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Stories for July 2015

Friday, July 31

Once in a Blue Moon

Silver Dollar Car Classic in Carson City

BULLS AND BRONCS IN CARSON CITY

Teri Vance: Family seeking donations to bury mother of six

Mayor leaves imprint on USNS Carson City

Past Pages for Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015

Faith & Insight: Read the signs

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015

Nevada Appeal at 150: March 8, 1970: Eclipse awes millions; except for one gray fox

Is This You? Reasons vs. excuses for teenagers

Hot August Nights in Virginia City

Nevada Fair kicks off Thursday in Carson City

USDA approves energy grant for Fernley manufacturer

Nevada Appeal at 150: March 21, 1976: Hearst jury: guilty

Nevada Karelian bear dogs in action; amazing video from NDOW

1st legal medical pot sold in Nevada 15 years after approved

Teens design and sell chairs for local scholarships

Douglas County hosts flooding session Aug. 6

Custom airplane makes emergency landing near Fernley

Thursday, July 30

Hot August Nights kickoff rally today and Saturday in Virginia City

Past Pages for Friday, July 31, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, July 31, 2015

Chuck Muth: The conservative blueprint

Autism breakthrough: Carson City man develops live animation program to help children with autism

Youth Theatre Carson City’s ‘Peter Pan’ opens Friday at Community Center

Nevada accepting applications for education savings accounts

Nevada Assemblyman Richard Carrillo appealing DUI conviction

Minden Pizza Factory celebrates reopening

Arn Menconi: We suck at minimum wage

Wednesday, July 29

High-elevation fires prompting change in Sierra Nevada forest management

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, July 30, 2015

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 30, 1942: Naval branch for women is now law

Tahoe Ridge Winery grand opening in Carson City

Kids science camp in Carson City

(All) prices allow us to prosper

Carson City FISH thrift store renovation moving forward

NNDA joins Gov. in Europe in trade mission

Nevada Appeal at 150: May 12, 1970: Capitol Plaza project underway

Carson Station going to the Max

JoAnne Skelly: Lawn grass alternatives

Tuesday, July 28

Carson City school district revamping bullying policy

Carson City’s Fandango handles fair parking dance again

Carson City Brewery Arts Center hosting Tedx community forum April 8

Past Pages for Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Carson City health inspections for July 17

Burton cites Western Nevada College positives while calling for changes from 2017 Legislature

Get Healthy Carson City: Provide mothers support for breastfeeding

Fresh Ideas: Not too late to enter a digital-free zone

Nevada Appeal at 150: Sept. 21, 1962: First jet lands here

Nevada conservatives join push to defund Planned Parenthood

Small earthquakes strike east of Carson City

Nevada, Germany to launch manufacturing exchange program

Man guilty of 5 murders in 2013 killing-arson spree

Women’s paddle board triathlon set

2 bears trapped at Lake Tahoe safely returned to wilderness

63-year-old inmate dies at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

Thoran Towler: What employers need to know about pregnancy discrimination

Wildfire watching: Rangers in towers are out, cameras are in

Monday, July 27

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, July 28, 2015

John Bullis: Former congressman gets prison time for tax evasion

Nevada Appeal at 150: Dec. 3, 1965: Up and down: Signs appearing on highway warn of collapsing government

David Sayen: Celebrating 50 years of Medicare and Medicaid

Past Pages for Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Nevada stakeholders create new organic certification program

First Independent Bank parent releases second-quarter financial report

BLM OKs natural gas pipeline right-of-way

Redfin aims to redefine region’s real estate

New oncology clinic opens in Elko

Men and their machines

4 inmates hurt in prison brawl where officer shot pellet gun

Wreck closes southbound Highway 395 at Mica Drive

Reno hiker rescued in Tahoe National Forest

Pot of gold at the end of Carson City freeway

Evaporating and warmer Lake Tahoe has more clarity

Carson City’s WNC offers astronomy classes

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 2, 1954: Pope proclaims Pius X saint

Was remote check-in to blame for long DMV waits?

Sunday, July 26

What every contractor, supplier and property owner should know

Station Casinos enters northern Nevada arena

Allied Nevada suspends operations; shifts focus

Organics organization plows ahead

Mining Association honors safety efforts

Reno car dealer sells more than autos

Saturday, July 25

Carson City’s Paris Regan wins title at National American Miss state pageant

Carson City road report for July 27-Aug. 2

Carson City birth announcements

Fernley Adopt-a-Soldier program seeks donations

Cinderlite use permit review set at Carson City Planning Commission

Scene In Passing: Sweeping Carson changes weren’t in a vacuum

Achievements: Area students graduate from Washington State

Business briefly: Ginger Easley Earns RE/MAX Hall of Fame award

Jill Derby: Nevada’s community colleges

Letters to the editor for Sunday, July 26, 2015

Past Pages for Sunday, July 26, 2015

Cheers & Kudos: Sponsors make Girls State Tea a success

Guy W. Farmer: PR can’t defend policy when there isn’t one

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: She’s writing her own chapter of love

Cheers & Kudos: Kiwanis Wine Train was a wonderful event for all

Friday, July 24

Minden Soaring Club awards flight scholarships

Past Pages for Saturday, July 25, 2015

Faith & Insight: Unmoved

Letters to the editor for Saturday, July 25, 2015

Locking in history in Carson City

Teri Vance: Classic country always able to cleanse my soul

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 13, 1951: Thousands crowd Genoa at 100th anniversary fete

Nevada Appeal awards Best of Carson City awards

Water cuts possible for Mason, Smith Valley farmers

Support and guidance for families of those suffering from addiction

Nevada Appeal seeks input in community survey

Kim Lee’s big winner in Carson City’s ‘Best of’ awards

Renovated Carson Station becoming the Max Casino next week

Carson City law enforcement participates in active shooter training

Nevada Appeal at 150: Dec. 10, 1936: Albert I, Britain’s new king

Gov. Brian Sandoval holds investment seminar, tourism event in London

Hole in One

Thursday, July 23

Past Pages for Friday, July 24, 2015

Letters to the editor for Friday, July 24, 2015

Casey Beyer guest column: Partnership and collaboration crucial to solving Tahoe’s problems

Dayton man killed in Mono bicycle crash

Fire closes Highway 50 west of South Lake Tahoe

Uber, Lyft rules being drafted; process could take months

Craig Wiseman: Ending Ex-Im Bank too risky a bet for Nevada small businesses

72-year-old inmate in prison for first-degree murder dies

Bones found in King Canyon belonged to Reno suicide victim

BLM and UNR install fire-spotting cameras on Great Basin peaks

Mustang Ranch wins Nevada Brothel of the Year

Lake Tahoe’s Birds, Burgers and Brews event planned Aug. 1

DMV ‘DashPass’ system will remain in Carson City

Carson City Fuji dog park to be closed for the fair

Youth Theatre Carson City staging ‘Peter Pan’ at Community Center

Realtor eyes ‘solid’ local house inventory

Good Samartian helps Coast Guard rescue Incline Beach kayakers

Wednesday, July 22

Bo Statham: This statesman offers lesson in reconciliation

Past Pages for Thursday, July 23, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, July 23, 2015

New teacher bonuses in high demand, may be reduced to $4K

Three wounded in Lovelock Prison fight

David Sayen: Do I need Medicare Part B?

John Kuhlman: Nevada community college report

Tuesday, July 21

Gas price up in Nevada; $2 a gallon in the fall?

Bulls, broncs, trucks, tractors at Nevada Fair

Transgender discussion held in Carson City

Storm clouds in Washoe Valley

Get Healthy: Buzz off! Carson City combats mosquitoes

Carson City District Attorney speaks to Rotary Club about future of the office

Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 20, 1921: Kindergarten to be started in Carson

Past Pages for Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Community spotlight: Successful summer for WildCats’ 18-u softball squad

Carson City health inspections for July 12, 2015

Anne Macquarie: Clean power plan: A good deal for Nevada

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Monday, July 20

JoAnne Skelly: Is vinegar a safe alternative herbicide?

Writing her legacy

Past Pages for Tuesday, July 21, 2015

John Bullis: Not all forms 1099-MISC are correct

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 24, 1962: News conference aired to Europe by Telstar

Shelly Aldean: Teaching the poor to fish

Tesla still may double plant size of gigafactory

Nevada Fair returns to Carson City July 30-Aug. 2

Gov. Brian Sandoval announces water partnership with IBM Ireland

Nevada expects to spend more on Medicaid than planned

President of conservative think tank NPRI joins House race

Carson City Library hosts ‘Night at the Library scavenger hunt’

Gov. Brian Sandoval departs for European trade mission

Weaver Bonnie Boswell offers functional art at Fernley Farmers Market

Device helps casinos clear air

Deli rides success into Reno

Campaign ‘Swoons’ for Reno business

Fresh ideas for old hotel

Recycling a splash at golf course

Sunday, July 19

Funny business

Report: Tesla Motors has put $80M into gigafactory

Earn-outs raise issue of control in M&As

Time to set community colleges free

Lumber legacy

Program focuses on manufacturing

Price of homes continues to grow in region as sales hit record numbers

Making it green for everyone

Nevada Appeal at 150: Foreman-Roberts House: Mystery remains over how historic home came to Carson City

Annual Western Nevada College Golf Classic planned

Nevada Appeal at 150: April 22, 1970: First ‘Earth Day’ today

Dhami renamed to Carson City Visitors Bureau board

Teris’ Notebook: Members wanted for BAC; Carson tradition passed down the highway

Carson City Road Report: South Carson Street closure to begin tonight

Saturday, July 18

Faces of Nevavda: Five generations of ranching for Dayton’s Pradere family

Education achievements: Carson City woman honored at Seaver College

Business briefs: Carson City woman starts tutoring business

Carson City birth announcements

Senior menus for week of July 20

Past Pages for Sunday, July 19, 2015

Carson City business licenses for June

Jennifer Mahe: How should I take title to my property?

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Unsung heroes in state safety

Western Nevada College construction management degree takes business approach to success

Western Nevada College weekly star parties offer more than glimpse of heavens

5 generations

Letters to the editor for Sunday, July 19, 2015

Scene In Passing: Time to make a bet on area construction

Adam Laxalt guest col: Laxalt opposes EPA’s unconstitutional power grab

Please, no more ‘Wretched Refuse,’

CTH heart exhibit at Reno’s Discovery Museum

A ‘Wine-ding’ train in Carson City

Carson City Senior Center Director talks collaboration

Minden asks residents to reduce water use

Carson City prisoner convicted in 1997 Nevada killing extradited to Arizona

Bush: Allow guns in military recruiting offices

Friday, July 17

Is this you? Resiliency

Faith & Insight: Time in a bottle

Religion briefs: Cason City’s St. Paul hosting Bible School

Past Pages for Saturday, July 18, 2015

Letters to the editor for Saturday, July 18, 2015

Carson City City Manager Nick Marano to pay own way to Europe on NNDA trip

Tesla purchases 2,000 more acres for Storey County gigafactory

Power outage in Lyon County due to bad cable

South Carson Street lane closures planned starting Sunday

Nevada Appeal at 150: May 17, 1954: Supreme Court rules segregation unconstitutional

Carson City deer crosses in crosswalk

Thursday, July 16

Carson City and Lyon County law enforcement participate in wandering persons training

Past Pages for Friday, July 17, 2015

Paul Johnson guest col: Court’s marriage decision demeans federal form of government

Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic kicks off with street dance July 31

Wednesday, July 15

Carson City committee tackles arts master plan

Ethics complaint against Storey sheriff settled

Nevada Appeal at 150: Nov. 20, 1921: Dangberg will subdivide holdings in Carson Valley

Letters to the editor for Thursday, July 16, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, July 16, 2015

Deal does verify Iran’s compliance

Minden-Tahoe Airport receives $1.3 million grant

Carson City’s Heller, Amodei along with Hardy back fellow Republican Heck for Senate

Nevada unemployment rate drops below 7 percent

Past Pages for Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Power up workforce with manufacturing & electronics certifications

Last Nevada State Prison warden retires

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 29, 1914: Crown Prince of Austria and wife slain by crazed student

Get Healthy: Take steps to Get Healthy

Boys and Girls Clubs fundraiser teen center donor deadline looms

Northern Nevada Dream Center hosting Toiletries Drive Saturday

New Nevada legislation impacts Carson City schools

JoAnne Skelly: Water efficient landscapes to deal with the drought

Fresh Ideas: Water in the desert

Tuesday, July 14

A clean agreement

In her own words: Credit consultant/author Julie Macc

Community spotlight: Red-hot Hauck wins twice at Carson City’s Silver Oak

Jeb Bush to speak in Carson City Friday

Photo gallery: High Sierra Regional Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair

Photo gallery: Carson City Relay for Life raises funds for cancer research

Carson City symposium to demystify transgender community

Monday, July 13

California drought: Donner Lake won’t fill for first time in two decades

Teri’s Notebook: Author to visit Carson City; Catmandu in need

Man rides across America, promotes motorcycle safety

John Bullis: How to have income from constructive receipt

Past Pages for Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Sam Bauman: Plastic surgery not inexpensive, seniors can undergo most types

Nevada Appeal at 150: March 5, 1951: Assembly OKs voting age bill

Real estate reality check

Artown in fashion

MGM accepts bid from Eldorado

Carson City’s lowest gas pump price up 8 cents

Republican Danny Tarkanian announces bid for Congress

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead officers getting 52,000 rounds of ammo

Ron Knecht and Geoffrey Lawrence: Trump’s wrong; we need more legal immigrants

Sunday, July 12

Estate planning strategies: Not for just the wealthy

State law increases existing business taxes effective July 1

Build a solid strategy for biz succession

Don’t let quagmire of estate planning bog down charitable bequests

State law increases existing business taxes effective July 1

Saturday, July 11

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 19, 1973: Ground-breaking ceremony for Community Center’s new theater

Carson City road report for July 13-19

Pets of the Homeless in Carson City receives grant

Western Nevada College receives grant for Applied Industrial Technology program

Carson City’s Stan Jones celebrates 80th birthday

Los Caporales Supermarket hosts ribbon cutting

A beautiful day for a (Death) Ride

Scene In Passing: Beware Greeks bearing promissory notes

Guy W. Farmer: Burning Man: The gift that keeps on giving

Past Pages for Sunday, July 12, 2015

Carson City birth announcements

Senior menus for week of July 13

Business briefly: Carson woman turns professional organizer

Letters to the editor for Sunday, July 12, 2015

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Carson City’s ship has come in

USDA Rural Development & housing partners celebrate National Homeownership Month

Second day of Johnson Lane flooding

Stout teapots in Carson City

Pablo Cruise and Ambrosia rock Concert Under the Stars in Carson City

Friday, July 10

Nevada Appeal at 150: Feb. 10, 1922: First prisoners for new jail

BLM studying wild horse population

Past Pages for Saturday, July 11, 2015

Faith & Insight: Elevating Carson City, one person at a time

Letters to the editor for Saturday, July 11, 2015

Nevada Republicans upset; Democrats hail national monument

Masto, Heck ramp up fundraising in Nevada US Senate race

Gov. Brian Sandoval promotes Caleb Cage to homeland security adviser

Ex-doc in Vegas hepatitis C spread sentenced in federal case

Carson City stormwater program, rates being eyed

To cut wait times, Nevada DMV hires 93

Nevada prison says Carson City inmate attacked, hospitalized

Community Heroes in Carson City

Thursday, July 9

Past Pages for Friday, July 10, 2015

USNS Carson City will have hometown captain

Nancy Dallas: Nevada’s institutions of higher learning need change

Ron Knecht and Geoffrey Lawrence: Taxpayer’s guide to Nevada’s record tax hike

Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 3, 1962: New T.V. service for Carson

Aviation firms receive tax breaks

Radiation lab move from Vegas to Alabama causing concern

NDOT lays out Carson City transportation plan

Former Assembly Speaker John Oceguera running for Congress

Douglas County declares flooding disaster

Nevada Appeal at 150: Dec. 13, 1956: Demolish the Capitol? Structural engineering survey leads to recommendation that Nevada build a new state Capitol

Republican State Sen. Michael Roberson running for Congress; Ford decides against run

Raw feelings over gay marriage can be moderated

Wednesday, July 8

Past Pages for Thursday, July 9, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, July 9, 2015

Fire claims house in Silver Springs

Nevada Appeal at 150: Nov. 16, 1914: Federal reserve banks open today with capital of $20,000,000,000

Carson City to host Nevada Fair July 30-Aug. 2

Nevada to get $1.7M in national JPMorgan Chase settlement

GOP lawmaker Michele Fiore defends Confederate flag as history

Carson City health inspections

Hearing postponed for former Elko deputy facing theft charge

Craft sake is the latest trend that’s brewing in U.S.

World Series of Poker’s Main Event attracts 6,420 entries

Yo queiero Taco Bell: Taco Bell starting delivery service

Flooding in Douglas County

Tuesday, July 7

Guard’s Connell has ‘pipeline’ to keep busy

Sandoval declares July BEAR Logic Month

Plugged into art in Carson City

Pond tour showcases local creations

Get Healthy Carson City: Use, dispose of lawn and garden chemicals safely

Doreen Mack guest column: Commitment to downtown advances Carson City

Past Pages for Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Tony Calabro, John Gwaltney, Ron Remington & Carol Lucey: Time to set colleges free

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Thankful Rick Walters glided into our lives

Timothy Hahn guest column: Carson City Airport board selection questioned

The BLM’s demands to Burning Man

Nevada names new insurance commissioner after resignation

Boosting Las Vegas tourism goal of governor’s new group

State OKs $800K to market Nevada college savings programs

Carly Fiorina expanding presidential campaign into Nevada

Nevada adds $200K to fight California patient busing lawsuit

Flash flood warning issued until 4:45 for Carson City

Monday, July 6

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 18, 1965: On way to major leagues: Terry Graham to sign with Minnesota Twins later today

Sam Bauman: Seniors are target for expensive plastic surgery

Michael Hohl hosting Reno Corvette Club Show & Shine July 19

Carson City veteran receives Recycled Ride

Photo gallery: Fourth of July in Carson City

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Past Pages for Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Carson City RACC OKs downtown design at 30% percent

Thunderstorm warnings and flood advisory issued

Lyon County experiences flash flooding over Fourth of July weekend

Reno law firm has merged with McDonald Carano

In her own words: Girlmade’s Lauren Klein

DMV opens license plate plant in CC

Don’t be frustrated by rising home prices

A palette-able trend

Sunday, July 5

TMCC will offer bachelor of applied science degrees

More than just swinging a hammer

USDA official hears local success stories

21 ways to build a stronger team

Microsoft connects students in careers

Patagonia distribution coming to Sparks

New non-stop flights will link Reno to Boise

Saturday, July 4

Carson Relay for Life slated for Saturday

Carson City members celebrate Salvation Army’s 150th birthday

Carson City road report for July 6-12

Silver Dollars and Wooden Nickels: Carson City Chamber of Commerce celebrates 70 years in style

Sen. Dean Heller visits Smith Valley Library

Nevada Appeal at 150: May 4, 1970: Three killed at Kent State

Scene In Passing: Knowing yourself its own reward; or is it?

Past Pages for Sunday, July 5, 2015

Carson City’s Carol and Paul Farmer celebrate 60th anniversary

Carson City’s Paris Regan state finalist in National American Miss Pageant

Kelly J. Bullis: Small business health insurance not loosey-goosey

Ken Beaton: Taking one step at a time

Guy W. Farmer: Charleston shows the way

Carson City Visitors Bureau is partnering with Yonder

Shelly Aldean guest column: Fix poverty by addressing underlying causes

Magic The Gathering donation to Carson City Library

Business briefly: Realtor Tim Bloom joins RCM Realty Group

Cheers & Kudos: Good Samaritans come to aid of Carson woman

Letters to the editor for Sunday, July 5, 2015

Carson City’s Jacqueline and Charles Borders celebrating 70th anniversary

Feds prepare to turn over Washington Fire to locals

Cheers & Kudos: Kids & Horses golf tournament exceeded expectations

Cheers & Kudos: GraceWorks event was a tremendous success

Friday, July 3

Teri’s Notebook: Muscle Powered dancing to the tune of trash removal

RSVP Fourth of July carnival in full swing

Photo gallery: Parade of trains at Nevada State Railroad Museum

How to keep summer’s temperatures from taking toll on pets

Douglas and Lyon counties join forces during month of July

Array of auction items offered at Concert Under the Stars

Past Pages for Saturday, July 4, 2015

Is This You?: Learning, always learning

Thane Cornell: A letter to Lady America

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 14, 1954: Flag allegiance pledge amended to include God

Faith & Insight: Happy birthday, America

DUI checkpoint at Lake Tahoe for Fourth

BLM urging fireworks safety on Fourth of July weekend

Carson City Board of Supervisors saves on bonds, spends on safety

BLM warns drone users to stay away from wildfire zones

Storms threaten Northern Nevada Fourth of July activities

BLM, Nevada ranchers strike deal to resume livestock grazing

Photo gallery: Kinderland hosts Fourth of July parade in Carson City

36,000 Tahoe-area trees are dead or dying as California’s drought persists

Carson City water situation looks good — for now

Tom Cruise returns as Maverick? ‘Top Gun’ sequel in works

Fourth of July events for Northern Nevada

BLM urging fireworks safety on Fourth of July weekend

Flood advisory issued for Carson City, Mound House and Dayton

Ron Bliss guest column: Supreme Court ruling on ObamaCare win for common man

Fourth of July events for Northern Nevada

Thursday, July 2

Letters to the editor for Friday, July 3, 2015

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 9, 1956: New law puts teeth into stop sign ordinance

Past Pages for Friday, July 3, 2015

Fourth of July events for Northern Nevada

Nevada Democrats brace for life after Reid’s retirement

U.S. wildlife agency won’t list wild horse as endangered

Library board applicants sought

Nevada Fair parking passes go on sale Tuesday at City Hall in Carson City

Wednesday, July 1

Carson City’s Planning Commission seeks panel applications

Letters to the editor for Thursday, July 2, 2015

Bo Statham: Supreme Court got it right twice last week

Washington fire in Markleeville 77 percent contained

Past Pages for Thursday, July 2, 2015

Inmate wounded by Nevada prison guard sues prison officials

Fourth of July events for Northern Nevada

Millions to travel; gas prices moderating?

JoAnne Skelly: Using pesticides safely

Carson High School speech and debate students return from nationals

Carson City Chamber of Commerce marks 70 years with celebration at Nevada State Prison

California resident Harvinder Singh reported victim in Sunday fatal

Volunteers sought to clean trashed Tahoe beaches after Fourth of July

Past Pages for Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 5, 1936: Jesse Owens first triple Olympic winner in twelve years; old records smashed

Get Healthy Carson City: Farmers market strives to make healthy food available to all

Fresh Ideas: Summer reading has lasting impact on kids