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Did you see the news recently? Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced no rate increase at this time. That now makes two times this year when the Fed chose NOT to raise interest rates.

Carson City’s newest ice cream shop, La Tapatía, will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting tomorrow, Wednesday October 11.

Learn more about Western Nevada College's manufacturing program during Manufacturing Month on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The Workforce, Career and Technical Education department is presenting an open house for its manufacturing program from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Technology at the Carson City campus.

On Friday, October 6, the Bank Saloon in Carson City will be hosting its third anniversary party.

The Bank Saloon, formerly Jack’s Bar, is Carson City’s oldest drinking establishment, and was renovated by its new owners in 2020.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to suspend the license of Remedy’s Bar LLC. after the business lapsed in having a registered liquor manager on staff since July 2023.

Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos saw their gaming generated revenue decrease by 1.52 percent in August compared to August 2022 figures, according to a Nevada Gaming Control Board monthly report.

Tahoe Beach Club, known for its unparalleled commitment to the Lake Tahoe community and environment, has successfully raised over $52,000 through its "Right Footprint" summer 2023 campaign.

A significant portion, $25,772, was generously donated to Clean Up The Lake for the launch of their innovative Environmental Dive Center (EDC) in Incline Village, NV.

During the 31st Critical Issues Conference—hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County—four local businesses were recognized with the 2023 Spotlight Award. This year’s awards were held September 28 at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline.

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A new business has opened its doors in Downtown Carson City this week, just in time for the lead up to Nevada Day.

High Desert Pine, owned by Mike and Rebecca Moser, offers unique artwork, gifts, apparel, toys and more, all with a local flair.

Chase International Foundation recently awarded over $12,000 to non-profit agencies in Northern Nevada and California as part of their Four Pillars of Giving grant program. PTSD NOW! of Incline Village, Nevada, Between Horses and Humans of Gardnerville, Nevada and Escobar Martial Arts Club in South Lake Tahoe, California, were presented with donations from the Foundation’s bi-annual grant process.

Mountaineer, the service that offers free, on-demand winter transportation at Lake Tahoe area resorts Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, will expand its operating schedule for the 2023-24 winter season.

On Sept. 21, Carson City Supervisors will discuss whether or not to suspend, cancel or revoke Remedy's bar business license after they failed to comply with city code by not having a liquor manager on staff.

Minden Mill Distilling, formerly the Bently Distillery, held a grand opening for the community Saturday.

The new owners, Foley Family Wines of Sonoma, Calif. announced the purchase of the distillery back in May.

Named one of northern Nevada’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, Greater Nevada Credit Union will hold a career fair from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the GNCU South Reno branch located at 6745 Sierra Center Pkwy, in Reno, Nev.

While statewide casino gaming figures showed an increase in July, Carson City area casinos saw a 3 percent decrease in gaming revenue for the month, according the latest figures released Wednesday from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Construction at the Comstock Country RV Resort, located at the corner of Carson Street and Old Clear Creek next to Bodine’s Casino, has been ongoing for several months.

According to Planning Manager Heather Ferris, the Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit in August 2022 that reduced the number of RV spaces at Comstock from 150 to 82.

CARSON CITY — Le Visage Spa for Skincare is thrilled to announce that permanent makeup expert, Regina Wofford will be relocating her business to their Carson Mall location in Carson City. With more than 20 years of experience, Regina brings her expertise in the art of permanent makeup to Le Visage Spa, allowing clients to wake up every day looking effortlessly beautiful.

Carson City’s Ridezilla, which took over the old Michael’s Cycles in 2022, held a ribbon cutting and grand opening Saturday to celebrate their new expanded space.

Ridezilla expanded the building in December, which now offers a 20,000 square foot showroom floor.

The Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations and the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, a program offered by the Foundation for Recovery, are joining together to recognize the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound Week beginning Monday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 13.

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed to help workplaces improve worksite safety and health.

Carson City area casinos saw a 2.37 percent increase in June gaming revenue compared to June 2022 figures, according to a monthly report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Local Food Group is excited to bring Great Basin Brewing Company to the community of Minden, Nevada – opening in the Fall of 2023. Inside, customers will find their award-winning craft beer, food and Park Ranch Meats – a gourmet food and butcher shop.

This space will be a gathering place for the entire community with a spacious outdoor patio featuring expansive views of the Sierra mountains, a fire pit, outdoor games, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Nevada’s labor force grew by 2,900 jobs and saw an increase of 3,400 in employed individuals, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2023 economic report.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host a free document destruction day on Wednesday, July 26 in Carson City.

A new survey from Country Financial finds the economy continues to have a negative impact on Americans’ finances. The number of Americans who rate their level of financial security as excellent or good declined by 5 points since Q4 2022.

Additionally, Americans are setting aside less money for savings or investments (53%) and feel less confident in their ability to enjoy a comfortable retirement when the time comes (56%) compared to Q1 2023 (55% and 60%, respectively).

Americans are making financial decisions to withstand the current economy such as:
70% plan to keep cash on hand

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is proud to announce Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa have been honored for their outstanding wine programs in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

Summertime is officially here, and there's no better way to kick it off than Independence Day. Retailers across the Silver State have stocked their shelves with all the cookout favorites and patriotic decorations in preparation for the summer's biggest party.

This Tuesday, July 4, Max Casino will host its inaugural Hot Dog Eating Championship. Six contestants will go bun-to-bun to see who can eat 10 hot dogs the fastest in 10-minutes. The winner will walk away with the Max Casino “Top Dog” Championship trophy and $500 cash. Second place will walk away with $100 cash.

It was a grand 50th Anniversary celebration at Butler Meat Co. the evening of June 28th.

Please welcome Heather Zendejas as she joins the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center as the Chamber's new Executive Director.