
The shot that cures
Nevada is making all residents ages 16 and older eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting April 5. The idea is to inoculate as many Nevadans as possible.
Governor Sisolak announces $1.9 million in Community Development Block Grants
21 Projects in seven rural areas will receive COVID-relief funding
CARSON CITY, Nev. –The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has received $2,049,574 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to be used for COVID-related projects in rural parts of Nevada.
“This is much needed relief funded through the federal government that will go directly to our rural communities in support of projects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Steve Sisolak. “I am grateful for GOED’s continued work with our rural communities to ensure they have access to this important funding for Nevadans across the State.”
The projects funded include:
These grants went to rural cities under 50,000 in population and rural counties under 200,000 in population. Clark County, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno and Sparks are Entitlement communities and receive separate allocations and conduct a separate application process.
The shot that cures
Nevada is making all residents ages 16 and older eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting April 5. The idea is to inoculate as many Nevadans as possible.
Governor Sisolak says the timeline could mean appointments in the coming weeks open to hundreds of thousands more people in Nevada, where roughly 61% of the population is older than 18 and younger than 65. “Availability of vaccine and appointments will still be dependent on the allocation of doses we receive from the federal government,” Sisolak said. But President Biden says that vaccine production is so high that there should be plenty to pass around the country.
The state’s new timeline satisfies the goal that President Joe Biden announced last week, when he said he wanted everyone in the U.S. 18 years and older to be eligible for vaccines by May 1. Nevada also plans to make residents ages 16 and older with underlying health conditions eligible for shots on March 22 through partner pharmacies.
6:12pm Traffic crash on Southbound 80 north of the Fairview exit. A dark grey Honda Civic went out of control and spun out, hitting the guard rail. No reports of any injuries. Emergency responders are coming on scene.
5:36pm Traffic crash at northbound 580 and College Parkway. The alleged errant driver didn’t stop…kept going. Last seen headed for Hot Springs Road. Possibility that a U-Haul truck may have been involved.
Fuji Park fishing is taking a break….
Fuji Park’s Baily Fishing Pond Will Have Limited Access
(Carson City, NV) – The floating dock in Baily Fishing Pond at Fuji Park and Fairgrounds has broken free from its concrete anchors and sustained further damage where the dock attaches to the shoreline.
Beginning March 16, 2021, the fishing dock will be closed to the public while City staff work to inspect the dock, repair anchoring devices, and restore concrete to ensure the safety of park users before it can be reopened. It is undetermined at this time how long the closure will take place. Please anticipate intermittent closures to accommodate the work schedule and limited access to the dock. Water levels in the pond may vary while work is underway.
For more information on Baily Pond or Fuji Park, visit carson.org/parksandrec or email the Parks Operations Manager dkastens@carson.org.
7:57am Report of a vehicle striking a bicyclist at Telegraph and Division. Bicyclist is bleeding from a cut above his right eye and is complaining of “all body” pain. Careflight is being called to transport him to Renown.
8:09am Victim is being transported to Carson City Airport for a quick flight to Renown in Reno.
8:19am Ambulance arrives with the patient at the airport.