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Q&D Construction, a Northern Nevada contractor, will lead construction on the Heroes Memorial Building renovation project in Carson City, the new emergency department and covered connector at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and the Elko County Osino Interchange, and will co-lead the construction of a terminal expansion at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Mont.

Ever spend some time watching high school students having fun? They do it so naturally. There is no lack of excitement happening at Carson High School, and one of the more amazing aspects of this high school is everyone is invited to attend every event.

Healthy people make healthy communities. What are the biggest barriers to overall health and quality healthcare here in northern Nevada? Learn about innovative approaches happening here in our community and what is being done to ensure all Nevadans can lead healthy, happy lives.

The committee heard from Marsheilah D. Lyons, the deputy research director from the Legislative Counsel Bureau, who spoke from Carson City and ...

CARSON CITY — On Wednesday the Southern Nevada Health District reported the first person under investigation in Nevada for the 2019 novel coronavirus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be testing samples from the Southern Nevada resident who has been identified as a person under investigation. Currently, Nevada has no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus.

For aging adults, bone loss is a significant health concern. We start to lose muscles used for powerful and quick movements that stimulate bone health as we age. Exercises associated with positive bone maintenance and growth are typically land-based, where weight-bearing and high-impact activities are proven to improve bone density.

CARSON CITY — Higher education has the power to make grandiose dreams come true. For Alana Pankopf, it all started with the aspiration of becoming a doctor.

During the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.

The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.

Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.

Not only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.

Western Nevada College has announced their newest fitness class, R.I.P.P.E.D.

R.I.P.P.E.D. is designed to help everybody meet their ultimate fitness goals in a super fun group exercise environment.

This 1 hour class combines Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, core and offers a very important Diet program on the Rippedplanet website.

The Whistle Stop Inn on North Carson Street is the center point in a topic of discussion regarding transitional housing in Carson City. Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, along with a new program designed to lend a helping hand to qualifying individuals who want to better their lives, are now considering refurbishing the entire property.

Christine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District. She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.

RENO — With the cost of living going up, it's good to hear when a bill will be going down. On Monday, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved plans to lower electric rates for Northern Nevada customers beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

UPDATE: The cause of death has yet to be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiners Office. No evidence of foul play was located and exposure to the elements may be a factor in the man's death, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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The Washoe County Medical Examiners Office has identified the body of a man discovered by a hiker Tuesday in the hills north of Carson City.

Read the entries from this year's Letters to Santa, turned in by local children at the Homestead Holidays event last weekend.

Click on the links below to read the letters.

Letters to Santa is sponsored by:

• Capital Glass
• Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority
• Carson Now
• Lumos & Associates
• Miles Construction
• Allison MacKenzie, ltd.
• Firehouse Subs
• Q&D Construction
• Western Nevada Supply
• Resource Concepts, Inc.
• Quickspace
• Visiting Angels

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL and Carson City, NV – National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has hired Bradley Dalbec to serve as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dalbec will report to CEO Don Manhard and will oversee Manhard Consulting’s accounting, financial analysis and reporting, strategic planning, payroll, and tax functions.

“Brad brings great industry experience to his new role with us,” said Don Manhard, Jr., President and CEO. “He understands our business, is proactive in his approach, and provides valuable insight into how to best manage the organization.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei, NV-02, released the following statement Tuesday after voting in favor of two legislative packages that include all 12 Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bills.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising motorists of new flashing yield signs being tested and activated on certain Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway on-ramps beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18.

The new yield signs located at the base of both northbound and southbound I-580 on-ramps from College Parkway and U.S. 50 East, William Street feature flashing yellow beacon lights at the top.

This Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.

Sign up to audition for "Heather the Musical (High School Edition)," on December 21 at 10:00 am (callbacks later that day). This production is the inaugural show of the newly-formed adult and young adult theater company, Wild Horse Stage Company which produces both small and large scale shows geared towards adult and young adult performers and audiences in Northern Nevada. We are dedicated to producing high-caliber, innovative productions of contemporary theater that inspire, engage, and entertain the community.

While it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.

Eco-friendly fashion statements abound in Nevada and in the capital city as the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program announced the winners Tuesday of the 2019 Wearable Recyclables art contest.

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford jointly announced that the suspect in a 40-year-old homicide investigation has been arrested and is scheduled to be arraigned in Washoe District Court on Tuesday.

Everyone in Carson City is invited, always invited, to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs, especially when so many of these individuals and teams have been so successful. A great many athletic events are happening this week and beyond with regional competitions in soccer, and state competitions in tennis and cross country.

Heading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is pleased to announce twenty-three graduates, from fifteen NV agencies, will accept their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2019-02.

Going into the middle of the work week we can expect sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s. Events around the capital city Wednesday, Nov. 6 include gallery showings, a Veterans Day assembly at Sierra Lutheran High School, the first "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation, "Nevada’s Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times" hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.

A warmup is in the forecast this week as we head into Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Expect sunny skies with daytime highs in the upper 60s. But you'll want to bundle up after the sun sets as night time temperatures will be in the low 30s. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with Nevada Appeal columnist Guy Farmer, the first of free Monday yoga classes offered through Partnership Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.

Now through Dec. 7, seniors in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties can enroll for superior health benefits with Prominence Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plan.