News - Last Update Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:11pm
Beginning in June 2014 Nevadans will have a second area code to remember when dialing Southern Nevada. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved a second area code of 725 in the same geographic region as the existing 702 exchange in Southern Nevada.
Carson City Library staff
Carson City Library will host author L. S. Watson, Jr., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m., in the library’s auditorium. Watson will discuss his new book “Showdown in Six-Mile Canyon.” Copies of the book, about a Civil War veteran who settles in Virginia City in the 1880s, will be available for purchase.
Business - Last Update Thu, 11/15/2012 - 10:24am
Thomas Jefferson paid a surprise visit to Northern Nevada Coin, host of the November Chamber mixer. Mr. Jefferson presented some wise words to live by. Shown are the staff of Northern Nevada Coin and some Chamber members.
- Last Update Thu, 11/15/2012 - 8:39am
The annual Court Appointed Special Advocates Carson City Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be on Friday, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gold Dust West in the Pinon-Sage Room. Attire : Semi-Formal.
All CASA volunteers are admitted free plus 1 guest. All Non-CASA's and extra guests $30.00 per person
The price includes a full dinner and dessert with tea, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a No-Host bar open from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction and raffle drawings for our floral center pieces.
Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” will be presented in Carson City by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-25.
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. It is the story of a young German girl, Clara, who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads. Scored by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the ballet features one of the holiday season’s most famous pieces of classical music.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/15/2012 - 8:14am
Ed Vogel, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Most of the 100,000 active public employees in Nevada will have to pay 2 percentage points more in retirement premiums starting July 1.
The PERS board, basing its decision on a study by an actuary, voted Wednesday to increase retirement rates to 25.75 percent of each regular employee's wages, with half of that paid by the employee and half by the employer.
News - Last Update Thu, 11/15/2012 - 8:11am
Karoun Demirjian, Las Vegas Sun
After watching their candidates lose the presidency, the 4th Congressional District, and barely eke out a win in the Senate race on Election Day, Nevada Republicans were wringing their hands.
They had scored near-record turnout of their base, particularly in the rural counties, which swing heavily Republican. But they had been decimated at the polls among minority voters, especially Latino voters.
Henry A. Schaffner, born Sep. 24, 1921, in Calexico, Calif., to Emil and Marie Schaffner, passed away on Nov. 12, 2012. Henry graduated from Holtville High School in 1939 and attended UC Davis....
Barbara L. Gilbert, 86, passed away November 3, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This...
Sports - Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 6:19pm
By Chris J Graham
The NIAA has a problem. They forget that they are running high school sports and not professional organizations. This is to tell them that giving exclusive broadcasting rights of all mediums to Gustin Sports Productions is beyond absurd. This is Nevada, where high school sports are not overwhelmingly huge. This is all about fun here not about money like some seem to think.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 5:14pm
By Sally Gunter
Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, signaling winter's return to Lake Tahoe. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.
By Sarah Thornton
Ferrari Public Affairs, a Nevada-based legislative lobbying and public affairs firm, has launched a new website at www.ferraripa.com. The site showcases the company’s services and expanding team of professionals.
“The firm has evolved significantly since we opened our doors five years ago. We have helped clients succeed on the local, state and national regulatory and legislative levels and we are proud of the work and reputation we have achieved,” said Ferrari.
- Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:50am
Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” will be presented in Carson City by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-25.
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. It is the story of a young German girl, Clara, who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads. Scored by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the ballet features one of the holiday season’s most famous pieces of classical music.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:42am
Ashley Cullins, KRNV
The March of Dimes released their premature birth report card today - and gave nevada a "D." Experts say the rate isn't as bad as it used to be, but there's a lot of room for improvement.
"I think problems of the beginning of life are most important," said Iain Buxton, regents professor at University of Nevada School of Medicine.
News - Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:35am
Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal
Including a nearly $3,000 salary cut for himself and plans to lay off about 30 employees, Superintendent Richard Stokes outlined the initial budget proposal during Tuesday's school board meeting to fill an anticipated $5.5 million shortfall.
Edgar Sanford Mills of Minden, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, 2012 following a stroke. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 29, 1932. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sarah, of Minden; sons,...
Ron passed away from a sudden and massive heart attack. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, piloting, EMT, raising kids and animals. He is survived by his wife, Jill Martin; six sons...
Andrew Johnston was born in Redlands, Calif. on Sep. 20, 1987.He attended school in Adin & Canby, Calif.; Dayton, Nev., Silver Springs, Nev. and Alturas, Calif. He received his GED in Alturas i...
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:20am
By Don Quilici
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 14-21.
Business - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 2:10pm
By Diane Hansen
Obama has been re-elected for a second term, and many entrepreneurs are unsure about what the next four years will bring. However, one business-building tactic that is often overlooked and is a true driver of business growth and success is partnership. Two agencies, based in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe, have been cooperating since 2009 and have served Tahoe-based clients such as Mackenzie Martin of Century 21 Tahoe Paradise, I DO Tahoe Weddings, and Olsen Paving & Sealcoating, among others. Their newest account is Barton Health.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 12:02pm
Reno Gazette-Journal
Two Reno men and three Carson City men were among seven poachers who were issued citations and warnings in Idaho. According to Fox9 in Boise, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game issued 16 citations and five warnings to seven poachers from Nevada, Minnesota and the Idaho community of Harrison. Two elk and two deer were also seized.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 11:47am
By Lisa Herron
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of holiday tree permits the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards) with a limit of two permits per family. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection. Harvesting smaller diameter trees offers residents and visitors a traditional holiday experience while helping to thin the forest.
Sports - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 11:33am
By Lisa Fisher, Cheer Mom
The Carson City Pop Warner Midget Cheer Squad achieved first place in its division at the Sagebrush Empire District Cheer Competition held at Sparks Highs School on November 3, 2012. In so doing, the team has put themselves in the position to qualify for the national championships for the first time in the program’s history.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 11:26am
Carson City Sheriff's Office personnel and Public Works Street Operations have been busy this Tuesday morning cleaning up after taggers hit streets signs and walls with gang-related graffiti.
Street Operations for Carson City reports cleaning up at least eight spots on College Parkway along the sound wall between Sherman and Nye. The tagging was documented and stripped with sandblasters, said Justin Tiearney, street supervisor.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:27am
The Department of Public Safety Capitol Police Division will conduct a full scale emergency preparedness exercise Wednesday at the State Capitol in Carson City from 8 to 11 a.m.
The exercise will involve all employees assigned to the State Capitol. The Capitol building will be closed to the general public while this exercise is held, said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Barbara Stapleton.
In September, the staff of the Capitol performed an emergency evacuation drill, in October, an earthquake drill was held and this exercise completes the three part employee safety training.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:19am
KOLO
Veterans' Day is reserved for those who have served this country, there are still a couple hundred Nevada men and women who are currently on active duty in places like Afghanistan and Kuwait. Many will not be home for Christmas, that's where our “Be A Santa To A Soldier” comes in.
News - Last Update Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:11am
Ed Vogel, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada's population is expected to continue growing the old-fashioned way - more children - rather than migration from other states and countries, according to a report released Friday.
Calven Samuel Aerick, 95, of Dayton, passed away on November 10, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material m...
Dennis Jonathan Hoyt, 72, of Carson City, passed away on November 8, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This materi...
Willis Lane Ward, 92, of Carson City, passed away on November 6, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material m...
Marilyn O. Waller passed away on Nov. 6, 2012 at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nev. at the age of 82, with her family at her bedside. She was born in Lucas, Iowa. She was the only child of A. Oral Pete...
Howard Lawrence Anderson was born on Oct. 24, 1921, in Pontiac, Mich., to Lillian and Edward Anderson. After graduation from Pontiac High School, he moved to Southern Calif. where he worked for...
Paul Verebely, 53, passed away November 8, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Capitol City Cremation & Burial Carson City, Nevada.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This mat...
Lynda J. Decker, 65, a Carson City resident, passed away November 7, 2012. FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material...
Sports - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 5:18pm
News Release
Value-added skiing and boarding has been passed down to three Lake Tahoe area resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders can now enjoy free skiing or riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows from opening day until December 21, 2012, as well as from April 15, 2013 until closing day.
News - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 4:19pm
Ed Vogel, Las Vegas Review-Journal
When it comes to winning elections, it is important for a candidate to belong to the party with the voter registration advantage. It is more important to have enough money to outspend your opponent.
Town of Genoa
“Christmas in the Sierra Concert, featuring David John and the Comstock Cowboys, returns to the historic Genoa Town Hall. This musical stage performance is in the old west style that truly warms the heart with the magic of the season. There are two performances, 5 pm and 8 pm. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $20 for concert only. A No host bar will be in the Town Hall. Each ticket holder receives 10% off of dinner purchased at Genoa restaurants including Tombstone Tap & Grill, Genoa Station Bar and Grill, and Walley’s 1862 Restaurant located at the 1862 David Walley’s Resort.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:59pm
Sally Gunter, Vail Resorts
Powerful early-season storms combined with the area’s largest and most advanced snowmaking operations have allowed Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe mountains – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – to open early with 111 acres. Heavenly and Northstar will open on Wednesday, Nov. 14 with a combined seven lifts and eight trails, totaling 51 acres.
News - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 10:51am
By Jeff Munson
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says an 18-month old boy isn't expected to live after authorities were called Saturday about injuries the child had sustained.
The case is under investigation. The father of the child and the girlfriend of the father who was taking care of the child are cooperating with the investigation, Furlong said.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 9:30am
In the main photo, this "King of the Hill" was spotted last Saturday afternoon along California State Route 70, just west of Chilcoot. In the second photo, two Pronghorn Antelope are spotted along California S.R 70 near the Beckwourth Airport.
Photos by Elaine Quilici
News - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 8:09am
Carson City and Northern Nevada caught the attention of 60 Minutes with a Sunday feature on the national jobs climate, qualified workers and addressing what has become known as the "skills gap" which happens when companies are hiring, but the applicants don't have the skills to do the available jobs.
News - Last Update Mon, 11/12/2012 - 7:46am
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Chairman Wayne Burke has been honored posthumously as American Indian Community Leader of the Year.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/11/2012 - 9:14pm
KOLO
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirms his office is investigating the hospitalization of a toddler. Furlong says the boy is currently on life support but is not expected to survive.
Saturday evening just before 5:30, Sheriff's deputies and Fire Department personnel responded to a 911 call for a child who was breathing but not conscious. The child was at a home in the 2200 block of E. Long St. in Carson City.
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 11/11/2012 - 3:10pm
by R. Lee Darby of the Gi Collaboration
My grandfather lived through the Great War - the War to end all wars. And I think of him on this eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month honoring the Armistice. I remember my grandfather on this day along with my father who fought in WWII in Africa and Italy. Today especially, I think of my nephew who has fallen on the battlefield in Afghanistan engaged in combat with the ancient cult of murder and slavery called Islam.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/11/2012 - 11:22am
Anjeanette Damon, Las Vegas Sun
Rest easy, Nevada. We’re still a battleground state. At least so say political operatives on both sides of the aisle.
Admittedly, they may have a bit of a vested interest in saying so. Presidential battleground status opens the spigot to tens of millions of advertising dollars.
By the last count compiled by The Washington Post, $54 million was spent on Nevada airwaves to influence the presidential election here this year — that’s about $53 per vote cast here.
News - Last Update Sun, 11/11/2012 - 11:15am
Karen Woodmansee, Virginia City News
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will join Grand Marshall Ed Hooks in leading the Virginia City Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. today.
Sandoval and Hooks will be among the many entries, usually more than 50, depending on the weather, that will take part in the parade. Several marching bands, including the Carson Middle School band and one from Fernley will perform in the parade.
Christa Regina Russo born Dec. 6, 1943 passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2012 with her son by her side. She leaves behind devoted husband, Mike; and son & wife, Tom & Marisa Russo. She was "Grammy...
Mary E. Lubinko, 86, passed away Nov. 1, 2012. She was born Nov. 28, 1925 in Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Klette & husband, Scott of Carson City; son, George Lubinko Jr. &...
Opinion - Last Update Sat, 11/10/2012 - 9:34pm
Karl Edward Neathammer
“If thou be judged, thou shall be judged by the company ye keep”
— Author Unknown
When the Traveling Vietnam Wall came to Carson City, I was a member of the Honor Guard. In no particular order, and if I’m to be judged, then, the following comments are from men and their families whose company I choose to keep!
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 11/10/2012 - 1:17pm
Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal
Cookie Bible got off work early on Friday and drove to the Purple Avocado to buy five of the city's newest Christmas ornaments, which feature historical Carson City buildings.
“They're wonderful,” she said. “They're the perfect Christmas presents for family and friends who are old Nevadans.”
The 11th annual ornament features the First United Methodist Church.