December 2017
NDOT plans rolling lane closures on Highway 395A in Pleasant Valley
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 3:48pmDaytime lane closures will take place beginning Wednesday through next week on Alternate U.S. 395 in Pleasant Valley as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracks.
Global Fat Bike Day 2017
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 2:30pm
The first Saturday in December is designated as Global Fat Bike Day. Generally, any bike with tires 4″ or wider falls under the category of a Fat Bike. GFBD is a day for all the like-minded enthusiasts to get together for a fun ride, and events are shared around the world through photos ...
Nature's Bakery to cut back in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 2:18pmThe organic snack bar maker is eliminating 80 jobs as it reduces its manufacturing operations from three shifts to one starting in February. Affected employees have been notified and will be provided a severance package based on length of service and job placement assistance through Nevada ...
A new robotic surgical system, the daVinci Xi unveiled at Carson Tahoe Health
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 2:23pm
UPDATE: 2:40 p.m. — Video added
Carson Tahoe Health held an open house Tuesday to unveil its new robotic surgical system, the daVinci Xi, which uses the latest in robotic, computer and optical technology, according to Carson Tahoe Health. Attendees were offered the opportunity to run training "games" on the simulator and also the daVinci Xi itself.
Firefighters from Carson City, East Fork and Central Lyon among crews sent to Ventura fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 1:27pm
Carson City Fire Department has sent one engine staffed with 4 personnel to the Thomas Fire burning out of control in southern California, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. Engines from East Fork, Central Lyon County and Tahoe Douglas are among 12 regional agencies that make up three strike teams that are sending personnel to the fire.
Abandoned for a decade, the Kinkaed Building finally torn down
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 12:26pmCARSON CITY — Its insides gutted, contractors on Monday put a huge excavator with powerful jaws to work tearing down the remaining structure of ...
Carson City AAA office provides DVM services
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 11:52amThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles in partnership with AAA are expanding services to include over–the-counter DMV transactions—vehicle registration, license plates and other services—at the Carson City AAA branch office. Services available at the AAA location will include vehicle related ...
Nevada State museums launch pilot school transportation reimbursement program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 12:50pm
CARSON CITY — The sight of school buses outside Nevada’s seven State museums has become less common in the years since the Great Recession hit in 2007 as school districts dealing with tight budgets cut spending on field trips and their related transportation costs.
Looking for a job? Carson City School District hosts employment fair Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 11:55am
Carson City School District is hosting a job fair today, Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. inside Carson High School, south Senator Square, 1111 North Saliman Road. Nearly 50 positions will be available.
John Bullis Column: New Limits for 2018 Retirement Savings
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 11:30am
It is good Congress has linked many retirement plans with inflation. Here are some of the main 2018 dollar limits. 401(K) maximum contribution increases in 2018 to $18,500. That is $500 more than it was for 2017. And if you were born before 1969 (will be age 50 by 12-31-18) the “Catch-up” contribution is an additional $6,000.
