The chosen developer of the Carson City Center, also known as the Nugget Project, presented three different options of what the project might look like tonight at the Carson City Community Center. (See the play-by-play notes here.)
The plans presented were best-case scenarios, since the feasibility studies are not yet complete.
The plans all had the same basic pieces that included the library/discovery center, office buildings, retail space and a parking garage.

Demo Day at Eagle Valley Golf Course

- Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 5:02pm

Eagle Valley Golf Course will host a Demo Day, on Friday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Test out the latest and greatest equipment in the golf industry. Call (775) 887-2380.

Jewelry sale fundraiser at Carson City Senior Center

- Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 4:15pm

The Carson City Senior Center will hold a jewelry sale fundraiser for their senior programs. The sale will be at the center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City on Thursday and Friday, July 1- 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (775) 883-0703 for information.

Biking the Sierra

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 5:04pm

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/30/biking_the_sierra

Biking the Sierra

- Last Update Sat, 07/17/2010 - 8:51am

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/30/biking_the_sierra

Biking the Sierra

- Last Update Sun, 07/18/2010 - 6:42am

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/30/biking_the_sierra

Biking the Sierra

- Last Update Sun, 07/18/2010 - 12:26pm

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/30/biking_the_sierra

Nevada Budget Director Says Congress Not Expected To Extend Medicaid Funding To States

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 5:04pm

CARSON CITY â€“Â Nevada Budget Director Andrew Clinger said today he does not believe Congress will act to extend Medicaid funding that was counted on by lawmakers in February when they approved an $800 million plan to balance the state budget.

Questionable Billing, Attendance Problems Costing $2.3 Million Identified In Audits Of Nevada Mental Health Programs

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 2:24pm

CARSON CITY â€“ Audits of two state mental health programs reviewed today identified a number of serious findings, from physicians working only a few hours a day to questionable and potentially fraudulent bills for services to the mentally ill.

Sandoval Releases Education Plan, Calls For End To Tenure And Social Promotion

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 2:27pm

CARSON CITY â€“ Republican governor candidate Brian Sandoval yesterday released his education plan, calling it a results oriented proposal that would end teacher tenure and the social promotion of students.

Energy Department Loses Ruling To Terminate Yucca Mountain Licensing, State To Appeal

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 11:32am

CARSON CITY â€“ A ruling by a panel of federal judges saying the U.S. Department of Energy does not have the authority to withdraw its licensing application of Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository will be appealed, a Nevada official said yesterday.

Image change: GOP Senate hopeful Sharron Angle interviewed by journalist Jon Ralston

Opinion - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 10:52am

Carson City man sentenced to prison for selling meth, beating girlfriend

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 8:13am

A Carson City man has been sentenced to prison for felony drug trafficking and domestic violence.

District Judge James Wilson sentenced Rudolph, Delavega, 39, to 36 to 120 months in prison for trafficking in a controlled substance and to a consecutive prison term of 19 to 48 months for felony domestic violence, according to a press statement from the Carson City District Attorney's Office.

Delavega, 39, sold 27.7 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover narcotics agent in March.

OurTown: Dave Dawley, Carson City Assessor

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 6:56am

Carson City Assessor Dave Dawley discusses how property taxes are
calculated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmWDuNM7gtw

June is Fire Season

News - Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 9:00am

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/29/june_is_fire_season Turns out the last week in June is a bad week for fires in the Western Nevada area. Kurt Hildebrand at the Record Courier brings this up while looking at three devastating fires that happened over the decades.

Pottery Place at The Children's Museum

- Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 7:58pm

Join in on the fun at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada beginning Saturday, July 3 and continuing Saturdays through summer with The Pottery Place. There will be pottery painting for children, parents and walk-ins. The museum will also host special events, birthday parties and group events, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is located at 813 North Carson Street in Carson City. Call (775) 884-2226 or go to the website, www.cmnn.org.

Carson City DA: Lengthy sentence handed down in police chase, DUI crash

News - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 6:13pm

A Carson City man was sentenced to nearly 21 years in prison following his April guilty plea to multiple felony charges.

According to a press statement released today by the Carson City District Attorney's Office, Orasio Gutierrez-Murillo, 26, was sentenced after he pled guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, felony eluding a police officer, possession of a controlled substance, and driving while under the influence of methamphetamine resulting in substantial bodily injury.

Carson City man arrested, faces weapon and obstructing charges

News - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:46pm

A Carson City man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from authorities on a bicycle and having a dagger in his possession.

Robert Weaver, 44, faces a charge of gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor charges of obstructing and failing to register as an ex-felon. His bail was set at $3,144.

National Group Says Nevada Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Teen Hiring, Union Official Disagrees

News - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:44pm

CARSON CITY â€“ It may be welcome news for those who have entry level jobs, but a more than 9 percent hike in the minimum wage to take effect Thursday in Nevada will have a chilling effect on hiring, particularly for teens, according to one national group.
A Nevada union official disagrees, saying the minimum wage hike isnâ€™t to blame for the stateâ€™s record jobless rate or the high unemployment levels seen among teens in the workforce.

2010 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Dance Competition Winners

Lifestyle - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 1:40pm

Here are the winners of the 2010 Stewart Father's Day Powwow Dance Competition, held earlier this month in Carson City. This year's powwow drew more than 300 dancers to the Stewart Facility. Click here to see photos and click here to learn the history of the Stewart Indian School.

Junior Girls Dance -Fancy

WebChat with Jonathan Denwood

Business - Last Update Fri, 08/06/2010 - 2:49pm

Jonathan Denwood talks about Gary Vaynerchuk's book Crush It!, and how
to apply those lessons to your business.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRsst6dgoOA

New Nevada minimum wage and overtime rules begin Thursday

Business - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:55am

On Thursday, July 1, new Nevada minimum wage rules will go into effect. For employees to whom qualifying health benefits have been made available by the employer, the wage will be no less than $7.25 per hour. For all other employees, the new prevailing wage is no less than $8.25 per hour.

Carson City man faces felony charge after allegedly beating brother with motorcycle chain

News - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:38am

A Carson City man faces a felony battery with a deadly weapon charge and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after allegedly beating his brother with a motorcycle chain.
Michael W. Putz, 28, is being held at the Carson City Jail on $33,132 bond.

Vehicle accident at Carson City intersection sends two to hospital

News - Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:03am

A small truck and car collided this morning at the intersection of Saliman and Fifth in Carson City. Two people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The accident was reported shortly before 9 this morning. Both vehicles hit head-on and suffered heavy damage.

Anytime Fitness in Carson City Ribbon Cutting And Grand Opening

- Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 1:42am

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour gym, on July 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anytime Fitness is located at 4530 South Carson Street, Suite 7. Call (775) 885-7771 for information. Refreshments will be served.

Grand opening at Optimum Physical Therapy

- Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 1:28am

An official grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held at Optimum Physical Therapy, 604 W. Washington St., Suite B, in Carson City, on July 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments will be served. For more information about Optimum Physical Therapy call (775) 882-5001.

Carson City Center Project community meeting

- Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 12:10am

Citizens are invited to learn about and give input into the proposed Carson City Center Project, also known as the Nugget Economic Development Project, on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Carson City Community Center’s front lobby.

Kids Run-4-Fun in Carson City

- Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 9:55pm

A free race for children will be on Saturday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Edmonds Sports Complex. Join the Tahoe Trail Blazers Outdoor Adventure Club for fun runs, obstacle courses, bounce house, pottery painting, food and drinks,and lots more fun for families in support of kids' health and fitness. There will be a half-mile and mile race. The Edmonds Sports Complex is located at 1555 Livermore Lane in Carson City.

Lake Tahoe in the house: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube at MontBleu July 17 

Lifestyle - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 9:25pm

LAKE TAHOE — Rap legends Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube will be in the house at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Saturday, July 17, making for a dynamic celebrity-filled week at Lake Tahoe, with the apex of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Krolicki: New Nevada Task Force takes aim at job growth, business diversity

Business - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 6:25pm

In a move to strengthen Nevada's ailing economy, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced the formation of the New Nevada Task Force, a coalition of Nevada business leaders tasked to identifying ways to improve the state's economic climate ahead of the 2011 legislative session.

Chilean School Voucher Program Increased High School Graduation Rates, New Study Concludes

News - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 3:55pm

CARSON CITY â€“ A major study of a school voucher program operating in the country of ChileÂ for the past 29 yearsÂ has found both an increase in high school graduation rates and an increaseÂ in the number of students going on to college.

Nevada Taxable Sales Up 2 Percent In April, First Increase In 20 Months

News - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 3:52pm

CARSON CITY â€“ A sign that Nevada may have finally hit bottom in the national recession emerged today when the Department of Taxation reported an increase in taxable sales in April â€“ the first in 20 months.
Statewide taxable sales totaled $3.3 billion in April, up 2 percent over April of 2009. But for the 10 months of fiscal year 2010, taxable sales are down 11.9 percent over the same period in the prior fiscal year.

NHP: Driver killed in road racing event on Saturday in Storey County

News - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 2:22pm

A 37-year-old Las Vegas man was killed in a road racing accident in Storey County on Saturday.
Alexander Djordjevic died at the scene after he lost control of his Porsche 911 during a sanctioned road racing event north of the Storey and Lyon county lines, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The 5.2-mile stretch of the two-lane highway had been closed to the public for two days between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday to facilitate a sanctioned road racing event, according to an NHP press statement.

News Release: Carson City agencies participate in mass fatality exercise

News - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 12:12pm

A fire chief, emergency manager; the sheriff; the coroner; a funeral director; the hospital security manager; a sheriff’s chief deputy and a captain, the health director and other health department officials met on Wednesday to assess the community’s ability to handle a critical incident causing numerous deaths.

Incidents resulting in fatalities that exceed the normal operating capacity of the Coroner’s Office are considered mass fatality and would trigger the activation of the Mass Fatality Management Plan.

Missing woman found safe near Indian Hills park

News - Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 11:34pm

A 76-year-old woman who was reported missing this afternoon has been found safe, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reporting tonight.

Ms. Ada Cordero, who reportedly suffers from Alzheimer’s, was located at 7:25 p.m. this evening. She is reported to be healthy and in good condition.

She was was found by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team.

Ms. Cordero was discovered walking in the area of James Lee Park.

Fridays@Third Street in Carson City

- Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 9:55pm

Join Fridays@3rd Street from 7-11:30 p.m. in Carson City on July 9 when rock band Lavish Green will perform. On July 23, Friday@3rd Street will feature country band The Rustlers and on Aug. 13, Flipside will be featured, playing top 40 R&B. Join in on the fun, music and good times.

Downtown Carson City Wine Walk

- Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 4:07pm

With summer here, why not take a stroll through downtown Carson City and enjoy local wine tasting, food and history on Saturday, July 3 and every first Saturday of the month during the Downtown Wine Walk, sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Consortium.

Four-day July 4th Celebration at Mills Park in Carson City

- Last Update Wed, 06/30/2010 - 4:36pm

A must-attend event for the whole family is the RSVP Annual 4th of July Celebration in Mills Park, which runs July 1-4, with a fireworks show on Sunday night. Join in on the fun during this four-day carnival that features rides, arts, crafts, novelties, great food and drinks. The fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m., at the park, courtesy of RSVP, Carson City Toyota/Scion and Wells Fargo Bank, Carson Nugget, Gold Dust West, NV Energy, Carson City Office of Business Development, Adele's Restaurant and Lounge, and Inland Empire Shows. Call (775) 687-4680, ext.4.

Silver Dollar Cruise Night at Carson Mall

- Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 10:37pm

Join the Silver Dollar Cruise Night cars show, an evening of rock & roll music and great food on Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Mall. No charge for the cars or spectators. Everyone welcome. Call (775) 687-7410 for more information.

Douglas authorities seek help in locating missing 76-year-old Indian Hills woman

News - Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 7:32pm

A 76-year-old Indian Hills woman, who reportedly suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, is missing and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in finding her.
The woman, Ada Cordero, was reported missing by her daughter this Sunday afternoon and was last seen at 7:30 a.m. by her daughter, according to a press statement.

Firefighters knock down two homes on fire in Carson City neighborhood; dogs rescued

News - Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 9:17pm

Update: 5:11 p.m.: A fire truck reportedly had some damage from an accident that happened during the initial call. No injuries reported. Remaining fire units will continue to clean up hot spots around the fires and will probably be there for another 30 minutes. Fire investigators are now trying to determine what caused the fire that ignited two homes this afternoon.
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Farmer's Market at Mills Park in Carson City

- Last Update Tue, 06/29/2010 - 7:35pm

Pick up the freshest fruits and vegetables and flowers midweek on Wednesday from local farmers at Mills Park Pony Express Pavilion. Also be sure to check out the array of crafts also sold from local artists. The Farmer's Market is at Mills Park on Highway 50. The market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For vendor information call Shirley at (775) 746-5024.

Carson City...Fun?

News - Last Update Sun, 06/27/2010 - 8:13pm

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/27/carson_cityfun Megan Stanphill:

I spent last night in Carson City and I was a bit surprised….it was FUN!

Also check out her thoughts on Carson City

New Car Dealers Open

News - Last Update Mon, 06/28/2010 - 2:34pm

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/27/new_car_dealers_open

Karson Kruzers' Run What Cha Brung

Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 06/26/2010 - 3:08pm

It's a beautiful day to be in Fuji Park looking at some beautiful cars. The Karson Kruzers 26th Annual Run What Cha Brung Car event is going on right now, so get on down there. There will also be parade down Carson Street tonight at 6:30, followed by a street dance in the Carson Nugget west parking lot. See their website for more information.

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