Galena put together a 22-3 run from the beginning of the second quarter to the 5:47 mark of the third, taking a 31-16 edge in the process on its way to a 49-35 win over Carson boys basketball Friday night.
Carson High girls basketball didn’t change its game plan much from its first meeting with the Galena Grizzlies and it didn’t need to Friday night.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has warrants for the following:
The case that started with the arrest of four juveniles accused of a drug-buy rip off scheme last weekend ended Friday with the arrest to the two alleged victims.
I love to hear from readers. One reader and friend, Paul, suggested the following for article ideas: 1. How to deal with those tiny flies that seem to come from indoor plants. 2. This is the best time to take down danger trees since the insects will not jump to healthy trees now. 3. This is the time to order from plant catalogs and plan for your gardening in the spring.
Friday was Rick Combs’ last day as director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. Combs, 51, retired after nearly 26 years with the state, the last 7½ as head of the 300 permanent staff who serve the legislative branch.
Treat your Valentine to A Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson St.
About 40 people turned out to hear details on the upcoming South Carson Street project at a public meeting held by Carson City Public Works on Thursday. Dan Stucky, city engineer, and Dan LeBlanc and Emma Crossman, project lead and project manager with Sierra Nevada Construction Inc., the contractor, outlined the timeline for the city’s $20 million project to reduce lanes, add a multi-use path, and install a roundabout at Stewart Street.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Jan Moritz puts a personal touch on her business, Grandma’s Fabrics and Craft Boutique. It helped her to grow out of her former space and relocate to her new space at 1976 E. William St. this month. “We’ve done well,” she said. “We’ve only been open here for 20 days (as of Jan. 21). It’s an easy in and out for people.”
LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The company said this week it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix as it seeks to create a unique lodging experience combining the brand with a video game-themed destination.
David Crouse Nov. 21, 1924 - Jan. 23, 2020
Josephine Marie Reimold January 23, 2020 ~ January 23, 2020
These pancakes are really popular with both customers and our staff. They’re a perfect mixture of tart, savory, and a little sweet. They’re bright and delicious and can be enjoyed any time.
RICHMOND, Va. — Three Democratic state attorneys general sued a U.S. government official Thursday, seeking to force him to recognize Virginia’s recent vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and adopt the measure in the Constitution.
Counting all the bees in this Hive might be more than Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh bargained for. If only there was an app to somehow account for the over 1 million worker bees connected to Hive, the world’s first full-stack artificial intelligence company, heavily capitalized by PayPal founder Peter Thiel, they just might get back to Pooh Corner in time to chase all the clouds in the sky.
Sports fodder... The time has come for the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team to look at the positives rather than the negatives.
William W. Shirley, 63, died January 25, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
The National Weather Service is predicting a nearly 30-degree drop from the weekend to the workweek in Carson City. Additionally, the capital could see snow on Sunday. In short, if you want to do something this weekend, Saturday is your day. Sunday should be a good day to stay inside and watch an athletic contest on the television if there is one available (check your local listings).
The Planning Commission approved a plan to demolish one of Carson City’s residential motels in order to build transitional housing for participants in a new jobs program. The commission on Wednesday voted to approve a special use permit for Friends in Service Helping (FISH) to tear down the Whistle Stop Inn near FISH’s office and thrift store to build a 36-unit apartment complex with a 3,008-square-foot commercial space required on Carson Street.
Carson City Symphony Association has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant to support four LatinXpressions concerts this year. The project focuses on musical traditions of Central and South America. Each concert will include European and Latino classical and folk components designed to stimulate cultural interchange.
It’s no secret: Northern Nevada has come a long way since the great recession. Previously surviving on the gaming and mining industries, the region has morphed into a hub for advanced manufacturing, distribution, and technology. As a result, the area is booming, as companies — many from the Bay Area — are lured by Nevada’s business-friendly tax climate and open land.
MINDEN – After being crowned as the de facto Sierra League champs last season, Carson High School wrestling left no doubts this season with a 56-15 dual win over Douglas to win its fifth consecutive league title.
Carson City Health Department’s food-service inspections for Jan. 15 to 22. A, B or C grades are given based on the inspection score, which starts at zero. Points are added for each violation. Note: Low-risk factors are noted but not factored into scoring, although restaurants are still required to correct them.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has named Brenda Scolari to head the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. He said in her tenure as acting director she, “has repeatedly shown that she has the creativity, managerial skills and sophistication necessary to excel as the department’s permanent director.”
The Carson City School Board has directed staff to hold neighborhood meetings in February addressing the potential need to rezone Carson Middle and Eagle Valley Middle schools’ boundaries.
Mile High Band Association’s 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival Committee is sponsoring an art contest for Carson-Tahoe area artists. Selected entries in the competition may be used to promote the festival, and the winning entry will be featured on the festival’s advertising poster and program cover. A T-shirt may also feature one of the designs submitted. The entry deadline is April 1. Participation is free.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it was still worth the sacrifices needed to play offensive line in such a grueling sport.
The pedestrian killed Sunday when he was struck by a car on U.S. Highway 50 at Mark Twain Avenue has been identified as John Elvis Jones, 63, of Dayton.
The Southern Nevada Health District reported Wednesday the first person under investigation in Nevada for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV), according to a news release.
Richard "Dick" Louis Hill January 13, 1932 ~ January 25, 2020
DaNielle Evans Guazzini DaNielle passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Samantha in Donnelly, Idaho.
Roger M. French, 70, died January 24, 2020 in Stagecoach, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Theresa Ann Groom Potter May 24, 1956 - Jan 7, 2020
Robert Eric Smith Feb 9, 1933 ~ Jan 3, 2020
ANDREW J. NOTAR, 56, of Carson City passed away January 24, 2020. Arrangements are in care of FitzHenry's Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644.
Jake Sullivan Roman Jan 20, 1999 ~ Jan 18, 2020 Jake Sullivan Roman, 20, of Carson City, NV, died tragically on January 18, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident.
The American Gaming Association estimates that 26 million Americans will place a bet on this year’s Super Bowl. That is about 3 million more than last year and more than one in 10 adults in the country. Association President Bill Miller said they will wager some $6.8 billion on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital To Lowe, Jamie and Ryan, Rhett Lee Lowe, born Dec. 31, 2019, weighing 8 pounds and 13 ounces.
Both the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and Churchill County School District continue to investigate an incident involving a high-school student who possessed a small handgun in class last week.
The Churchill County Commission took action on the following agenda items at their last board meeting:
More than a month ago, its cross-valley rival raced to a comfortable lead in the first half and never looked back. On Saturday, it was a different story as the Lady Wave girls basketball team gave league-leading Fernley everything it could handle in a 62-41 loss at the Elmo Dericco Gymnasium.
Two days removed from upsetting Lowry, the Fernley boys basketball team came out swinging against Fallon on Saturday.
Oasis Academy is one of the hottest boys basketball teams in the league. After dropping a close, eight-point loss to league-leading Mineral County two weeks ago, the Bighorns have won four games in a row, including a dramatic victory against Coleville last Wednesday.
The annual LEAD On summit conducted for Churchill County High School and Oasis Academy students stresses leadership, education, awareness and development.
Celebrating its 13th year, the 2020 Nevada Farms Conference returns to its roots in Fallon Feb. 20 to 22.
The Churchill County Republican Central Committee’s Lincoln Day Dinner is March 14 at the Fallon Convention Center.
Many activities abound at the Fallon Theatre as the iconic movie house celebrates its centennial this year.
Like many of her fellow Churchill County school bus drivers, Marsha Metz has crisscrossed the state numerous times taking Fallon students to one event after another.
Over the years, Brock Richardson has strived to be one of the top all-around athletes in Northern Nevada. From leading the Greenwave to a state football title in 2018 to being a member of the state championship basketball and 3A runner-up baseball teams in 2019, the Churchill County High School senior has had a deep love in representing his community.
Sitting in the warmth of the sun on my back steps, I was surprised by a cold nose on my hand. My attention was immediately focused on a beautiful, sleek, chocolate brown cat. He meowed, stretched, and playfully reached his paw up to bat my hand.
Buoyed by the first reception at the Churchill County Library for the national campaign of “Why You Matter” and other presentations this month, Churchill County High School art teacher Jamie Shafer is grateful for the community coming together on this project.
Both the City of Fallon and Nevada Census 2020 have kicked off the census beginning with a proclamation issued Thursday by Mayor Ken Tedford.
Tahoe Hemp LLC is suing Carson City for blocking it from growing hemp on city-owned open space land. The suit, filed Jan. 15 in the First Judicial District Court in Carson City, alleges the city is refusing to submit a needed authorization with the Nevada Department of Agriculture to allow the business to grow hemp on open space property known as Buzzy’s Ranch.
MINDEN – It probably would have come as a surprise to some to hear Douglas and Carson High combined to score 52 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday night.
MINDEN – The result of Carson and Douglas High girls basketball Tuesday night could have gone a number of ways and each would have shifted the Sierra League landscape.
A Reno man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a December murder on the Carson Indian Colony.
The federal Department of Homeland Security has awarded Nevada $1,133,447 in funding to pay for pre-disaster mitigation projects.
Terrence Spann was officially named Dayton High School’s new football coach Monday by Dayton High athletic director David Palmer.
Steve Alford played a few mind games with his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team last week.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. NBCT is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a five percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.
LAS VEGAS — After more than a year and $100 million upgrading restaurants, guest rooms, the casino floor and more, The Strat in Las Vegas is nearing the end of its renovation project. Golden Entertainment representatives told the Las Vegas Review-Journal they hope the renovations encourage guests to stay longer at the 24-story hotel and its landmark 1,149-foot tower with a restaurant, thrill rides and observation platform 921 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.
Higher education has the power to make grandiose dreams come true. For Alana Pankopf, it all started with the aspiration of becoming a doctor.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, working with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Business Environmental Program, is offering instant rebates to Carson City and Douglas County residents who replace their wood-burning stoves through Nevada’s wintertime clean-heating rebate program.
Colin Robertson has been appointed as the first administrator of the new Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation. He is charged with building the division focused on enhancing Nevada’s unique outdoor recreation experiences and promoting an outdoor recreation economy. He will assume his new duties Monday.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has named Kyle George his interim general counsel for the governor’s office. He said George will serve while he and his staff look for a permanent counsel to replace Brin Gibson, who resigned to join a private firm.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has four juveniles in custody following a shooting that resulted from an apparent drug deal gone bad.
A pedestrian was killed Sunday evening when he was struck by at least one vehicle at Highway 50 and Mark Twain Avenue in Lyon County.
The crash was reported about 11:44 a.m. Both directions are closed as an investigation takes place.
Registration is being taken for CIT112 — It Essentials — A+, a 15-wk course that covers fundamental an career skills for entry-level IT jobs.
The Nevada Wolf Pack put on a shooting display to remember Saturday night at Lawlor Events Center.
Sandra Louise Osheroff, aka Sandy, nanny, and mom, a mother, bookkeeper, dog lover and community mover and shaker, adored by many, feared by some, died of cancer on January 20, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 82. Sandra was born December 2, 1937 to Edna Mae and Walter Fleischer while living on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California and she was a Berkeleyite to the core. She loved love, music and people, was creative, social and politically active her entire life, a way of life she shared with everyone she met.
The Carson City School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday will take possible action to change Eagle Valley Middle School’s boundaries for students promoting from or living within Fremont Elementary School’s attendance zones beginning with the fall semester of the 2020-21 school year.
Carson Fire Chief Sean Slamon said Washoe County’s decision to consolidate two Washoe Valley fire stations into one location shouldn’t be a major impact to his department. The Washoe Board of Fire Commissioners approved the move this week to free up resources so they can improve staffing at under-served parts of the valley’s north of Reno.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The owners of a San Francisco Bay Area solar energy company pleaded guilty Friday to charges that they plotted a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $1 billion.
When you receive an offer on your home, or a counter offer to your offer to purchase, there are some protocols that most people adhere to. Once in a while, agents or buyers/sellers decide to deviate. Sometimes it’s warranted, but quite often it is to insert confusion to the mix in order to tip things in their favor.
Ireland is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and one of the most requested by the Chamber Travel Club members. I can assure you no one who has ever been on a group tour to Ireland ever comes back disappointed, for how can one be disappointed among these gracious, fun-loving people that seem never to sing out of tune?
One-hundred-fifty years to the day after it pressed the first Liberty Seated silver dollars at the Carson City Mint, the very same coin press will be minting medallions in the same building in commemoration of the historic event. It’s all part of Mint150 — the Nevada State Museum’s celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Carson City Mint. Festivities will start just before 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Admission is free.
To Elizabeth Belcher and Robert Knight of Gardnerville, Mason Alan Knight, born Dec. 28, 2019, weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces. To Alicia and Tony Hansen of Coleville, Alastair Cade Hansen, born Dec. 30, 2019, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces.
Update: The Storey County Sheriff's Office said Sunday night that Janice McElhaney, 54, died from injuries sustained earlier in the day.
In a lengthy article published in November, the New York Times sharply criticized police use of alcohol breath testing machines it described as dangerously inaccurate.
Adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson’s Got Game being the theme. Though Monday was a holiday, it is more than likely students headed up to the slopes to ski, snowboard, and play in the snow.
Nothing adds to the history of a time, an event, a place or an object more than becoming a part of that history and the Nevada State Museum in Carson City is making sure the history of the Carson City Mint will continue for generations to come.
RHI Powder, a Carson City-based company, has completed installation of its large scale burn off oven, according to a news release. The new equipment is an industrial ACE oven that can accommodate items with a maximum size of 129” L X 93” W X 88” H. The unit complements the cost-effective cleaning and de-coating services offered by the firm. Burn off is required to prepare items to be powder coated and to clean racks and hangers used in the powder coating manufacturing process. The oven is the largest unit of its kind in Northern Nevada and began providing services to local manufacturing companies this month.
With the annual nationwide homeless “Count Day” around the corner, two Carson High School seniors are conducting a homeless drive and have created a GoFundMe page for monetary donations to support the effort. “Count Day” is when cities across the county conduct an annual point-in-time count of homeless individuals. The seniors are also accepting donations of hygiene products and clothing materials including winter items and other basics.
Note: Menus for week of Jan. 27 subject to change without notice. Choice of beverage included. Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive:
Update: At approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, State Division of Investigations Officers took a fourth juvenile into custody related to the January 25 shooing in Carson. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has determined that no other suspects are being sought at this time. The fourth juvenile will be returned to Carson City, where he will be charged similarly to those already in custody.
RENO — Steve Alford’s 600th career coaching victory was never in doubt as the Nevada Wolf Pack simply shot the New Mexico Lobos right out of Lawlor Events Center on Saturday.
Data Privacy Day takes place on Jan. 28 and there is never a better time than the present when it comes to protecting your personal data. These five tips below will help you form a solid foundation and safeguard your data. Create strong passwords and change them often
The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction starting Monday. “For safety reasons, all shooting activities, including reservations and public use, are canceled during construction,” said Carson City Parks and Rec in a press release. “The construction schedule is anticipated to last approximately 10 weeks, although it will be contingent on weather conditions.”
Road report as of Jan. 23. The following information applies to the period of Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: Idaho Street will be closed between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m
RENO — The Biggest Little City has never been bigger — and its reputation has, arguably, never been better. In 2019, the Reno metro area saw its job growth jump 4 percent and its unemployment rate drop below 3 percent. In all, 10,000 new jobs were added in greater Reno-Sparks last year.
Kyle Larson finally broke Christopher Bell’s three-year Chili Bowl winning streak last Saturday night, but it wasn’t easy. Larson brushed the wall three laps from the end with Bell in hot pursuit but was able to hang onto the lead until the checker. Given Larson’s background in short-track open wheel dirt single-seaters, it was perhaps the most important victory in his career.
When a taxpayer does a “tax-free exchange” of California real estate for real estate in some other state, California form 3840 is required to be filed each year and when the replacement property is sold. The “tax-free exchange” is known under the federal law as “1031 exchange” (for the IRS tax code number). It applies for exchange of “like kind” real estate-investment real estate for other investment real estate, etc.
A 51-year-old Nevada man who admitted illegally trafficking endangered African lion and leopard parts has been ordered to serve a total of 60 days in federal custody and complete 100 hours of community service for a wildlife conservation group.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has named Laura Freed of the Finance Office to head the Department of Administration. She will take over the department on Monday, at which time interim director Peter Long will return to his position as administrator of the Division of Human Resource Management.
William "Bill" Reliford Sept. 6, 1939 ~ Jan. 18, 2020
Marie "Dixie" Helton Jul 15, 1932 ~ Jan 5, 2020
Richard Schaff Jun 8, 1950 - Jan 18, 2020
Shanna Holman Pozzi Jul 26, 1927 - Dec 21, 2019
A 22-4 third quarter run was all the Carson boys basketball team needed Friday night to solidify a 64-33 win over Wooster on the Senators’ home floor.
Carson High girls basketball got the perfect test to get back on track in Sierra League play with a 55-20 win over Wooster Tuesday night.
My friend Cathy asked me for some low-maintenance plant ideas for a north-facing planter up against a garage wall, next to a walkway. She doesn’t want to have to prune wayward branches or deadhead too many flowers. With the bed’s proximity to the building, whatever she plants should be fire-resistant, which means low-growing, with little debris and something with a high moisture content. Additional design constraints include something without thorns or prickly leaves that won’t grow into the walkway or have invasive roots.
Hopefully, sometime in your life, you have had the opportunity to enjoy the fresh, soft, chewy, doughy piece of heaven known as a bagel. I am not talking about the commercially frozen or shelf stable versions that some call bagels, but the “just out of the oven where is the schmear?” bagel.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivered his final State of the City address Friday, recapping his 11 years at the city’s helm. “I took office on Jan. 5, 2009, just at the time the great recession was starting to kick into high gear,” Crowell told the audience of 130 at the Gold Dust West luncheon hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
One hundred fifty years to the day after the first coin was pressed at the Carson City Mint, the same coin press will be minting medallions in the same building to commemorate the historic event.
Katheryn B. Loustalot, 99, died January 22, 2020 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
David D. Campbell, 63 died January 10, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will begin rehearsals on Jan. 28 for their Spring Concert. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of William Belcher at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road.
Genoa residents were given the all-clear on Thursday after a reverse 911 call told them to lock their doors.
The Empire Ranch Trail between Riverview Park and Morgan Mill is temporarily closed during reconstruction, according to a news release from Carson City.
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office has been awarded a $698,000 grant to expand the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP).
Steve Alford could not have picked a better opponent for his 600th career coaching victory. The Nevada Wolf Pack’s first-year coach is sitting at 599 career victories heading into Saturday’s game (5 p.m.) at Lawlor Events Center against the New Mexico Lobos.
The Carson City School District recently added a new video to a playlist at CarsonCitySchools.com that highlights how incredible the teaching profession is as well as the many challenges faced and rewards that come from being an educator.
The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a Churchill County High School student who possessed a small handgun in class on Wednesday.
Nevada lawmakers were told Tuesday that, nationwide, three-quarters of jail inmates have not been convicted of a crime but are being held pretrial because they can’t afford bail.
At the first school board meeting of the year Jan. 14, Mike Walker was named president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. He replaced former President Stacie Wilke-McCulloch as the school board’s leader. Trustees Joe Cacioppo and Richard Varner also were elected vice president and clerk, respectively. Cacioppo replaced former Vice President Walker and Varner replaced former clerk Don Carine. Each of the three leaders will serve in these positions for a one-year term.
Flavors of India is closing its current location on Carson Street at the Carson Mall.
RENO — Nobody had to tell the Nevada Wolf Pack how important it is to beat the UNLV Rebels.
Pioneer High School counselor Chyanne Corley and junior Taylor Odle share random musical choices or text each other about random things. For Corley, it’s provided a chance to show the community all students need someone they can trust. For Odle, it’s the kind of mentorship that made Pioneer High School, or any school, a more appealing place for Odle to be.
Robert William Witek July 6, 1942 - Jan 16, 2020
Ellen S. Putt (GMA) Dec 11, 1954 - Jan 6, 2020
Carolyn Kurtz Simpson November 19, 1940 - November 10, 2019
MAURICE 'SONNY' BROTHERTON, 72, of Minden passed away January 17, 2020. Arrangements are in care of FitzHenry's Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644.
Joey L. Parker, 68, died January 14, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Kristina Ann Walker Dec 18, 1971 - Jan 14, 2020
Congressman Tim Ryan, from Ohio, will campaign for Joe Biden on Saturday in Carson City. Ryan, who represents Ohio’s 13th congressional district, will open the Biden for President Office at 810 E. 5th Street at 10 a.m.
Update: NHRA released this statement on Friday: On January 23, 2020, NRHA reported a complaint about an identity theft attempt in Lyon County in relation to the NRHA Weatherization Program. The issue has been resolved. NRHA would like to still remind the public that NRHA does not solicit its program door-to-door. If you experience suspicious activity by a person requesting personal information, or if you believe you’ve been a victim of a crime, please contact your local law enforcement.
Nominated by nine staff members, Carson City Library department business manager Diane Baker received the Employee of the Quarter award for the fourth quarter of 2019. Baker, family members and coworkers attended a recognition with library board members and City Manager Nancy Paulson proclaiming “Diane Baker Employee-of-the-Quarter” Thursday with a city proclamation.
Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes and injury to drivers and pedestrians. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is working with other Nevada law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for distracted drivers.
Managers from six counties provided a snapshot of the region’s economy Wednesday at the annual State of the Counties event hosted by Northern Nevada Development Authority. Overall, the outlook is positive due to continued growth in sales and property taxes, business development, and low unemployment.
Old friends will get together for a showcase of skills and collaboration this Saturday. Loud As Folk returns to Carson City, this time in a bigger venue, at the Brewery Art Center’s Performance Hall. The songwriter’s showcase focuses on highlighting emerging artists taking distinct approaches to all genres of American music.
RENO — The Washoe County Board of Fire Commissioners has approved the consolidation of two fire stations in Washoe Valley to help redirect resources to under-served areas in the valleys north of town.
A sizzling start and resounding defensive effort in the fourth quarter pushed Fallon to a 68-43 Northern 3A win Tuesday against visiting Truckee at the Elmo Dericco Gym.
The South Carson Complete Streets Project design is complete, Carson City Public Works and the project contractor, Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., will be hosting a pre-construction meeting to present the anticipated construction schedule and the completed project design. The meeting will be held on from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Carson City Community Center, in the Sierra Room, located at 851 E. William St.
The long shot rained on the Wave in the second half Tuesday, allowing Truckee to break open a close game at halftime for a 54-39 Northern 3A win at the Elmo Dericco Gym.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert seeks out motivation. There it is in a list of all the times he’s been cut by NFL teams. Philadelphia, Miami and Baltimore all let Mostert go in 2015. Cleveland, the Jets and Chicago all sent him packing the following year before he finally ended up on San Francisco’s practice squad.
Partnership Carson City youth high school program participant Nancy Mejorado, 17, is creating a mock teenage bedroom for parents and community leaders to better know how to spot drugs among youth belongings. The mock bedroom, which is Mejorado’s Carson High School senior project, opens to the public 2:30-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Partnership’s main office, 1925 N. Carson St.
If you didn’t watch Carson City’s new morning show Wednesday you missed cohost Ken Farley learning to pole dance at Yaple’s Ballroom Dance Studio.
BERDINA BURNS, 86, of Carson City passed away January 18, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 887-4965.
MAURICE 'SONNY' BROTHERTON, 72, of Minden passed away January 17, 2020. Arrangements are in care of FitzHenry's Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644.
Kerry Lee May Oct 7, 1964 - Jan 1, 2020 Kerry Lee May, age 55 of Carson City passed away January 1, 2020. Born October 7, 1964 to Leon May and Karen Smith.
Carson High girls basketball didn’t get the offensive production it was looking for Tuesday night, falling to Damonte Ranch 60-29.
“Today was for (Jake) Roman,” said Carson head coach Jordan Glover after the Senators secured a 56-53 Sierra League win on their home floor over Damonte Ranch.
Watson here and if the news gets any scarier, I just may have to quit watching TV with my dad. The latest scare is robotic cats and dogs. Yep, scientists are working on mechanical animals that meow, bark, play and purr. Why in the world are they doing this? I can play and bark without using batteries.
The Fernley Republican Women held their annual Christmas/Installation Dinner on Dec. 17 at the Golf Club at Fernley. Judge Leon Aberasturi administered the oath of office to the incoming officers.
WINNEMUCCA — The last time the Lowry High School girls basketball team knocked off Fallon, all of its players were in junior high or middle school.
The owner of one business on U.S. Highway 50 that could be affected by the Fallon Range Training Complex modernization and expansion said she’s concerned the number of customers will decrease if current off-road areas are fenced off.
Churchill County commissioners met last week on Wednesday to review the U.S. Navy’s final Environmental Impact Statement that was released Jan. 10 on the Fallon Range Training Complex’s expansion and modernization.
The second annual Friends of Western Benefit Fundraiser will be held at the Fallon Convention Center on March 27.
A Fallon woman was killed Jan. 15 in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Reno, reports the Nevada Highway Patrol.
As rock phenoms go, Sarah Borges has never been easy to pin down.
The Nevada News Group met with Navy officials on Friday to discuss the proposed Fallon Range Training Complex modernization and the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which came out on Jan. 10.
WINNEMUCCA — The last time the Lowry High School boys basketball team and Fallon met, the Greenwave were completing a last-minute comeback in the Northern 3A regional semifinals in Reno last February. Fallon eventually won in overtime and the state championship a week later.
A special meeting of the Churchill County Board of School Trustees is Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m. in the Maine Street Cafe, 810 S. Maine St.
The Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed burn operations beginning Wednesday, January 22, in the Timberline area. The burns will continue throughout the week, weather permitting Smoke will be visible.
Carson City School District officials confirmed Tuesday that Carson High School Vice Principal Marc Rodina was arrested Jan. 11 for allegedly driving under the influence. The incident occurred on Jan. 11 in Douglas County. Rodina was arrested after he failed to stop at the intersection of Second Street and County Road in a 2005 Mazda.
The first time the Nevada Wolf Pack and Nevada Southern Rebels met on a basketball court, Wolf Pack coach Jack Spencer called the games “a toss-up.”
Five Senators wrestlers went undefeated on the day as Carson High wrestling went 4-1 in their five duals at the Placer Duals on Saturday.
Here is Fox Peak Cinema's movie schedule through Jan. 23 (NEW!) Bad Boys for Life: 12:45, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20*
Someone familiar to Carson City art lovers, as well as the walls of Western Nevada College art galleries, will share his artistic talent with hometown during spring semester.
Regional banks enjoyed a strong year in 2019, buoyed by Northern Nevada’s surging economy. That is expected to roll into the New Year and beyond. Stan Wilmoth, president and chief executive officer at Heritage Bank, says 2019 was a wonderful year for Northern Nevada, especially with what’s been going on in California and elsewhere.
Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties Inc. announced Wednesday they have signed an agreement to sell Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino to an affiliate of CAI Investments for $50 million. Proceeds of the transaction will be split 75% to VICI and 25% to Caesars, while annual rent payments under the lease between Caesars and VICI will remain unchanged (Caesars leases Harrah’s from VICI Properties).
Ronald Stroup May 23, 1934 - Jan 14, 2020
Charles William Mendonca April 20, 1932 ~ January 6, 2020
Mary Jean Sauer June 25, 1949 ~ January 15, 2020
John R. Bohlender, 69, died January 16, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Preston Emborsky, 15, a Boy Scout from Troop 341, recently completed his Eagle project, based on the Karma Box Project founded by Grant Denton. Denton was homeless for a few years.
Jake Roman, a 2017 Carson High grad, died during the weekend from injuries sustained from a snowmobile crash. About 1:30 p.m. Friday, a caller reported a snowmobiler collided with a tree near Blue Lakes in Alpine County.
The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit.
RENO — A church built in downtown Reno nearly a century ago is among those suing the city over a change in a shade ordinance they say is intended to benefit a luxury hotel development that could have been subject to more stringent height-related restrictions.
The UNLV Rebels are red hot. “Our guys are playing for each other,” first-year Rebel coach T.J. Otzelberger said after a 99-78 win over New Mexico on Saturday. “They’re playing the way we need to play to be successful.”
GreenUP!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides environmental education to businesses, has received a $12,898 grant from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management 2020 Recycling Grant Program. The grant is designed to increase recycling, public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources, and encourage the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste in Nevada. greenUP! will use the proceeds to continue the Carson Street Green Dining District pilot that was funded by NDEP in 2019.
PYRAMID LAKE — Nevada state wildlife officials and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe teamed up last week to release 20 bighorn sheep into the hills above the desert lake on tribal land in an effort to reintroduce the species to part of its native habitat for the first time in nearly a century.
With the vast majority of buyers and sellers looking at property online these days good photos are more important than ever. Regardless, it is amazing how many agents continue to put forth horrendous pictures with their new listings. It takes no skill to look at a photograph and tell if it is out of focus, crooked, missing key subject matter, or exhibits just plain carelessness with the content. With that in mind, what are they thinking to put out such horrible representation of their customer’s property?
By now, Dorothy Timian-Palmer has grown used to the all-too-familiar sight: empty chairs in a conference room that, one by one, get filled by men.
The first unaccompanied military service for area veterans will be conducted Thursday (Jan. 23) at 3 p.m. at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
Carson High School senior Cade Crookshanks, 17, has been selected by the Nevada section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, an SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 73 annual SRM meeting. The meeting will be held Feb. 16 to 20 in Denver.
Western Nevada College students can meet with area employers to discuss job openings during the annual job fair on Friday, Feb. 21.
Winterfest is here, and the theme, Carson’s Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games.
A Gardnerville horse program received a $500 check donated by a regional computer company. DeBug Computer co-owner Debbie Barham presented money raised at the company’s annual Photos with Santa event over the holidays to Barbara Slade, program and equine manager for Between Horses and Humans at the organization’s Gardnerville riding arena.
Carson City schools might end up needing to “do more with less,” Superintendent Richard Stokes says, but his vision is to keep on an upward path in 2020.
Note: Menus for week of Jan. 20 subject to change without notice. Choice of beverage included. Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive: MONDAY: Center closed for holiday
For the second straight fall semester, more than 370 students at Western Nevada College made the Dean’s List. After 373 students made the Dean’s List last fall, that total was topped by 380 students who qualified for the honor for the recently concluded fall semester.
The following information applies to the period of Jan. 20-26: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: Idaho Street will be closed between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from accomplishing a turnaround that’s been done only once before in the Super Bowl era.
SPARKS – The Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association (NIAA) voted to approve a new realignment structure for Nevada High School prep sports Wednesday afternoon.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It’s an approach that has served him well during a coaching career that might someday land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
We may have four weeks until the Daytona 500, and a week to go until the Rolex 24 at Daytona, but racing has already begun in 2020. Yes, the Chili Bowl in Oklahoma, the big annual Midget racing extravaganza, got underway last Monday. The event features 328 Midget racers and five nights of qualifying and preliminary races leading up to tonight’s big 55-lap run for the Golden Driller trophy. NASCAR’s Kyle Larson won Tuesday night’s A Main, locking him into a spot for tonight’s title bout.
Derek Collis has a misdemeanor warrant out of Carson City Justice Court for violation of suspended sentence with a bail of $3,000 cash only.
“Domicile” is the place (state) you chose as your primary and permanent home. Your domicile can be important to decide what state income taxes you might have to pay. You can have only one domicile and it changes when you abandon it and establish your new domicile in some other state.
There will be a primary in both of the Supreme Court seats open this election cycle. Three candidates have filed to fill the Supreme Court seat being vacated by retiring Justice Mark Gibbons. And Chief Justice Kris Pickering drew two opponents this week.
CHERYL DICK, 57, of Carson City passed away January 15, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.
Mark Wilson Dec 4, 1962 ~ Dec 19, 2019
RONALD STROUP, 85, of Carson City passed away January 14, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.
JUAN ARMONDO GARCIA, 77, of Gardnerville passed away January 14, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Walton's Funerals & Cremations Chapel of the Valley 775-882-4965
The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones and around bus stops.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra respects the game of baseball, first when he played as a youth to his latest venture as an analyst for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Since I stop in at the Greenhouse Project every week, I often see plant problems that are out of season for outdoor plants. Recently, I found sooty mold fungus occurring on peppers.
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. Reach her or find additional resources at pcccarson.org.
Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a statement Wednesday saying his campaign committee raised more than $1.6 million in 2019. That raises his total war chest to $2.3 million.
Youth Theatre Carson City will present Shrek the Musical, Jr., for eight performances, Friday through Jan. 26 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. Reach her or find additional resources at pcccarson.org. To read Part I go here.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell will deliver his 10th and final State of the City Address next week. Crowell, who was first elected mayor in 2008, will deliver his remarks Jan. 24 at a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Gold Dust West.
A Carson City committee is recommending a 3 percent increase in water and wastewater rates while it continues to determine a new rate structure for stormwater fees. The Utility Finance Oversight Committee on Monday heard a proposal for the three utility rates from consultant Farr West Engineering, which the city hired to do a study.
James (Jim) W. Williams James (Jim) W. Williams, 82, had a permanent change of station (PCS) to heaven on 14 January 2020. Jim peacefully died in his Minden, Nevada, home from complications related to the commonly known Lou Gehrig's disease.
Ronald L. Murphy, 62, died January 14, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Tim Barndt March 8th, 1939 - January 13, 2020 In the early morning of Monday, January 13, 2020, Tim Barndt passed away at home in Minden surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.
The Board of Supervisors on Thursday gave the go-ahead to a new residential development on roughly 48 acres of Andersen Ranch between Mountain Street and Ormsby Boulevard. The board approved a tentative subdivision map for Andersen Ranch Estates, a 203-lot development with several interior streets, walking paths, and open space.
SAN FRANCISCO — Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.
Sierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School will be showcased at the National School Choice Fair on Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, according to a news release. Organized by the School Choice Coalition, this free, family-friendly event will provide students and parents the opportunity to meet representatives from 35 area private schools, ranging from preschool to high school, who will be on hand to provide important data about the excellence, individualization, and affordability of private school education.
There’s nothing like a simple and delicious, one-pan dish after a chilly winter day.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said deputies shot a man Thursday afternoon on Cardon Lane in Yerington. The man died at the scene. According to a press release, deputies were called after receiving a 911 call from a subject who said his neighbor had just come to his house brandishing a handgun and threatening him with it.
The Board of Supervisors on Thursday heard the first of semiannual reports on jail conditions and deaths now required by law.
The Carson City Business License Division has been authorized by the Board of Supervisors to temporarily waive late fees for business license renewals due to unexpected delays in implementing new licensing software. The city advises business license holders who do not need a business license certificate immediately to wait until February before renewing online as final testing is conducted.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is in a rut. The Pack has lost two of its last three games and hasn’t played all that well since an 83-66 win over Boise State at home on Jan. 4. The Pack is 1-4 in road games this year on the opponent’s home floor.
Douglas County Democrat Patricia Ackerman this week announced she will run against U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei in Nevada’s Congressional District 2. She pointed to Amodei’s repeated votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act and his votes against what she argued were bills that would have made healthcare more affordable and accessible.
Nevada art enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers now have an enhanced primary source they can reference to help deepen their interests in and awareness of Nevada art and artists.
The Carson River needs your help. Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking volunteers to pick up trash illegally dumped in canyons near the river on Jan. 20 as part of the national Day of Service on Martin Luther King Day.
Eric Steven Abowd, 39, of Reno, passed away January 7, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements, 775-882-4965.
Mary A. Phillips, 76, died January 11, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Charles L. "Chuck" Sheldon, 90, of Dayton, passed away on January 9, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965
Wayne D. Crow, 72, died January 13, 2020 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Cecil A. Green, 85, died January 8, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Jolene Marie Hoxsie November 29, 1979 - December 3, 2019
Peter Inigarida, 75, died January 10, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
The Nevada Highway Patrol issued a preliminary report on Wednesday stating a Stockton, Calif., man was killed Jan. 9 on U.S. Highway 50.
The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band has been selected to participate in the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco for the third year in a row.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing/endangered elderly male, according to a news release.
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. Reach her or find additional resources at pcccarson.org.
A former manager at a Lake Tahoe sports book received a four-year prison sentence on Monday in connection with a $1 million betting scheme.
Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday less than two years after leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season of existence and winning NHL coach of the year honors along the way.
Northern Nevada Development Authority President and CEO Rob Hooper saw a connection problem. Employers in the region weren’t finding skilled workers to hire, and the employees wanting to work couldn’t access the education and get the skills they needed to go after the jobs.
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of a driver killed in a crash east of Trento Lane on Jan. 4.
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, the (501c3) non-profit governing body of high school sports in the Silver State, and One Nevada Credit Union, the Association’s title partner for all events, will be inducting 15 Northern Nevadans to its NIAA / One Nevada Hall of Fame for 2020.
Churchill County Manager Jim Barbee gave a State of the County assessment to the January breakfast meeting of the Churchill Economic Development Authority’s Business Council.
Approximately $550 million in funding for rural high-speed broadband projects under round two of the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program (ReConnect Program) is set to open Jan. 31, announced U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
A collaborative statewide initiative, led by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, is underway to provide counties with timely economic data and analytical tools to improve county-level planning and policy assessment efforts.
Representatives from the Insurance Service Office presented Mayor Ken Tedford with the ISO Public Protection Classification Summary Report binder on Tuesday for the Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department.
The Lady Wave basketball team’s defense caused South Tahoe to commit more than 40 turnovers as Fallon claimed a 51-17 Northern 3A win Tuesday at the Elmo Dericco Gym.
The U.S. Navy has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed modernization of the Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) in Northern Nevada.
Churchill County Middle School 2nd Quarter Students of the Month were recognized on Dec. 20 for their contributions to creating a positive school environment at CCMS. Students were also rewarded with a pizza lunch.
Churchill County commissioners met Thursday to discuss a handful of agenda items at their first meeting of the new year.
Churchill County School District trustees received more information last Wednesday on a new Nevada funding formula for the state’s public schools and how it could affect the rural counties when it’s implemented for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Oats Park Arts Center is the cultural hub of activity for the next two months, beginning with a concert next week and the annual Spring Film Series in February..
Despite several major events on the Las Vegas Strip, Baccarat win fell 22.7 percent in November, causing statewide win for the month to dip by 3.1 percent.
Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our inaugural “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event on Feb. 20 at the Carson Nugget, from 5:45-8:30 p.m.
The Carson City Historical Society has recently been thrust into the spotlight because of the proposed demolition of the 155-year-old building once occupied by Café @ Adele’s and preceding businesses through the years attracting hundreds of customers through those historic doors.
South Tahoe made its Northern 3A game interesting against Fallon Tuesday night.
Two days after losing by 20 on the road, the Oasis Academy boys basketball team nearly upset one of the favorites to win the 1A state title next month.
Although no champions were crowned, the Greenwave wrestling team sent three to the podium in Saturday’s Douglas Invitational in Minden.
The final 60 seconds of regulation was the difference between Sierra Lutheran girls basketball and Oasis Academy Thursday night.
Carson City issued the most building permits for houses in 2019 since 2002, and more residential construction is on the way. A plan to build 37 two-story, three-bedroom detached houses on 5.5 acres on Emerson Drive, between College Parkway and the I-580 bypass, is going to the Planning Commission this month as is an 81-unit apartment project on Brown Street on 2.78 acres recently sold by the city to Dwight and Sandra Millard.
The federal agriculture department is accepting applications for grants to support businesses and jobs in rural Nevada. The Rural Business Development Grant program can support technical assistance, training, feasibility studies and other activities to expand small and emergency private businesses. The grants are available to cities, counties, nonprofits, economic development authorities and federally-recognized tribes. They are not available to individual businesses.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack was just seconds away Tuesday night from its first three-game losing streak in nearly five years. Coach Steve Alford then called a timeout with 15 seconds left and told Jalen Harris to go win the game.
Robert "Bob" Foster July 29, 1938 ~ January 11, 2020
In Memory Patrick "Skip" Glancy January 17, 1980
John R. Katzenberger, 66, died January 7, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Edward L. Dauer, 68, died January 8, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Carson Tahoe Health’s Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center was recognized Jan. 9 for its diligent efforts in advocacy, community connections, and support for those experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. The 31st annual Human Services Awards named Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center Agency of the Year.
The Air Raid offense has sent the art of scoring points at Nevada backward nearly two decades.
Lyon County district attorney Stephen B. Rye announced Tuesday that the Third Judicial District Court sentenced James Parisi, 39, of Dayton to the maximum sentence of 20 years in the Nevada State Prison with parole eligibility after seven years on one count of duty to stop at the scene of an accident causing death.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The hit-and-run driver who led police and the Nevada Highway Patrol on a 30-mile chase from Reno to Carson City last week has been identified as David Wright.
RENO — Chains or snow tires are required on much of U.S. Interstate 80 in the Sierra and most highways around Lake Tahoe after a winter storm packing snow and winds in excess of 130 mph blew through the region.
A longtime sports writer and editor known for his meticulous coverage of athletic events in two states for nearly a half century has been selected for induction into this year’s Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association/One Nevada Credit Union’s Hall of Fame as a media contributor.
RENO — The state of Nevada continues to intentionally misrepresent the facts in an ongoing legal battle over the Energy Department’s secret shipment of weapons-grade plutonium to a site near Las Vegas, U.S. government lawyers say in new court filings.
LAS VEGAS — MGM Resorts International is selling the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay resorts and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip to a joint venture for about $2.5 billion. The joint venture includes private-equity and real estate company Blackstone Group and MGM Growth Properties LLC. The joint venture will be owned 50.1% by MGM Growth Properties and 49.9% by Blackstone. It will also acquire the real estate assets of Mandalay Bay from MGM Growth Properties and lease both properties to MGM Resorts for an initial rent of $292 million.
Nevada’s Office of Traffic Safety says that total fatalities decreased by 45 to 284 in calendar year 2019. The improvement was completely because of significant reductions in deaths in Washoe and Clark counties.. Washoe’s total fell from 44 to 35 in 2019 and Clark’s went from 225 to 180.
Roger Vernon Austin Roger Vernon Austin, a truly great man, age 82, passed away on January 8, 2020 at his home in Winnemucca of natural causes.
Jerry W. Vivant January 21, 1947 ~ January 9, 2020 On January 9, 2020 Jerry W. Vivant went to be with his Lord.
In the wake of a number of instances of damage to natural gas lines, the Public Utilities Commission is again warning contractors and homeowners to call 811 before they dig or drive stakes into the ground.
The Nevada Historical Society is honoring its late longtime photo curator, Lee Brumbaugh, in the best way it can – with a retrospective of his work.
LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino denied that O.J. Simpson was defamed when employees banned him from the property in 2017 and a celebrity news site reported the paroled former football hero had been drunk, disruptive and unruly
LOGAN, Utah — Neemias Queta had 19 points to lead five Utah State players in double figures as the Aggies defeated Nevada 80-70 on Saturday night.
The San Diego State Aztecs are the unquestioned king of the Mountain West. “They just blitzkrieged us,” Boise State coach Leon Rice said after an 83-65 loss to the Aztecs on Saturday. “They’re undefeated for a reason.”
Some people can’t help but look at a floor plan or walk into an empty building and automatically think where their kitchen or computer desk should go. The gears begin turning and that urge to set that new community coffee pot in the perfect place before the walls are finished writhes in their brain. It’s small picture-type stuff.
Richard Wilkinson is receiving the 2020 Andy Aldax Carson River Watershed Award for Exemplary Service in Conservation and Protection of the Carson River Watershed from Carson Water Subconservancy District.
The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is considering building housing on 68 to 93 lots in Churchill County and will offer community conversations on the proposed project on Jan. 23 at the Fallon Convention Center.
Receive the help and support you need to attend Western Nevada College for spring semester all in one day when the Fallon campus holds a Registration Rally on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Four years after the controversial Vintage at Kings Canyon project was approved, the Board of Supervisors will consider a new residential development plan for the still vacant Andersen Ranch property on Carson City’s west side.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center To Rachel and Easton Rodriguez of Dayton, Cody Wyatt Rodriguez, born Dec. 24, 2019, weighing 7 pounds.
How many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win first, second, third, fourth or even fifth place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo or seek discomfort, my own personal New Year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
Western Nevada College students, for generations to come, will have Martha “Betty” and Clarence Berger to thank for their start in higher education and shaping their professional careers.
All across this great world of ours are spectacular sites that must be preserved for future generations so they can understand the world from which they evolved. Many of the sites are protected by UNESCO — United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — and protect the cultural and natural history of our world that might otherwise be destroyed. It is the mission of UNESCO to “promote the cultural heritage and equal dignity of all cultures.”
We are now into the new year, past the shortest day of the year, and headed for spring. Wait! We haven’t even had any good storms yet! While we hope to get some with good moisture content to recharge our water supply the reality is that it won’t be long and the days will be long, the daffodils blooming, birds chirping and building nests and all of the other rights of spring.
The Carson City Historical Society and others continue to work under deadline on efforts to save the historic building known as Café at Adele’s.
Note: Menus for week of Jan. 13 subject to change without notice. Choice of beverage included. Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive: MONDAY: Lemon baked cod, garden veggies, brown rice, house salad, fruit cocktail
Six bowls this season had their smallest crowds on record, with section after section of unoccupied seats a yawning indication of just how little buzz there can be for the long, long list of postseason games on the schedule.
Janey Almaraz from Carson City qualified for the fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
The Carson City Sheriffs Office is looking for volunteers to assist in the Citizens Patrol, administrative support, front counter support and the jail visitation program.
Road report as of Jan. 9. The following information applies to the period of Jan. 13-19: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work: Ormsby Boulevard closed between Comstock Cr and Newman Place, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect 10 minute delays.
Originally called the Strictly Stock series in 1949, NASCAR’s premier series has also gone under the titles Grand National, Winston Cup, Nextel Cup, Sprint Cup, and Monster Energy Cup. Well, that’s all in the past. In 2020 it will be the NASCAR Cup Series, with Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, Geico, and Xfinity holding what are called Premier Partner positions. NASCAR’s relationship with Monster Energy has been on shaky ground the past season, and no other single entity has stepped up to take the title sponsor spot. All four “Premier Partners” have a history of participation in the sport.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has announced Mike Maynard as the department’s new chief game warden, making him only the sixth chief game warden in NDOW’s history.
Last year, Carson High’s Alex Robison could have decided it was time to give up basketball.
Nevada’s Intermediate Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected an inmate’s claim that everything enacted into state law since 1951 is unconstitutional including the criminal laws that put him behind bars.
A pair of Tahoe-Truckee interior designers have a few things to say about decorating your Sierra Nevada home: Ditch the bowls of pine cones, don’t feel obligated to have a bear statue and, for the love of originality, get off Pinterest!
As with most tax rules, cancellation of debt is taxable income, unless an exception applies. If the debt is cancelled in bankruptcy or during insolvency or is a qualified farm debt or a qualified real property business debt then there is no income to be taxed. A new exception to being taxable is the student loan discharged if the discharge was due to the death or total and permanent disability of the student.
U.S. Marshals say the arrest of Salvadoran terrorism suspect in Carson City doesn’t mean the capital has a major Central American gang presence.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kirk Cousins starting the 49ers’ first playoff game at Levi’s Stadium was how coach Kyle Shanahan planned it when he took over in San Francisco back in 2017. The surprise is that Cousins is starting for the Minnesota Vikings instead of the Niners when the teams meet in the divisional round Saturday.
Douglas High head coach Andrew Robles and 18 youth soccer players from Carson City as well as the Minden/Gardnerville area went to Phoenix for the 2020 U.S. Youth Olympic Development Program West Championship last week.
Leander Peltier, 82 of Carson City, passed away on January 9, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Doris O. Walmsley, 92 of Carson City, passed away on January 7, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Joan S. Adamson, 83 of Silver Springs, passed away on January 4, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
WILLIS MURPHY, 73, of Carson City passed away January 8, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.
Robert Paul Pier, 88 of Carson City, passed away on January 8, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
One run late in the third quarter and early into the fourth downed Carson High boys basketball Friday night.
About everything went right for the Carson High girls basketball team Friday night as the Senators dispatched Reno 62-33.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall will be on hand with three other panelists to discuss the U.S. Census at Sierra Nevada Forum’s next event.
For the first time, the general public can get a glimpse of life at Stewart Indian School, 130 years after the government boarding school opened in Carson City and 40 years after it was closed.
Marion McKechnie Flynn, 85, a devoted mother, wife and beloved by many, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020 in Coronado after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Thursday night featured a wire-to-wire win for the Sierra Lutheran boys basketball over Oasis Academy.
The Carson City sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team has set a fundraiser for Jan. 24 at the Carson Elks Lodge.
NORTH LAS VEGAS — One of Nevada’s most notorious convicted murderers was released from prison Friday, more than 25 years after her millionaire husband’s burned body was found outside Las Vegas.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would turn reapportionment over to a commission instead of the Legislature on Tuesday filed an amended petition with the Secretary of State.
Gary Lee Swope, 55, died January 7, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Brenda M. Buguerio age 32, of Carson City, NV passed away on January 6, 2020. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home 775-882-2644
The final sixty seconds of regulation was the difference between Sierra Lutheran girls basketball and Oasis Academy (5-5) Thursday night.
Mark Twain Elementary School has been selected to receive funding and support for the next five years to build and maintain a FIRST LEGO League team for students in grades 4 to 8 or ages 9 to 14. The funding opportunity, totaling more than $6,150 over the course of the five years, comes as part of the Tesla K-12 Education Investment in Nevada program.
When Linda Marrone asked me to write an article again, I had to really think about it, as always. Everybody loves a bright yellow lemon for a hint of spring in the middle of the cold winter.
NHP investigators are still trying to identify the driver of a vehicle that led them on a long pursuit from Reno through Washoe Valley and into Carson City.
The Nevada Wolf Pack silver and blue sky is not falling. Northern Nevada is not going to start giving away its Wolf Pack men’s basketball tickets on eBay. Well, not all of them. Steve Alford is still a great coach. The Wolf Pack still can realistically compete for a Mountain West title.
The Nevada State Museum is offering a step back into Carson City’s history on Saturday, complete with a presentation from the city’s founding family.
Two new laws coming into play in the New Year could spell big changes for Northern Nevada businesses and employers. The Nevada Minimum Wage Increase Initiative will implement a series of staggered hikes to the minimum wage through 2024, with the minimum wage expected to top out at $12. And AB 132 prohibits employers from denying employment to candidates who test positive for marijuana in pre-employment drug screens.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Seneca Knight scored a career-high 28 points, Sam Japhet-Mathias made two free throws with 13.9 seconds left and San Jose State held on to knock Nevada out of the Mountain West Conference unbeaten ranks 70-68 Wednesday night.
Patricia Ann Ayers Oct 17, 1934 - Dec 13, 2019
Clyde Edwin "Buzz" Mandeville Clyde Edwin "Buzz" Mandeville,84, peacefully passed away at St. Luke's in Boise on January 7, 2020. He passed from pneumonia and heart failure.
STATELINE — Volunteers joined state and federal officials to collect nearly 2,000 pounds of trash from a popular sledding area at Lake Tahoe last week in what has become an annual New Year’s cleanup.
After dropping its dual against Bishop Manogue last year, Carson High wrestling knew the road to another Sierra League title went through the Miners.
Rene Antonio “Scrapy” Hernandez-Mejia, a Salvadorian national, with alleged ties to a terrorist organization was arrested on Wednesday in Carson City.
There are a few days at the tail end of the winter when the conditions are perfect. Not for shredding or ripping down a mountainside. No, on these days, leave the skis and snowboards in the garage.
The Carson High boys basketball team snuck past Nevada Union on its home floor Thursday evening by a 44-42 final.
The Jack in the Box on South Carson Street, in the Raley’s shopping center, will close next week, according to an emailed news release. The release from Carol Moss, human resources manager for Bladow Enterprises, listing a Reno address, said the 3665 S. Carson St., location will close Jan. 15 after 30 years in Carson City.
Interstate 580 was shut down at the north end of Carson City on Wednesday morning because a hit and run driver led police and the Nevada Highway Patrol on a high-speed chase from south Reno.
Soroptimist International of Carson City is asking the public to nominate women for its Ruby Award for “Women Helping Women.”
An audit of cash-handling procedures in four Carson City departments found 20 issues. Eide Bailly LLP, the city’s internal auditor, found no instances in which the city was short on cash or a misappropriation of funds, but did find that some controls were not in place to detect it.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war Wednesday, as President Donald Trump indicated he would not respond militarily after no one was harmed in Iran’s missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
In this second part, the Lahontan Valley News looks back at 2019 and the events from July to December.
RENO — Nitrogen pollution, largely from burning fossil fuels, industrial agriculture and wildfire can reduce drinking water quality and make air difficult to breathe.
The Lahontan Valley News looks back at each year’s top story from the last decade based on the impact to the community, and how the events ranged from the community’s support on a number of events and fundraisers to the deadly Amtrak crash that occurred in 2011.
Churchill County rung in the New Year with fireworks and bonfire at the Churchill County Fairgrounds and a New Year’s Eve Black and White Masquerade hosted by the Churchill County Museum and Library.
Therapy dogs are lifesavers for many people. They are trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people in hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, airports, and situations where a cold nose and warm heart will help.
Winner for each age group in the annual New Year’s day fun run and walk have been announced by the Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department. For a full list, go to the LVN Facebook page.
The Community Foundation of Western Nevada will hold community discussions on a path to affordable home ownership at the Fallon Convention Center on Jan. 23.
The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office has seen a marked increase in mail theft from county road mailboxes.
The Spring Creek boys basketball team toyed with the Greenwave going into the second quarter in their Northern 3A league game in Fallon. The Spartans were only down a basket, 13-11.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Lady Wave took a two-point victory over visiting Spring Creek Friday night in a Northern 3A game.
Among the laws that took effect Jan. 1 is the “red flag” sections of AB291 allowing law enforcement or a concerned family member to get an order temporarily seizing firearms that belong to someone who poses a serious risk of personal injury to himself or others.
Kerry Lee May, 55, died January 1, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Kayette C. Jernberg, 86, died January 6, 2020 In Reno Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Shelby Edward Hughes, 52, died January 2, 2020 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Kimberly Ann Christensen Mar 17, 1967 ~ Jan 5, 2020
Two candidates have filed to fill the Nevada Supreme Court seat being vacated by retiring Justice Mark Gibbons. Gibbons announced plans to retire a year early saying he wanted to give those interested in succeeding him ample notice.
The young man has a name right out of Hollywood, so perfect it doesn’t even need a nickname.
RENO — Northern Nevada’s snowpack is starting the new year strong, but officials warn it will take several more significant storms this winter to replenish area reservoirs.
RENO — An Australian mining company has agreed to a moratorium on new activities at a planned lithium mine in Nevada in exchange for conservationists dropping a lawsuit to protect a rare desert wildflower they say doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles will make their Fallon debut at the Oats Park Arts Center’s Barkley Theatre on Jan. 25, the first show of the new year. The box office, Art Bar and galleries open at 7 p.m., with the performance beginning at 8 p.m. A post-performance question and answer with the artists is also planned.
Lawrence Carl Faupell Lawrence Carl Faupell passed away on January 2, 2020 at The Homestead in Fallon. Larry was born in Arkansas to Carl and Marie Faupell.
Tutie Katherine Washburn Oct 18, 1966 - Dec 28, 2019
Lynn N Frink, 84 of Dayton, passed away on January 3, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Dana B Jones, 65 of Carson City, passed away on January 1, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
For years, Casino Fandango had a small space adjacent to its sports book with a handful of stools, a few TVs and a small selection of draft beer. It was a run-of-the-mill sports bar. Blink and you might miss it. One day in 2018, Court Cardinal, the casino’s general manager, took a hard look at that ho-hum space and saw untapped potential. This epiphany came around the same time when a specific industry was brewing and buzzing in Northern Nevada and beyond: craft beer.
The Nevada Supreme Court was asked Monday to protect the confidentiality of legal brothel audits and procedures sought in a suit over whether prostitutes are employees or independent contractors.
A Jeep Cherokee reported stolen in Carson City has been located and returned to its owner, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office said a news release Tuesday.
Gov. Steve Sisolak and all six members of Nevada’s congressional delegation are calling on the Air Force to pick Reno’s Nevada National Guard base as home for the new aeromedical evacuation squadron.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is continuing to piece together the cause of a fatal two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning west of Fallon.
Carson City Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on Monday in Carson City. Joseph Desjardin, 37, was arrested at 5:14 p.m. after a high speed chase on Airport Road.
Kris Pickering filed Monday for a third six-year term on the Nevada Supreme Court. She grew up in Northern Nevada, graduating from Reno High and the University of Nevada in Reno. She was named National Merit Scholar and Presidential Scholar from Nevada and attended law school at Georgetown and U.C. Davis.
The Nevada Wolf Pack is making its new coach very happy so far this season.
From the face scanner that will check in some attendees to the cameras-everywhere array of digital products, the CES gadget show is all-in on surveillance technology — whether it calls it that or not. Nestled in the “smart home” and “smart city” showrooms at the sprawling Las Vegas consumer tech conference are devices that see, hear and track the people they encounter. Some of them also analyze their looks and behavior. The technology on display includes eyelid-tracking car dashboard cameras to prevent distracted driving and “rapid DNA” kits for identifying a person from a cheek swab sample.
Both of Carson City’s district judges filed for re-election Monday morning. Todd Russell and Jim Wilson filed on the opening day of candidate filing for the 2020 election. Russell, a Carson City native, was first appointed to the bench in January 2007. He graduated from Carson High in 1965 and received his law degree from McGeorge School of Law in 1974. He was a deputy attorney general until he entered private practice in 1976.
The Brewery Arts Center is launching a choir for Carson City residents over 65.
Young children living on American Indian reservations, and children living in rural areas adjacent to them, often have limited access to nutritious fruits and vegetables, as well as to nutrition education.
Sierra Nevada Realtors donated $20,497 to local charities in 2019, according to a news release. The organization also collected and donated items to charities beyond monetary contribution and participated in events for the benefit of Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton.
Northern Nevada economic development leaders have spent the better part of the decade taking steps to diversify the region’s economy by luring dozens of technology and advanced manufacturing companies to greater Reno-Sparks. But construction is still a pillar of Northern Nevada’s economy — and the industry shows no signs of a pending slowdown.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center To Elizabeth and Steven Kirkpatrick of Gardnerville, Louis Wright Kirkpatrick, born Dec. 12, 2019, weighing 6 pounds and 6 ounces.
Yahir Herrera, a third grader from Mark Twain Elementary School, and Adria Bass, a kindergartner from Bordewich Bray Elementary School, were awarded prizes for their parents’ participation in a survey designed to develop a School Safety Review Study.
LAURA JEAN FRADY BETTINGEN, 74, of Carson City passed away August 30, 2019. Arrangements are in care of Simple Cremation, (775) 324-3720.
With 2019 in the rearview mirror, now is an opportunity to create a new you at Western Nevada College in 2020. To help students move their careers forward and become more prosperous in the future, the college is offering a new academic program certificates and certifications after they were approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Advanced manufacturing has been a target industry for regional economic development leaders as a means to buoy Northern Nevada’s economy when the next recession hits. It’s among the fastest-growing industries in Greater Reno-Sparks, and in October, total manufacturing employment in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan statistical area surpassed total manufacturing employment in Las Vegas for the first time.
Let’s get the New Year started on the right track by exploring real estate myths and how they could affect your personal decisions. We’re using the word myths loosely to describe established beliefs or truisms. Times and circumstances change and so do the myths and their rigidity and applicability. So, in no order of priority, we share with you some things that might help you in 2020.
The National Grassroots Broadcasting Network (NGBN) and its flagship affiliate, NGBN Carson City TV, are partnering with the Nevada Appeal and Nevada News Group to form a media partnership.
Note: Menus for week of Jan. 6 subject to change without notice. Choice of beverage included. Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive:
Melanie Mullins Wilhelm April 16, 1944 - December 14, 2019 Melanie Mullins Wilhelm, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2019 with her daughter by her side.
Spencer Wade Jones, 5 years old of Dayton, passed away on December 30, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Joan Haskins, 85 of Carson City, passed away on December 31, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Lois J Rose, 88 of Carson City, passed away on December 31, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Bryan and Darlene Berry, residents of Carson City since 1975, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 23 (wedding was on Dec. 23, 1959) with a family dinner. They have two children, Craig (wife Shannon) and Kathleen (Ken); two grandchildren, Joshua Berry and Chelsea Tucker; and two great-granddaughters, Addison and McKenzie Berry.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack kept playing a smooth Jazz record over and over Saturday afternoon at Lawlor Events Center.
The following information applies to the period of Jan. 6-12: Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Representatives from Xquisite and Advocates to End Domestic Violence partnered to post blue bows along Carson Street Friday to signify January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
It’s that time of year again. We have started up a new membership at the gym, thrown out the rest of the Christmas treats, stopped checking our weight (so we don’t get depressed at how many pounds we gained), have come up with a creative way to turn “19” into “20” on our checks, and now we’re starting to receive tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) in the mail.
A total of 71 new laws took effect Wednesday, including the mandate to implement automatic voter registration, barring insurance companies from denying a person coverage because of pre-existing conditions and prohibiting the sale of vaping products to anyone under age 18.
This weekend the sound of racing engines will echo off the walls of Daytona International Speedway for the first time in the new decade. It’s the Roar Before the 24, the test and tune session for 40 exotic machines that will compete in this year’s Rolex 24. The twice-around-the-clock race itself will get underway three weeks from today with four classes of endurance racers; the DPi prototypes, the LMP2 prototypes, and the production-based GT LeMans and GT Daytona classes. This weekend will also be the first public outing of the new mid-engined Corvette C8R. Driving the yellow No. 3 car will be Ricky Taylor, Antonio Garcia, and Nicky Catsburg. The No. 4 silver C8R is expected to debut before race weekend.
Daryl Capurro May 27th, 1943 - December 25th, 2019
Patricia Bagley Fike February 26th, 1942 - Dec 28, 2019 Patricia Ann Bagley Fike February 26, 1942 - December 28, 2019
JAY WHITTINGTON, 78, of Carson City passed away December 31, 2019. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.
BOISE, Idaho — Nathan Rourke accounted for 241 yards of offense and ran for a touchdown to help Ohio beat Nevada 30-21 on Friday in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
RENO — The first Nevada Army National Guard battalion to deploy to Europe in peacetime received a sendoff Friday in a mobilization ceremony conducted at the Harry Reid Readiness Center north of Reno.
The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed until Jan. 17 for lead reclamation operations. For safety reasons, all shooting activities, including reservations and public use, are canceled during construction.
Kris Pickering will become chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court on Monday. The leadership of the high court rotates among the members of the court.
The Bison Short Ribs are one of the more popular dishes at Js’ Old Town Bistro in Dayton. They make a perfect comfort meal on a chilly winter night. This recipe can feed a crowd, so it works great for a big game or just having friends and family over for a nice meal. Plus, it gets you out of the kitchen in time to enjoy visiting with your guests. Served with Js’ Creamy Parmesan Polenta it’s a real crowd pleaser.
JERUSALEM — The unprecedented killing of Iran’s top general in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, with Iran and its allies vowing revenge amid fears of an all-out war. But while they have vast arsenals and are within striking distance of U.S. troops deployed in Syria, Iraq and the Gulf, Iran may be wary of launching a retaliatory attack that could ignite a major conflict
After having plenty of success, Carson High grad Isabella Wakeling thought she was done playing soccer when her high school career ended.
Fred Oscar Younker Fred Oscar Younker, longtime Fallon businessman, passed away in Berrien Springs, Michigan on December 26, 2019.
Jacob Wayne Silva, age 30, of Dayton, NV passed away January 1, 2020. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. (775)882-2644
Cecilia Merrell remembers her father made sure she and her siblings were always well fed as they grew up, while their mother worried they were overeating. Merrell said her father and his sister grew up as foster children in a home that meticulously tracked all of its food.
Royce Ponton of Carson City gave birth to Northern Nevada’s first baby of 2020, Leviathan Wayne Ponton, at 12:53 a.m. Jan. 1 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
The Carson Rifle and Pistol Range is on track to reopen six days a week before spring. The Board of Supervisors on Thursday allocated an additional $432,039 and approved an $809,410 contract with Four Point Engineering for construction there that, barring weather delays, should be completed in March.
Playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is supposed to be about as meaningful, stressful and pressure-packed as a kindergarten soccer game on the playground at recess.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is holding a public meeting to discuss plans for the Prison Hill Recreation Area.
CRYSTAL BAY — Two season pass holders at a Lake Tahoe-area ski resort have filed a lawsuit against the resort’s owner over new parking fees they say were unjustly imposed.
Dozens of Nevada Army National Guard soldiers are set to deploy to eastern Europe for a year. The 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will send approximately 80 soldiers to Poland and nearby Baltic countries to provide logistical support for U.S. and partner nations, Guard officials said Tuesday.
The Cab Calloway Orchestra will play Carson City for the first time on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team enjoyed a New Year’s party Wednesday night, beating the Colorado State Rams 67-61 in front of a crowd of 8,659 at Lawlor Events Center.
Carson City has a new coffee to-go, and more, option. The Human Bean, a drive-through and walk-up coffee shop serving coffees, teas, smoothies and baked goods, opened on Highway 50 East in early December.
The past decade saw the Nevada Wolf Pack football and men’s basketball programs take us on a wild rollercoaster ride.
January Steve Sisolak was sworn in as Nevada’s 30th elected governor along with the rest of the state’s elected officials. Also sworn in were Supreme Court Justices Lidia Stiglich, Abbi Silver and Elissa Cadish who join Kris Pickering, making Nevada’s high court a female majority.
