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Scott Neuffer

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Ride for Reading volunteers needed in Carson City

Muscle Powered is partnering with the Western Nevada Safe Routes to School program to deliver, by bicycle, 500 to 800 books to Bordewich Bray Elementary School.

Realtor group: Buyers, sellers ‘both in the market’

In February, Carson saw 30 sales of existing single-family homes, a 41.2 decrease from the previous year but a 42.9 percent increase from January.

Carson City largely avoids flooding; new storm coming

“We are concerned with the additional warm storm forecasts as the ground is saturated."

RTC approves multiple federal funding requests

RTC members unanimously approved more than $5 million in federal funding requests.

Supervisors face deputy dispute, code repeal, sewer hookups

Labor dispute between the city and the Carson City Deputy Sheriff’s Association leads the agenda.

CCHHS: Many area residents struggle to meet basic needs

The assessment reveals the way social and medical issues intertwine. For example, one top need identified is safe, affordable housing.

Zoning code update headed to supervisors

Supervisors and planning commissioners spent hours combing over the proposed revisions

Compost company replaces equipment, triggers permit review

Full Circle Soils and Compost's new equipment is triggering an air quality permit review from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.

Carson City pedestrian dies after being hit by car

The man was allegedly jaywalking in the middle of the highway, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

City moves to suspend ‘common open space development’

The measure will return to supervisors, but staff needs time to figure out necessary steps for the suspension.

Supervisors reject pot proposal for North Carson

Pot shops will not be coming to North Carson Street anytime soon

City charter bill heard in Senate committee

A hearing on Senate Bill 16 was held Feb. 22; no action was taken.

Carson open space committee OKs new projects

Estimated sales tax revenue for quality-of-life funding is projected to be $1.4 million for the next fiscal year.

Large snowpack shapes outlook for Carson region

“Drought conditions have shown a lot of improvement. The reservoir storage is going to improve greatly once it starts to melt.”

North Carson pot shop proposal heads to supervisors

Supervisors will decide if retail marijuana stores and medical dispensaries should be allowed in the retail commercial zone along a section of North Carson Street.

Supervisors, planning commission meet jointly March 3

The meeting will be held in the Nugget Hall of Western Nevada College.

Reno airport CEO talks future of region

Daren Griffin sees a bright future for Northern Nevada. “This airport has to get a little bigger to meet the needs of not only today’s generation, but the next generation.”

Carson City boosts employee recruitment efforts

Last year, the human resources department screened more than 4,500 applications for 227 positions.

Animal shelter lifesaving rate steady; cruelty, neglect cases rise

Nevada Humane Society CEO Greg Hall presented an annual report to the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Board of Supervisors recognize city employees for service

Supervisors recognized half a dozen city employees Feb. 21 for respective lengths of service.

$166 million transportation plan set for Carson City region

The 2023-26 Transportation Improvement Plan includes 25 projects across Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties.

Supervisors explore sales tax for neighborhood roads

Supervisors directed city staff to pursue a 2024 ballot measure that would put a new .25 percent sales tax to voters.

Lyon County sheriff, fire chief discuss goals for Dayton

Two of Lyon County’s top public servants described how they’re improving public safety in the Dayton area with the help of voters.

Senior center gears up for remodel, drive-through meals

The remodel entails the west-wing bathrooms, the dining hall and kitchen.

Supervisors consider Legislature, road funding

Supervisors will hear their first update on the Nevada Legislature Thursday.

Sheriff: No additional weapons found at school

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office conducted a canine-led sweep of Carson High on Friday.

Furlong discusses Memphis beating, Carson shooting

Sheriff Ken Furlong spoke to Carson City Chamber of Commerce members Thursday.

Carson Parks and Rec cites $2 million in priorities

Their recommendation will head to the city finance department and the Board of Supervisors.

S.W.A.T. secures home in shooting search

A tactical team secured the residence of a suspect who was taken into custody Jan. 25.

Troubled apartment complex sold, former owners fined

More than two dozen apartments on the second floor of the complex were tagged unsafe by city officials.

Supervisors OK first reading of landfill rate increases

Tipping fee rates at the Carson City Landfill are slated to rise July 1.

Western Nevada snowpack puts ‘dent’ in drought

U.S. Drought Monitor lists the region in moderate drought conditions.

Bagwell's State of the City: ‘We are in good shape’

Carson City's mayor painted a vision of the future while highlighting successes of 2022 during her address Tuesday.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to consider fee increases at landfill

Proposed rate increases at the Carson City Landfill are returning to the Board of Supervisors at their Thursday meeting, which starts at 8:30 a.m. in the community center.

Seventeen-year-old builds community with new virtual reality arcade in Carson City

Jake Bainton was 17 when he took his passion project before the Carson City Planning Commission. That was in August of last year. When he received project approval, people in the audience clapped. A new entertainment option for Carson City youth was in the works.

Sunday snowstorm could affect Monday commute

Lows in the 20s are likely for Carson City on Sunday, while highs are expected to remain below freezing.

Comma Coffee temporarily closed for health violations

The downtown business closed following suspension of its license by the Carson City and Douglas County Public Health Regional Partnership.

Pot shops in north Carson City greenlighted by planning commissioners

The question of whether to allow marijuana retail stores and medical dispensaries along a section of North Carson Street will now head to the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Retired Carson City engineer Robb Fellows recognized for watershed work

Carson City Public Works Director Darren Schulz said his now-retired colleague, Robb Fellows, knows how every drop of water travels through the community. “A drop of rain would fall somewhere in Carson, and you could ask Robb, and he could tell you how that drop of water would travel to get to the river,” Schulz told the Appeal. “He knows how water flows through this city like no one else.”

New smoke shop near Carson High raises questions about tobacco laws

A new vape and tobacco shop in a strip mall north of the Carson High School baseball field has raised questions about regulations regarding nicotine products and schools. “I bring my daughter to school in the mornings, and there it was,” said Carson City resident Jerome Lala. “It’s an inappropriate place to put a vape store.”

Three juveniles in custody, one in critical condition, following Tuesday night shooting

Three juveniles are in custody, one juvenile remains in critical condition in Reno, and investigators believe drugs could be the motive in a Tuesday night shooting in east Carson City.

Pot location requirements, multifamily development up for planning commission

The Planning Commission will evaluate a request to allow marijuana retail stores in north Carson on Wednesday.

8 Carson City businesses fail alcohol compliance checks

36 businesses were subjected to an alcohol server compliance check.

Supervisors OK homeless funding, new fire station

Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate $222,397 toward goals in the Carson City Housing Plan.

Mayor discusses past and future ahead of State of the City

Lori Bagwell says she intends to run for reelection in 2024.

Supervisors to consider homeless plan funding

On the table are $1.16 million to support the Carson City Housing Plan.

Carson City joins pilot tourism development project

Carson City will be creating a long-term plan for greater tourism appeal that also includes Carson Valley and Virginia City.

Fed money set for school-zone streets in Carson

Streets near Carson Middle School and Bordewich Bray Elementary will be addressed.

Former Carson Pines tenant: 'I am literally in survival mode'

Carson City code enforcement officers posted a notice barring entry onto the second floor.