2017

In the past two years, 654 people lost their lives in traffic crashes on Nevada’s roadways. This number not only represents a tragedy in terms of the loss of life, but also in terms of the lasting effect a traffic crash can have on those who are left to grieve.

Ha! That sounds spooky. I imagine a horror movie where the phone is ringing. Instead of the creepy guy from the Scream movies on the other end it’s a beast, or perhaps a machine, on the other end of the line. It sounds like a B movie. But really, what is calling you is your purpose.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team arrested a man Friday who had four outstanding felony warrants including one for burglary, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Mark Salinas, Carson City's Arts and Culture Director talks with It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer about the upcoming first time Capital Collage slated for the day before Nevada's Nevada Day parade.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 16-22, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.

Following are comments I wrote 01/04/2017 but was unable to give at the BOS Meeting as I was home sick with a cold. Given the article in the Nevada Appeal today, I believe they are still timely:

So, my brother, Rex, and I were talking the other day about whether or not I was going to be attending the next Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting. I told him that after the Vintage at Kings Canyon development was shoved down our throats, I didn’t have anything new to make public comment on, but was sure that something would come along.

U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin closing recreational facilities and forest roads around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season beginning this Sunday.

DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. and Eric Onesi of Bear, Del. have been at the top of the leaderboard since the first round and remain tied for the 54-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

The U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday its hazardous fuels reduction burning plans for the Carson and Bridgeport Rangers Districts. Among those planned pile burns include 102 acres in Little Valley near the area of last year's catastrophic wildfire in Washoe Valley.

DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. fired a 5-under par 67 in blustery conditions to take the 36-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

The 24th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Luau, the Club’s main fundraiser of the year, collected approximately 17 percent of its overall operating costs for the organization’s Carson City and Carson Valley locations. The event featured live music, dinner and no-host bar along with both live and silent auctions.

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017, The Brew Crew is hosting the Carson Beer Crawl where you can “crawl” to a dozen downtown Carson City bars. The price of admission is only $15 and you get an official Carson Beer Crawl Mug and a Passport and wristband that will get you $1 beers at a dozen locations. Plus, there will be a prize drawing at 7pm. There will also be a grand prize drawing where you can win a New Scooter!

Join the fun and get ready to crawl! Stop by to register in Laxalt Plaza and enjoy music and great company from 3pm – 7pm.

It’s time for the Nevada Day Weekend celebration! Then, it’s “Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday” on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where several Northern Nevada mixologists will compete for a trophy and bragging rights for the Best Bloody Mary.

The Arlington Event Center will also host a Craft and Vendor Fair from Oct 27 to Oct. 29. Join the party across from the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City for an action-packed weekend!

It’s time for the Nevada Day Weekend celebration! On Saturday, Oct. 28, watch the famous Nevada Day Parade, then head over to “Brewfest 2017!” where you’ll be able to try a variety of different beers from around the world.

Pat Travers will also be performing live at the Carson Nugget for two shows at 7PM and 9PM.

The Arlington Event Center will also host a Craft & Vendor Fair from Oct. 27-29.

Join the party across from the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City for an action-packed weekend!

We were greatly saddened and angered by the October 1 attack launched by a terrorist from MGM’s Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on the Route 91 Harvest Festival 2017 music concert.

The people we know who were at the concert all had left prior to the attack or managed to get away unharmed. But we have friends who lost people in this horrendous attack. And even folks who did not know anyone directly affected by this mass murder are rightly shocked, angered and troubled by it.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 200 block of Gardengate Way for suspicion of felony burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

DAYTON — Under perfect, calm fall conditions Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. and Eric Onesi of Bear, Del. fired 7-under par 65 to share the first-round lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

In December 2017 the Lyon County Board of Commissioners will be appointing citizens to various Citizen Advisory Boards. Citizen Advisory Boards are established by the Lyon County Commission to represent residents of Lyon County in designated geographical areas.

MiXed Company, your favorite local Rock/County/Dance band will perform their debut at Living the Good Life on October 21, 2017, beginning at 8:30pm.

Come dance the night away to Dave, Jim, Keith & Jake performing your favorites and a few originals.

Living the Good Life is an upscale cocktail lounge with live entertainment & craft cocktails, serving Lunch from 11:30 am Monday - Friday and Appetizers and Dinner specials from 4:30pm.

Come for Dinner, Stay for Fun!

Congress has special rules that apply when a loss results from a casualty like Harvey or Irma. Victims have more time to file their 2016 income tax returns-until Jan. 31, 2018. And they also have until Jan. 31, 2018 to pay the estimated tax payments due Sept. 15 and the following Jan. 16, 2018.

“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela

More than 700,000 children experience abuse and/or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, they’re attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. That’s a heavy burden for a child to carry.

A new Basic Life Services program is taking to the streets, Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon said, improving emergency medical services in the community and easing the stress currently placed on existing ambulance units.

Have you ever felt pulled to do something and you didn’t know why? You couldn’t state reasons for it. It just felt right? That, my friend, is your calling. And, I want to tell you today, you are worthy of it.

First Independent Bank, including its Carson City location, is helping provide warm winter coats to Northern Nevada children whose families may not be able to afford one.

For the third year in a row, First Independent Bank is joining the Hot August Nights Foundation to encourage the general public, as well as First Independent Bank clients and employees, to join in this important coat collection drive.

A 50-year-old Carson City Jail inmate faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner following an incident Saturday, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

With its new studio and offices now secured at the historic Adams House on Minnesota Street, Carson City Community Radio KNVC 95.1 may be ready for live broadcasts from the capital city sometime in November or December of this year, station management said Monday.

The importance of diplomacy and ethics in politics will be the topic of Ralph McMullen's program at the next meeting of the Carson City Republican Women's Club. Please join us on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Carson Nugget for lunch and to hear Mr. McMullen's discussion on this subject.

He encourages interaction with his audience and welcomes our input. Lunch reservations must be made by Friday, October 13, 2017 by either calling Gale at 775-241-2054 or by emailing carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com. The cost for lunch is $20, cash only.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 9-15, 2017. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please follow detours.

Have you ever considered a career in law enforcement or emergency dispatch? If so, you may find answers to some of your questions at job fair this Saturday, Oct. 7 in Carson City.

A field of 73 players will begin play Tuesday in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. This year’s group of golfers embarking on the annual grind to attempt to get to the Tour come from a wide variety of golf backgrounds.