April

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has implemented the federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation to its unemployment insurance site ui.nv.gov.

RENO — The tools economists use to measure economic activity to predict economic growth or recession across the U.S. are evolving — especially with the rise of online sales. And now, as the pandemic is shifting consumer habits and straining industries nationwide, the need for a timely sense of economic activity is more vital than ever.

MINDEN — A Colorado man, reported missing in February of this year, has been identified as the deceased person found last month by a hiker northwest of Jack Wright Pass in Douglas County.

America's Red Light District originated in Dodge City, Kansas, where train crews would leave their red lanterns outside when entering a bordello so they could be located in the event of an emergency, and America's madams were quick to embrace this tradition as an excellent way to advertise.

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 28,550 for the week ending May 2, down 13,991 claims, or 32.9 percent compared to last week’s total of 42,541.

Beginning April 27, 2020 through May 15, 2020 the Douglas County Community Services Department will be closing the Douglas County Shooting Range for maintenance and safety enhancements.

Gov. Steve Sisolak says the state will enter “Phase 1” of business reopenings on Saturday, but that establishments allowed to open their doors will be subject to strict capacity requirements that could be even more stringent if leaders in counties want them to be.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will provide information and a re-opening date for Nevada as part of the Phase 1, Roadmap to Recovery plan.

The Governor will make the announcement 3 p.m. Thursday, in a press conference. It will be made available at http://nvleg.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?event_id=25378&fbclid=IwAR1EVP... and local network news channels.

On Friday, May 1, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was advised that the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was pursuing a stolen vehicle south bound on Highway 395 entering Douglas County.

On Tuesday, the Nevada Division of Division of Industrial Relations, as part of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, issued the following news release regarding the governor's directive for businesses as they prepare to open as part of the state's Roadmap to Recovery plan.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday May 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

The Nevada National Guard is set to begin setup of drive-through community based collection sites, beginning in Carson City and rotating to a number of mobile locations in the Quad County region of Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.

In the current climate of business closures, Casino Fandango has created a way to connect with, and lift the spirits of patrons with a free virtual game for Players Club members as well as the general public to play each week.

The Flip a Chip game will be released on Monday, April 27th.

RENO — A more complete understanding of the role antibody tests can play in Nevada’s fight against COVID-19 is taking shape. Scientists at the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory will soon begin to gather critical data needed before the tests are made widely available for clinical use.

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying two people suspected of stealing merchandise from a store in the 1400 block of South Carson Street.

After faring poorly in the initial round, Nevada small businesses received the second highest number of approved loans and total aid in the second round of funding for the Small Business Administration emergency loan program compared with six similar-sized states.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Interim Finance Committee on April 30 approved acceptance of up to $10.7 million in federal money largely to try to ...

In only a few short days, the Adopt a Senior community program has grown to nearly 4,000 members and shows no sign of slowing down.

Nevada Republicans gained more registered voters in April than Democrats did, according to new data released by ...

Lyon County officials have reviewed the Nevada United Roadmap to Recovery plan as introduced by the Governor on April 30, 2020. The Governor’s Office provided Lyon County with a questionnaire to determine the County’s ability to enter Phase 1 of the plan.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced an “active transition” in the next 15 days toward reopening a moribund economy, giving the clearest guidelines yet as to how the shuttered state will take steps to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Thursday, April 30, 2020 that there are two new positive cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 92, with 46 recoveries and one death, 45 cases remain active.

The Nevada Humane Society branches in Carson City and Reno are offering a no-cost drive-through dog and cat food assistance program for pet owners in need.

Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Wednesday, April 29, 2020 that there are no new positive cases and 7 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The total number of cases remains at 90, with 41 recoveries and one death, 48 cases remain active.

Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Tuesday, April 28, 2020 that there are 6 new positive cases and 3 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 90, with 34 recoveries and one death, 55 cases remain active.

Until he became a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Eric Stahlman said he didn’t realize his heart needed to grow. He now has more compassion and understanding for kids and parents struggling in the community.

Want to become more involved in your community? Want to volunteer but unsure how you can make a difference?

Join us for our first ever Facebook LIVE event this Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. You can watch by going here.

UPDATE 12:35PM: A woman who was seen in a video taking a restaurant employee cell phone has been identified based on information provided by the public, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects and accomplices in the theft of a cell phone belonging to a fast food employee.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

The Quad County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Monday, April 27 that there are 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 84, with 31 recoveries and one death, 52 cases remain active.

The Greenhouse Project hosts the Social Distancing Plant Sale, a re-imagined continuation of its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, with all plants available by pre-order only, by phone and email.