say, "I reckon not."

As the 150th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. Branch Mint in Carson City draws closer, the Nevada State Museum is expanding the days it showcases one of the Mint’s most enduring artifacts.

A Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, domestic battery with a deadly weapon, battery with substantial harm and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm following a domestic incident on Sunday.

This Monday, Sept. 9, Carson High School will open their doors for the third annual “Open House, Open Hearts” Back-to-School event. The community event starting at 4:30 p.m. will focus on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing guardian engagement at Carson High School and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Southbound U.S. 395 will be reduced to one lane in northern Carson Valley this Wednesday, Sept. 4 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

Carson City resident Maxine Hauser Nietz will share her love of space and her work with NASA during the Leisure Hour Club’s September meeting. The organization will begin its 124th year on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with Nietz’s presentation and a business meeting.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Carson City Sheriff's Office extends its thanks to the public in helping to locate the vehicle burglary suspect from July 7, 2019 on Mina Way. The suspect has been positively identified and pending charges of vehicle burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in a vehicle burglary that happened in July.

RENO — As fire hazard has built through the summer, ALERTWildfire, a network of mountaintop cameras that helps fire managers spot and monitor fires over large swaths of land, has been on a frenzied pace to reach its goal of adding 300 cameras to the network in the western U.S. by the end of the year. In the past three years the network has been involved with nearly 1,000 fires.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports an officer involved shooting incident Monday night in Silver Springs in which a suspect was shot and died at the scene of a domestic battery call and a deputy sustained minor injuries.

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UPDATE MONDAY: The suspect in custody has been identified as James Bricky, 42. He was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, domestic battery with substantial bodily harm, battery with a deadly weapon and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. He is being held at Carson City Jail. The victim was taken to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center for a stab wound to the neck, and an injury to her head and was later released.
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UPDATE 7:41PM: The suspect is in custody and is being interviewed, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Craig Lowe. The victim told deputies she was beaten, stabbed and possibly hit with a hammer. Her condition is unknown at this time.
The man was hiding inside the residence when deputies arrived on scene. Officers used a PA system to order the man out of the home. The suspect, who was covered in blood, began shouting and then came out, said Sgt. Lowe. The scene has been secured. Detectives are investigating. His name will be released Monday.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies and the Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday evening to a domestic battery in the 3100 block of South Carson Street in which a female was stabbed in the neck.

UPDATE: The injured motorcycle rider was treated by Carson City Fire Department personnel and flown via Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno, said battalion Chief Jason Danen. His condition is unknown at this time.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Sunday afternoon to the Brunswick Canyon area for an injured motorcycle rider in the backcountry. A CareFlight helicopter was ordered and landed in the area near the patient.