2017

Philip J. DuBois “Phil,” owner of DuBois Health Center since 1964, passed away on December 31, 2017. Phil was born November 6, 1932 to Roland and Lulu DuBois in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Phil attended Aggie, the Essex Agricultural and Technical High School, where he developed a passion and lifetime love for plant and animal sciences.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday morning in the area of North Carson and Medical Parkway for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Wayne Pershing McAnally, a native Roseville resident, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimers.

Born to Dr. James F. and Marie (Gold) McAnally on September 28,1938. Graduated from Roseville High School, Class of 1957. He graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, receiving the Mu Sigma Alpha outstanding Academic Proficiency Award. He was very active in his community and to name a few, he was a member of Masonic Lodge #222, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Roseville Cemetery Board of Directors.

Suppose as a business owner, you decided you need a better desk. You know the entire cost of the desk can be a business expense with the cost all claimed in the year of purchase and when it was placed in service.

A Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony methamphetamine trafficking and drug possession charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

I used to be the resolution girl. I would set no more than three resolutions each year. I’d break the first the same month, the second in February, and the third by March. I always felt a little bad about breaking my resolutions. But everyone was breaking theirs. So, there was sort of a permission to it. A few years ago, I started a new tradition. I threw resolutions out the window and instead starting using a focus word.

The last sunset of 2017 was taken over the skies of Dayton Sunday evening.

It’s finally here, the last weekend of 2017. It’s fairly quiet around town, until Sunday night, that is. Today, Muscle Powered is leading a five-mile half-day hike along Prison Hill. Take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather, and join them. The Carson Nugget is hosting three nights of comedy this weekend: catch Myles Weber on the stage tonight. Head’s up. Galaxy Theater usually plays a movie from the past on Sundays and Wednesdays. This week, we get treated to the Christmas Classic, Die Hard. You won’t want to miss that.

SATURDAY:

The number of jobs created statewide as of November 2017 continue to set state employment records in Nevada's major metropolitan areas of Clark and Washoe counties, according to a November 2017 report released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

For the fiscal year (July 1, 2017 through November 30, 2017), gaming win has increased 2.58 percent. The gaming win in Washoe County for November was $63,262,914, a 2 percent increase from November 2016 when the win was $62,023,023. In the Carson Valley area, which includes Carson City, ...

Gaming revenue at Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos climbed by nearly 11 percent in November compared to the same time last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Five ski resorts in the United States are official training sites for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, and now for the next five years Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of them.

A 29-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday, 3:50 a.m. for a felony warrant alleging burglary that was issued Oct. 12, 2017 out of Lyon County District Court.

As we get ready to ring in 2018 and say goodbye to 2017, we want to reflect briefly on the history of the New Year celebration and amuse you with some fun historical facts.

One of the most notable celebrations is that in Times Square in Manhattan. This has been an annual event in New York since 1907.

Nearly every television station will broadcast the “ball drop” in Times Square: A large, lighted crystal ball sliding down a 77-foot pole over the course of the last minute of the year. When the ball reaches the bottom, it is the New Year.

I hope everyone is enjoying these last few days of 2017. While the Carson City Library is getting a much-needed refresh, you'll find limited services at the Adams Hub on Proctor. Get your fill of twinkling holiday lights while you can, the displays at Carson Valley Inn and at Nevada Christmas only run through Friday night.

WEDNESDAY: Dec. 27

Carson City-native Grant Davis, 21, trained in acting and singing at Reno’s Take 2 Performers Studio for six years, and this Thursday, December 28, the actor returns to the school's Reno campus for a free public screening of his first feature-film starring role.

It’s Christmas Day! This morning, I woke up and did a short video about what matters today and every day. This is a holiday filled with grand gestures. However, to me, it’s not the grand gestures we should strive for every day. It’s the simple pleasures of life that spread the spirit of joy, giving, peace, and love year-round.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the last week of 2017, Dec. 25-31. Lane closures or restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

A 55-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony shoplifting after attempting to steal $228 in merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nathan Tack, a Bethlehem Lutheran fifth grader, won the school-level competition of the National Geography Bee held this week. His win over 8th grader, Parsa Hadjighasemi, who finished second, qualifies him for a chance at an eventual first place prize of a $50,000 scholarship.

Three were arrested Friday after officers were dispatched to a north Carson Street casino for a fight involving two couples, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Judge Tom Armstrong announced Friday that he seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced an important reminder Friday that the provisions of Assembly Bill 474, the Controlled Substance Abuse Prevention Act, will go into effect January 1, 2018.

The Carson City Library welcomes the community as it launches the inaugural nationwide Winter Reading Challenge beginning today, Friday, Dec. 22, through Jan. 5, 2018.

The Read-A-Thon kick-off event will be held Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 850 E William St, Carson City. The presentation will include songs, stories, puppets, and activities. Also, you will be able to register for the Winter Read-A-Thon.

Carson City locals that frequent the downtown area may have noticed some silence on the hour instead of the bell chimes familiar ring at the Laxalt Building this past summer. The original Carillon — an electronic device that simulates tuned bell chimes — broke down after ringing on the hour since 1999.

Instructor Dave Riske teaches a Computer Information Technology class at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source. Western Nevada College in Carson City plans to launch a cyber security program. The program was ...

Nevada added 1,800 jobs over the month in November, bringing total employment to 1.35 million, a gain of 35,100 jobs since November of last year that amounts to a growth rate of 2.7 percent, compared to 1.4 percent nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

A 66-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug trafficking and sales after a traffic stop for speeding led to the recovery of 15.7 grams of methamphetamine, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy said.

Wrap up 2017 with this great hike! Prison Hill half-day hike is approximately 5.1 miles. Hike begins at the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch at Carson River Road and ends at 5th St/Carson River Road intersection. Vehicles will be staged at 5th Street and Carson River Road for return to cars.

Water and snacks are required. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes are recommended. Please contact Jo Foster, jf.prairie@gmail.com for more information.

CARSON CITY — Tesla qualified for a total of $36.85 million in transferable tax credits and $115 million in tax abatements during Fiscal Year 2017. According to the annual report produced by the Governor's Office of Economic Development, all of those credits were purchased by Nevada resorts and ...