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Carson planning commissioners OK hotel, child care

Commissioners approved two related items regarding a child care facility for the Boys and Girls Club at 2805 Mountain St.

CHS student aims for change after dog’s death

Emilee Elzy lost her dog Buttercup when two other dogs in her Baker Drive neighborhood attacked the 4-year-old chiweenie.

Lombardo picks Luis for Carson district court seat

Carson City Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis has been appointed to fill the time between when current District Judge James Wilson leaves office Jan. 8 and the general election.

Audit findings, sculpture go to city supervisors

Supervisors will review the findings of an independent audit conducted by HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors for the last fiscal year, which ended June 30.

Planning commission mulls new hotel, child care

Commissioners will first mull over an extension of a special use permit (SUP) for a multifamily development at 201 E. William St.

Vehicle break-ins reported in west Carson City

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong is urging residents not to keep valuables in cars and to keep cars locked as multiple vehicle break-ins were reported Friday.

Transportation boards OK snowplow routes, zero-emission plan

More than a dozen cul-de-sacs and streets were added as secondary (priority two) routes.

RNR Tire Express to open on William Street in spring

Established in 2000 in Florida, RNR has more than 190 locations across the U.S.

Carson transportation officials talk snowplow routes, zero-emission plan

The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Commission meet Wednesday.

Republicans threaten Carson, Douglas over voter rolls

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen, who oversees elections in the capital city, said he’s confident the city’s voter rolls are accurate.

Supervisors fill committees, end Brown Street plan

Carson resident Roylen Stack was appointed to a two-year term on the Audit Committee by a unanimous vote.

Eagle Valley Golf Course management praised at city meeting

Carson City officials and users of the course expressed satisfaction with Duncan Golf Management’s operations.

City Christmas ornament features Ferris Mansion

Costing $15 each, the ornaments are sold at the Purple Avocado, the gift shop at the Nevada Legislature, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada State Museum.

Mountain biker dies on west Carson City trail

An autopsy will be performed, but initial reports indicate the man suffered a heart attack while riding, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Appointments, Brown Street plan go to supervisors

Three rounds of committee and agency appointments are scheduled for the Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday.

Parks board looks at Eagle Valley GC on Tuesday

Despite a massive winter hindering operations in 2023, Carson City-owned Eagle Valley Golf Course had a banner season

Carson City justices apply for District Court seat

Five Carson City residents have applied for an upcoming vacancy in First Judicial District Court.

Empty Bowls ‘fun-raiser’ focuses on hunger need

Jim Peckham, executive director of Friends In Service Helping, calls the annual Empty Bowls event in the Carson Mall a “fun-raiser.” “We call it a ‘fun-raiser’ because the goal is not to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. Basically, we want to cover our costs and make some money, but ultimately, we want to give back to the community,” he told the Appeal Friday.

Carson firefighter injured in Boyle Street fire

The Carson City Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 2700 Boyle Street on Washoe Tribal land in south Carson City on Friday. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office was on scene to assist with traffic control, closing off streets in the neighborhood.

Downtown marks the season with decorations, trees

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Christmas tree lot is directly east of the Ormsby House.

Planning commissioners OK escape room permit

The commission unanimously approved a special use permit for an escape room business in downtown Carson City.

Salvation Army needs help for Angel Tree program

Out of approximately 548 kids in the program, from 252 families, only 120 have been adopted for gifts as of Monday.

Planning commissioners consider ‘escape room’ business

Escape 36 LLC is proposing to establish the use for up to three rooms in the same building that currently houses Visit Carson City.

Carson City game shop in it to win it

Dice-N-Duels at 1966 E. William St., also provides tables for people to play — something that drives and sustains business, according to co-owner Jenn Beeman.

Small Business Saturday event features downtown businesses

Free coffee and cookies will be offered in Laxalt Plaza just south of the Carson Nugget at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Johnny Rockets closing; Homegrown Bowl remains open

The Carson Lanes property sold on May 31, 2023, for $5 million.

Salvation Army turkey drop means holiday meals for many

The volunteers also hoped to collect a couple thousand dollars in monetary donations. Starting Saturday, they’ll make meal boxes for Thanksgiving.

Supervisors approve grant-funded pilot program for jail

The grant will be used for equipment, training and a grant-funded family case worker position at the jail.

Sculpture recommended for south Carson roundabout

The sculpture will go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval at the board’s Dec. 21 meeting.

Historic downtown property on market for $2 million

The building includes the former George Meyers Hardware store, the Warren Engine Co. firehouse and a relatively modern structure between the two.

Salvation Army gears up for turkey drop, other events

In partnership with Max Casino, the Salvation Army's the 26th annual turkey drop is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Jail could host family services program under proposal

Supervisors will be asked to accept the grant that is effective from Dec. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2025.

CCFD knocks down fire Friday morning

A vehicle fire spread to a storage unit near apartment buildings and a mobile home park.

Public weighs in on GID at transportation meeting

Dozens of residents showed up to voice their opinion on one road funding mechanism the city is exploring.

Owner eyes future as Carson barbershop closes

Capital Barbershop owner Jeff Nichols said he must be out of the building off West Winnie Lane in Carson City by Nov. 15.

Carson City seeking applicants for numerous advisory boards

Qualified Carson City residents interested in serving the public will find ample opportunities as city officials have announced more than a dozen openings on volunteer advisory boards.

Two restaurants close in Carson City

Buffalo Wild Wings and Arnulfo’s Mexican Food, both on South Carson Street, closed Monday.

Carson City transportation commission to discuss road funding Wednesday

After hosting two public workshops in October, Carson City transportation staff will give a presentation on Wednesday regarding new proposals for road funding, specifically a city-wide general improvement district (GID) with special assessments on properties.

An affordable housing problem? Couple discusses challenges of buying home in Carson City

Homeownership is a dream of one Carson City couple, though it hasn’t been in reach due to high home prices and rising mortgage rates. But Brenda and Jason Klug, both 37, are still reaching. “There is an emotional rollercoaster each time we put an offer in,” Jason told the Appeal at Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant off East William Street on Oct. 24.

Carson City airport appointment highlights projects and challenges

The Carson City Board of Supervisors’ unanimous reappointment of Timothy Puliz to the Airport Authority on Thursday gave Puliz a chance to talk about the future of the Carson City Airport.

Governor’s Mansion draws crowds for Halloween

Halloween comes once year — costumes, candy, general spookiness — and it was not a night to be wasted in west Carson City. Trick-or-treaters lined the sidewalks outside the Governor’s Mansion on Mountain Street Tuesday for a chance to get candy from Gov. Joe Lombardo and First Lady Donna Lombardo.

Carson City supervisors to make airport appointment

The open position is for a pilot for a four-year term.

New apartments open in Carson City

The Marlette is a 140-unit luxury apartment complex, an approximately $40 million project.

Pioneer Academy students take steps toward careers

Pioneer's Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates Career Association installed officers for the year on Thursday.

Planning commission OKs water plant expansion

Planning commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit to expand the Quill Water Treatment Plant

Antiques mall to move to old Grocery Outlet building

Carson Antiques and Collectibles Mall will relocate in mid-November if all goes according to plan.

Reusable Nevada Day cups available for parade

The cups cost $15 each but give holders $1 off drinks at participating businesses.

Hundreds expected at Governor’s Mansion on Halloween

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and First Lady Donna Lombardo are planning to hand out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters.

City seeks special use permit for water plant expansion

Work would include a 3,200-square-foot building expansion, more drying ponds, a pad for an equalization tank and other improvements.

Guest houses, manufactured homes reviewed by city boards

Supervisors and planning commissioners combed over hundreds of pages of the city’s development standards.