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Fire at south shore Lake Tahoe NV Energy power station causes widespread outages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 9:40amA fire at an NV Energy south shore Lake Tahoe power plant knocked out electricity to thousands Monday morning from Tahoe to Carson Valley, and a small portion of Carson City.
WNC Foundation to host second annual Reach for the Stars fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 12
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 1:03pmEntertainment. Stargazing. Silent auction. Dancing and so much more! All this to benefit local science and technology students pursuing their dreams. Attend the second annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.
Historic coin press returning to operation at Carson City's Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 5:24pmIn February of 1870, the sparkling new steam-powered coin press inside the United States Mint in Carson City struck its first coin, a Seated Liberty silver dollar with a crisp CC mint mark.
Liberty Tax Service Offers Tuition Free Tax School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 3:19pmAre you interested in a new skill? Then here is some exciting news!
We offer tuition FREE Tax School in the fall. This is a structured 10-week program designed to teach students the fundamentals of tax preparation. Day and evening courses will be starting in September 2017. We would be happy to send you more information.
You may contact our Carson City or Dayton Office below to receive more information.
Liberty Tax Service
2050 N Carson Street Suite B
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 461-3601
Liberty Tax Service
6 Pine Cone Road #2
Dayton, NV 89403
Phone: (775) 246-8100
The History of Health Care
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 4:04pmDid you know that not too long ago people did not require medical insurance? Less than fifty years ago people paid cash or used credit for medical care which was true for most of the history of our nation. Indeed, medical care was once so accessible and affordable that most people did not need insurance to pay their medical bills. Then, medical Doctors and Insurance companies began to lobby government to 'regulate' (i.e. monopolize) health care to 'improve' it.
Column: Working together in America means agreeing to disagree
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:23amDespite what so many Americans demand of lawmakers today, our country wasn't built so much on cooperation as it was people with differences learning to get along.
Tuesday, July 4: Things to do on Independence Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 10:31am‘We hold these truths to be self-evident…’ With those few powerful words, the Declaration of Independence set a few east coast colonies on a path to becoming ‘the land of the free, and the home of the brave.’ Less than 100 years later, the great ‘Battle Born’ state of Nevada would join the fold. Let us celebrate our great country today with family, friends, and neighbors. You’ll find fireworks displays in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe.
Americans Declaration of Medical Freedoms
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 4:52pmGo forth and celebrate: Events and fireworks during Independence Day weekend
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 2:27pmFourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great four-day Independence Day weekend!
Saturday, July 1
Liberty Tax Service Offers Free Tax Seminars
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 7:17pmCHS grad prepares for college soccer at Saint Mary’s; Carson Futbol Club tryouts Saturday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 1:05pmValerie Sue Meyer, who started with Carson Futbol Club at age 11, says the club prepared her for three successful varsity seasons at Carson High School and her next step — college soccer.
Nevada celebrates Flag Day, Army's 242nd birthday at Veterans Memorial
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 12:06pmNevadans celebrated both Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday Wednesday during a ceremony at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds in Carson City.
Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church in Carson City features Gospel Concert with The Craguns
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 1:59pmJoin us at Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church on Sunday, June 25 for a special Gospel Concert with The Craguns. This amazing gospel quartet has been to GSWC before and has always left those in attendance wanting more!
New Union pub, coffee bar, brewery opens Thursday in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 5:39pmThe all-new Union Carson eatery, taphouse and coffee bar is scheduled to open Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m., the establishment posted on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon.
ARTrepreneur Pop-Up Gallery Event during the downtown Wine Walk
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 4:35pmThe Nevada Arts Council, the Adams Hub for Innovation, and the Carson City Visitors Bureau invite you to an 'ARTrepreneur' Pop-Up Gallery Event on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Adams Hub for Innovation at 111 W Proctor Street (entrance at corner of Curry Street.)
Nevada Business Connections June breakfast features business broker, Storey community development director
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 11:20amThe next Nevada Business Connections breakfast meeting will be Wednesday, June 21, at Gold Dust West Casino in Carson City. The meeting will feature guest speakers Buzz Harris with The Liberty Group of Nevada, and Dean Haymore, director, Storey County Community Development.
Ultimate Sacrifice: Carson City honors the fallen at Memorial Day ceremony
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 4:43pmDozens gathered this Memorial Day at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and liberty.
Eyes on Carson City: Marine Corps League honors service of American Indians
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 4:16pmMembers of the Carson City Marine Corps League held a ceremony at the Stewart Indian School Cemetery along Clear Creek Road Monday morning to honor the service and sacrifices of American Indians.
Column: Don't forget the forgotten on Memorial Day
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 8:09amUnder the cool shade of a grove of trees behind Fuji Park and across Clear Creek near Baily Pond rest two Union soldiers.
The American Civil War veterans were laid to rest here more than a century ago back when the property was site of the Ormsby County Poor Farm.
Statewide events in May celebrate historic preservation, archaeology
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 8:58amMay is a month to celebrate historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada.
Nevada agencies and organizations have worked to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
The following are scheduled events throughout Nevada:
Wright, Gazza named northern Nevada branch managers for Nevada State Bank
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 12:52pmNevada State Bank has named Tammi Wright and Steve Gazza as branch managers in northern Nevada. Wright will manage the West Liberty branch ...
New Union pub, coffee bar, brewery to open in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 8:19pmA new restaurant is opening in downtown Carson City, according to reports from the Reno Gazette-Journal and Nevada Appeal.
The Union — a partnership of Reno-based investors — is scheduled to open this summer at 302 North Carson Street, site of the old Lake Tahoe Brewing Company, which closed in January 2016 ahead of its owner Michael Candelario's arrest on fraud charges.
CHS CTE to present mint replica to Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 9:16amCarson High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) students will present a three-dimensional replica of the Carson City Mint, Liberty Bell and coin press to the Nevada State Museum in a deed of gift signing ceremony inside the museum's south gallery located at 600 N. Carson Street on Tuesday, April 25 at 9 a.m.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 22 - 23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 4:08pmHoly moly, it’s going to be a busy weekend: busy and gorgeous out. A bowling tournament and the Comstock Shootout Soccer tournament have the hotels and motels busting at the seams. Celebrate Earth Day with Muscle Powered by making a small piece of Carson City that much cleaner; the trash meets at 8 a.m. and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the day. Rummage and book sales, live music, a fun run and a half-marathon, comedy and so much more await you. Check out the list for all the ways to embrace the sunshine.
SATURDAY:
Chef Mark Estee to open new spot at former Lake Tahoe Brewery in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 11:37amChef Mark Estee of Liberty Food & Wine Exchange just confirmed to @RGJTaste that he, Hub Coffee Roasters owner Mark Trujillo and their business partners just signed a lease for space in Carson City to house a restaurant-brewery.
Our Founders’ Legacy versus Progressivism
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 9:24amOur Founders and the classical liberal intellectuals they followed got the basics of government right and thus launched two centuries of freedom and opportunity leading to hope, unprecedented economic growth and astounding human flourishing and wellbeing.
However, a century later a counter movement arose and has continued to gain until now, undermining freedom and opportunity and diminishing hope, growth, wellbeing and flourishing.
Woman who walked 7,000 miles to get ERA ratified in Nevada, other states in Carson City Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 9:09amHelene de Bossier Swanson, who completed a 7,000 mile spiritual pilgrimage on foot traveling across all 15 states that have not yet ratified the Equal Right Amendment will be staffing the table Wednesday during the International Women's Day, Empowering Women event.
My President
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 3:05pmOn the way to work I passed a couple of people with signs saying “not my president”. I agree with them. Trump is not their president. Trump is my president. I am a citizen of the State of Nevada and I was sorry that Nevada chose to vote for Clinton. I am proud of the States that elected Trump.
Column: How Did All of This Happen? Part 2 (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 10:35amAs I now conclude this particular article, it is just hours away from one of America's most revered events--if not the most. President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building at 12:00 noon on January 20, and Mike Pence will be duly sworn in as the Vice-President of the United States.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash on I-580 near Fairview ramp
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 11:13amCarson City Fire Department and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of I-580 near the Fairview ramp.