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Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Nevada jobs were up in July, unemployment see slight increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:16pmCARSON CITY — July employment in Nevada was up 5,200 over the month and 43,400 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate is at 4.1 percent, up 0.1 percent point from June, and down 0.4 percent compared to last July, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s economic report released Wednesday.
NDOT: Single lane closures begin Monday for Kingsbury Grade resurfacing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Single lane closures and travel delays will be in place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207, beginning Aug. 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway.
Carson City ESL program founder among 4 picked for prestigious Manhattan Institute award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 5:58pmA Carson City-based nonprofit that teaches the English language to those preparing for U.S. citizenship — and whose founder was recognized in December 2018 as a finalist for the CNN Hero Award — has been picked to receive a national recognition award from the prestigious Manhattan Institute.
Virginia City's colorful past unearthed by archeologists during sewer-line installation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 10:55amVirginia City’s popularity as a “must-see” destination has never waned, and with the local tourist agency's focus on bringing more events to the Comstock, visitor numbers are certainly expected to grow.
One thing the historic mining town wasn’t prepared for, however, was a strain on one very-important utility.
Carson City schools, law enforcement prepare for worst-case emergency scenarios
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:35pmCarson City schools and local law enforcement teamed up at Fuji Park Thursday to discuss action plans for worst-case scenarios to protect students, staff and visitors in the event of an emergency.
Hindu prayers for El Paso, Dayton massacre victims and the nation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:43amHindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged all the Hindu temples and prayer-centers nationwide to hold special prayers for all victims, their loved ones, first responders, healthcare workers and others touched by the recent tragic loss in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
NDOT hiring temporary winter highway maintenance workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:35amCARSON CITY — Even in the height of summer, the Nevada Department of Transportation is looking ahead and preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. NDOT is hiring temporary highway maintenance workers to help keep winter roads clear, including snow plow and anti-icing operations and assisting in highway emergency response, among other duties.
Reno metro shows strongest Nevada employment growth, Carson City up 1,200 jobs over year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 11:44amCARSON CITY — Statewide, jobs increased by 3.3 percent, a gain of 45,500 new jobs added since June of last year and the fastest growth in the nation for the 9th consecutive month, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2019 local area economic report released Tuesday.
Carson City School Board to further discuss $5.7 million purchase of church complex after first bid rejected
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 11:30amThe Carson City School District will hold its next School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 23 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Policy changes, debt and purchases to be discussed at Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 1:41pmThe next Carson City School District School board meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
First item up for discussion will be the possibility of incurring a “bonded indebtedness” on behalf of the school district in an amount not to exceed $13 million.
Throughout Carson City, restaurants are closing their doors due to labor shortages
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 2:10pmCarson City is just one area that is noticing a worldwide trend of labor shortages in restaurants, and due to that shortage, several locally-owned eateries are being forced to reduce the number of days they're open during the week, or stop serving dinner.
Carson City School District recognized for safety efforts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:32amCarson City School District’s Risk Manager Ann Cyr was recognized during the school board meeting Tuesday night for her safety efforts throughout the district.
Alan Kalt, chief financial officer from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool and Public Agency Compensation Trust also known as POOL PACT, presented the district a Loss Control Excellence Award with a plaque and a check in the amount of $3,500 for the continued safety effort.
Nevada librarians catalog virtual reality content for worldwide access
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 4:56pmCARSON CITY — Librarians from two states — joined by volunteers across the country — spent the day Thursday cataloging virtual reality en masse as part of the XRCatalog Hack-a-thon.
Nevada participants gathered at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City to input the first virtual reality content into WorldCat OCLC, the world’s largest library catalog.
Carson City, Reno and Vegas lead statewide Nevada employment growth in May
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 3:38pmCARSON CITY — For the eighth consecutive month, Nevada has held the fastest rate of new job growth in the nation, according to May 2019 employment figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Statewide, jobs increased by 4.0 percent, a gain of 55,200 new jobs added since May of last year.
Nevada continues to add jobs in May, unemployment holds steady at 4 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 10:51amCARSON CITY — May employment in Nevada increased by 5,900 jobs over the month and is up 55,200 over the year while the state’s unemployment rate at 4 percent, remained unchanged from April, and is down 0.6 percentage point compared to May 2018, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City Library Is Helping Bridge the Digital Skills Divide
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 9:27amWhether you are working on a research project for a history class, or hoping to pass your citizenship test, the Carson City Library is here to help you. Since our establishment in 1966, the Carson City Library has been a natural meeting place for families and friends to congregate and learn. Each and every day we are fortunate to serve our community and welcome new visitors.
Keep America Great: The Summer of Our Politics
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 6:10amSwathed in an elegant suit of red, white and blue and enveloped by a huge crowd of the same beautiful hues, President Donald J. Trump announced his re-election campaign Tuesday night.
After reviewing the failures and treachery of his opposition and the Fake News, he counted at length the accomplishments of the American people and his administration. He ushered in the summer of our politics, economy and culture and outlined the challenges we face and how we will Keep America Great.
Lawmakers revive bill to allow collective bargaining for state workers
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 1:16pmA bill allowing collective bargaining for state workers was revived during the last week of the state legislative session, after more than a month of inaction. Senate Bill 135 would expand ...
Bill increasing Nevada's minimum wage passes State Assembly
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 8:35amA bill to raise Nevada's minimum wage has passed the Assembly in a party-line vote. The measure approved Tuesday by Democrats seeks to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour for workers not offered health insurance and $11 an hour for employees who are.
Western Nevada College collaborates with UNR on social work bachelor degree
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 1:25pmNevada jobs up in April, unemployment lowest in 13 years
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:52amCARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada increased by 2,800 jobs in April and is up 49,600 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate decreased over the month by 0.2 percent to 4 percent and is down half a percent compared to April 2018, according to figures released Wednesday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Casino workers' union rallies for collective bargaining bill
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 4:07pmNevada's powerful casino workers' union is rallying in support of a bill slowly moving through the Legislature that would give state workers the right to collectively bargain. Dozens of members of ...
Column: A northerner's trip to the Nevada Southland
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 2:14pmThe last vacation I took was more than five years ago in Las Vegas. Being the country boy that I am, my arrival to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” was filled with both excitement and angst.
Carson City CASA to host volunteer information hour this Thursday and again May 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 12:47pmEvery child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes! Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, will hold information hours on Thursday, May 9 and again Thursday, May 16 in Carson City.
Come get your questions answered first and then hang out afterward as new volunteer training will begin. See first hand how the organization works. Both meetings begin at 5 p.m.
Satellite libraries updated at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 11:35amAbby Vawter, 6, was among the first in line to check out a new book when they were delivered by the Carson City Library to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
“Reading books is like my heart,” she said. “The more you read, the smarter you get. That’s what my teacher always told me.”
Her selection: “Bat Girl.”
“It was really amazing,” Abby said. “I like the way she saves the day.”
For the past few years, the youth room at the club had a satellite library with about 60-70 books to serve 300-400 kids.
Carson City's CASA hosts volunteer information hour, training Thursday and again April 25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 9:01amIt's that time of year again! CASA of Carson City is looking for a few good men and women to join the ranks of our CASA volunteers.
Western Nevada College hosts annual SkillsUSA welding competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:19amNorthern Nevada area students gathered at Western Nevada College Thursday to participate in the annual SkillsUSA competition, a national competition held at local, state, and national levels in the field of welding.
Not only is it a competition, but a networking opportunity as well for students who anticipate joining the workforce as skilled welding technicians.
Nevada librarians unite in Carson City to ask Legislature for statewide funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:40pmLibrarians and library supporters gathered Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City to promote the programs instituted with last session’s dollars and advocate for continued funding.
Nevada notes grim stat as safety reminder: 1,179 work zone crashes resulted in 12 fatalities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 3:28pmCARSON CITY — With numerous road improvement projects across the region, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones every day, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week, held April 8-12.
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