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An eerie vibe at the Nevada Legislature

Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 11:39am

There's a weird vibe in the halls of the Nevada Legislature, a kind of eerie stillness, like when the birds stop chirping and the wind dies to a deafening hush just before a huge storm.
OK, maybe it's not that dramatic.

Nevada March unemployment rises, Carson City drops

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 10:45am

Nevada’s seasonal adjusted unemployment rate went up slightly in March to 9.7 percent, up from 9.6 percent in February, the state's unemployment department reports.

Carson City’s rate dropped slightly from 10.7 percent in February, to 10.6 percent, but continues to have the highest rate of Nevada metro areas. However, Carson City is down considerably from 12.2 percent a year ago.

Bullis and Company CPA: Some thoughts about IRS audits

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 10:33am

It’s great to have that income tax return filed! Maybe you can relax and take a deep breath now. But, what if IRS has questions or selects your return for audit?

The deduction for Office in the Home for the part of your home that is regular and exclusive business use is NOT an invitation to IRS to audit your return. There is even a “safe harbor” that can be used. IRS understands how important that home office is to many taxpayers-usually the sole owner business.

Carson City road report for week of April 22-28

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 10:29am

With spring in full swing, several road projects are underway in Carson City. Here is the road report for the week of April 22-28:

Because of continued construction of the Carson City Freeway project, Snyder Avenue is closed between E. Roland Street and Center Drive. Center Drive and Silver Sage Drive are also closed south of Appion Way. Bennett Avenue is closed between Center Drive and Bigelow Drive.

Tear Down This Fence!

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 1:54pm

The plan for making downtown more pedestrian, bike, and business friendly was presented and voted on at the Board of Supervisors meeting on the evening of April 18. It was a special session that made it more for convenient for the public to attend. The Mayor chose not to hold speakers to a time limit, giving everyone a chance to speak their mind. And that they did. The meeting began at 6:30 PM with an overview of the project from Public Works, followed by public commentary, and didn’t wrap up with the final vote until 10:30 PM.

Podcast // Episode 4: Bill Deadlines, Marriage Equality & Tyrone Thompson

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 1:35pm

by ALEX POMPLIANO

On today’s Weekly Round-Up, we learn more about the looming bill deadlines for the legislature, the recently amended and passed Senate Joint Resolution 13, and expelled Assemblyman Steven Brooks’ replacement. This episode also features Nevada Media Alliance senior editor Jeri Chadwell.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 1:27pm

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 19, 2013.

Inspections include several restaurants, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, bar and grills, a casino bar and lounge, retail grocer's meat, deli, produce, coffee shop and food-to-go departments.
See the full report below.

Women to Women with comedian and humorist Kat Simmons

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 9:15am

Entertaining audiences for more than 25 years, comedian and inspirational humorist Kat Simmons is this week's guest on Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz.

You may have seen her at The Improvs, Catch A Rising Star, the Comedy Channel, Fox’s Comedy Tonight, or on Candid Camera. She is currently a regular cast member of the national comedy hit, The 3 Blonde Moms. Kat hosts her own cable show called, "Speak Up, With Kat Simmons." She won the eWomen Network's international talent contest in Dallas in 2009.

Board of Supervisors OKs removal of sidewalk fences downtown

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 8:51am

The wrought-iron sidewalk fences on Carson Street’s downtown will be removed.

Carson Chamber Home and Garden Show comes to Carson Mall on Saturday

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 8:37am

This is the second year the Carson City Chamber of Commerce has organized a Home & Garden Show to showcase the many businesses that can help homeowners improve their homes and gardens.

This Saturday, April 20th, Greenhouse Garden Center will again take center stage showcasing their expertise and creativeness in creating a unique garden setting that only the professionals at Greenhouse can create. Owner David Ruf and staff will be on hand to conduct informative seminars as well.

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