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Carson City employment edges up in December, Reno ends 2020 with smallest employment decline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 9:05amIn December, Carson City saw an increase of 200 jobs, or 0.7 percent, since November 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to data released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 7:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 9:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
Donor Network West Ties All-Time Annual Record of Organ Donors in Northern Nevada, California
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:24amDonor Network West, the federally designated organ procurement organization for Northern California and Northern Nevada, coordinated 411 organ donors, matching its all-time annual record of organ donors set in 2019.
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 1:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Nevada Humanities Announces Nature-Themed Books for 2021 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:01pmNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2021 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads will feature two memoirs — Miracle Country: A Memoir by Kendra Atleework, and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
Nevada artists have until Jan. 29 to apply for NAC’s Artist Relief Grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 9:00amCARSON CITY — Nevada artists who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may apply through Jan. 29, 2021, for a $1,000 grant to be used to alleviate financial pressures due to COVID-19. Properly completed applications for the Fiscal Year 2021 Artist Relief Grant program will be entered into a process for randomized selection. If application requests exceed funding available, the Nevada Arts Council will prioritize geographic diversity and underserved populations.
Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 5 deaths, 129 new cases, 278 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 6:10pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 that there are 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 129 new cases and 278 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
As COVID-19 cases rise and restrictions loom, small business owners see long road to recovery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 7:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — With COVID-19 cases surging and a new wave of restrictions looming, challenges persist for small business owners as they continue to weather the pandemic according to data from the Q4 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. While the index score rose 12 points for the second straight quarter, overall optimism levels remain just over half of what they were in late 2019.
Body camera footage released from Dec. 20 Gardnerville shooting that injured sergeant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 8:42pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage, obtained by KRNV News 4, from the Dec. 20 officer involved shooting in Gardnerville in which a DCSO sergeant was shot three times.
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to override defense legislation veto, votes against Trump backed $2K stimulus checks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 5:16pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei , NV-02, released the following statements Monday after voting to override a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and voting against Economic Impact Payments.
New community-based addiction support services in Lyon County brings Hope for the Holidays as overdose deaths reach record highs during pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 2:47pmYERINGTON, Nev. — Individualized and group support services for people and families impacted by addiction and mental health are now available for free in Yerington, Fernley, and Dayton through Foundation for Recovery, a community nonprofit led by volunteers and staff in recovery from substance use and mental health themselves.
Two Carson City men arrested in connection with stolen property crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 6:09pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public’s assistance with locating the stolen property previously reported on October 20, 2020.
With the assistance of the Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force, Special Enforcement Team and the Detective Bureau an investigation was conducted which has led to the recovery of the stolen solar panels and some of the equipment.
Governor extends Nevada National Guard duty through first quarter of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 3:54pmCARSON CITY — Hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen will remain on duty through the first quarter of 2021, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday.
Dayton Chamber awarded $14,150 for rural map project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 10:45amAt the November 4, 2020 meeting of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center was awarded $14,150 as part of the COVID-19 Rural Recovery Grant Program to print 40,000 Dayton and Mound House map and brochures.
Nevada Assembly Republicans Re-elect Dr. Robin Titus as Assembly Republican Caucus Leader
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 5:36pmMembers of the Nevada Assembly Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected Dr. Robin Titus to be Caucus Leader for the 81st Legislative Session.
Nevada governor asks state agencies to propose 12 percent budget cuts for next two years
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 12:22pmAs Nevada’s economy continues to reel from the pandemic, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s finance office is asking state agencies to propose 12 percent cuts in their budgets for each year of the 2021-2023 biennium.
Northern Nevada Development Authority to host annual economic roundup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 2:02pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority will host its annual 5-county economic roundup on Wednesday, Nov. 18 via Zoom.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 9:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 12:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Nevada governor announces $20M relief package for small businesses, non-profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 4:20pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday details for a new $20 million grant program aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:08amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Nevada OKs small business aid, widens eligibility after struggle to give away commercial rent assistance
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:04amNevada is launching a new, broad-based grant program for businesses and nonprofits that suffered pandemic-related hardship after an earlier effort to offer commercial rent assistance was able to get less than half of its funds out the door.
Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:02amCarson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.
Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.
Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 6:37amRemember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.
August unemployment rate improves as Nevada continues to add back jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 9:18amCARSON CITY — While employment in Nevada realized an increase over the month of 6,500 jobs, the state has seen a decrease of 133,600 jobs since August 2019, for an annual growth rate of -9.4 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s August 2020 economic report.
Nevada Department of Education awards $11M in COVID relief funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:44amThe Nevada Department of Education announced Tuesday 25 grant awards totaling $11,075,467 in Elementary and Secondary School Relief funding available through the federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act.
Gusty winds, low humidity prompt Red Flag fire weather warning across northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 7:53amGusty winds and low humidity ahead has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from noon Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for northern and western Nevada, including the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County region, as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra.
Quad-County COVID cases reach 1,067, two free drive thru testing locations this upcoming week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 5:22pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and one additional recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,067, with 944 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 108 cases remain active.
Nevada governor asks for patience with COVID-19 recovery plan, hints at future ‘adjustments’ to restrictions on churches, youth sports
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 3:47pmGov. Steve Sisolak is urging patience with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, promising that the state is attempting to balance its fight against the disease with a desire to reopen businesses and begin repairing the state economy.