According to a recent report, rising costs for basic medical procedures is the result of increased acquisition of small physician practices by large hospital corporations. Hospital conglomerates and private equity groups are buying-up independent practices and billing them as a Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD), which allows them to charge patients the higher hospital facility fees in a non-hospital setting.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to institute a show-cause hearing for Remedy’s bar in Carson City as to why they have been operating without a liquor manager and a valid business license with the state of Nevada.

Divers monitoring Lake Tahoe have discovered invasive New Zealand mudsnails in areas off the South Shore, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District announced Thursday. This is the first time the species has been detected in the Tahoe Basin.

CARSON CITY — New COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Nevadans following recommendations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and approval by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

For 20 Nevada homebuyers, homeownership became a reality with the Middle-Income Down Payment Assistance program offered since May through Greater Nevada Mortgage, a subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union.

The pilot program, made possible by the Federal Home Loan Bank, offered a small number of financial institutions, including GNCU, up to $1 million to disperse among qualifying middle-income homebuyers. Those eligible could receive $50,000 towards closing costs and down payment assistance on their first home.

CCL youth lobby training registration is being held until October 20, 2023. Are you under 18 and interested in learning to lobby with Citizens' Climate Lobby?

Join us for a special on-line Youth Lobby Training on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 1 -3pm Pacific

The youth lobby training is a virtual event. Those who register will receive a Zoom link.

Please fill out the form at the link below by October 20. We will email you a confirmation with the Zoom link and preparation materials.

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The University of Nevada, Reno was recently ranked amongst the country’s best colleges and universities by several nationally respected publications including U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Monthly.

Fall-like weather will take over the last days of summer around Carson City and northern Nevada as a strong cold front is expected to bring gusty winds and showers overnight into Thursday as well as cooler temperatures with freezes possible Thursday through Saturday mornings, according to the National Weather Service.

Chase International Foundation recently awarded over $12,000 to non-profit agencies in Northern Nevada and California as part of their Four Pillars of Giving grant program. PTSD NOW! of Incline Village, Nevada, Between Horses and Humans of Gardnerville, Nevada and Escobar Martial Arts Club in South Lake Tahoe, California, were presented with donations from the Foundation’s bi-annual grant process.

On Tuesday night, Smith Valley Fire Protection District, Nevada Division of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management and support agencies responded to reports of a wildfire on BLM land in the Pine Nut mountains near Red Canyon in Smith Valley.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Rope” (1948) on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Crue Casteel got his driver’s license recently. The trick for him will be keeping it under 85 mph out of a green light.

The Sierra Lutheran High School sophomore, who is a nationally-ranked dragster driver with a long list of racing accolades, is also coming off a highly successful summer of racing, with a competitive schedule ahead.

There’s a chill in the air, Hocus Pocus is playing on every channel, and everything has become pumpkin-flavored. You know what that means: it’s the start of spooky season!

Do you love ghost stories, horror movies, and general bumps-in-the-night? Have you ever wanted to craft the perfect spooky tale to tell around the fire, or even turn into a novel?

Then join us for Saturday Scaries: a spooky writing workshop hosted at the Carson City Library Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Travis Hunter may be the most versatile player in college football today. Playing both offense as wide receiver and defense as a cornerback, Travis has quickly put himself on the Heisman watchlist. His season, however, took a drastic turn last Saturday night when Colorado State senior defensive back Henry Blackburn delivered a very late and, by the naked eye, unnecessary hit to Hunter’s mid-section. Blackburn’s hit caused a laceration to Hunter’s liver and will put the Heisman hopeful on the bench to miss three crucial weeks according to the latest reports.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor battery and being in violation of a suspended sentence following an altercation at a North Carson Street gas station, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Award-winning Celtic duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, take the Swan Music Hall stage by storm on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now. Nashville Social Club is about to turn up the heat with another stellar act! Come witness an unforgettable Scottish performance of the renowned fiddle and cello duo.

A beautiful, fiery late summer sunset over Carson City Monday evening.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., received a $2,000 grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation of Phoenix, Ariz. This generous contribution has enabled the organization to make a significant impact on the lives of both homeless individuals and their beloved pets in the Reno community.

NAMI Nevada, the Nevada branch of the National Alliance for Mental Health is hosting benefit walks across Nevada on Oct. 7 in Carson City, Reno, Elko and Las Vegas to broaden awareness during October, Mental Health Awareness Month.

A friendly good horse sense reminder from our "four legged wild kids" asking driving folks in Carson City to look up at the sign and slow down.

Join us every Tuesday night at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City for the ultimate trivia showdown! From 7pm to 9pm, rally your squad for an electrifying DJ Trivia Night experience that'll have you on the edge of your seats. Our fantastic DJ Host will keep the energy high as you battle it out for fantastic prizes, all while enjoying great music and delicious drinks.

A 65-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor elder abuse and misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies learned the man allegedly slapped his wife who has a traumatic brain injury and is not very responsive speaking and with commands or comments.

Elementary schools in the Carson City School District will participate in the 2023 “Social Studies Spectacular” this week, Sept. 18-22.

The weeklong events and activities aim to engage students with social studies content and learning skills in various social studies domains including civics, history, geography, multi-cultural, economics and financial literacy.

Continuing from last week, over the years I’ve contented myself in collecting poignant quotes that I thought might shed some light upon a long and winding road toward old age.