March

When Maria Watson walked back into the manufacturing facility that she and her husband had built, she felt so small and alone.

The 55,000 square-foot building was empty, and so was a part of Watson.

CARSON CITY — Initial claims data in the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2018 Claims report reveals that initial Nevada unemployment insurance claims activity has declined, on a year-over-year basis, in each of the first six months of 2018.

Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton got student loans to finance the education of their adult son (Andrew). In 2008 Mr. Hamilton was permanently disabled due to a back injury. In June of 2011 he asked to have the loans discharged (cancelled). In 2011 two lenders did cancel loans totaling $158,511.

Brothers Jeff and Paul Young planned a soft opening of their brewery as a way to ease into the business before the official opening.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation will host public information meetings in July and August to provide updates on corridor selection for the future Interstate 11 connecting the Las Vegas valley and northwestern Nevada.

A 64-year-old Mound House man was arrested Wednesday for gross misdemeanor impersonating a police officer among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 35-year-old Carson City man set to be released from jail Tuesday was booked on a felony warrant issued June 20 out Douglas County, a sheriff's deputy said.

The Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) give great tax savings for folks under age 65. When you turn age 65 and are eligible for Medicare, you can not make contributions to your HSA.

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, serving Nevada's Second Congressional District, today released the following statement on House Resolution 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act:

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced Thursday he has appointed Paul Nicks as Acting Director of the Governor’s Finance Office. Nicks will replace Jim Wells, who is retiring from state service on July 13.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve a request for proposals in the formation of a new franchise agreement for solid waste and recyclable materials disposal.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of embezzlement after a rental car company reported one of its vehicles had been stolen and located via GPS at an apartment building, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Unemployment in Carson City continued to decrease in May to 4.2 percent, down 0.7 from a year ago and the lowest it has been since October 2006, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Downtown Carson City street closures for the 2018 Epic Rides Carson City Off Road mountain bike racing circuit take affect beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, June 15 through the event's conclusion at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, according to maps provided by the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City.

This month, California Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown signed probably the most restrictive water consumption law in the country. Under the new statute, starting in 2022 every California man, woman and child will be restricted to 55 gallons of water use per day. For a family of four, that’s 220 gallons per day.

The penalties for using more water than your allocation under this newest socialist Democrat program? Between $1,000 and $10,000 per day.

CARSON CITY — More than 200 Carson Middle School future Health Occupations Students of America earned real-world healthcare certifications. Nearly all the students taking Ms. Victoria Jaacovi’s Introduction to HOSA class and Mr. Dayne Carmichael’s Sports Medicine class finished the 2018 school year certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR.

Carson Hills Apartments, a large multi-family residential project now under construction behind the Casino Fandango Galaxy Theaters off South Curry Street in Carson City, has added 70 more units to its original 300-unit plan, the Carson City Community Development Department said.

The 2018 Nevada State Fair will be held this Thursday through Sunday at Mills Park in Carson City. The fair brings four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and much more.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Legal marijuana sales in Nevada hit a record in March, topping $41 million. Taxation Director Bill Anderson said that pushes ...

What began as a very dry winter in the Lake Tahoe Basin ended with Sierra snowpack approximately 85 percent of normal, thanks to heavy precipitation received during the month of March. However, both the National Interagency Fire Center and the Reno National Weather Service expect a warming trend to develop that will lead to drier than normal conditions by late spring.

Carson City Soroptimist will honor local high school Girls of the Month, culminating with presentation of the Girl of the Year Scholarship during its Program Meeting, Wednesday, May 23, from noon until 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

Two were arrested Tuesday and face multiple felony charges including child neglect and the use of heroin in the presence of child, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Ends First Quarter with Record Balance of $1.1 billion, while the state added 4,300 jobs and unemployment remains unchanged at 4.9 percent, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s April 2018 economic report.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for allegedly being in possession of 49 grams of cocaine and also faces two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 29-year-old Yerington man was found guilty by jury Thursday of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon in the death of his wife, a rural mail carrier, the Lyon County District Attorney's Office announced.

Albert Scott Stevens
1933 – 2018

Albert, aka Al, Scotty and Steve, by family and friends, passed away May 8, 2018. He was born April 23, 1933 to Scott and Vernie Stevens. He married Denise Cassel on March 31, 1956 in St. Mihiel, France. Al served in the Air Force as a Military Police Officer and retired from Southwest Gas Corporation after 29 years of service. Al set the example as a father, grandfather, dedicated husband and friend to everyone he met. Al really loved life and he will be missed.

Nearly 100 people participated in the fourth annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March at Western Nevada College (WNC) Saturday in Carson City.

Not a cloud in the sky, and yet we have been hit by a perfect storm: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby Day, and the monthly wine walk have all collided. Let me tell you, downtown is going to be hopping, not to mention the Early Season Farmers Market making its seasonal debut in the parking lot at W. Musser and N. Nevada – just behind Due Sorella. Take the kids down to Bailys Pond at Fuji Park for the annual Tom Brooks Memorial Kids’ Fishing Day. A trip to the train museum comes with the opportunity to ride on the Historic McKeen Motor Car.

A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday in the area of Ann and Minnesota streets for suspicion of felony possession of heroin and misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Community members are invited to support the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center at its fourth annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5 in Carson City.