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Scott Neuffer

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Retired newsman, Carson resident publishes novel

Robert Drews published “Look for Something Good” in February.

Farmers Market opens Saturday in Mills Park

This season, the market will be held in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park.

Wine shop set for grand opening downtown

Mayer Family Wines grand opening is set for May 25 at 408 N. Carson St.

Carson home sales, prices up in April

The median sales price for an existing single-family home in Carson increased 6 percent from the previous month.

CCSO: FBI investigating fatal shooting on tribal land

A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in the Washoe Tribe’s Carson Colony in south Carson City.

Carson supervisors approve 2024 final budget

Projected revenue for Carson City is about $195.6 million, with estimated expenditures around $193.7 million.

CAMPO awarded grant for zero-emission plan

A $225,000 grant from NV Energy will get the ball rolling on Carson City’s possibilities for zero-emission public transit.

Chamber members see past and future of old prison

The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is working to preserve the site as a historic and educational resource.

Mayor urges ‘buy local’ as taxable sales dip

For the fiscal year to date, taxable sales are down 2.4 percent.

Large snowpack and high river bring water safety to forefront

Actual flows in and around Carson City could remain in the realm of high, fast-moving water without major flooding.

Carson sheriff's Cops and Kids to return May 20

Sheriff Ken Furlong noted the casual atmosphere and open-house format are conducive to making connections.

Carson’s Warren Engine Co. tasked with new mission

Members of the company are preparing to celebrate 160 years on June 17.

Tribe starts on 20 new homes in Stewart Community

The $14 million project includes 20 new homes and a new tribal building on about 12 acres near the corner of Snyder Avenue and Ponderosa Drive.

Law enforcement memorial run reaches Carson

In its 23rd year, the run started at the law enforcement memorial in Las Vegas and ended at the law enforcement memorial at the Capitol Complex in Carson City.

Supervisors to mull over Prison Hill Master Plan

The plan outlines goals and future land management to meet the demand for outdoor recreation.

Carson's green dining district looking to grow

“The green dining district in Carson City is the first green dining district in the whole state."

New firefighters memorial open at Capitol Complex

85 plaques from the former firefighters memorial in Mills Park were transported to the Capitol Complex.

Andersen Ranch West denied by planning commission a second time

Once again, Carson City planning commissioners could not get behind the Andersen Ranch West project in west Carson City.

Wet winter may worsen fire season, Lombardo told

Forecast is for mixed conditions: less fire activity in higher elevations but more potential danger in lower elevations.

Final mission: Vet’s daughter, granddaughter add to memorial

Val Jensen died in March. His family used his birthday to place new bricks in the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Carson City.

Berntson named city's employee of the quarter

A firefighter and paramedic with Carson City Fire Department has been named Carson City employee of the quarter.

Andersen Ranch West back to planning commission

The developer is seeking to create 61 single-family residential lots.

UPDATE: Carson Smith’s re-opens

After closing its doors for a health code issue involving mice, the Smith’s grocery store at 599 E. William St. in Carson City is letting customers pick up their medications from the pharmacy.

Supervisors OK apartment complex over protests

The complex on the corner of Stafford Way and Silver Sage Drive would include a trio of four-unit buildings, each with two stories.

State gift helps Carson Fire prepare for child transport

First responders in Carson City now have more tools to help them with pediatric care.

Invasive fish removed from Baily Fishing Pond

Officials from the Nevada Department of Wildlife joined with volunteers from the Carson City Fly Fishing Club to net the pond.

Fox Brewery and Pub offers Mark Twain beer to kick off festival

“Langhorne Lager” will be available during the Mark Twain Days Festival, April 21 to 23 in downtown Carson.

RTC approves tentative budgets for Carson City

The vote was 4-1 to approve the budgets, and the commission’s recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors.

Apartment complex opponents appeal to supervisors

The Planning Commission approved the 12-unit complex on the corner of Stafford Way and Silver Sage Drive.

Circus performers bring show on ‘ice’ to Carson City

Circus on Ice will have two showings at the community center April 21.

Adele’s chef Charlie Abowd talks new book, legacy, life

“Through tragedies, through celebrations, we live. We still live.”

Spring brings demo crew to downtown Carson City

According to the Carson City Assessor’s Office, the three buildings were constructed in the 1950s and ‘60s and used for commercial purposes.

Officials open up about suicides in Carson City

In 2021, Carson City had the highest suicide rate in Nevada: 61.2 per 100,000 population.

Supervisors review public art projects

Board hears details on art for south Carson roundabout, along with a voting-sticker contest.

Mark Twain mural installed in downtown Carson City

A massive portrait of the literary icon was installed on the south-facing wall of the Nevada State Museum on Wednesday.

Latest measurements show record-breaking snowpack

Much of the Sierra and western Nevada is out of drought, though parts of Nevada and California remain in dry or drought conditions.

Carson City supervisors to consider roundabout project

Supervisors will discuss parameters for a public art project on Thursday.

Mint coin press bringing history to life

Like something out of a Mark Twain story, Coin Press No. 1 is a character itself.

Cortez Masto breaks from Biden administration on water rule

In a tug of war over federal water policy — and who gets to define protected waters — U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., broke with the White House and joined Republicans in the Senate to try and reverse the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule, known as WOTUS.

Carson City trailhead due for $2.3 million renovation

Federal funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act will be used to renovate Riverview Park.

Carson schools preparing for first electric buses

Planning commissioners will review a request for charging stations at Carson High to support electric buses.

Airport receives $1.4M in federal funding

The funding will be used to improve safety for approaching aircraft, according to Airport Manager Corey Jenkins.

Supervisors seeking volunteers for numerous boards

A dozen positions are open for a variety of positions for volunteer boards and committees.

Ride for Reading organizers brave snow for worthy cause

The idea was to deliver books from the Governor’s Mansion to Bordewich Bray Elementary School.

‘No new taxes’ Lombardo tells Chamber members

Gov. Joe Lombardo told the Carson City Chamber of Commerce his experience in law enforcement taught him that small businesses keep cities functioning.

Carson City gearing up for Mark Twain festival

The inaugural Mark Twain Days Festival will take place April 21-23 downtown with a variety of free and ticketed events.

City developing EV charging station fees, policy

The fees would apply to city-owned stations and those on city land operated by a private vendor or public utility.

Supervisors waive sewer fees for southeast Carson expansion

The incentive period was set at 48 months after property owners receive notices of availability of city sewer.

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.