Crowbar bandit strikes gas station again
The crowbar bandit has struck again, hitting the same gas station he r
View ArticleCarson City to take over Carson Street, Arrowhead to Fairview, in July 2010
We’re finally getting an idea when all those big cars, trucks, vans and working vehicles will no longer rumble and rattle their way through our fledgling redeveloped downtown. It’s sometime in early...
View ArticleCarson City gas prices drop an average of a nickel since August
Gas prices in Carson City appear to be about three cents higher a gallon than the statewide average of $2.84, as reported by monthly figures compiled by AAA. The good news is that capital city gas...
View ArticleBomb squad called out for suitcases
The Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad has been called out to examine two suitcases left in the parking lot of Southwest Gas on Eagle Station Lane in South Carson City.The suitcases were discovered about 3 p...
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South Lake Tahoe police seek person of interest in gas station murder case
On the night of Tuesday Aug. 8, an unidentified suspect walked into the USA gas station located at 2470 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe and killed Manpreet Singh, 27, of South Lake Tahoe, with...
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Outdoors with Don Q: Escaping Carson City in the wintertime
By Don Quilici For the last several years, Elaine and I have fled Carson City for a short time in the month of February to escape the seemingly, unending cold, snow and ice of our area in the...
View ArticleScoot over: Zimride announces public route to Lake Tahoe
Zimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, today announced that a new route between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe will open to the public beginning Thanksgiving day, bringing Bay...
View ArticleWNC Baseball: Wildcats keep foot on gas pedal in sweep of Saints
Jamie Craig, Western Nevada College The Western Nevada College Wildcats may look back to Friday, March 14 as a pivotal point in their season. Two dramatic walk-off victories gave the Wildcats a...
View ArticleFatal accidents in Nevada decline in 2009
(Click image to play video) Call it stepped up law enforcement, higher gas prices, or the recession erupting in full fury, but the fatal accident rate in Nevada dropped quite a bit last year.
View Article“Crowbar Robber” in custody
The very active “Crowbar Robber” has been identified as Kenneth Dale Jones, a Carson City transient who used either crowbars or a large screwdriver to pry open cash registers at two gas stations last...
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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...
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Sagebrush and Steam: A Ride on the V&T Railroad
by Scott SchrantzSource: http://aroundcarson.com/2009/09/30/sagebrush_and_steam_a_ride_on_the_vt_railroadA deep, melodic whistle pierced the morning silence. It echoed off a dozen surfaces in the...
View ArticleLight truck sales remain in strong demand at region's dealerships
Northern Nevada Business Weekly Truck sales in Reno and Carson City also have rebounded, despite high gas ... In Carson City, sales of Ram pickups has rebounded more than 25 percent from ... See...
View ArticleLesson learned! Senators gain split of double header against Fallon
Even after surging to a 6-0 lead in the home half of the first inning, the Carson High softball team wasn't ready to relax during the second game of its Sierra League double header against Fallon on...
View ArticleCarson City men face reckless driving charges after drag race
Two 18-year-old Carson City men were arrested Monday and face misdemeanor reckless driving charges for drag racing through the east side of town.Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies patrolling the...
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New Study Questions Value Of Regulations And Tax Incentives Enacted By States...
Sean Whaley CARSON CITY – A new report questions the value of tax incentives and regulations approved by many states around the country, including Nevada, to create “green jobs,” noting that subsidies...
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Don 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 ArticleSouthwest Gas looks to lower rates in 2014 for Northern Nevada customers
Southwest Gas is looking to make a rate adjustment for 2014 that would, if approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, decrease rates for Northern Nevada customers amounting to about 4 cents...
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Fourth annual CHS Safe Grad 5k Run/Walk set for Saturday, Feb. 15
By: CHS Safe Grad Committee Please join us next Saturday, February 15 for the fourth annual PTSA Carson High School Safe Grad - Safe and Sober 5K Run/Walk to be held at the Carson High School Track...
View ArticleFire restrictions for Western Nevada begin today
Bureau of Land Management Tinder-dry vegetation, lingering drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management Carson City...
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