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Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 features Mel & Gia with opening act Tyler Stafford.

Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 features Mel & Gia with opening act Tyler Stafford.

Chevy cranks up the 4x4 chops of its best-selling trucks with new models that’ll conquer dang-near anything. Prices start at just under $50,000 for the Colorado.

In 2021, Driving Line and On the Trail covered a wide range of off-roading trails from central Kentucky to So Cal, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest.

While the Overland trend continues to be at the forefront of the off-road hobby, there’s another area that’s gaining serous momentum. We’re not talking about one particular part of the hobby or even a specific vehicle make. What we are referencing is the popularity of fullsize 4x4s back on the trail. Fullsize is a generality used to encompass any truck or SUV that’s ½-ton or larger. Vehicles such as the Ford Super Duty, Chevy Suburban, Dodge Ram, and Ford Bronco (fullsize generations o...

George Smith: Updating old memories at the class reunion Seeing old classmates becomes a pleasant surprise. By George Smith Share As we move into a new year, full of hope, I am enjoying some wonderful memories. Here’s one, written in 2006: A 40th high school reunion can be an unpleasant look in the mirror, wondering who that gray-haired old buzzard is staring back at you. Mine was a very pleasant surprise. Apprehension was quickly set aside by the real pleasure of seeing friends who had dro...