February 2017
Heller, Amodei attend Carson City Chamber luncheon amid protests
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 2:13pm
United States Sen. Dean Heller and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei were the featured guest speakers at Wednesday's monthly Soup's On luncheon series sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Their presence attracted a sold-out crowd inside the banquet room at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 East William Street in Carson City, as well as dozens of protesters outside of the facility.
Carson City arrests: Four jailed for felony warrants and violations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:28pmA 32-year-old transient and an inmate in the Carson City Jail about to be released from custody was charged Wednesday for being a fugitive from justice, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
John Bullis column: Another Waste of the Tax Court’s Time
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:01pm
Gregory MacDonald represented himself (he acted as his own attorney) in a U.S. Tax Court proceeding. He disputed the IRS finding he was not entitled to an earned income credit of $438 and he claimed he was entitled to the special recovery rebate credit of $400.
Senators urged to tighten payday loan rules
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 10:56amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate Commerce, Labor and Energy Committee was urged on Wednesday to tighten rules so that people can't get ...
Nevada doubles statewide school breakfast participation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 11:33am
Nevada had the highest percentage increase in school breakfast participation according to the annual School Breakfast Scorecard released Tuesday by the Food Research and Action Center, a national anti-hunger advocacy group. The scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on participation of low-income children in the School Breakfast Program.
Business Spotlight: Graphics Factory relocated to South Carson Street in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 10:36am
The Graphics Factory, a full service screen printing and embroidery shop in Carson City, has moved from its former location on East William Street between State Street and Saliman Road to 1400 South Carson Street next door to Batteries Plus.
Carson City commute for Feb. 22: Winter weather brings slippery roads
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 7:50amRain turned to snow Tuesday and overnight temperatures dropped to below freezing, resulting in potentially slippery roads for the Wednesday morning commute.
Motorists are advised to watch for areas of black ice on the highways and roadways in and around Carson City.
Wednesday, Feb. 22: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 9:28pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2017 (All day)
We’ll wake up to sunshine, but some snow may be in the cards this afternoon. Please drive safe when it’s slick out. ‘Our Story, Inc.’ takes you on a tour of Black History in Northern Nevada in the foyer of the Legislature; they’ll be on hand at the Carson Library this evening for a special Black History Month Celebration. Get a jump on spring cleaning and lend a hand to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. You’ll find their clothing drive at Red’s Old 395 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Show off your skills at Retro Replay if you fancy yourself a Smash Bros.
Sandoval tours south Dayton retention pond following National Weather Service alert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:48pm
Gov. Brian Sandoval toured the South Dayton Retention Pond near East Dayton on Tuesday following alerts from the National Weather Service that indicated the area may be compromised due to heavy rainfall.
Sandoval was joined by Lyon County Manager Jeff Page, Lyon County Commissioner Ken Gray, and State Water Engineer Jason King.
Painting of Historic Silver City at the Nevada Legislature
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 7:58pmEvent Date:
February 21, 2017 (All day)
Artwork by Sophie Scott of New Zealand will be on display at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City during the 2017 Legislative session. Look for it on the third floor near Ways and Means. Sophie’s painting, based on an 1860s photograph of Silver City, was created while she was a resident artist in Silver City in 2015.
