Nevada attorney general seeks to withdraw gay marriage brief; Sandoval agrees
Associated Press Nevada’s attorney general and governor said Monday that they won’t defend the state’s gay marriage ban when it goes before a federal appeals court, saying that a recent court decision...
View ArticleNevada improves in Advanced Placement test takers
Associated Press The percentage of Nevada high school students taking advanced placement exams has improved over the last decade but still falls below the national average.Read the rest of this story
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Nevada game wardens seek help in deer slayings
Nevada Department of Wildlife Game wardens are seeking information on two mule deer does and one fawn that were shot and left near the Cold Creek community, about six miles from the High Desert...
View ArticleTrio face felony burglary, larceny charges in theft of computers from Walmart
Three Carson City Jail inmates were booked Monday on felony charges of burglary and grand larceny following an investigation into the theft of three computers stolen from Walmart on Jan. 21, 2014.The...
View ArticleCarson City deputies make string of alcohol-related arrests
Carson City sheriff's deputies have made several alcohol-related arrests since Monday. A 50-year-old Galt, Calif., man was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence,...
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Valentine's Night - Live Music @ The Spoke Bar & Grill
By The Spoke Bar & Grill Live Music Valentine's Night at The Spoke Bar & Grill. Parslow Vibe will be rocking the house starting at 8pm. No Cover Charge Free Carnation to the first 50 Ladies!
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Second Annual Dancing with the Stars Carson City edition
By National Student Nurses' Association WNC Chapter Come join us February 22, 7:00 pm at Carson High School to show your support for Western Nevada College nursing students. This is our second annual...
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Greetings from your Downtown 20/20 Group
By Dana Lee Fruend My name is Dana Lee Fruend and I am the President of the 20/20 business group. I have lived in Nevada 36 years and I am a seven-year Carson City resident. I am a business co-owner...
View ArticleThoughts and feedback of the Mayor’s 'State of the City' report
By Jim Shirk, Carson City Supervisor Three basic principles of leadership are: to willingly place the needs of others above your own; make decisions for the betterment of the majority, and have the...
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Column: Take steps in handling finances for parents or relatives
By John R. Bullis You may be asked to help handle the finances for your parents or another relative. That is not an easy job and it might be in addition to making health care decisions and/or serving...
View ArticleTumbleweeds Gymnastics annual Family Fun and Fit Day
Completely FREE to the community is Tumbleweeds Gymnastics annual Family Fun and Fit Day. We are promoting health and fitness in our area and fighting obesity through gymnastics and Kaia FIT, our...
View ArticleWe Deserve Better...
Chris Carver The Mayor said he would like our Board of Supervisors to approve a 1/8 cent sales tax increase. I’d like you to tell them to vote “NO.” Not because we can’t afford the average $12.50 per...
View ArticleMany eyeing possible return of Reno-Tahoe Olympics
Paul Nelson, KTVN Two North American cities have hosted the Winter Olympics since 2002 - Salt Lake City and Vancouver. And some are hoping the torch will return to Reno-Tahoe for the first time since...
View ArticleApplications sought for Carson City Shade Tree Council spot
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Shade Tree Council. There is currently one opening to fill a term that will expire in January...
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The story behind the giant footprints at Nevada State Prison
By Barry Smith CARSON CITY, Nev. — The story behind the giant footprints found at Nevada State Prison will be told Feb. 20 by paleontologist Gene Hattori.Hattori, curator of anthropology and state...
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Don Q's fishing Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Feb. 12-18
By Don Quilici Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 12-18, 2014. ADOBE POND, CALIF: Closed until...
View ArticleTRPA launches online exchange to help property owners restore sensitive land
News Release Lake Tahoe, CA/NV - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has launched an online marketplace for property owners, realtors and land banks to use to increase the environmental improvements...
View ArticleCarson City deputies arrest pair on suspicion of felony marijuana sales and...
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrested two on felony drug charges Tuesday following a traffic stop on North Roop Street in which one of the suspects fled and was later caught. Arrested were Michael...
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Weather Service: Windy conditions should stick around through the weekend
A strong Pacific jet stream approaching the west coast will bring periods of gusty winds to the eastern Sierra and western Nevada today through this weekend, according to the National Weather Service....
View ArticleLyon County master plan vote draws legal fire from residents
By Steve Funk At the Lyon County Commission meeting January 2, the commissioners voted 4-1 to grant a request from Comstock Mining Inc., to modify the county Master Plan and change the zoning, which...
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