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By Lucia StarbuckKUNR Public RadioCorporation for Public Broadcasting Starting January 1, baby and adult diapers will be exempt from sales tax in Nevada after Ballot Question 5 passed by more than 68%, according to results from the Secretary of State. Nearly half of families in the country struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their […]
Diapers will be exempt from sales tax in Nevada starting in 2025
Open registration begins for Eureka County JPO Dance Program
Registration for the 2024-2025 Eureka County Juvenile Probation Dance Program will be held Dec. 2-19 at the juvenile probation office, located at 10 South Main St. in the courthouse. Registration times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Thursday. Registration includes a one-time fee of $10 per person for the year. Monthly class fees […]
Annual Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 7
Eureka County High School’s National Honor Society will hold the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Eureka Firehouse at 260 North Main St. Festivities include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and live Christmas music. Hot chocolate will be for sale.
2024 Nevada Small Business Challenges Survey highlights funding, marketing and inflation as key issues for Nevada business owners
RENO — The results of the 2024 Nevada Small Business Challenges Survey are in, shedding light on the pressing issues faced by both established and new businesses across the state. With 889 respondents, this year’s survey provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges Nevada’s small businesses face as they navigate a rapidly evolving economic landscape. […]
Applications again open for voluntary water rights retirements in Diamond Valley
The application deadline is Nov. 27, 2024 CARSON CITY – The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) is opening a final round of applications to retire groundwater rights in Diamond Valley on November 14, 2024 using funding from the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative (WCII). The WCII is meant to purchase and permanently retire […]
Carson Kit Fox joins Nevada State Parks as official mascot
CARSON CITY – Nevada State Parks introduced Carson Kit Fox as its new official mascot. Carson, a friendly and adventurous kit fox, is stepping into the role of inspiring visitors of all ages to explore and cherish Nevada’s diverse natural and cultural treasures. As a symbol of Nevada’s wildlife and the spirit of outdoor adventure, […]
DETR releases local area employment statistics for October
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) October 2024 economic report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in October 2024 which increased by 0.1 percent from September 2024. Seasonally adjusted estimates account for regularly seen economic patterns, with the following estimates not seasonally adjusted. In the three Metropolitan […]
NDOT and NSP remind motorists to slow down and move over for first responders
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police remind motorists to slow down and move over for traffic response vehicles, including during national Crash Responder Safety Week, held Nov. 18-22. Traffic incidents are the primary cause of death for police officers and emergency medical responders nationwide, with 45 roadside first responders […]
Rapid registration now available at Ely DMV
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) newest transformation product is now available in all Northern Nevada offices, including Ely. Customers can now register their vehicle online through Rapid Registration at www.dmv.nv.gov. “We are so proud of this release,” stated Director Tonya Laney. “This is the largest public launch of a product […]
