The aircraft flown by a famous Nevadan will be the centerpiece of an extension of a museum dedicated to the memory of the paratroopers who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, as part o...

A national research firm has ranked Carson City as among the best small cities in the nation for lawyers and recent law school grads. GoodCall Data Center notes in a report published Wednesday that Nevada's capital city made the list because of high lawyer salaries, great amenities and employment options.

Carson City attorneys make an average of $100,060, and the city has 9.63 amenities per 1,000 housing units. Carson City also received an employment attractiveness ranking of 8 out of 539, meaning the city has great job availability with low competition, according to the South Carolina based data research firm.

Washington, N.C., ranked the best on the list, while Carson City sits in the 12 spot between Lincoln, Ill., and Ocean City, N.J. The methodology is based on average lawyer salaries, law job density and law job availability, weighted with the competition in the local market.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, who is also a lawyer, says the ranking is well deserved.

“Carson City prides itself on its unique quality of life for individuals and families of all ages, and particularly those members of the millennial generation looking to work, live, and play in a family-friendly, safe environment," said Crowell. "As the capital of Nevada, we are proud to be viewed as one of the top smaller communities for law school graduates to live and work.”

The report studied 539 cities with populations under 100,000. The rankings were based on data gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Indeed.com.

“After years of low employment rates for recent law graduates, the job market is finally starting to improve,” said Eppie Vojt, Founder of GoodCall. “We wanted to find areas where lawyers and recent law grads can find the best quality of life – outside of the big cities that typically attract the best job candidates.”

GoodCall’s analysis also factored in metrics like housing affordability and local amenities, including arts, entertainment and recreation venues in the area. The research center uses data science to create aggregated reports that help consumers make decisions about their careers, college choices and more.

Union representation elections — a rarity in the Silver State — almost certainly will increase in frequency thanks to a recent rule change that requires fewer votes for workers to change bargaining groups....

The Carson Cigar Co. is proud to welcome the legendary Trey Stone to their recently expanded lounge 9pm on Saturday, June 13. Every Saturday, the ‘Cigar Bar’ brings musical talent to downtown and serves up the unique cocktails that make them a local hot spot. Whether it’s a signature martini, a 20 year port, a bottle of beer, or straight scotch, they have something for all comers. Check out the humidor for hand-rolled premium cigars; the expanded ventilation system is a wiz at keeping the smoke cleared. The address is 318 N. Carson St., but you’ll find the entrance on Curry Street, between Proctor and Telegraph.

A behind the scenes pioneer of the 70’s Soul Funk explosion, Trey Stone was a key player in the era’s Dance and Funk sound. Trey performed, co-produced, and wrote with legends such as Norman Whitfield, Joe Harris, The Undisputed Truth, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Dee Lite, Jr. Walker and the All Stars. He even made an appearance on Saturday Night Live and David Sanborn’s Night Music. He also appeared at MTV’s ‘Rock in Rio,’ sharing the stage with the likes of Prince, George Michaels, Run DMC and the list goes on!

Bringing his talents to South Lake Tahoe almost a decade ago, Trey has become one of the most sought out performers in the Lake Tahoe, Northern Nevada, and Northern California region. Recently, Trey toured with the legendary group Tower of Power and performed 40 plus shows. The reviews from those shows were nothing less than fantastic!

Come on down to the ‘Cigar Bar’ Saturday night and get your funk on with the Trey Stone Band.

Conor Harber is batting 1.000 for the Major League Baseball draft since entering Western Nevada College in 2013.
The University of Oregon right-hander was selected in the 16th round by the Milwaukee Brewers on the final day of the draft Wednesday, marking the third straight year that the former Wildcat pitcher and outfielder has been selected.

WNC freshman outfielder DJ Peters was selected for the second time in as many years. The Texas Rangers took Peters in the 36th round. Peters was also chosen a year ago in the 36th round by the Chicago Cubs.

"Two years in a row is pretty exciting, that's for sure," Peters said. "It has always been a dream to get drafted to have the opportunity to play professional baseball."

The only other player with Wildcat ties to garner three consecutive draft selections was pitcher Mason Tobin (2005-07).

Harber led the Wildcats of Carson City in hitting for two seasons and coupled his offensive contributions by going 8-0 on the mound. The two-way player was voted co-Region 18 pitcher of the year in with a 2.49 earned run average. He led the Wildcats with a .331 batting average and 13 stolen bases, and was named a National Junior College Athletic Association third-team All-American.

As a freshman, Harber hit 395 with 11 triples and 12 doubles. In five appearances on the mound, Harber had 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings and a 0.96 ERA. Those dominant statistics helped Harber earn NJCAA honorable mention All-American.

Harber was previously selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2014 and by the Baltimore Orioles in 2013. In his junior season at Oregon, Harber won four of six decisions and struck out 59 batters in 55 2/3 innings.

"Conor really made some huge strides this year on the mound," said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. "It isn't surprising because he is such a competitor that he can elevate his game and play with the best. Couple that with great coaching and surround him with Pac-12 teammates, and it's no wonder he increased his draft stock. The WNC program past and present are both proud of him and happy for him."

During his freshman campaign for the Wildcats, Peters hit .340, collected 23 extra-base hits, knocked in 39 runs and boasted a .545 slugging average.

"I enjoyed everything about my freshman season," Peters said. "Most freshmen don't expect too much playing time, but I had 200 at-bats and I was in the lineup every single day, so as a freshman, I felt very blessed just because that gave me closure that coach 'Whitt' believed in me, even when I struggled for a game or two."
Whittemore believes that the best of Peters is yet to come.

"DJ Peters is such an amazing teammate," Whittemore said. "He really made a big difference in our program during his freshman season, which isn't easy to do. As far as talent and ability, no one can doubt his. Possibly his future is on the mound ... really hard to say at this point because he has speed, power and is an excellent defender. Most of the hitters we have coached improved a great deal from their freshman to their sophomore year. I can see him coming back and moving up the draft boards considerably."

MLB teams have taken a liking to WNC players in recent years. Five Wildcats were selected in the 2014 draft.
Whittemore, WNC's 10-year coach, however, said that the recent draft success of the program doesn't carry any significance when teams begin stocking players for their futures.

"Each player is drafted independent of players in the past or program success," Whittemore said.
The fifth-round selection of pitcher Dylan Baker by the Cleveland Indians in 2012 has been the highest Wildcat draftee to date.

Right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford of College of Southern Nevada was the top selection among Scenic West Athletic Conference players as the Coyote right-hander was taken by the San Francisco Giants with the 18th pick on Monday. Bickford was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 10th pick in the 2013 draft, but he decided against signing.

UPDATE: From Douglas County's Facebook page:
Douglas County Emergency Management responded to flash flooding in the Ruhenstroth, Fish Springs, East Valley and Pine Nut areas after receiving several calls on Flash Flooding and heavy rainfall.

The areas mostly impacted are in the Ruhenstroth area, where there is property damage, in the Sawmill and Arroyo Roads areas. There are currently nine properties with damage that have been reported. Active flows are continuing in the dip sections in the Ruhenstroth areas. The main push of water has now reached the canal west of Sawmill Road and is now receding. Private property damage has been reported in the Pinenut 2 area with landscaping damage to approximately 5 properties that we are aware of at this time.

The Douglas County Road Department is assisting in those areas and working to clear roads and debris. East fork Fire and Emergency Management is assisting residents affected in these areas and is in constant contact with the National Weather Service.
Rain and flooding potential will still exist for the next few hours and we continue to monitor.

If residents need immediate assistance, they are encouraged to contact 911. If residents wish to report damage or have questions, but do not need immediate assistance, please contact East Fork Fire Protection District’s business line between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. at (775)-782-9040.

All roads have been Re-opened. Please use caution when driving through affected areas.

For current updates please visit http://www.douglascountynv.gov/

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A flash flood watch remains in effect through 11 p.m. Wednesday night. There has been flooding with property damage in areas of Douglas County.

From Douglas County's Facebook page: Douglas County continues to monitor the flooding situation in several areas. The areas mostly impacted are in the Ruhenstroth area, where there some property damage, in the Sawmill and Arroyo Roads areas.

Douglas County Emergency Management is currently aware of nine properties with damage. We continue to access and assist residents. Active flows are continuing in the dip sections in the Ruhenstroth areas. The main push of water has now reached the canal west of Sawmill Road and is now receding. There has been some private property impact Pinenut 2 area with landscaping damage to approximately 5 properties that we are aware of at this time.

The Douglas County Road Department is assisting in those areas. Douglas County Emergency Management is coordinating response and documentation efforts and is in constant contact with the National Weather Service.
Rain and flooding potential will still exist for the next few hours and we continue to monitor. A spot weather forecast has been requested.

If residents need immediate assistance,they are encouraged to contact 911. If residents wish to report damage or have questions, but do not need immediate assistance, please contact East Fork Fire Protection District’s business line between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

That number is 775-782-9040.

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed into law the bill designed to pay for his $7.3 billion General Fund budget.Senate Bill 483 includes not only the tax on gross receipts of Nevada businesses but an inc...

Recently, my friend Slats Grobnik told me about politics in a state where he had lived.

“We had a Republican governor who won his first term by promising things limited-government conservatives wanted, especially no new or increased taxes. In that term he abandoned all those promises and took up with the Dems and RINOs – that’s Republicans in Name Only.

“The Dems couldn’t muster a serious candidate against his reelection. Just some guy who lost to None of The Above in his own primary but beat seven other nobodies. It was a GOP year, and the incumbent got 71% of the vote. The left-wingnut columnists, lamestream media and political pontificators at the universities swooned. But twelve years earlier the same thing happened to another Rep gov and he got 72% against a name-brand Dem, so I thought it was no big deal.

“For reelection, the guy said nothing at all during his campaign – certainly nothing about taxes. He got megabucks from the major industry in the state and the other crony special interests and spent it on pretty pictures and empty feel-good rhetoric. It was an election classic – exactly like the Rep gov twelve years earlier.”

“Sounds strange,’ I said.

“Yeah,” continued Slats. “Here’s some more parallels. The Industry, which dominated our state more than any industry dominates any other state, employed a bunch of fat cat lobbyists and political consultants -- the Political Thugs, we called ‘em. They doled out money not only to the gov, but also to other offices, legislative leadership and pliable members on both sides of the aisle in both houses. Besides money, the Thugs also provided political strategic and campaign services to many folks and acted as speechwriters and fixers for them.

“Just the way it was twelve years earlier. In fact, most of the Thugs played the same roles then, too, except the one who got sent to a country club prison in the meantime. In short, the Industry and the Thugs owned many pols big and small. And they had the same goal as a dozen years earlier, which they kept secret throughout the reelection campaign: to pass a gross receipts tax. See, a GRT didn’t apply to their main business, but could milk everyone else dry.

“The Industry had a long-standing deal with the Dems and RINOs. It would fund their elections and support all their statist lib spending programs and the rest of their agenda. Provided only one thing: that those Establishment folks would never put the tax bill for all that stuff on the Industry by increasing its special tax. Instead, everyone would leave The Industry alone with the lowest tax of its kind in the world. It was a sweet deal for everybody. Passing a GRT for new taxes was the lynch pin in the whole scheme, because it applied to everyone else, but not to The Industry’s main business.

“Twelve years earlier, they tried and failed to pass a GRT. There were just enough conservatives to stop the GRT then, and the establishment had to settle for a bunch of other stuff for the biggest tax increase in state history at that time. This time, they had some new tricks. They had a special rate for each industry and type business.”

“Why?” I asked.

“It was sheer genius. With this version, the Thugs, the Industry and their pols could in the future target anyone who gave them any trouble or stood in the way of their political agendas with higher rates. And reward businesses who toed their line. It also meant new lobbying and political consulting clients and dollars for the Thugs, because all those businesses would have to hire them for protection in future sessions.

“One more thing: In twelve years, the Industry had diversified. So, a larger fraction of its business would now be hit by a GRT. By tailoring the rates to each industry, they could make sure taxes on their operations are kept low.

“They also learned from their previous mistakes. This time, instead of insisting on big bucks from the first implementation of the GRT, they ‘compromised’ and went for a modest amount. That way they could con the wavering Reps in the middle into believing voters wouldn’t punish them for supporting a ‘modest’ GRT. Camel’s nose under the tent, humps to follow later. Biggest tax increase ever. Worked like a charm.

“So, for the next 20 years, by messing with the GRT rate, they’ve got not only a continuing tax-hike bonanza for everything they want to do, but also a political consultants and lobbyists’ full-employment act.”

“Wow!” I replied. “It would awful if anything like that ever happened here.”

North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Catherine Ramsey contends the city is out to get her because she wasn’t willing to sacrifice justice to fill the city’s woefully lacking coffers, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday....

Update 7:40 p.m.: Sheriff Kenny Furlong reports that the fire has been extinguished, and was contained to the vehicle. About 20 gallons of fuel was spilled on the ground as a result, and that environmental officials have been contacted. No one was injured.
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Carson City Fire Department units are responding to a fire in the mountains behind Centennial Park on the city's northeast side.

Reports say that the blaze is the result of a vehicle that caught fire in the area. The terrain is rugged, and firefighters have called for air support as a precaution.

The National Weather Service is tracking a line of thunderstorms that are moving south. The storms extend from the California state line to east of Fallon.
There’s an Urban and Stream Flood Advisory until 10:45 p.m. for the following areas: Southern Washoe County, North Central Lyon County, Northwestern Churchill County and Storey County. This may change if the storm continues on its southerly path.
Heavy rain was being reported at 9:30 p.m. from Silver Springs to Fallon, according to the weather service.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. This radar image was taken at 9:32 p.m.

Myrna Williams’ party the other day turned into a reminder of all she has done for the less fortunate throughout her life, for those without a famous brother, without a political voice, without her sense of fairness....

A bill that would grant Nevada counties functional home rule was signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday.Senate Bill 29 was proposed by the Nevada Association of Counties to allow counties to do some things w...

Carson City Fire Department was called early Thursday morning to a blaze in the 2600 block of South Curry Street. Occupants living near an outbuilding and propane tank were evacuated. The fire was initially reported as a brush fire but grew larger. It burned one structure, an 800-square-foot outbuilding that was occupied as a dwelling, said Carson City Battalion Chief John Arneson.

The fire was reported at around 1:30 a.m. and was believed to be on both city and tribal property. No injuries were reported. Several fire trucks were called to the scene as well as utility companies.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, said Arneson.

The weekend is getting an early start. Carson Valley Days in Gardnerville kicks off with their Lampe Park carnival, and Dangberg Historic Ranch Home off Highway 88 hosts the first of their Twilight Concerts with Ciana. You can meet Author Laura Lea White at the Browser’s Corner Book Shop tonight; copies of her book ‘Generational Gifts: The Legacy of Evelyn Marie’ will be available. Silver Dollar Cruise Night is at Dunkin' Donuts; every Thursday through summer you'll find hot rods, street racers, and cool old cars at a different location.

THURSDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 7:45am, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes classes includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Landscape Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $11.95)
• EAA Luncheon and Chat –Young Eagles at 2500 E. College Parkway (11am-3pm, all welcome)
• Family Story Time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Carson City Natives and Newcomers’ meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (11:30am; a game of Bingo with prizes followed by regular business meeting; residents of Carson City, Douglas Co., and Dayton are welcome; group is collecting toiletries for charity)

“We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible”
― Vince Lombardi (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970)

• First meeting of the Optomist Club: to bring out the best in kids at the Carson City Airport Main Building (11:30am; call 671-4014 for more info)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• First of the Season: Dayton Farmers Market on at Community Roots Nursery on Second St., Dayton (3pm-6pm)
• Summer Writes at the Carson City Library (3:30pm-5pm; Join a group of aspiring fan fiction writers to share your work, discuss writing techniques, and get editing help. Ages 14-17)
• Indian Curry Tasting at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm; free)
• CCAI Exhibit: Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Silver Dollar Classic Cruise Night at Dunkin Donuts (5pm-8pm)
• 105th Annual Carson Valley Days: Carnival at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (5pm-11pm; Buddy Day: 2 for 1 wristbands)

Try something new today. Foodie’s Bystro has curry to taste and sample between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Local group ‘Natives and Newcomers’ meets at Grandma Hattie’s and is open to all residents. Get a taste of the stage at the Improv Workshop at the Brewery Arts Center. Kids can learn to golf at the One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak.

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 5:15pm, 5:30pm-7:30pm; $40 per class or $200 for six classes includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Salsa and Latin Dance at El Charro Avita (6pm-7pm lesson, $7; open dance 7pm-9pm, free)
• Trivia Thursdays at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar in the Carson Nugget (6pm-8pm)
• Meet the Author: Laura Lea White “Generational Gifts: The Legacy of Evelyn Marie” at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (6:30pm; free, refreshments will be served)
• Salsa Night with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (6:30pm)
• Pony Express Nevada Division meeting at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant (7pm; guests welcome)
• Twilight Concert Series: Ciana at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm start; $5, under 16 free)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Dr. Linda Clements discusses the Carson and Colorado Railroad, Dayton 1881 Depot at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7pm; $3)

The singing competition "American Idol" debuted on Fox today in 2002. Carson girl, Molly Seals, made it to the Hollywood rounds during last season, and performs around Northern Nevada. Keep an eye out for her in the Comma Courtyard at the upcoming Taste of Downtown. Practice your own public singing at karaoke tonight: either at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at the Feisty Goat Pub. If Dancing with the Stars is your contest of choice, learn Salsa at Living the Good Life or El Charro Avita, head to Beercade if Country Line Dancing is your style.

• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Smoke-free Karaoke at The Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (7pm)
• Industry Night and Free Pool at Remedy’s (8pm)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm)

I know much has been written about the passage of SB483 by the Assembly, especially about how many Republicans voted in favor of the Budget Bill, despite their campaign promises to not support a Gross Receipts Tax.

Our freshman District 40 Assemblyman, P.K. O’Neil, announced his support of SB483 prior to voting, including this statement: “I believed our state employees are hard-working Nevadans who had been asked to sacrifice in a disproportionate way since the beginning to the budget crisis and economic downturn.”

It’s true that state employees, like many in the private sector, suffered in the recession. However, I find P.K.s vote self-serving to say the least, since his wife is one of those state employees. Additionally, under state law, legislators receive the same COLA raise they give to state employees- IF re-elected to another term. His vote gives him and his wife pay raises.

The Assembly’s standing rules on ethics don’t require full disclosure, nor do they require a legislator to excuse himself from a vote where he may stand to profit as a result of that vote. Technically P.K. didn’t break any rules. Morally, however, I think he should have disclosed that the passage of this bill would benefit him personally, or ask to be excused from the vote.

I may be expecting too much of a politician, first term or not, but I will keep looking for a moral, transparent, honest candidate who knows the definition of “Representative” to replace P.K. O’Neill.

Brett Fisher is an author and illustrator residing in Carson City. He and his wife, Lisa, have lived in the capital city for seven years.

Line of Thunderstorms slams through Northern Nevada. Shots taken in the Silver Springs area on Wednesday night with Nikon gear. Double-click on each photo to enlarge.

“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”
—Wayne Gretzky

I was talking with my 12-year-old daughter the other day about what she wants to do when she grows up. It’s the kind of conversation parents have been having with their children for many generations.

But in today’s world, this question has far deeper ramifications. That’s because a new technological wave is building on the horizon that will change the way we look at jobs, employment and the economy in general.

I told her she better plan on doing something in terms of computers and automation, or something truly creative. That’s because chances are over the next couple of decades, computers and robots will advance to the point that they will be able to take over a majority of the jobs humans do today. If you aren’t being creative, or if you aren’t involved in automation, you will likely be headed for an uncertain future.

Technology has affected labor markets for more than two hundred years. In the past, human workers displaced by machines have been able to find other jobs.

But that has changed.

We are entering the Age of Automation, where computers and robots are displacing human workers faster than we can create new jobs for people. The technology is growing at a exponential pace, with each new breakthrough giving birth to even more breakthroughs.

Think about it. Nevada became the first state to legalize on-road test of self-driving cars four years ago, and cars companies are poised to roll out this technology to the public in the next couple of years. Many people who perceive this phenomenon as a novelty fail to see the implications for the future.

Think Uber. This company has garnered a huge amount of attention for its ride-sharing service that is taking on the entrenched taxi industry.

But the real killer play here is that Uber is positioning itself for the day when it can field fleets of driverless cars. No drivers means more profits. Uber isn’t just aiming at the occasional taxi ride, but can conceivably offer a service that makes it less expensive and more convenient to hail an Uber than it is to own your own car, especially in large cities where traffic and parking are big problems.

Also think 3D printing. Back in the 1980s, the show “Star Trek, The Next Generation” introduced the Replicator, a computer that can basically make anything you ask of it, from a guitar to a perfectly cooked ribeye steak. Seemed far-fetched at the time, but now, 3D printing technology is closing in on this vision in a way that will totally change manufacturing as we know it.

The world is moving toward automation at a very fast pace. The financial crisis of 2008 forced many employers to lay off large numbers of their employees. But since then, many of these companies found ways to operate with fewer workers, through the use of improved information technology and automated systems. With corporate profits at record highs and low interest rates, these companies have huge incentives to invest heavily in automation.

It’s not just that the technology is getting better. It’s also getting much, much cheaper. Just as free, open-source software propelled the fast adoption of the Internet, there is now free, open-source software available for robots. The same technology that makes Microsoft Kinect gaming system work also makes it very easy and cheap to give robots the 3D vision they need to navigate the world like humans do.

With jobs under this kind of threat, it gives would-be entrepreneurs even more incentive to create their own futures instead of depending on someone else’s company for employment. If you are going to be the Wayne Gretzky of the business world, you will want to skate towards the robots, not away. You can either look for ways to catch a ride on this wave of automation, or risk drowning.

Kirk Caraway is the founder of Carson Now, and a Premier Partner with the Adams Hub for Innovation.

Start-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.

The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin overnight work Sunday, June 14 to apply a top sealant coating to U.S. 50 between Mound House and Silver Springs.

From Sunday through Thursday, June 18, one lane will be closed in each direction of U.S. 50 approximately between the State Route 342 junction and Chaves Road. The following week, June 21 through June 25, one lane will be closed in each direction from approximately Stagecoach to the Highway 50 and Highway 95A Silver Springs junction.

All of the work will take place during overnight hours, with one lane closed in each direction between approximately 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. All lanes will remain open during daytime hours.

The flush seal being applied to Highway 50 consists of less than an inch of oil to help reseal and rejuvenate the asphalt for longer roadway life. Motorists are advised to drive at posted construction speed limits, or slower as necessary for conditions.

Safe Work Zone Driving Tips
∙ Always buckle up.
∙ Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working near the road.
∙ Always slow to posted work zone speed limits.
∙ Continue to pay attention to work zone signs, even in areas of long-term road work.