Nevada “N” made of recycled water bottles
By Claudene Wharton The soaring atrium of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, which housed a 9.5-foot tree made entirely of old books during the holiday season, is...
View ArticleCarson Tahoe prepares for 'Hazardous' air quality
Jon Tyler, Carson Tahoe Health CARSON CITY — Currently, Carson Tahoe Health has experienced only a slight increase in patient volumes due to respiratory concerns linked to the “Hazardous” air quality...
View ArticleReno Businessman Speaks Out As New Effort Launched To Fight Excessive...
RENO – Businessman Raymond Pezonella said today he knew the burden of complying with government regulations had hit a new level of absurdity after an all-day audit resulted in an $8.99 gas tax charge...
View ArticleSustainable Lifestyles: Dirty Driving
By Nicoletta Florio /Big George Green Consulting Traveling green is no mean feat. We can walk, cycle, skateboard or even pogo to a destination. Getting in our accustomed vehicles however, presents a...
View ArticleTrain Rides This Weekend
by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/26/train_rides_this_weekendThis weekend is the first official runs of the V&T Railroad between Carson City and Virginia City. On Saturday...
View ArticleFundraiser for The Longest Walk 4!
By L. Walser Join Conway's Management and AIM Northern Nevada teaming up to present this awesome evening of music and dance. It will start out with some traditional singing, followed by a rock band,...
View ArticleCarson City railroad history celebrated with arrival of McKeen Motor Car V&T...
CARSON CITY — It was 'all aboard' the historic McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22 on Sunday for dozens of railroad enthusiasts as the Nevada State Railroad Museum celebrated a milestone 100th anniversary...
View ArticleWith a name like “clunker,” it had to be popular…
(Click image to play video) A wildly popular federal-run program that allows owners of gas guzzlers to get big discounts on a new gas-sipping vehicle has drained the money pot. They’re looking for more...
View ArticleCarson City trio face felony charges in scrap metal thefts
A trio who allegedly stole scrap copper from a Washoe County construction site and brought it to Carson City to strip and burn it of its insulation, face felony theft charges.Aaron Clack, Melissa...
View ArticleWomen to Women Nevada second season opens with contest, prizes
Women to Women, a television interview program on Charter Cable that puts the spotlight on important issues in Northern Nevada and the women behind them who are making a difference, has begun its...
View ArticleBehind the scenes of a legislature reporter (this one, anyway)
nvmediaalliance by MOLLY MOSERI’ve successfully reported the very first half of the legislature and have been through quite a lot. The majority of the experiences are good and quite silly and I would...
View ArticleRetail gas prices nearing summer highs
Retail gas prices nearing summer highs Staff Writer Retail gas prices are spiking to levels last seen in the heat of summer driving season, raising fears that consumers could cut back on holiday...
View ArticleDon Q's fishing report for the week of May 30
By Don Quilici Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 30. ADOBE POND, CALIF: Tom Loe of the...
View ArticleFishing report for April 11-17
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012. ANGEL...
View ArticleFive Guys Burgers Coming to Carson
AroundCarson.com I guess it's a good sign to see new retail going up, even if there are empty storefronts nearby. Some new construction is happening in the parking lot of the south Walmart, on the...
View ArticleNV Energy to drop electric rates for Northern Nevada customers by 1.8 percent
Good news for Carson City NV Energy customers. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved an overall decrease in electric rates for NV Energy’s Northern Nevada electric customers effective...
View ArticleCarson City man arrested for domestic battery, baby and mother bruised after...
A Carson City man was arrested and faces charges including domestic battery and gross misdemeanor child abuse after using a pillow to repeatedly beat on his girlfriend in which their baby also...
View ArticleNDOT Begins Field Test Of Car Tracking Technology For Potential New Tax
The Nevada Department of Transportation says technology it is testing to track car mileage as part of a potential new tax system would not violate drivers’ privacy. NDOT is in the second phase of a...
View ArticleCarson Valley Inn and Bodines casinos aim for $15,000 donation to Carson...
For the last six years, the Carson Valley Inn has been the site of the Bunko for Breast Cancer fundraiser — a boisterous evening of fun that raises five figures each year for services to cancer...
View ArticleWomen to Women with comedian and humorist Kat Simmons
Entertaining audiences for more than 25 years, comedian and inspirational humorist Kat Simmons is this week's guest on Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz.You may have seen her at The Improvs, Catch A...
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