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RSVP Presents REST Companion training in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 3:02pmThe Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, is presenting the REST Companion training in Carson City. Anyone interested in meeting a crucial need by providing respite — or short-term temporary relief — for caregivers in their community can attend the upcoming REST (Respite Education & Support Tools) training course.
Prepared for the Season: Nevada Department of Transportation ready for snow
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 10:15amAs rain and snow returns to northern Nevada and the Sierra, the Nevada Department of Transportation is prepared to help keep roads clear.
NV Energy reports power outage in East Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 8:02pmUPDATE: 10:40PM: NV Energy now reports that restoration of power to the Ashby Court neighborhood is not expected before 12 a.m. Sunday morning. About 440 customers remain without power in the area at this hour.
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UPDATE: 9:42PM: NV Energy reports power has not yet been restored to the area of Ashby Court. Restoration is now estimated for 10:30 p.m. There are 436 customers still without power in the neighborhood, NV Energy reports.
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Workers reportedly struck a live underground electrical line Saturday evening, according to Carson City Emergency Dispatch, causing a power outage to 438 customers in the Ashby Court neighborhood of East Carson City.
Carson City Fire Department responds to report of smoke at AM/PM Lompa, U.S. Highway 50 East
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 7:33pmUPDATE 7:52PM: The smoke reported at AM/PM mini mart at Lompa Lane and U.S. Highway 50 East turned out to be from a small electrical motor inside the building, said CCFD Fire Capt. Micah Horton.
The smoke, believed to have been caused by an electrical surge from a line that had been struck nearby by NV Energy workers, was quickly isolated and extinguished, he said.
Currently, NV Energy reports 438 customers in the Ashby Court neighborhood behind Lompa Lane and AM/PM to be without power at this hour.
The outage was reported at 6:35 p.m. due to equipment power failure, NV Energy reported.
CASA Volunteer Information Hour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:31am“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela
More than 700,000 children experience abuse and/or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, they’re attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. That’s a heavy burden for a child to carry.
Why the bells stopped ringing in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 10:05amThe joyful sounds of bells chiming from atop the Paul Laxalt building in downtown Carson City came to an abrupt halt over the summer because of equipment power failure, said Public Information Officer Mary Woods of the Nevada Department of Administration.
ComputerCorps to celebrate 20 years with Governor's Mansion gala
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 6:58amTwo decades is a long time to spend collecting used computers and components that nobody wants anymore. A lot of inventory can be amassed in that span.
One look inside the warehouse at ComputerCorps in Carson City tells the story of a business that has been making a difference locally and worldwide since 1997.
Carson High School canceled due to electrical issues and power outage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:18pmUPDATE 335PM: Thursday's power outage was caused by an NV Energy fuse on a power line that feeds Carson High School, according to Carson City School District Spokesman Dan Davis. Wednesday's electrical storm may or may not be blamed for the equipment failure, he said.
Carson High School Canceled due to electrical issues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:53amUPDATE 338PM: Thursday's power outage was caused by an NV Energy fuse on a power line that feeds Carson High School, according to Carson City School District Spokesman Dan Davis. Wednesday's electrical storm may or may not be blamed for the equipment failure, he said.
The failure caused a brown-out at CHS that resulted in partial power going into the electrical devices requiring 3-phase power. This brown-out condition caused HVAC pumps and motors to labor inefficiently causing electrical smells and raising safety concerns.
The fire alarms were engaged and students evacuated for safety purposes. NV Energy arrived at CHS soon thereafter. Unfortunately, workers did not notify school administration that they would be turning off the power to the building that they did at lunch time.
"Coincidentally, a fight occurred in the hallway of the school and students were running toward the fight in darkened hallways. Not knowing if the power would be out for a short or long duration and in light of the already agitated student body, we decided to release the students early. School messenger calls were made to the parents notifying them of the early release. Power was restored to the school earlier this Thursday, and class will resume as usual Friday," said Davis.
UPDATE 1:30PM: Following the cancellation some skirmishes were reported as fights. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said there was adequate school resource officers and patrol coverage at the time school was released and none thus far resulted in arrests.
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UPDATE 12:30PM: Carson High School was canceled Thursday at around 12 noon due to electrical issues and a power outage, according to Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes.
Earlier today a "popping" sound was heard near the boiler room that forced the school to be evacuated. Students returned to class. However, the electrical issues continued and school was shut down.
Students can walk home, drive if they have a vehicle or call their parents, said Superintendent Stokes. The district is contacting parents now regarding the matter. School buses will run at their regular 2 p.m. times.
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies have stepped up patrolling the area at Saliman, Highway 50 East and Fifth Street due to heavy traffic flow in the area because of the school closure.
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UPDATE 12:05PM: Carson High School Resource Officers report a second evacuation Thursday due to testing of the electrical system. Students had been evacuated briefly earlier this morning due to an electrical issue near the boiler room. School maintenance is investigating.
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UPDATE 11:08AM: Students are now being allowed back into their classrooms, according to Carson City school resource officers on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Thursday morning after school resource officers at Carson High School heard a "popping" sound near the boiler room and could smell smoke. Administrators pulled the fire alarm for precautionary measures and an evacuation was made.
RTP prepares to reopen thermoplastics plant in Dayton
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 2:49pmDAYTON, Nev. – RTP Company, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic molding compounds, is preparing to reopen its Dayton facility, which has sat largely empty since the company shuttered the plant in 2001. The plant is scheduled to open near the end of 2017.
Victims of 2011 mass shooting in Carson City honored with memorial run
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 12:20pmAround two dozen runners and walkers remembered the victims of a mass shooting in Carson City that happened six years ago Wednesday in which five people died, including three Nevada National Guardsmen.
Methadone clinic addresses opioid epidemic in Carson City, rurals
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:05pmDeaths from opiate drugs have reached epidemic levels, according to data released by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, with lethal overdoses quadrupling nationwide since 1999.
Accelerated course at WNC makes construction careers more accessible, lucrative
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 11:39amTo meet the growing crunch for qualified construction craft laborers, Western Nevada College, in partnership with Nevada Builders Alliance, JOIN, Inc. and JobConnect, is again offering an accelerated, nationally recognized construction certification class at its Carson City campus. The course runs Monday through Friday, Aug. 28 through Oct. 26.
Carson City class encourages upset kids to take a deep breath
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 10:59amNext time you feel yourself starting to get upset, you might grab a pinwheel. That’s what the 5-year-olds in Lisa Yesitis’s class do. And if it works for them, it can work for anybody.
Industry exhibitors needed for Construction Career Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 11:32amRENO, Nev. – BuildNV.org, in partnership with the Washoe County School District Department of Career and Technical Education, is seeking exhibitors for the 2nd annual Construction Career Day at the Reno Sparks Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Panel on Saturday to highlight opportunities For Dayton area employers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 3:08pmThe Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Lyon Human Services, JOIN Inc, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties are partnering to sponsor a panel presentation for area employers this Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton.
Wheeled Food Wednesdays to dish up delicious food lineup at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:07pmWhen "Wheeled Food Wednesdays" arrives for its inaugural season on August 9, located at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, local residents and workers will have some local food truck selections to decide on while getting to know their neighbors.
Nevada Second in Report as 10 Best States for Disability Employment
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 3:47pmThe state of Nevada ranks second in successfully employing people with disabilities, behind Arkansas, in a new report for the 10 best states for disability employment released by U.S. News and World Reports.
Ten steps to cure the Obamacare crises
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 11:19amOur socialist healthcare system is predictably out of control with rising costs, lowered services and inevitable bankruptcy for our nation. To solve the artificially created shortages of affordable health care we need to repeal Obamacare (hopefully before it kills too many people) and then we need to restore market incentives to lower the cost of health care using the following ten steps:
I: Eliminate Taxes and deregulate American health care.
II: Increase grants and loans to create more health care doctors and workers.
"Once more onto the breach ..."
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:13amSince the passage of Question 2 last year, some of us have engaged in an ongoing debate about the wisdom of permitting recreational marijuana sales in Carson City. At this moment, it seems that the majority of the Carson City Board of Supervisors intend to exercise their right as our elected representatives to approve an ordinance permitting the sale of recreational pot at the City’s two existing medical marijuana dispensaries as a defense, ironically, against a long litany of adverse impacts outlined in the draft Business Impact Statement released on July 7th.
NNDA director: Nevada needs skilled construction workers
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:56am... a meeting with Steve Neighbors, trustee of the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation, which is building the mixed-use project on Carson City's Curry Street.
Tickets on sale for 2017 Nevada Economic Development Conference in Las Vegas Sept. 11-13
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 3:00pmLAS VEGAS, NV (July 24, 2017) – Registration is now available for the 2017 Nevada Economic Development Conference (NVEDC) scheduled for Sept. 11-13 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The conference will feature exclusive tours and track sessions that include the state’s leading experts in the fields of agribusiness, economic development, energy, infrastructure/transportation, manufacturing, tourism/gaming and workforce development.
Nevada Builders Alliance signs partnership agreement with U.S. Army
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 3:34pmNevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction industry trade organization, signed the first statewide partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program at a signing ceremony with the U.S. Army, local and state dignitaries at noon on Monday, July 17, at Rancharrah in Reno.
Eyes on Carson City: Public Works Open House
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 2:28pmFamilies and residents were treated to an open house Saturday hosted by the Carson City Public Works Department at its corporate yard off Butti Way.
Michael Hohl Honda partners with Catmandu for Kitten Adoption Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 4:27pmKitten Adoption Day is Saturday, July 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Michael Hohl Honda in Carson City. Catmandu is partnering with Honda to help disadvantaged cats and kittens find their FURever homes.
CASA Volunteer Information Hour / Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:23pmDid you ever want to help children in foster care? To be a voice for a child who cannot speak up on their own? What about just helping children in your community, letting them know that they are wanted and that there is a person (YOU!) who listens to them and advocates for their best interests?
First class graduates from new vocational school in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 12:45pmSix students graduated May 25 from the Professional Institute of Technology and Accounting (PITA), a Las Vegas-based vocational school that recently opened its newest campus in Carson City.
Carson City residents treat public servants to Sunday barbecue
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 5:59pmSeveral leading residents of Carson City pooled their resources Sunday to treat local public service workers to a barbecue at Fuji Park.
Sandoval signs 29 bills, including money for flood and fire work; vetoes pot apprenticeship bill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 9:03pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed 29 bills into law Wednesday including a $6 million appropriations bill for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to make up for a projected shortfall due to the costs of fire suppression, emergency response and flood related projects over the past several months in Carson City, Douglas, Washoe, Lyon and Churchill counties as well as Lemmon Valley and Elko County.
New study shows Nevada could save over $24M by helping workers save for retirement
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 9:52amAARP Nevada released a new report showing that Nevada could save taxpayers $24,048,204 over the next 15 years by helping people save more of ...