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Stories for January 2015

Saturday, January 31

Carson City Road Report for Feb. 2-8

Nevada Legislature: 5 storylines to watch

Carson City Board of Supervisors takes up downtown project Thursday

Carson City woman completes basic training

John C. Fremont Elementary School receives cash, 1,300 books from City National Bank

Education achievements: Minden woman named to Dean’s List

Senator Square: Carson High Choral program to hold madrigal dinner

Carson City RSVP Volunteer Connection

Carson City students to accompanys USAF Band

Business briefs: Brummer achieves No. 2 sales position

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Carson City to enter rarefied air of music

Is there such a thing as free college?

Scene In Passing: ‘Team’ of Crowell sets stage for third term as Carson City Mayor

Past Pages for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015

My love-hate relationship with football

Cheers & Kudos: Thanks to Carson City Parks & Rec

Cheers & Kudos: Students able to showcase musical talents thanks to community

Cheers Kudos: Salvation Army thanks those who contributed during holidays

13 apply for Nevada’s Ninth Judicial District seat

Ron Bliss: Time running out for those who need health insurance

Snow survey reflects dismal January

Teri’s notebook: Sadly, Carson City’s Fuji Park trees being removed

Bill would ban guns for people convicted of domestic abuse

Sec. of State aims for voter ID, smoother business licensing

Immigration suit moving forward after Laxalt and Sandoval talk

Friday, January 30

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015

Past Pages for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015

No misunderstanding, narrow path is right way

Is This You? A tattletale tale

ON TARGET

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe opens to large crowd

Thursday, January 29

celebrating WINTERFEST

Carson Valley resident releases memoir of disasters

Gov., Starbucks team up to help disabled

Past Pages for Friday, Jan. 30, 2015

Cisco tech guru: ‘Smart everything’ looms

Sassafras opens for business in Carson City; grand opening Saturday, Feb. 7

Working together to preserve Tahoe

Gov.: Carson City’s Empire leading the way in breakfast program

Mayor upbeat about Carson City, refers to project near Nugget (video)

Rally in Carson City held to support school choice

USAF Band to perform in Carson City

Washoe Lake then and now

Wednesday, January 28

Reducing wild horse roundups a good plan

Carson City Commission approves sites for medical pot

President took the right action on Cuba

Past Pages for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015

Carson City Mayor given high marks by proposed Nugget project developer

The top 5 donors to Nevada state political campaigns

Tuesday, January 27

100 more correctional officers ‘badly needed’

Joining Forces enforcement program coming next month

Fresh Ideas: Changes in rainfall

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

Past Pages for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

Bunco Night raises funds for dental services for local children

Valentine’s Day Crawl slated

Get Healthy Carson City: Point in Time count takes place Thursday

Community roundup: Carson Middle wins South Tahoe event

Drop in the bucket still helps, even if just a little

JoAnne Skelly: Fruits vs. vegetables to a botanist

John R. Bullis: No death or inheritance tax in Nevada

Chuck Muth-led PAC takes steps to recall Assembly Republicans

Unions brace for collective bargaining fight in Legislature

Nevada inmate serving time for making child pornography dies in Carson City

Scene In Passing: BAC back! Board ‘conflict’ flap is claptrap

Nevada jobless rate drops to 6.8 percent in December

Monday, January 26

David Sayen: Get help paying Medicare costs

Past Pages for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

Pine needle baskets to feature at Legislative gallery

Lawsuit seeks to stop Pine Nut horse round-up

Sam Bauman: Pitfalls to seniors when taking meds

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class fundraising for project

Mayor says selection of next Carson City treasurer to be open

Switch turns on economic diversification

Helicopter charters coming

Poetry gathering boosts Elko economy at slow time

Region’s largest industrial portfolio changes hands — again

Sports: RSCVA’s ‘secret weapon’

Northbound 395 lane reopened to traffic

Ron Bliss: There is relief for those who are asked to

Unleaded regular gas price continues to fall

Joshua Moeddel: Be savvy with your finances in 2015: Know all your health care options

NDOW bill: Bigger share of elk tag fee could mitigate damage

Sandoval challenges GOP critics to devise better budget

Clement George Lipke

Sunday, January 25

In his own words: LendClear’s Arjun Dhingra

Hose Master opens facility in Sparks

Glenn Group spins off sister gaming company

Guild opens operations center

Saturday, January 24

EAGLE EYE VIEW OF CARSON CITY

Medical marijuana spots in front of Carson City Planning Commission

Horse activists ejected from BLM meeting

Carson City Road Report for Jan. 26 through Feb. 1

From Pershing County to the Pentagon

Tasha Fuson: The history of Carson High School

Carson City Daughters of Norway lodge president installed

Education achievements: Carson City woman named to Dean’s List

Neddenriep weds Eliasen

Soroptimist International of Carson City play Santa to seniors, kids

Senator Square: Winterfest week at Carson High

DOG HOUSE OF ADVENTURE

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Business briefly: Association of realtors appoints de Knijf

Doreen Mack: Small businesses can’t afford governor’s proposals

Past Pages for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Kate Marshall & Elliott Parker: Public education for the new Nevada

Guy W. Farmer: The high cost of illegal immigration

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Carson City area can relax over this ranking

Nevada governor seeks to expand autism care program

Friday, January 23

Past Pages for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015

Carson City government step: Lean into Kaizen

Faith & Insight:

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015

Fred LaSor: Terrorism we must not ignore

Teri’s Notebook: Governor’s nod to Carson City’s Stewart Indian School propels project forward

$275,000 Lake Tahoe rescue boat to replace sunken Marine 9

AG vows appeal of order granting new trial in murder case

DNA ties prisoner to 2 of 6 serial killings from 1976

Carson City Sen. Dean Heller named chairman of finance subcommittee

Carson City crime: Rise of burglaries seen in West Winnie Lane and Washington Street

Carson City, Lyon grad rates above state average

Top Silver State Health Insurance Exchange official resigns

Carson City’s FISH purchases ‘new’ shuttle

Feeding Pets of the Homeless receives WHC pledge

Yes, Virginia City is beautiful

Carson City Horseshoe Club plans to reopen, but is up for sale

Nevada Arts Council work to be in Legislative building

Thursday, January 22

Carson City area ranks high for retirement

Carson City’s Silver State Charter Middle School starts Project Day

Governor’s budget proposal not favorable to Carson City’s WNC

Two trees in Carson City’s Fuji Park on chopping block

Past Pages for Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

Government creates jobs like ticks create blood

Greater Nevada Credit awarding $40,000 in scholarships

RIDERS on the RANGE

Carson City’s Sen. Dean Heller urges swift action by NFL over deflated footballs

Duo hatches plans for photo studio

New flight can spur convention, air service

Chinese online retailer opens Reno facility

Foundation accepting applications

In his own words: NNMC chief executive Alan Olive

State details solutions for $162 million shortfall

Nevada set to release latest high school graduation rates

Another 5K Nevadans enroll in HealthCare.Gov before deadline

Reid to undergo eye surgery next week

Literacy program using dogs touted in Carson City

GOP lawmakers attack Sandoval budget at Reno event

Nevada food stamp program expects federal fine

Trenton Michael Perry identified as man killed in Geiger Grade motorcycle crash

Ken Beaton: Happy 100th birthday Kiwanis

Wednesday, January 21

Review: Carson High School play ‘All My Sons’ brings generations together

Bo Statham: Gov. Brian Sandoval’s bold (and progressive) ideas

Carson City area live entertainment listings

$3 million project in the works at Carson City airport

Past Pages for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015

Carson City hospital offers new Lung GPS technology for minimally-invasive lung treatment

Community roundup: Kolb, Russell win Blizzard Blast crowns

Gas price decline continues in Carson City

Saliman work in Carson City to last through the week

Tuesday, January 20

Past Pages for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

Governor’s education proposals could take Nevada over the rainbow

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

Get Healthy: Furry friends may boost health

BLM to host tour of Pine Nut herd management area gather site

Birth, death notices now done electronically

Carson City Equalization board orientation starts year

Reno motorcyclist dies in crash on Virginia City highway

Poor snow closes Tahoe Donner Cross Country

Use caution: Construction work begins near Carson High School

International Film Weekend to take root in Carson City

Carson City health inspections for Jan. 16

Tahoe researchers probe tiny critter population plunges

Care Flight called after man hits horse on Highway 50 in Lyon County

Rand Paul criticizes Hillary Clinton during Reno visit

Gov. Brown’s parks plan good for new Donner Party museum

File your taxes for free: IRS touting benefits of Free File software for Nevadans

Federal BLM district chief settling into position in Ely

Monday, January 19

WINE, SPIRITS AND JAZZ IN CARSON CITY

Carson City road report for Jan. 19-25: Work on Saliman across from CHS begins Monday

WATCHING INDIA’S WORLD RECORD IN CARSON CITY

Researchers puzzled by discovery of 1882 rifle

Elaine Wynn joins push to expand gun background checks in Nevada

JoAnne Skelly: Plants adapt to fit in their environments

Letters to the editor, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015

Sam Bauman: Gluten and arsenic in our diets

Sandoval: It’s time to raise taxes, boost education

John R. Bullis: Medical marijuana business has limited deductions

Past Pages for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015

Lake Tahoe home sales approach $1 billion in value

Beer lovers brewing craft-beer designation

RSCVA seeks hotel room tax hike for costs of bowlers, marketing

Senator Square: Carson High School Performing Arts presenting ‘All My Sons’

Western Nevada College News & Notes | Native Washo language the focus of spring class

‘Polter-Heist’ comes to Carson City’s Gold Dust West

Carson City road work starts on Saliman

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Carson City truly a ‘Capital’ idea

Sunday, January 18

Shopping center to undergo renovation

Saint Mary’s adds cancer treatment equipment

Saturday, January 17

Governor proposes ‘cultural heritage destination’ at Carson City’s Stewart Indian School

Past Pages for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

Guy W. Farmer: At war with radical Islam

First semester honor roll for at Riverview Elementary School

Education acheivements: Carson City students make Dean’s List

Scene In Passing: Public servant exits; 3% loans re-enter

Carson City couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

Carson Valley Airporter adds Carson City location

Carson City volunteer connection

Letters to the editor, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

Cheers & Kudos: Thank you for making holidays brighter

Cheers & Kudos: Catmandu thanks volunteers, donors

Friday, January 16

Teri’s Notebook: School boards should be chosen by voters

NOAA, NASA say 2014 warmest year on record

Carson City’s Eagle Valley doing well; rate hike could come in April

Reflections for MLK Day

Past Pages for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015

Is This You? The straw poll

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015

Carson Tahoe SPCA in Carson City receives Purina Cat Chow grant

Tahoe Ridge is bringing production to Carson City

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office serves search warrant in case of missing Silver Springs woman

Carson High School senior needs judges for speech and debate tournament

State labels Carson City’s Pioneer High an ‘under-performing school’

Eight-plex receives go-ahead in Carson City

AG Adam Laxalt, others enjoy post-victory donation windfall

Ron Bliss: Competition, increase in customers will drive health care costs down

$1B Switch data center in Storey County will be world’s biggest

Gypsum mining starts up on Ludwig site

Swift Foundation accepting literary effort applications

Carson City fire chief wants to go high tech

Eagles & Ag weekend takes flight Feb. 19

BATTER UP

USS Nevada leaves Puget Sound Friday morning

Ex-Washoe school boss Martinez to serve in new state post

Nevada Highway Patrol begins high-intensity enforcement

Thursday, January 15

Chuck Muth: Will the sun ever set for Sandoval?

Past Pages for Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

THEY MADE IT! Historic climb completed

Carson City resident Joseph David Winters killed in rollover

Common Core debated in Carson City

Parvovirus outbreak in South Tahoe

Carson City RTC chooses leaders, hears reports

Pre-sale registration begins for $800 Burning Man tickets

Family seeks missing Silver Springs woman

Dispensary sues state, says it failed to follow shop law

Wednesday, January 14

Past Pages for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015

‘Free’ community college education? Bait-and-switch

Robert Schreihans named Carson City’s new fire chief

Wild horses graze along Washoe Lake

Yosemite climbers push to finish El Capitan ascent

Carson City Health Inspections for Jan. 7

West Walker River ranch land donation extends conservation area

Carson City has cheapest gas in Nevada at $2.16 per gallon

Sunny Cain: Wild Monkeys and a Costco butcher named Jeff

Loree Gerboth: Why you can feel good about supporting Nevada standards

Get Healthy: How’s it going? Keeping accountable for New Year’s Resolutions

Tuesday, January 13

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

Past Pages for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

Google eyeing Carson City outdoor treks

Progressives tell their side before Sandoval’s big speech

Foster/adoptive parent training in Carson City

Carson City hospital awarded accreditation

Carson City Mayor to give state of the city address on Jan. 28

FUNKY FUNGI

$1M suit says Nevada police blew drug informant’s cover

Monday, January 12

Ceremony marks start of Nevada Court of Appeals

Walt Nowosad: Better off without Republicans like Hickey

Past Pages for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Sam Bauman: The many legal ways to leave things behind

Attacks on journalists are an attack on freedom

Dr. Tyrus W. Cobb: U.S. economy surges amid global slowdown

Nevada Department of Transportation looking for cash to fund pedestrian safety improvements

John Bullis: Retirement plan loan is income in year of default

JoAnne Skelly: Try growing your own mushrooms

TV game show ‘Jeopardy!’ to highlight ‘Aladdin’ on Thursday

Small explosion forced evacuation at Sparks High School

Contract worker killed at northeast Nevada gold mine

Potential presidential candidate Rand Paul to visit Nevada

CBS says Colbert to bow on Sept. 8

Federal analysis: Arts, culture add $700B to U.S. economy

Construction rebound brings more business to area architects

Clear Capital relocates to spur growth

Helicopter firm studies flights to ski resorts

Garlock Printing expands in Sparks

Copper mine moves forward

Stabbing results in Gardnerville’s man arrest

Critics: Gold mine plans could harm Nevada deer herd

Meetings set on BLM management plan for Carson City District

Sunday, January 11

Dunce paves college path

Credit union challenge: ramping up staff for new branches

Mobile apps appeal to next gen customers

In his own words: Greater Nevada’s Wally Murray

‘Close, but no cigar’ for SpaceX launch of rocket

Pair attempts world’s hardest climb up Yosemite’s El Capitan

Krolicki does not rule out a return to public service

Carson City pair to share about visit to Antarctica on Jan. 21

Researchers: Wolverine appears to be thriving

2014 warmest year on record for Nevada

Carson City road report for Jan. 12-18

Beata Liebetruth: No-kill movement making great strides in Carson City

Guy W. Farmer: The wonders of Indian gaming

Spots available on Carson City committees

Carson City Board to act on Tahoe Ridge

Senator Square: Culinary Arts earns national recognition for Carson High

Scene In Passing: Trickster on the loose; hides silver lining

Kate Marshall & Eliott Parker: The State of the State budget

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Education achievements: Carson City area students excel at Oregon State University

Business briefly: More than 100 Carson City animals find homes

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKEL: For Carson City, a ‘Seals’ of approval

Carson City business licenses

Past Pages for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Saturday, January 10

No fear is motto for visiting teams this weekend

Cheers & Kudos: Thank you for bringing Santa to Seeliger

Hitting the slopes — and greens in Carson City area

Murder trial postponed in killing of Sparks trespasser

Foster/adoptive parent training to be offered in Carson City

Saving Nevada’s piece of Americana

Friday, January 9

Teri Vance: Doggone it, our capital, Carson City, is the best place to be

Past Pages for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015

Faith & Insight: A walking target

Marilee Swirczek: Military deserve better from us, Abby

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015

Religion briefly: Carson City’s Silver Hills hosting information event

Carson City named best state capital to visit by USA Today

KIWANIS celebrates 100 at NEVADA MUSEUM In CARSON CITY

American Idol: Carson City’s Molly Seals Hollywood bound

Nancy Dallas: Republicans in Assembly need in house communication

Thursday, January 8

Past Pages for Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

Fredlund tees up donation for Carson City disc golf course

No JPII fever in Poland as canonization nears

Jewell orders firefighting strategy that protects habitat

Book signing to benefit Carson City library

Wednesday, January 7

Glover: He’s a political prodigy who aged well

Lumos gets inside track to do Carson City design

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015

‘Reshuffling revenue’ or maybe new taxes

Carson City public meeting set Tuesday on Common Core

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Newly found bullet could delay trial in trespasser killing

Inmate died of medical issue, not homicide

Despite hitch, Carson City officials sworn in

Shawnee home claimed by fire

Tuesday, January 6

Carson City public meeting set on Common Core

Kim Okezie named Carson City juvenile master

Get Healthy: January is Cervical Health Awareness month

Community roundup: Carson Valley softball sign-ups set

Carson City Board organization decisions listed

Carson City recreation commission sets priorities

Past Pages for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Carson City health inspections

Fresh Ideas: It is still a novel idea to read books

Recipe: Gluten-free Gougeres by Susan Hart

Fred LaSor: Kim unfairly accused by FBI?

Carson City Chamber director selected as RACC chairperson

Real estate data company moving 400 jobs to Reno

Ex-Nevada lawmaker gets probation in resisting arrest case

Suspect arrested in fatal Mt. Rose crash

Nevada power units close as utility turns away from coal

Update: Missing Carson City 17 year old found

Carson City Board of Supervisors organize; Shirk bids ignored

Monday, January 5

Buck eats in the new year on Carson City’s Capitol Grounds

Richard Stokes: Carson City community important in vision of school district

Lance Gilman’s $43M Tesla payoff has believers, critics

Old Jewish cemetery in Virginia City receives some TLC

Sam Bauman: American seniors unhealthier than other countries

JoAnne Skelly: Growing persimmon trees in Northern Nevada

Past Pages for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015

Mark Twain plaque stolen from monument at New York gravesite

2 men attempt most difficult climb in world at Yosemite

Electronics recyclers set return

Seeking IT help? Hire a veteran

Exodus brings the end of Lionel Sawyer

Steamboat plan: 400 apartments, commercial space

Eureka County farmers experiment with low-energy sprinklers

Gardnerville man held in vandalism spree

Jury selection starts in Boston Marathon bombing trial

Gov. Sandoval, top state officials sworn in

Western Nevada College News & Notes | Students pass 9 for 9 in auto service exams at Carson City’s WNC

Sunday, January 4

Fallon farrier creates custom-fit horseshoes

New owners revamp south Reno center

In his own words: Financial planner Laif Meidell

Trooper Allen set to begin new journey

Saturday, January 3

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Vance meant a lot to Carson City

Guy W. Farmer: Changing U.S.-Cuba relations

Past Pages for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

Kate Marshall & Elliott Parker: Time is now to create Nevada’s future

Five generations in Carson City

Scene In Passing: Resolved: Downsize; right size; rebalance

Carson City road report for Jan. 5-11

Education achievements: Carson City man honored at Arizona State University

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

Cheers & Kudos: Thank you for help with dog

Cheers & Kudos: Thank you to Angel Tree participants

Nevada Court of Appeals set to begin work Monday

Friday, January 2

Brewery Arts tries to find footing

Past Pages for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015

Is This You?: Bath or shower?

Teri’s Notebook: Thanks for the memories

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015

Faith & Insight: ROI God sees

briefly

Dispute could lead to name changes at Yosemite Park

Hours into new year, Vegas has 1st killing of 2015

TOO LATE FOR CHRISTMAS IN CARSON CITY?

Grant helps Carson City Visitors Bureau promote capital

Carson City Library’s friends enjoy New Year’s gala

Legislature to debate winery bans, speed limit

Fiore seeks to keep Nevada Assembly leadership post

Coast Guard grounds Tahoe cruise boat

Sen. Harry Reid suffers broken ribs, bones in accident

Thursday, January 1

Past Pages for Friday, Jan. 2, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, Jan. 2, 2015

Comstock Mining gives Sandoval a one-of-a-kind medallion

Cathleen Mital: Give blessings to others this New Year

Skating in the new year in Carson City

Silver nugget delivered New Year’s Day

18 black bears killed by Nevada hunters in 2014

Tahoe Queen cruise boat runs aground