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Year after Carson City jail escape, structural problems persist

A review found a wall at the jail needs more barrier protection and an alarm system. But the fence has not yet been delivered and the alarm has not been installed.

RTC considering Carson City bus fare hike

The Regional Transportation Commission on Wednesday will discuss reimplementing and increasing JAC fares as pandemic-related grant funding runs out.

Supervisors get no bids on Carson City’s Northgate property

The Carson City supervisors are exploring a new route to dispose of a city building on 2621 Northgate Lane.

New York playwright comes home to Virginia City

Playwright, producer, and actress Elise Milner is showing the off-Broadway play “An Awkward Inheritance” at Piper’s Opera House in July.

Growth Management sets Carson City water limits, flags road maintenance

The Growth Management Commission met to review the city’s growth cap and ensure that public facilities can support future growth.

Planning Commission wants Carson residents’ stance on marijuana stores

The Planning Commission is considering making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to allow two more marijuana retail stores.

Carson City businesses open in time for summer

New businesses held ribbon cuttings and soft openings just in time for summer foot traffic in Carson City.

Supervisors accept Carson City Primary Election vote

Carson City had 35 percent voter turnout for the 2022 Primary Election.

Carson City eye care center awarded congressional, gubernatorial recognition

The Center for Advanced Eye Care had a surprise guest during the Thursday morning staff meeting.

Nevada Mining Association hosts annual workshop for educators

Teachers rotated through a mineral class on Tuesday, scratch-testing rocks and learning about the precious minerals in everyday household products.

Supervisors approve Carson City Airport improvement plan

The Carson City Airport has its fingers crossed for a new terminal building, but the chances of getting funding for the project are slim.

Intervention & Resource Center offers services to Carson City victims

The resource center is helping AEDV gain visibility and Lisa Lee, executive director, can now offer more services to domestic and sexual violence victims.

Horton, Wells advance in Carson City supervisor race

Wilke-McCulloch and Hoen advance in clerk-recorder race.

Pony Express trots through Carson City

A relay race of lone riders carrying express mail came through Carson City on Wednesday.

Giant mechanical squid delights Carson City Library visitors

The art installation will be swimming the stacks until Friday.

Taste of Downtown to fund domestic violence shelter

This year, all the revenue from Taste will be going toward AEDV’s new shelter to house victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Mayor Bagwell talks money at Carson City Chamber event

The city is setting a $217 million budget for all funds expenditures, outpacing $205 million in all funds revenue, Bagwell said.

Dog ban on trail protects drinking water, officials say

Carson City announced last week that dogs are prohibited on the Waterfall Trail and North Kings Loop on the west side of the city.

After Uvalde, Furlong speaks to school safety in Carson City

Sheriff Ken Furlong said Carson City is better prepared than most communities to handle an active shooter situation, especially thanks to school resource officers.

Carson High welcomes new composter and plant nursery

Chanting “three, two, one, worms!” the Greenhouse Project cut the ribbon on a new composter and native plant nursery at Carson High School.

Carson City supervisors prep for the 2023 Legislature

Nevada Association of Counties Executive Director Vinson Guthreau visited the Board of Supervisors to outline how NACO is protecting Carson City interests.

Carson City inmates turn their tassels through WNC

Six inmates at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City graduated with their welding certification through Western Nevada College.

Carson City remembers fallen veterans at Lone Mountain Cemetery

Carson City residents gathered at Lone Mountain Cemetery to remember deceased veterans and place flags at their graves ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

WNC helps Carson City construction students build a bright future

Chanden Tolbert and Josh Bowen agree: the construction management degree at Western Nevada College is setting them on the right path.

State Senate candidates hound education at Carson City forum

Republican candidates for Nevada Senate District 16 agree: improving education is one of the top challenges facing the state.

Supervisors OK first reading of Carson City appeals ordinance

The new definition of aggrieved party expands the pool of people who are eligible to file an appeal.

Carson City Clerk-Recorder candidates promise to run a tight ship

Jordan Edens, William “Scott” Hoen, and Stacie Wilke-McCulloch are running for Carson City Clerk-Recorder.

Carson City supervisor candidates talk road maintenance

Ward 3 hopefuls Curtis Horton and James Wells have different takes on how to address repairing roads and infrastructure.

Nevadans rally at Capitol in Carson City for abortion rights

Abortions-rights protestors gathered at the Capitol Saturday afternoon to rally for increased abortion access in Nevada.

Don Jose’s Bar & Grill opens on Carson Street

Don Jose’s Bar & Grill on Carson and Corbett streets is a new restaurant with some familiar faces.

Photo gallery: FISH demolishes Carson City’s Whistle Stop Inn

The Whistle Stop Inn on North Carson Street came crashing down on Tuesday. Local nonprofit Friends in Service Helping is demolishing the building to make way for a revitalization project.

Supervisors discuss changes to Carson City administrative appeals

City officials have struggled to interpret vague language in the Carson City ordinance on administrative appeals.

Carson City announces initial plans for William Street

“Where are the pain points when you drive through this corridor?” a city official asked residents.

Vets' affordable housing gets Carson City permit

Northern Nevada Community Housing is planning a 126-unit multifamily development at the intersection of Northridge Drive and North Roop Street.

Carson City FISH burglarized; $1,000 in damage, losses

Executive Director Jim Peckham said someone entered FISH’s Carson City offices through a window and rifled drawers and rooms, apparently looking for cash and valuables.

Carson City Airport plans runway improvements

Airport Manager Corey Jenkins said he’s in the planning stages of adding new approach lights to the airfield and relocating a weather tower.

Carson City races could be decided in primary

In city races with more than two candidates, voters could either send the top two candidates to the November general election or elect a candidate with a majority vote.

Supervisors OK tentative budget, discuss property sale

The board will hold a final hearing and formally adopt the budget May 19.

Carson City roads score 62/100 in 2022 condition survey

Regional roads scored a 74 PCI and local roads scored a 56. Compared to 2017, that’s a 10 percent improvement to regional roads, but a 9 percent hit to local roads.

Photo gallery: Carson City Aquatics hosts annual Easter egg hunt

Carson City kids scrambled for Easter eggs at the Aquatic Facility’s 2022 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday afternoon.

Mayor asks for Carson City’s pros and cons

Mayor Lori Bagwell asked locals to help her pin down Carson City’s successes and challenges at a Chamber of Commerce event.

Carson City fuel-grazing sheep take to the hills

Borda Land and Sheep Co. released two herds April 8 and April 13 to cover the north and west sides of the city.

Carson City Charter Review panel may limit emergency powers

The charter allows supervisors to enact emergency ordinances immediately without filing copies of the proposed ordinance in advance.

Sisolak tours Carson City Senior Center

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak toured the kitchen and helped pack food for the Meals on Wheels program. Seniors met him in the dining room afterward to shake his hand.

Girl Scouts make spring break trip to Capitol

Southern Nevada Girl Scout Troop 700 members spent the first day of their spring break touring Nevada’s Capitol.

Carson supervisors want to sell city property to nonprofit

The Carson City supervisors are trying to dispose of city property on 2621 Northgate Lane.

No 'Miracle March' for Carson City

A historically dry January and February set the tone for March.

Carson City Brewery Arts Center upgrades lighting, HVAC, roofing

With recent facility upgrades, the BAC’s HVAC system, restrooms, roof and most of all, the lights, are looking better than ever.

Carson City couple spends 10 days in Ukraine helping refugees

Jon Staab and Lidia Karasinska got to see firsthand what “no man’s land” looks like between checkpoints along the Ukraine-Poland border.

Carson City Fire battalion chief retires after 34 years

Scott Baker has known since he was a little kid that he wanted to be a firefighter.

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