Clik here to view.
Proposed 20/20 Group Compromise
By R. Lee Darby Let's ignore the 80/800 group of businesses in Carson City, for the moment, and consider meeting the 20/20 group in a compromise over the sales tax increase to pay for their proposed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Outdoors with Don Q: Drought poses serious problems this summer if snowpack...
By Don Quilici While the short-term forecast shows a change this week from the overall stubborn pattern of warm and dry conditions over the region, the drought for this part of the far west is severe...
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 ArticleCarson loses beloved character
Bill Williamson, a man made famous by his car-driving dogs, died Tuesday, three weeks after cancer also took his beloved golden retriever Beau. For at least four decades, with four different dogs,...
View ArticleHopeFest tonight to benefit Carson City area cancer patients
Hope and the promise of it for hundreds of Carson City area cancer patients lands on the lawn of the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center today. HopeFest, an annual benefit concert that will feature the music of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Riding is Interesting and an Adventure in Carson City
Jeff Moser I was recently reading local commentary over on Carson Now titled, Driving is Interesting and an Adventure in Carson City. The title is sarcastic, the article really expressing the author’s...
View ArticleMan jailed for reckless driving, nearly hit children while allegedly doing...
An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Nov. 8, 7:28 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Roop Street. He faces a gross misdemeanor charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of reckless...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Putting Main Street on a Road Diet
64722-mainstreet.jpg Jeff Moser On March 14th I attended a workshop presented by the Carson City Public Works Department. The presentation outlined a proposal to create a pedestrian-friendly...
View ArticleFour evacuated briefly after broken gas line at Roland and Bigelow
Carson City firefighters were called to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon in which a two-inch line was severed. Four residents in the neighborhood of Bigelow and Roland were evacuated, Carson City Fire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Outdoors with Don Q: A special way to celebrate a special day
By Don Quilici Elaine and I just returned home from a special way to celebrate a special occasion. March 30 was our 10th wedding anniversary and we had wanted to do something out of the ordinary for...
View ArticleCarson City road construction report through Jan. 23
Here is the road construction and maintenance report for the Carson City area, beginning Monday and lasting through Jan. 23. Clearview Drive will be closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive in...
View ArticleTimes Are Tough, But What If
by Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/04/times_are_tough_but_what_if Everyone followed the 3/50 Project whenever possible?The 3/50 Project is one that starts with...
View ArticleSupervisors Update – Thursday
A couple of local businesses were fined today for violating the law on selling alcohol to minors. Both stated it was accidental. The Eagle Gas station on South Carson was fined 500 dollars and ordered...
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 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 ArticleChromalloy lays off 100 workers at two Carson City plants
By Jeff Munson About 100 employees were let go from the Chromalloy plant in Carson City, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Company spokesperson Cathy Gedvilas reports that the facility on Arrowhead...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trout fishing season opener at Alpine County's Heenan Lake
This is my annual reminder that a special window set aside for fishing begins on the Friday before Labor Day. Sept. 2, 2011 is the Opening Day of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing season at Heenan...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nevada Tax Collections Remain On Track Overall Despite Gaming Volatility
Sean Whaley CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fundraisers for Sullivan Adrian
By Malinda Adrian On July 13th tragedy struck Ramon Adrian and Sami Barnes of Dayton when their 2 year old son, Sullivan "Sully" Adrian passed away. Please help Ramon and Sami with the medical and...
View Article