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Supervisor candidates discuss roads, sustainability, development

Incumbent Ward 4 Supervisor Lisa Schuette and challenger Lucia Maloney hugged each other before a public forum Monday.

Carson City voters to receive new, corrected ballots

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen announced the office would be resending mail ballots with corrections.

Carson City rolls out new emergency alert system

Carson City Deputy Emergency Manager Jon Bakkedahl answered questions about the change in alerting those who live, visit or work in the city.

Future of streets, rec trails to be considered Wednesday

First up in the action agenda is an interlocal agreement with Douglas County for a pavement survey to be overseen by CAMPO but including areas in Douglas outside the CAMPO boundary.

Carson City supervisors hear update on election mailings

Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen said Carson residents could expect sample ballots and mail ballots early next week and that voters do not need to do anything with voter registration cards that arrived in the mail this week.

Carson City to prioritize local roads pending voter approval

During a presentation, city staff explained how an estimated $7 million a year in new revenue would go to local roads should voters approve.

Airport items, zoning code update go to supervisors

Supervisors will consider two appointments to the Airport Authority, one for a manufacturer and the other for a fixed base operator.

Clerk-recorder: Ballots going out, early voting begins Oct. 19

Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election, which will decide the U.S. presidency and a host of state and local offices, starts Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 1.

Planning commissioners OK city code update, storage facility

Community Development and the District Attorney’s Office have been working on making zoning and development code clearer and consistent with state and federal law.

Planning commissioners weigh zoning update, storage project

A draft ordinance updating Title 18, which contains the zoning laws of Carson City, and revised development standards (Title 18 appendix) are heading to the Carson City Planning Commission on Wednesday.

Wall to wall: City poised for 2nd Murals and Music Festival

The second annual free Carson City Murals and Music Festival is Sept. 26-28. More than 20 murals are planned throughout the city, and live music is set for participating venues.

Woodbury among three applying for Carson City district court judge seat

Three attorneys, including Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury, have applied to fill the seat being vacated by Judge James Todd Russell in Department 1 of First Judicial District Court, according to a Sept. 19 news release from the Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts.

Supervisors approve water plant contract, solar project idea

Natural resources of water, sun and wildlife came into focus during Thursday’s Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting.

$22.8 million water plant contract goes to supervisors

More potable surface water for the Carson City water supply is closer to realization as a large project contract heads to the Board of Supervisors.

Theater block party to celebrate city’s art scene

The party starts at 11 a.m. Sept. 21 and will feature a raffle, games, sidewalk chalk, puppet-making, bubbles, an instrument petting zoo hosted by the Carson City School District, a roller derby demonstration in the gym, a Carson City Arts Initiative discussion in the community center board room, food trucks and, of course, a 2 p.m. showcase performance.

Carl’s Jr. could return to Carson City by end of year

The new Carl’s Jr. location would return the brand to the capital city after roughly a decade.

CAMPO moves forward with phase 2 of Highway 50 study

Phase 2 will include “pedestrian, bicyclist, cultural, historic, landscape, aesthetic, freight, and environmental considerations as well as provide additional data collection and conceptual roadway analysis in the Mound House area,” according to a staff report.

Officials fear north spread on Davis Fire

With 31 percent containment on the east side of the Davis Fire, fire crews battled the 5,646-acre blaze in Washoe County on Wednesday amid a red flag warning and wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour.

Cultural Commission approves ‘gorgeous’ murals

The commission voted to recommend to the city manager’s office approval of murals at the Carson City Senior Center and the Carson City Community Center.

Carson assists fight against Davis fire; no containment

Updated mapping shows the Davis Fire at 4,703 acres and no containment, according to a social media post by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.

CAMPO to review contract for second phase of Highway 50 study

CAMPO includes members of the Carson City Regional Transportation Commission and representatives from Douglas and Lyon counties.

Cultural Commission to review murals planned for public property

The Cultural Commission meets 5:30 p.m. Monday in the community center board room, 851 E. William St.

Planning commissioners to work on development standards Sept. 16

Accessory dwelling units, child care facilities, storage uses, street vendors and manufactured homes are just some of the sections to be reviewed.

First step for Centennial Park artificial turf approved

Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $238,405 contract for design of the project that will convert the four upper softball fields at the park to synthetic turf.

Area’s business energy needs focus at Minden meeting

Discussion revolved around the power grid’s current capacity versus future capacity needed for the region’s overarching economic development vision.

Carson Tahoe to celebrate 75 years and help kids

Carson Tahoe Health is celebrating 75 years of operations Sept. 12 by focusing on the needs of others.

Centennial turf, tribe’s water lease go to supervisors

Supervisors will consider a contract not to exceed $238,405 with Lloyd Consulting Group LLC for the design phase of the synthetic turf project.

Kaboom-Con! in Carson to draw on love of pop culture

The inaugural Kaboom-Con! is slated for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Carson City Community Center.

Planning commission declines RV, boat storage after neighbors weigh in

Commissioners cited incompatibility with the surrounding neighborhood as one reason they could not support required findings for the amendment.

More boat and RV storage for planning commissioners Wednesday

The planning commission meeting begins 5 p.m. Wednesday in the community center board room.

CCFD rescues two trapped in mobile home fire

Carson City firefighters rescued two elderly citizens from a burning mobile home on Gold Leaf Lane near the Carson City Airport early Friday.

RNR Tire Express up and rolling in east Carson

The new, six-bay, 8,000-square-foot shop sits in front of Tractor Supply Co. and across the street from Flat Earth Pizza, Dollar Tree and several other businesses.

Parks board backs artificial turf for Centennial Park fields

Conversion to artificial turf was proposed to be part of park improvements funded by general-obligation bonds of up to $5 million.

Carson River user survey open until Sept. 23

The survey asks for basic demographic information and when, where, how and why people use the river.

Dentist coming to former Buffalo Wild Wings building

A spokesperson said there was no specific opening date but expected the new Carson City office to open in late 2024 or early 2025.

Carson Tahoe working with state on United health insurance issue

Carson Tahoe Health and state of Nevada officials are navigating the fallout from an Aug. 14 announcement that CTH would not renew its contract next year with United Healthcare – the health insurance company used for state employees.

City considering synthetic turf at Centennial Park

The Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Tuesday and possibly make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors OK review of laws regarding homeless

The discussion followed a June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that local penalties for people camping on public property do not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

Transportation commission shelves idea to fund road repairs

The Regional Transportation Commission took no action Wednesday after a presentation and report on local road-funding mechanisms.

Supervisors to weigh V&T bill, sewer extension contract, internal audit

The Board of Supervisors will consider a bill draft request related to the V&T Railway Commission and a contract for the Southeast Sewer Extension Project.

Carson City RTC to discuss funding road repairs

Wednesday, the Carson City Regional Transportation Commission will discuss a report on local road-funding strategies and possibly make a recommendation to the city concerning the report and solutions.

Carson DA: Bagwell eligible for mayor term

A March 20 legal opinion maintained the incumbent mayor was eligible to run for office — and serve a full-term — under state term-limit provisions.

Supervisors to discuss court ruling on homelessness

A June 28 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court may have ramifications for Carson City government and local nonprofits that work with the city’s homeless population.

Wild horse advocates protest Nevada Department of Agriculture

More than 40 people met in front of the Capitol in Carson City on Thursday to protest the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s handling of wild horses on land being developed in southeast Reno.

Dry conditions have Carson City Fire Department on guard

The National Weather Service forecast shows dry weather and mid-90s for the next week, extending an already dry summer, and the Carson City Fire Department took note of the precarious conditions.

Bruketta sworn in as Justice of the Peace

Carson City has a new Justice of the Peace as Melanie Bruketta was sworn in Friday by First Judicial District Court Judge James Todd Russell.

Supervisors OK park transfer to school district

Approximately three acres of Park Terrace Park in eastern Carson City will be transferred to the school district at no cost.

Planning commissioners approve reuse of K-Mart building

Carson City planning commissioners are hoping to see progress soon on the old K-Mart building in north Carson, which has sat vacant for roughly two decades.

Sex trafficking panel: awareness and vigilance needed

The impetus of an educational panel on sex trafficking was to keep the difficult issue in the minds of community members.

Carson City District Judge Russell to retire in October

James Todd Russell has stories to tell about his nearly 18 years on the bench, the legacy of his family in the Silver State, and people in the Carson City judiciary he admires.