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14 Nevada counties including Carson City, Douglas and Lyon to lose 2018 health plans

Nevada’s insurance carriers that make up the state-based health insurance exchange will participate in three counties: Clark, Washoe, and Nye beginning in 2018, leaving Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and 10 other counties in Nevada without access, health officials learned Wednesday.

Creating affordable housing options in northern Nevada

... people," Jeff Jacobs, CEO of Jacobs Entertainment, which own the Gold Dust West in Reno, Carson City and Elko, said in an interview with NNBW.

Heller comes out against Senate healthcare overhaul bill

Widely considered a key swing vote in Republican efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act, Sen. Dean Heller said Friday that he cannot support a recently released Senate revision to the healthcare law as written.

CHS grad prepares for college soccer at Saint Mary’s; Carson Futbol Club tryouts Saturday

Event Date: 
June 24, 2017 - 9:00am

Valerie 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.

Concourse passenger lounge to be built at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Reno-Tahoe International Airport will see its first passenger lounge on the concourse to offer food, beverage and wifi amenities later this year, airport officials said Monday.

Sandoval Outlines Accomplishments from State of the State to Sine Die

Gov. Brian Sandoval expressed his gratitude Thursday to the Nevada Legislature for responding to his requests as outlined in his State of the State address in January of this year.

Rents increasing in Reno nearly triple the national average

While Reno is still one of the more affordable cities, rents are increase much faster ... This is the fourth straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a .... Ametherm in Carson City is looking to hire a Electronic Technician.

Discover Nevada State Parks Day provides free admission June 10 to all 23 state parks

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 10. Park visitors will receive free day use admission and free fishing — no license required — at all of Nevada’s 23 State Parks.

Lyon and Storey Regional Coalition Meets Thursday

Diane Arvizo of Rural Nevada Housing Authority
Event Date: 
May 11, 2017 - 9:00am

Silver Springs, Nevada - The monthly public meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties takes place at the Silver Springs Community Center at 9am on Thursday May 11th, 2017.

Guest speakers during the breakfast meeting include Diane Arvizo, Director of Homebuyer Services with Nevada Rural Housing Authority, and Heather Simola, Real Property Administrator with Nevada Rural Housing Authority.

RSVP 2017 Carson City Spring Celebration and Carnival kicks off Thursday at Mills Park

Celebrate the season of renewal, the return of warm weather and the goodness of Mom over four days beginning Thursday at Mills Park in Carson City with the 32nd annual RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival.

Carson City's Richards Crossing helps Nevada Rural Housing Authority win national award

The recently opened 39-unit affordable housing complex in Carson City known as Richards Crossing helped push the Nevada Rural Housing Authority project to be recognized by a national finance association during a conference last month in San Francisco.

Business Spotlight: Carson Car Center a different take on the market

In the world of used cars, there is used and then is Carson Car Center used.

"Our used inventory is different from other used inventory, because 80 percent of our cars are slightly pre-owned," said Carson Car Center General Manager Wayne Lew. "Used 2015, 2016 and 2017 cars make up the majority of the lot."

More Nevadans now eligible for down payment assistance

The State of Nevada Housing Division has raised the household income limit for its Home Is Possible programs, making even more Nevadans eligible for down payment assistance. Since the programs started in 2014, the income limit has been $95,500. In keeping with Nevada’s rising incomes, the limit has been raised three percent to $98,500.

ObamaCare: Repeal It and Then Find a Replacement

For six years, most Republicans campaigning for federal office pledged to repeal ObamaCare. According to national polls, a majority of Americans have consistently opposed ObamaCare even when they otherwise approved of Barack Obama as president.

Business Spotlight: New beauty school to open in Carson City

The last time Brandy Gayner walked through the doors of 1851 South Roop Street, she was a student at the Carson City Beauty Academy, which closed in July 2014.

Nevada Rural Housing, FISH cut ribbon on new Richards Crossing in Carson City

Less than a year ago, Richards Crossing existed only on paper. But a project that had originally spawned from the vision of Friends In Service Helping (FISH) and other community members is now a manifest reality.

Nevada Prepaid Tuition program open enrollment closes Friday

Lock in tomorrow’s college tuition at today’s rates for your child before open enrollment for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition program closes on Friday, March 31.

Centrally located new home development breaking ground in Carson City

Longtime Carson City residents Sam Landis, Rob McFadden, and Mark Turner announced they will break ground on Mills Landing, a town house community designed to bring affordable housing to Carson City, in a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at 1428 State Street in Carson City.

Lyon and Storey Coalition Moves to New Headquarters in Dayton

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey recently moved their main offices from the Dayton Community Center to a new property with storage buildings, a pavilion for events and office space. Staff offices are now located at 209 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton.

Silver City Small Actions Committee hosts postcard writing event

Event Date: 
March 5, 2017 - 2:00pm

A group of citizens from Silver City, NV and communities close by, formed a citizen action committee called the Silver City Small Actions Committee (SCSAC) to address local, state and national issues precipitated by the November 2016 general election.

Heller, Amodei attend Carson City Chamber luncheon amid protests

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.

Indoor go-cart track in Carson City has green light going forward

Construction has begun on a 750 foot indoor go-cart track planned at 3777 North Carson Street in Carson City, chief architect Ken Rose said Friday.

WNC Farm Direct Marketing Sales, Service and Signs Workshop

Event Date: 
March 4, 2017 (All day)

You can grow it, but can you sell it? Sales and marketing are just as important as production, but effectively implementing these tools can seem overwhelming for a small business.

Proposed bills would preserve preventative health care for women if ACA repealed

Facing the likely repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic female lawmakers are preparing a multi-pronged effort to preserve access to women’s preventative health services in Nevada.

Free Dayton cooking class and dinner Monday Feb. 20

Event Date: 
February 20, 2017 - 5:30pm

The public is warmly invited to join guest Chef Cynthia Kroon for a healthy cooking demonstration, followed by dinner, on Monday Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Community Center, 170 Pike Street.

NRHA expands services, space in Carson City with ribbon cutting

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) officially introduced a new suite addition to its office space — located at 3695 Desatoya Drive in East Carson City — Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event for the public.

Nevada State Health and Social Services: Key Facts

Event Date: 
January 25, 2017 - 9:30am

This is the third column in a series presenting the findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address health and social services.

The figures reported in the PAFR and discussed here come from the actual numbers in the state’s official financial reports. They are not estimates, future projections or budgeted or requested amounts. Just the actual revenue numbers from state books and records.

Western Nevada College's seasoned Jump Start program adding to success

Affordable. High student success rates. Supplemental Instruction. Students mature. Now in its third year, Western Nevada College’s Jump Start College has evolved into a highly successful, dynamic program that is providing a variety of higher education benefits to Nevada high school students.

Professional development educational series to debut at Carson City Chamber

Event Date: 
January 17, 2017 (All day)

The opportunity for professional growth is something every employer should consider for their managers or soon-to-be managers to keep employees engaged about their job and the company.

Attending seminars taught by professionals is the best method to keep abreast of current trends in the business world, although many of the sessions planned for the Chamber’s Professional Development Series beginning Jan. 17 can translate to government management jobs as well.

Business Spotlight: Bus Boy Mobile Cuisine offers new take on food truck fare

What is 36 feet long, nearly 15 feet tall and can feed more than three dozen people at once?

No, it's not a giant Twinkie formed by ecto-radiation.

By this spring, it will be the newest addition to Carson City's food truck fleet.

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