Scott Neuffer

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Reporter at Nevada Appeal

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Articles

Carson Tahoe Health drops some Medicare Advantage plans

1 week ago | recordcourier.com | Scott Neuffer

Carson City resident Charles Damon, 67, said he’s had two heart attacks and now has a pacemaker. The retired nurse and state worker – a Medicaid program specialist – was disheartened to leave the Carson Tahoe Health network because of changes to Medicare Advantage coverage. “I’ve been forced to fire all of my doctors in Carson City. I have had to cancel all appointments,” he said.
Supervisors honor heroic deeds, eye employee insurance

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday will begin with medals for heroic civilians before moving to the business of the day. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the community center, 851 E. William St.Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon is slated to present the Chief’s Medal of Commendation to Robert Berger and Lucas O’Brien for their help during a vehicle fire on College Parkway on Jan. 1.
Carson Tahoe Health drops some Medicare Advantage plans

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

Carson City resident Charles Damon, 67, said he’s had two heart attacks and now has a pacemaker. The retired nurse and state worker – a Medicaid program specialist – was disheartened to leave the Carson Tahoe Health network because of changes to Medicare Advantage coverage. “I’ve been forced to fire all of my doctors in Carson City. I have had to cancel all appointments,” he said.
Carson RTC backs $16 million for transportation

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

With a new report on pavement conditions, the Carson City Regional Transportation Commission on Wednesday recommended to the Board of Supervisors budgets for three transportation funds while excluding two requests for more personnel. The vote was unanimous to send to supervisors a proposed budget of $3.1 million for the Transit Fund, $6.2 million for the Regional Transportation Fund, and about $6.9 million for the Street Maintenance Fund.
Hobby Lobby opens in south Carson City

2 weeks ago | recordcourier.com | Scott Neuffer

A little less than a year after Burlington Coat Factory closed its doors in south Carson City, a Hobby Lobby has opened in its place. The store opened April 4, Hobby Lobby corporate said in a news release. It is the seventh location in the state. Nathan Kortright is the store manager of the 70,000-square-foot retail space located at 4209 S. Carson St., the company said.
Governor unveils ‘safe streets’ crime and public safety bill

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

--> Flanked by law enforcement personnel at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo laid out his Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act – 84 pages of proposed legislation aimed at crime and public safety issues. A Republican expected to seek reelection in 2026, Lombardo was hopeful that Senate Bill 457, introduced Monday, would garner bipartisan support.
Hobby Lobby opens in south Carson City

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

A little less than a year after Burlington Coat Factory closed its doors in south Carson City, a Hobby Lobby has opened in its place. The store opened April 4, Hobby Lobby corporate said in a news release. It is the seventh location in the state. Nathan Kortright is the store manager of the 70,000-square-foot retail space located at 4209 S. Carson St., the company said.
Snowpack above normal for western Nevada

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

April 7 snow telemetry data for Lake Tahoe and western Nevada reveals a healthy snowpack heading into warmer weather. Boosted by spring storms, the Tahoe, Truckee River, Carson River, and Walker River basins were all over 100 percent of median snow water equivalent for the date, ranging from 101 percent of normal for the Walker River Basin to 113 percent of normal for the Truckee River Basin. The data is collected and monitored by the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Carson City road conditions continue to worsen

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Scott Neuffer

The results are in: Douglas County (excluding the Tahoe Basin) has better roads than Carson City, and Carson City roads continue their downward trend in terms of pavement condition. Transportation officials will present the findings of a pavement survey of Carson and Douglas County during the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board room of the community center, 851 E.
Fire-preventing sheep return to hills of west Carson

2 weeks ago | recordcourier.com | Scott Neuffer

This month, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is launching the annual fuel reduction program using sheep in the hills of west Carson. The grazing sheep reduce sprouting fuels like cheatgrass and the threat of wildfire.