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DETR: Rescheduled updates to Unemployment Insurance website to debut new look and improved navigation on claimant and employer login screens

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced that in order to conduct regular system updates, they are temporarily taking the Unemployment Insurance (UI) website, ui.nv.gov offline on Saturday, December 26th from 6 AM to midnight, a period of lower traffic. During this time, individuals will not be able to file claims or access the resource materials.

Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 3 deaths, 97 new cases, 49 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services reported Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 that there are 3 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 97 new cases and 49 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,664, with 4,019 recoveries and 106 deaths; 4,539 cases remain active.

Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area remains closed to motorized activities due to lack of snow

The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District remains closed to over-snow vehicles, like snowmobiles, due to lack of snow. Snow levels must meet the minimum requirement in order to open the area.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 6 deaths, 104 new cases, 75 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 104 new cases and 75 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,567, with 3,970 recoveries and 103 deaths; 4,494 cases remain active.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 105 new cases, 13 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 that there are 105 new cases and 13 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,463, with 3,895 recoveries and 97 deaths; 4,471 cases remain active.

Santa to deliver furry friends on Christmas with Nevada Humane Society in Carson City

I think we can all agree that the best holiday gift of all is love. And what better way to share the love than by having Santa deliver a new bundle of love right to your doorstep on Christmas?

Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 4 Lyon County, 2 Carson City deaths, 30 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 60 new cases and 30 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,358, with 3,882 recoveries and 97 deaths; 4,379 cases remain active. The individuals were:

Safety measures in place as Reno-Tahoe International Airport prepares for increased holiday travel

RENO — Christmas week through New Year’s, Reno-Tahoe International Airport will see the highest passenger numbers since COVID significantly impacted air travel in March, and the airport will be working diligently to provide the safest, most sanitary travel experience possible.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 66 new cases, 178 additional recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 that there are 66 new cases and 178 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,298, with 3,852 recoveries and 91 deaths; 4,355 cases remain active.

Local non-profits GreenUP, FISH join together to address food insecurity in Carson City with food drive

Nonprofits greenUP! and Friends In Service Helping (FISH) are coming together around the topic of food waste and food insecurity this holiday season. It is estimated that a staggering 30-40 percent of all food produced in our country winds up in the landfill.

One solution for reducing waste is to donate extra food to feed the hungry: despite the high volumes of wasted food, over 13 million Americans lack regular access to a meal.

In our state, it is estimated by the Department of Health and Human Services that one in eight Nevadans does not know where their next meal is coming from.

How to recycle your Christmas Tree in Carson City and beyond

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Repeats every week until Fri Jan 15 2021 .
December 26, 2020 - 7:00am
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January 2, 2021 - 7:00am
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January 9, 2021 - 7:00am

Carson City is pleased to offer Christmas Tree Recycling in cooperation with Capital Sanitation/Waste Management, Inc.

As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of the drop off locations. Trees will be chipped in the springtime and used as mulch. This program continues to be a huge success.

Please remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and bases prior to recycling; if the tree is longer than six feet, cut the tree into pieces.

Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 2 deaths, 277 new cases, 70 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 that there are 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 277 new cases and 70 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,986, with 3,548 recoveries and 81 deaths; 4,357 cases remain active.

Nevada begins borrowing to ensure uninterrupted payment of Unemployment Insurance benefits

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday it has started borrowing money from the federal government to help ensure Nevada residents who are eligible for regular unemployment benefits continue to receive payments without interruption during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Youth Theatre Carson City goes virtual with Macy’s 'Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical'

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December 18, 2020 (All day)
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Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Macy’s "Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical," which will be available to view On-Demand from Dec. 18-31.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 168 new cases, 39 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 that there are 168 new cases and 39 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,709, with 3,478 recoveries and 79 deaths; 4,152 cases remain active.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 briefing for Tuesday: 7 deaths, 20 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 that there are 7 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 77 new cases and 20 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,541, with 3,439 recoveries and 79 deaths; 4,023 cases remain active.

Monday COVID-19 briefing for Carson City, Quad counties: 157 new cases, 32 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 that there are 157 new cases and 32 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,464, with 3,973 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,973 cases remain active.

Quad County COVID-19 briefing for Sunday: 155 new cases, 27 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services reported Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 that there are 155 new cases and 27 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,307, with 3,3387 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,848 cases remain active.

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 11 with Carson Chamber Singers

Carson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 11 featuring the Carson Chamber Singers, an affiliate of the Carson City Symphony, performing "Hodie Christus natus est," by Dutch composer, organist, and teacher Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Choral Director Richard "Ricky" Hutton leads the 27 singers and brass quintet.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 4 deaths, 208 new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 that there are 4 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 208 new cases and 30 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 7,152, with 3,3360 recoveries and 72 deaths; 3,720 cases remain active.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School 18th Annual Crab Feed – Reimagined!

St Teresa of Avila Catholic School, Crab Feed, 18th Annual Crab Feed
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March 6, 2021 (All day)

This event marks the 18th year for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School's annual Crab Feed, bringing the community and surrounding areas together to support St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School in Carson City, educating kids from grades K-8 and providing preschool and pre-K programs in its Child Development Center.

Investigation of library’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ statement finds Douglas County librarian did not violate policy; report says increased communication necessary

An outside investigator found no policy violations but room for improved communication after reviewing events surrounding a rural Nevada library’s draft diversity statement that drew the county sheriff’s ire and sparked protests and national media attention.

Dayton-based gun manufacturer raided by ATF for selling 'ghost guns'

According to an article originally published in the Washington Post, federal agents of the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) raided Lyon County based Polymer80, a company accused of illegally manufacturing and distributing firearms, failing to pay taxes, shipping guns across state lines, and failing to conduct background investigations.

According to a press release issued by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine in June of 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Polymer80 for selling what are described as “ghost guns.”

COVID-19 Thursday briefing for Carson City, Quad counties: 9 deaths, 308 new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 that there are 9 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 308 new cases and 164 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 6,777, with 3,312 recoveries and 68 deaths; 3,397 cases remain active.

Friday is KTVN's 'Share your Christmas' Food Drive at Governor's Mansion, Carson Valley Inn, Grand Sierra Resort

KTVN will host its annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 11 with food drop-off locations in Carson City, Minden and Reno beginning at 6 a.m. and running until 6 p.m.

Sertoma winter coat drive barrels in Carson City, Carson Valley brim over with donations

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December 10, 2020 (All day)
December 17, 2020 (All day)
December 24, 2020 (All day)
December 31, 2020 (All day)
January 7, 2021 (All day)
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January 21, 2021 (All day)
January 28, 2021 (All day)

The Sertoma Coat Drive is in full operation for its fourth year of collecting and distributing clothing to the people in the community who are without warm outerwear. With 19 blue barrels in Carson Valley and 7 in Carson City, everyone who wants to donate new and gently used coats, blankets, and warm outerwear is finding a donation spot.

Carson City Library continues to serve community while making improvements and upgrades

In addition to being available by phone and online, the Carson City Library and staff remain committed to delivering its services to the local community through a variety of avenues. While currently closed to the public, the library is completing upgrades and installations to enable vulnerable populations to continue to safely access library collections.

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approve master plan

MINDEN — The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Douglas County Master Plan during a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. After considering public comment and deliberation, the amended Master Plan was adopted by the Board.

Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday health report: 49 new cases, 62 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 that there are 49 new cases and 62 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 6,469, with 3,148 recoveries and 59 deaths; 3,262 cases remain active.

Carson City Elks Lodge donation will provide Christmas for 30 local children as part of Holiday with a Hero program

Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 held a raffle drawing recently for a wooden American Flag. Proceeds from the raffle benefitted Holiday With a Hero, which is a local program that buys gifts for children and delivered by our first responders.

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