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Tahoe Ridge Winery closed at Carson City location

Tahoe Ridge Winery in Carson City appears to be closed, according to “for lease” signs posted throughout its space on the Carson Mall property and per information obtained from the Carson City Community Development Department.

Business Spotlight: Change Place opens its doors in Carson City

Change happens.

At the Change Place, part of the Change Companies in Carson City, it’s something that occurs every day.

Owners Don Kuhl and Sherry Newsom decided it was time to start working directly with the people their company has strived to help over the past quarter century.

Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless begins end of year fundraising

With thousands of pets at stake across the United States, Pets of the Homeless has begun its annual fundraising campaign in an effort to help homeless individuals keep their furry companions healthy.

Carson City Supervisors consider adding four-wheelers to municipal code

The Carson City Board of Supervisors met last Thursday to consider an amendment to section 10.30 of the Carson City Municipal Code dealing with off-road vehicles in proximity to houses.

Lake Tahoe movie tour kicks off in South Lake Tahoe


Local Freshies, in association with 4Frnt Skis, will host a two-stop movie premiere of “Here and Now,” along with “Tahoe: The Daily Routine,” in partnership with Basecamp Hotel & Diamond Peak.

Chef Pepe, Downtown Coin team up again for Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless

Event Date: 
December 31, 2016 (All day)

Inspired by the locally-based national non-profit Pets of the Homeless, Chef Don Pepe and Downtown Coin of Carson City have joined forces once again this year to raise money for the organization and its efforts to provide care for the furry companions of homeless individuals across the United States.

Opening of new Shoe Tree Brewery in Carson City targeted for December

Excitement surrounding the new Shoe Tree Brewing Company in Carson City has been building all summer long as brothers Jeff and Paul Young have been working to complete their new brewing facility and tasting room located on the Carson Hot Springs Resort property.

Business Spotlight: New owners of Talents bring renewed enthusiasm for indoor sports

Talents Athletic Center isn’t just a place to come in and play out of the inclement Northern Nevada weather. It’s also Carson City’s premier location for indoor soccer and flag football games.

Carson City’s FISH celebrates new look with grand reopening

Jim Peckham, executive director of Friends In Service Helping (FISH), excitedly led groups of visitors on tours of the organization’s property, located at 138 E. Long Street, Thursday night as part of a grand reopening celebration.

Out of 14,500 entries: NDOT announces winners of 'Welcome to Nevada' roadside sign raffle

The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced four winners who will receive a “Welcome to Nevada” sign as the old, obsolete highway signs are redesigned and replaced. The following winners were randomly selected from each region of the state and personally notified:

Downtown Carson Street Corridor ready for Nevada Day, ribbon cutting noon Friday

Nearly eight months after the Municipality of Carson City and Q&D Construction broke ground on the Downtown Carson Street Corridor Improvement Project on March 7, the ribbon is now ready to be cut on the $8 million dollar expenditure one day ahead of the Nevada Day Parade.

Revenues show Taste of Downtown delivers again for Carson City’s AEDV

Local restaurants and eateries fed thousands at the 2016 Taste of Downtown event held July 23 in downtown Carson City, generating tens of thousands of dollars for Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV) and its shelter.

NDOT reminds students to enter “Love NV Waters” drawing contest

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Stormwater Program is reminding all Nevada students grades kindergarten through fifth of their chance to enter the “Love NV Waters” drawing contest going on now through Nov. 7.

Free admission to Nevada State Museums during Nevada Day celebration

Both Nevada State Museums in Carson City will celebrate Nevada Day with free admission on Friday, Oct. 28 — the observed holiday — as well as on Saturday, Oct. 29, the day of the Nevada Day Parade along Carson Street in downtown Carson City.

RSVP Nevada Day Fair to feature Day of Service, Carson City Victory Rollers

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting the Nevada Day Carnival and Fair for a third decade at Mills Park over the Nevada Day weekend.

Now in its 31st year, RSVP’s Nevada Day Carnival and Fair provides a fun family entertainment venue during the Silver State’s statehood celebration.

Business Spotlight: Experience wellness at Ascent’s new location

Great minds think alike, often sharing a similar vision.

That’s one reason why Ascent Physical Therapy owners Kevin and Tammie Bigley decided to moved their successful practice into a shared spaced owned by Victoria Melhuish, M.D., of Sierra Foot and Ankle in South Carson City.

Carson City feels pains of teacher shortage, too

A chronic shortage of K-12 teachers isn’t just felt in Washoe and Clark counties, which feature Nevada’s two largest school districts.

The problem is statewide, even in Carson City.

Carson City therapist uses art to help clients heal

A teenaged girl named Alicia, troubled by her parents’ divorce, sits anxiously in her counselor’s office, unable to talk about her feelings.

When she does try to open up, her anger builds. Her anxiety spikes. She ends up feeling worse leaving the session than when she had first come in.

Harvest Train arrives in Carson City for second annual run

Harvest time at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) started Saturday in Carson City with a cornucopia of family fun and entertainment.

The Harvest Train returned to Carson City Saturday morning for another two-weekend run in October, steaming into Wabuska Station to begin its celebration of the fall season.

JoAnne Skelly: Miracle Broccoli Sprouts

I just finished reading “The Secret Power of Broccoli” by Peg Herring for Oregon State University’s Agricultural Progress magazine.

I already knew that broccoli and its relatives (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, arugula, collards, radish, turnips and others) were high in antioxidants. They provide important essential nutrients and help to reduce the risk of various cancers.

Adele's of Carson City a finalist for Restaurateur of the Year

Chef Charlie Abowd was named finalist for Restaurateur of the Year by the Nevada Restaurant Association Thursday at the annual Culinary Excellence Awards Gala in Las Vegas.

Nevada Secretary of State teaches Carson High seniors a lesson

More than 500 Carson High School seniors packed the bleachers on the big gym’s south end Thursday afternoon to welcome the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office to campus for the coolest civics lesson ever.

Veterans Spotlight: Capital City CIRCLES promotes change through empowerment

There is a lot of help in Carson City for those struggling with poverty — including military veterans — but the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative stands out as an organization that empowers people to change their lives.

Inaugural Northern Nevada Wedding Faire Sunday in Carson City

Event Date: 
October 2, 2016 - 11:00am

Plan your special day right at the first annual Northern Nevada Wedding Faire, held Sunday, Oct. 2 at Silver Oak Golf Club in Carson City.

Carson City veteran named Nevada Veteran of the Month

A retired United States Marine gunnery sergeant has been named Nevada Veteran of the Month by the Nevada Office of Veterans Services (NOVS).

Frank Reynolds of Carson City was selected by nomination for his work serving fellow veterans both in the community and statewide.

Veterans Spotlight: Carson City Health and Human Services is a resource hub

If you need help and don't know where to turn, Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) probably has the answer.

Besides offering a host of services — from medical to housing and employment — CCHHS also acts as a referral source to community services as well as a hub where service providers and clients connect.

Dogs run, walk for cats at CASI 5K9

It isn't every day you find a dog willing to do something for a cat.

But that's exactly what happened Sunday morning at Riverview Park off East Fifth Street in Carson City when dozens of canines and their humans participated in CASI's annual 5K9 Run/Walk.

Caltrans project to cause road closures and delays near Emerald Bay for two weeks

Those hoping to take a leisurely drive around Lake Tahoe's iconic Emerald Bay during the next couple of weeks will experience delays and detours because of a construction project set to begin Monday.

Caltrans will perform a full roadway closure of State Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe from just south of the Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point.

Veterans Spotlight: A new look at FISH

There's an old proverb that says, "a friend in need is a friend indeed."

For the needy in Carson City and surrounding rural counties, there may be no greater ally than Friends In Service Helping, otherwise known by its familiar acronym FISH.

Column: New series turns spotlight on veterans services

In February of this year, a coalition of military veterans and community stakeholders came together to form the Carson City Veterans Community Council (CCVCC), a local collaborative effort whose overall goal is to improve the coordination and delivery of direct care services to veterans.

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