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Apartment complex planned for vacant lot near mall would bring nearly 250 units to Carson City

The long-vacant lot near the Carson Mall and Red’s Old 395 Grill is getting a new life with with a new apartment complex that will provide housing to nearly 250 families.

WNC partners with Carson City's Cap City Baseball for use of John L. Harvey Field

Spacious and picturesque John L. Harvey Field in Carson City, nestled at the base of the Eastern Sierra, has provided a lot more than baseball entertainment to the community since being constructed in 2006.

NDOT to install 'no parking' signs on State Route 28 in southeast Incline Village

CARSON 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.

Carson City road report: Roundabout work continues as part of South Carson Street project

Here is the South Carson Street project and Carson City area road report for the week of July 13-19, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

This week's Flatbed Concert Series brings jazz to Carson City's Silver Oak neighborhood Saturday

Event Date: 
July 11, 2020 - 6:00pm

The BAC brings the music to your front yard traveling through the Silver Oak neighborhood with the cool jazz sounds of Phreemium.

South Lake Tahoe closes El Dorado Beach boat ramp due to COVID-19 concerns

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and a significant increase in visitation to the Lake Tahoe Basin over the last few weeks, the City of South Lake Tahoe has made the decision to close its boat ramp at El Dorado Beach to re-assess their operations there.

Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients

Tens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.

Carson Road Report: Roundabout work continues as part of South Carson Street project

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of July 6-12, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

Fishing Report for Fourth of July Weekend, remember to practice Social Fishtancing

Hello fellow anglers. It is the fourth of July weekend and many areas have opened up for camping and fishing in our area. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires are only allowed in a designated camp area. This does not mean a nice place on the side of the road under the trees or next to a lake or river. If you are caught with an illegal campfire, you may have to make a donation (fine or ticket ) to your local government agency.

Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region

Heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

BAC's Carson City Flatbed Concert Series brings Moxy Ruckus to new neighborhood Saturday

Event Date: 
July 4, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week. Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC is proud to bring you Moxy Ruckus this 4th of July holiday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the neighborhood by Eagle Valley Middle School.

Carson City notification of funding opportunity

Event Date: 
June 24, 2020 (All day)

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) has allocated the Nevada Non-Entitlement CDBG Program through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development the amount of $283,213 to Carson City.

Carson City area road report, South Carson Street Project plans for this week

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of June 29 through July, 5, 2020:

The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series brings 14k to Northridge, Mark Twain neighborhood

Event Date: 
June 27, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.

Western Nevada College's Record Graduating Class of 2020 honored in drive-through ceremony

Western Nevada College’s 2020 graduates were honored by the school, their families, friends and community in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Friday in Carson City.

WNC graduated a record 650 students, including 94 students from the Jump Start College Program.

Virtual open mic night, train rides, car show and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region for all to enjoy. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada are in effect Friday, so make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing to local events.

Carson City sees May job growth; unemployment 15.2 percent, Reno at 16 percent

The Carson City area added 300 new jobs in May over April, but is down in jobs overall for the year due to the COVID-19 shutdown as is Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

DMV to reopen Tuesday after fiber optic cable cut causes outage

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be open normal hours on Tuesday, June 23, after a fiber optic cable cut by a private contractor caused outages for the DMV and many other state agencies on June 22.

Fishing Report: Most Campgrounds, lakes are open and the fishing is good in time for Father's Day

Hello fellow anglers. A very happy Father's day to all the dads out there. Spring has sprung and summer is officially starting this Saturday. Only one bad thing about summer, is that now the days will start getting shorter each day by one minute. But we still have plenty of time to get outdoors to fish and camp.

Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.

BAC's Flatbed Concert Series continues Saturday in a new Carson City neighborhood

Event Date: 
June 20, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.

U.S. Highway 95 closure for earthquake repairs near Tonopah extended through June 30

TONOPAH, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is extending the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 95 between the U.S. Route 6 and State Route 360 junctions through June 30 in Esmeralda and Mineral counties.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

Visitors welcome back: Tahoe South reopens Friday under revised safety guidelines

South Lake Tahoe will begin the long-awaited rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic with the opening Friday, June 12 of select area attractions, trails, beaches, retail, dining and accommodations on both the Nevada and California side of South Shore.

Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Carson City Concert Series begins Saturday

Event Date: 
June 13, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center has teamed up with The Change Companies and Miles Construction to provide live music directly to the citizens of Carson City during this time of sheltering in place.

Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic

Amidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.

Northern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Gift brings impressive fence to keep critters out

My neighbor Mark, now known as “Chip” after Chip Gaines from “Fixer Upper” on HGTV, acquired his new moniker after building an amazing fence to enclose his wife’s garden (with her help of course!). Since we have major animal challenges in our neighborhood — ground squirrels, rabbits, deer and bears — a strong defense system is essential for successful vegetable production. The impressive garden fence that "Chip" built should keep all the critters out.

Brewery Arts Center has Big Summer Plans: Fulfilling the mission while keeping citizens safe

June 6 was supposed to be the day of the kick-off concert to the 2020 Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series. Unfortunately, we all know that large gatherings like the ones that take place at Levitt AMP Carson City are just not possible right now.

Carson City area road report for June 8-14: Roundabout work continues

Here is the Carson City and South Carson Street Project road report for the week of June 8-14, 2020. Information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project can be found at CarsonProud.com.

Sisolak OKs comprehensive COVID-19 testing, contact tracing plan funded with federal grants

CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday the approval of a comprehensive community-based testing, laboratory analysis, and contact tracing plan to support local, statewide, and tribal efforts to reopen and keep open the Nevada economy.

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