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Scott Neuffer

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Carson City Sheriff's Office conducting crosswalk stings

Since 2013, 19 pedestrians have died in crashes in Carson City, the Appeal found in an investigation.

A look at pedestrian deaths in Carson City since 2013

Between 2013 and the present, 19 pedestrians have been killed on Carson City streets, the Appeal found in a months-long investigation.

Senior facility, downtown ATM slated for planning commission

The requests, if approved, would facilitate a new ATM at the Carson Mall and a new 105,000-square-foot senior living center near Gold Dust West off East William Street.

Supervisors pave way for road funding ballot questions in November

Carson City voters will get to decide the fate of two tax proposals designed to raise money for local roads.

Carson supervisors approve tentative budgets, drainage plan

The General Fund for the tentative budget was approximately $128.3 million.

Budget, ballot questions headed to Carson City Board of Supervisors

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will face a packed agenda at Thursday’s meeting as supervisors are set to review the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025 that starts July 1, along with two ballot questions designed to raise money for neighborhood streets and several other items.

Carson City RTC OKs budgets, supplemental requests

During public comment, some were concerned the RTC was going to cut the transit budget and consequently services to Jump Around Carson, specifically paratransit, but that was not the case.

Carson City officials: Road funding problem not new

According to Public Works, 17.9 percent of neighborhood streets are in very poor pavement condition, and .8 percent are considered failed.

Community helps 99 Cents Only employees; city reviews Sprouts plans

Ronni Hannaman, Carson Chamber executive director, discussed new businesses investing in the community, such as plans for a Sprouts market and Planet Fitness.

Seeliger student sworn in as junior mayor

Charlee Dobson, 8, started the Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday with a bang of the gavel.

Carson City RTC to review budget proposals

The RTC Fund budget for infrastructure projects is proposed to be about $5.1 million with no supplemental requests, i.e., new costs.

99 Cents Only in Carson to close as part of massive shutdown

The 99 Cents Only store at 2080 E. William St., will be closing in the near future following a vast shutdown of the company’s business operations.

New Carson City company building connections

Connections helps people slow down and talk to one another, its organizers maintain.

Remedy's to remain closed after liquor license denied

Supervisors, acting as the Liquor and Entertainment Board, denied a liquor license for Remedy’s Bar after hearing from patrons and employees who described the bar as a kind of family.

Carson Burlington Coat Factory to close April 19; Jersey Mike’s Subs renovations underway

Burlington Coat Factory in south Carson City is set to close doors April 19, a store spokesperson confirmed Monday. The person, who did not want to be publicly identified, told the Appeal the store’s 22 employees were given the option of transferring to the Reno or Sparks store or receiving a severance package.

Remedy Bar decision headed to Carson City Board of Supervisors

The Carson City Board of Supervisors could decide Thursday whether a drinking establishment with a problematic past will get a liquor license. Their meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the board room of the community center, 851 E. William Street.

Remodel underway for Nevada Legislative Building

The goal of the LCB is to have the west entrance completed by the next session in 2025.

Carson City clerk-recorder responds to GOP lawsuit alleging inaccurate voter rolls

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen is calling a lawsuit brought by the Republican Party against him and other Nevada defendants “unfortunate.” “It is unfortunate that the RNC used inaccurate data when filing the lawsuit,” he told the Appeal. “Carson City has a little over 85% of the possible adult population registered and is in direct conflict with their claims.”

Native American leaders discuss representation, partnerships, future

The unveiling of the Datsolalee medallion at the Nevada State Museum on March 20 was personal for Josh Bonde. He remembered how in the early 1980s, he would come to the museum in Carson City and see depictions of indigenous people. “Coming here as a kid, there used to be the dioramas of like naked brown people poking animals with sticks,” he said. “Primitives, you know.”

Bonaldi drops out of Carson City school board race, leaving three for primary

The Carson City School Board District 7 race was still headed to the June 11 primary as of Tuesday after one candidate, Jeanette Bonaldi, announced she was withdrawing.

Carson City breaks ground for new fire station off Butti Way

An $18.4 million investment in public safety took physical shape Monday as a team of city officials and developers broke ground on Carson City Fire Station 55 and Emergency Operations Center located at 3505 Butti Way.

Restaurants going green as part of organized dining districts

Nevada’s first green dining district took root in downtown Carson City in 2019 thanks to the efforts of greenUP!, the nonprofit that focuses on environmental education and green networking.

Supervisors grant liquor license after initial denial

The Liquor and Entertainment Board granted a packaged liquor license to Chandan Mehta as the liquor manager for Lucky Market 2.

Medallion honoring Washoe Tribe unveiled at state museum

Wednesday marked the first time a member of the Washoe Tribe was commemorated on one of the museum’s medallions.

CCFD responds to chicken coop fire

The Carson City Fire Department responded to a chicken coop on fire at a residence in the 4000 block of Ponderosa Drive around 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

Supervisors hear special event policy, health insurance plan

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will review health insurance contracts for city employees and a policy update for special events before convening as the Liquor and Entertainment Board on Thursday.

Ballot measures for local roads moving forward

Two tax proposals designed to raise money for neighborhood streets in Carson City are a step closer to the November ballot.

Brewery Arts Center fundraising for concert stage

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director Spike McGuire, 37, believes free live music can save the world. “It’s a great uniter,” he said. “And that’s what we need more than anything right now, ways of getting the citizens of America united again.” The nonprofit is raising money for a new mobile stage for the Levitt AMP Concert Series, which is held throughout 10 consecutive summer Saturdays on the BAC campus. The ask for the campaign is $250,000 for a new stage, site repair near the BAC Performance Hall where the stage will sit and for a lighting package.

Carson City tax ballot questions for road funding heading to RTC

Two tax proposals to raise money for neighborhood streets are headed to the Carson City Regional Transportation Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will take place in the board room of the community center and will follow the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting that starts at 4:30 p.m.

Supervisors appoint two to Parks and Recreation Commission

Out of five applicants, Jacob McDermott and Diane Baker-Roberts were the two selected by a unanimous vote.

Chamber leadership class needs help refashioning amphitheater

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Class of 2024 have been imagining ways to reinvigorate the space.

Weekend storm gets snowpack to normal for date

“Compared to where we were on Jan. 1, this is an incredible comeback for sure. Things can turn around quickly in the Sierra. One storm can make a big difference.”

Carson City officials discuss future of public bus service

Supervisors met jointly with the RTC to discuss the future of the 18-vehicle bus system known as Jump Around Carson.

Planning commissioners OK industrial development near golf course

A sizeable industrial project is likely to rise directly south of Eagle Valley Golf Course in the coming year.

Carson City hosts road funding workshop March 23

Annual funding for maintenance of neighborhood streets is facing an estimated $21 million shortage.

Architectural firm helping restore historic Carson building

Actual construction — and the budget for construction — will be determined in the next legislative session.

City considers bank stabilization at Buzzy’s Ranch

“Following the epic winter of 2022-23, as well as the sustained high flows experienced through the spring and summer, the riverbank along the Buzzy’s Ranch Trail has eroded significantly,” reads a staff report.

City writes off portion of unpaid parking tickets, refocuses on current fines

A backlog of unpaid parking tickets in the Carson City Treasurer’s Office will be handled with a multipronged approach.

Supervisors accept presidential primary results, clerk-recorder emphasizes cost of election

Expenses for the Presidential Preference Primary held in Carson City on Feb. 6 totaled $131,733.50, while voter turnout was 27.1 percent.

Carson supervisors keep property tax rate the same

Property tax revenue for the general fund is expected to increase 5 percent, from an estimated $32.7 million in the current fiscal year to about $34.3 million in fiscal year 2025.

Carson planning board focuses on fatalities, road safety

Transportation officials are developing a Local Road Safety Plan that evaluates problem areas and prioritizes safety measures and projects.

Supervisors to set property tax rate, start budget process

Supervisors also will consider waiving $111,795 in fines and late fees from unpaid parking tickets.

Carson area road safety plan gets review

Several areas have been identified as safety priorities including the stretch of North Carson Street between Long Street and I-580

Carson City’s Purple Avocado set to reopen

Sue Jones confirmed the store was set to reopen more than a month after losing her husband and business partner Stan Jones.

Carson teacher battery report sent to district attorney

A parent alleged her son was slapped by a Carson Middle School teacher on Feb. 1.

Sierra snow totals show region still behind

The region typically needs about five atmospheric-river storms in a season to reach a normal snowpack by springtime.

Biden wins presidential primary for Dems; 'None' defeats Haley

President Joe Biden cruised to an easy victory on the Democratic side of Tuesday's Presidential Primary early results show Biden with nearly 90 percent of the vote. On the Republican side, "None of the Above" was leading Nikki Haley by a 2-to-1 margin.

Carson City supervisors approve fire station contract

A new fire station off Butti Way would be the first addition to Carson City’s fire stations since the mid-1970s, according to Fire Chief Sean Slamon.

Carson planning commissioners OK marijuana store

Board also discusses master plan with supervisors

The permit for GTI Nevada LLC allows 4,500 square feet of a 5,550-square-foot space — formerly Evergreen Gene’s garden store — to become the second RISE dispensary in Carson.

Carson City poet draws crowd at senior center

Kathy Nelson spoke Tuesday about poetry to a packed room at the Carson City Senior Center and read some new poems evoking the Carson City region.

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