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NDOT to host virtual public information meeting on Mt. Rose Highway corridor plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:27pmCARSON CITY — With intersection improvements already scheduled for coming years at two Mt. Rose Highway intersections, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch a virtual public meeting on Jan. 26 to gather public feedback on corridor planning to define future traffic improvements to the lower segment of the highway.
Deadline nears for Nevada schoolchildren to participate in aviation art contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 10:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding Nevada schoolchildren that there is one week left to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Nevada schoolchildren invited to enter art contest during Christmas holiday vacation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 8:43amCARSON CITY — With many Nevada schoolchildren looking for safe and healthy activities during the holiday break, the Nevada Department of Transportation invites families to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.
Donations for Carson City Do Drop In non-profit that serves the underserved brings food, clothing and holiday cheer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 11:42amThin Veil Investigators, an investigative team which is based in Carson City, hosted two fundraisers for the “Do Drop In” this month. DeeDee Foremaster is the owner of this non-profit organization, first established November 17, 1998.
Nevada schoolchildren invited to participate in aviation art contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 2:58pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada schoolchildren to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest celebrating the ways in which aviation, hang gliding, hot air ballooning and other air sports connect people across the world.
Nevada Department of Transportation launches redesigned customer service portal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:44amCARSON CITY — In celebration of National Customer Service Week beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing a new on-line customer service portal providing enhanced access to Nevada highway information through the nevadadot.com website.
Muscle Powered celebrates Virtual Bike Month in September
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 10:27amBike Month has always been a cornerstone for Muscle Powered to bring community together every May to share our love of biking. Back in March, as we began to watch the COVID-19 outbreak unfurl in the United States, we held out hope that we could still come together to celebrate as usual.
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders receives 2019 Re-Development of the Year for Carson City Urgent Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 10:05amNorthern Nevada general contractor, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC, has received the 2019 Summit Award for Re-Development of the Year for the Renown Urgent Care project in Carson City.
NDOT to install 'no parking' signs on State Route 28 in southeast Incline Village
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 8:43amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation will add no parking signs to enhance traffic safety on a section of State Route 28 in southeastern Incline Village.
Nevada Department of Education issues guidance plan to reopen schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:54pmEast Fork Justice Court in Douglas County offers virtual, online proceedings during COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 7:27amMINDEN — East Fork Justice Court has introduced virtual and audio appearances to court proceedings and made standard forms available electronically to accommodate the public and put safety first during the spread of COVID-19.
Carson City's Sena Loyd announces candidacy for Assembly District 40
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 10:41amOn Friday, March 13, Carson City resident Sena Loyd filed as a candidate for State Assembly District 40. Loyd, 36 and a registered Democrat, is an information professional currently working in the high-tech industry. Previously she served as the Library Director for the Carson City Library from 2014-2019.
Some voters greeted by long lines as Democratic caucuses begin in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 4:32pmThis is the first time the process has included an early voting option, which was touted by state Democrats as a method to increase accessibility to voters who may not ....
It's Nevada's turn
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 2:00amEarly voting in the Nevada caucuses is a change that stemmed from the Democratic National Committee’s demands for more accessibility in the oftentimes lengthy and wonky caucusing process.
Carson City wins Levitt Amp Concert Series Grant for Fifth Straight Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 8:23amToday, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Carson City, Nevada as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at The Change Companies Stage. The Brewery Arts Center submitted Carson City’s Levitt AMP proposal.
Douglas County Public Works responds to first winter storm; works to ensure safe roads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:30pmMINDEN — With the first round of winter storms, Douglas County Public Works is busy plowing, salting and clearing to keep our roads safe. Winter is just starting and can bring harsh and ever-changing weather conditions. Douglas County has a snow removal policy which determines how and when County roads are plowed.
Nevada Arts Council hosts November grants workshops
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY, Nevada – Artists, educators, nonprofit organizations and public institutions interested in funding from the the Nevada Arts Council are encouraged to participate in one of its free grants workshops scheduled throughout the state in November.
Nevada Housing Division rental housing locator website gets new look, better search tools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:55amThe Nevada Housing Division will celebrate the fifth year of its rental housing locator at a relaunch party to introduce a new look and easier navigation of the NVHousingSearch.org website. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at the NHD office located at 1830 College Parkway, Suite 200 in Carson City beginning at 11 a.m.
Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert hosts acclaimed Tahoe band Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:53pmThe Brewery Arts Center welcomes Americana favorites from Lake Tahoe, The Dead Winter Carpenters, as the headline act to The Change Companies’ stage for the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series this Saturday, August 10. Acclaimed singer singer-writer Spike McGuire is the opening act.
Carson City Assessor announces new computer aided property tax, mass appraisal system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 9:09amCarson City Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a new Property Tax and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.
The CAMA system will automate the appraisal and assessment administration functions, allowing for accurate valuation and complete parcel maintenance, and assessment. The system features a responsive design with an adjustable user interface suitable for all devices, effortless navigation, and data export.
Carson City outdoor concert headliner features female mariachi sensation Flor de Toloache
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:46amThe Brewery Arts Center presents Grammy winners Flor De Toloache this Saturday, August 3 as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City free music series on The Change Companies stage! With only 4 concerts left in the season, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.
'So Juicy,' Carson City's newest Juice-and-Salad Shop, now open for business
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 2:37pmSo Juicy, Carson City’s newest juice-and-salad shop is now open for business at their downtown Carson Street location.
Doors officially opened on Monday, July 8, and since then they've been so busy they've already beat their goal, said co-owner Kacie DeKruse.
NDOT and partners open Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 10:26amThe Nevada Department of Transportation, Tahoe Transportation District and partners opened the new Tahoe East Shore Trail in Incline Village on Friday, June 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Reggae sensation Jordan T jams Saturday at Carson City's outdoor Levitt AMP concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 12:03pmThe Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies began with a full house last week and the party will continue this Saturday, June 29 at the Brewery Arts Center with reggae sensation Jordan T. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.
Tahoe traffic reminder: No roadside parking on State Route 28 Incline to Sand Harbor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 1:13pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding drivers that roadside parking restrictions will continue to be strictly enforced on State Route 28 south of Incline Village when the Tahoe East Shore Trail opens on Friday, June 28, including new no parking areas in southern Incline Village.
Single lane closures this Saturday along South Stewart Street in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 3:10pmSingle lane closures will take place on South Stewart Street in Carson City this Saturday, June 15 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway as part of a project to install pedestrian safety improvements.
NDOT announces overnight road closures for State Route 28 June 17 - 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:54pmOvernight road closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village June 17 and 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation places final roadway striping as part of installation of the State Route 28 shared used path.
Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village and the U.S. 50 junction from 8 p.m.-6:30 a.m. nightly June 17 and 18 as final roadway striping is placed on the highway.
Nevada Democrats are pushing virtual caucuses to boost voter access
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 2:00amThe Nevada Democratic Party, hoping to expand accessibility to its first-in-the-West presidential caucuses next February, has sent proposed changes to ...
Pedestrian safety improvements coming to Carson City, Dayton and Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:43amCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, May 6, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch multiple projects to install pedestrian traffic safety improvements in Carson City, Dayton and Gardnerville. Here's what NDOT will be working on in the coming days and weeks ahead:
What We Breathe: Nevada recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 7:24amCARSON CITY — Spring is in the air; a time to open the windows, soak in the season’s colorful blooms, and explore Nevada’s inspiring natural surroundings. In recognition of National Air Quality Awareness Week, April 29 through May 3, 2019, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is encouraging Nevadans to “Check the AQI and Get Outside.”