Outdoors with Don Q: Some suggestions for 2012 Christmas gifts
By Don Quilici With all of the crazy “Black Friday” shopping madness now safely behind us, we can begin, once again, to think rationally about ideas for Christmas gifts for that special person(s) in...
View ArticleWestern Nevada College graduates record number of students at spring 2014...
Western Nevada College will graduate 543 students this spring. Commencement was held Monday in Carson City with a ceremony to be held Tuesday in Fallon. The class of 2014 will receive a record 581...
View ArticleColor Us Skeptical
By Ron Knecht and Geoffrey Lawrence Climate change is the cause of everything, even crime, prostitution and terrorism. Those are among claims studies have made in recent years. With world leaders...
View ArticleColumn: Holiday giving and the rules that come with charitable contributions
By John R. Bullis One of the favorite Itemized Deductions to claim on form 1040, Schedule A is the gifts to church and charity. Here are some of the IRS rules on the law provisions and general...
View ArticleSaddle Up For KIds Event a Success
Food For Thought Food For Thought would like to think all the people who came out and supported us at our Saddle Up For Kids Events. Friday, June 28th’s dinner at the Governor’s Mansion and Saturday,...
View ArticleNevada Think Tank Files Court Complaint Challenging Ability Of Government...
Sean Whaley CARSON CITY – A conservative Nevada think tank today filed a complaint in district court against Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, saying the separation of powers clause in the state...
View ArticleComment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by Dave...
I have read Fahrenheit 451. It was required reading in high school. However, when Mr. Bradbury wrote that classic story he had no idea that something like the internet was even possible. Fahrenheit 451...
View ArticleFrom computers to fitness and fashion, WNC Continuing Education offers...
Western Nevada College Although the fall semester has begun at Western Nevada College, many noncredit educational and self-improvement classes are still available through WNC Continuing...
View ArticleWNC offers electronics soldering this spring term
Western Nevada College A job skill that is valued and needed by employers in Northern Nevada can be acquired through one of Western Nevada College’s electronics technology classes during the spring...
View ArticleCarson High School Makes Engineering Addition To School
By Kyle Kunz Carson High School officially opened its new, very modern engineering computer lab Friday. The room's previous purpose was the old weight training facility but with the new addition of...
View ArticleBSA Troop 33 to Host the 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show...
By Pinenut District, Boy Scouts of America BSA Troop 33 is excited to announce it will be hosting its 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser on August 15, 2015 at Carson...
View ArticleAtlantis Casino Resort Spa and Offsite Data Depot Sign Agreement for Document...
by gpoppinga Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/atlantis_casino_resort_spa_and_offsite_data_depot_sign_agreement_for_document_management_servicesMove Saves Atlantis Approximately...
View ArticleSin Tax Debate Focuses On Public Health Benefits, Revenues, Effects On Business
CARSON CITY – Advocates for a tax hike on cigarettes and liquor made their case in the Nevada Legislature today, both to raise revenue and improve public health. The proposal received a mixed reaction...
View ArticleCarson City loan manager jailed; admits to stealing $4,200 and taking it to...
A 34-year-old Dayton woman faces a felony embezzlement charge after she admitted to authorities that she stole $4,200 from a Carson City loan agency that she managed and then spent a portion of the...
View ArticleOutdoors with Don Q: Big game hunting tags announced
By Don Quilici It’s now official: Systems Consultants, the private computer firm in Fallon that conducts the annual computerized drawings for Nevada’s big game hunting tags, has posted the results of...
View ArticleComment on Editorial: Nugget Project: No new answers. Only more questions. by...
“Knowlege Center”? Another new term for an old concept (does anyone go to the library for “knowlege” when they can Google the subject on their computer). The freeway bypass around Carson City has...
View ArticleNevada Think Tank Files Notice Of Appeal With Supreme Court In Separation Of...
Sean Whaley CARSON CITY – A conservative Nevada think tank today filed its notice of appeal to the state Supreme Court in its separation of powers case challenging the ability of state lawmakers to...
View ArticleWNC offers funding for dislocated worker training in machine tool, welding...
Western Nevada College Western Nevada College has grant funding available for individuals who have lost their jobs and seek enrollment in an accelerated Machine Tool Technology or Welding Technology...
View ArticleCarson City deputies make 23 arrests over holiday weekend
The Carson City Sheriff's Office reports 23 arrests over the holiday weekend period from Friday to Sunday, with a handful being for DUI and drug-related offenses. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says...
View ArticleCarson City sheriff’s log: Man admits to stealing purse, uses credit card to...
A 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on felony burglary and fraud charges after allegedly stealing a woman’s purse from her car and using a credit card at Walmart to obtain merchandise,...
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