What Works: Why pain is actually a good thing
By Diane Dye Hansen Those of you who read my column on a regular basis know that I have recently renewed my commitment to fitness. And, let me tell you folks, I’m sore. I’m not just “ow that sort of...
View ArticleDUIs, assaults and disorderly calls keep Carson City deputies busy over weekend
Carson City sheriff's deputies were busy over Mother's Day weekend with several misdemeanor-related calls involving domestic battery, DUIs, assault, and court warrant arrests. A man was arrested...
View ArticleReport: Highway funding shortfall would lead to project delays, congestion...
Sean Whaley, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada drivers will have to live with increasing road congestion and multi-year delays to critical highway projects if congress does not act by September to...
View ArticleMore than 2,200 degrees to be awarded at UNR during Friday and Saturday...
By Natalie Savidge The University of Nevada, Reno’s 2014 Spring Commencement will confer 2,251 degrees and certificates. There will be three ceremonies, one for advanced-degree recipients Friday...
View ArticleCampaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Spencer Flanders of Carson City
By Catherine Butsch Spencer Flanders, 15, of Carson City, has been named the West Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against...
View ArticleNorthern Nevada is blooming with the arts, activities and entertainment
Story and photos by Dana Lee Fruend The weather is warming up providing for another great season activities throughout Carson City and Northern Nevada. One of my favorite things about spring and...
View ArticleSouth Lake Tahoe officials celebrate Chateau development renewal with removal...
A cornerstone of the South Lake Tahoe visitor area adjacent to Heavenly Village, fence boards were removed Monday from the Chateau project at the corner of Highway 50 and Stateline, an area hit hard by...
View ArticleWestern Nevada College to give 581 degrees and certificates at May 19-20...
Western Nevada College will graduate 543 students at two commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20. The class of 2014 will receive a record 581 degrees and certificates.Graduation...
View ArticleLocal mother holds fundraiser Tuesday to raise money for all abilities Carson...
Andi Guevara, KTVN Enjoying time in a traditional playground can be difficult, if not impossible for families with handicapped or special needs children. Reno and Sparks each have one "all abilities"...
View ArticleCarson Seniors Present Final Projects
By Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal Milton Rodriguez, 18, hopes to become an architect one day. And before even graduating from high school, he’s already designed a home.Read the rest of this story
View ArticleNevada Road Projects Could Be Delayed
By Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Major road projects in Nevada will likely be delayed unless Congress acts by fall to address a highway funding shortfall.Read the rest of this story
View ArticleSparks Police End Probe of Schoolyard Shooting
By Associated Press SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Nearly seven months after a deadly schoolyard shooting in Nevada, police have completed their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the...
View ArticleMeet Vance Alm, M.D. Candidate for U.S. Congress at Friday Carson City Town...
By The Committee to Elect Vance Alm for Congress "Of the people, by the people, for the people"…Lincoln’s statement about the government of the United States of America. It seems that far too many...
View ArticleMan jailed after attempting to pass fake $50 bill at Carson City casino
A 71-year-old man was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of forgery after he allegedly attempted to pass a phony $50 bill at a casino, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Roger Coney of...
View ArticleColumn: Giving away your special collections
By John R. Bullis First make a list of your collections of special items. It could be antique furniture, old guns, special china or silverware, dolls, sculptures, old cars, baseball cards, etc.Then...
View ArticleNevada launches National Safe Boating Week May 17-23 with proclamation, events
Nevada Department of Wildlife The Nevada Department of Wildlife along with local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and several private businesses in Nevada are joining boating safety advocates across the...
View ArticleCarson City Chamber to hold May 21 primary candidate forum at BAC
By Ronni Hannaman The choice of the best candidate to send to the general election is an important decision that must be made by the voter. Carson City voters are invited to meet and hear the...
View ArticleSpring wildflower walk Saturday at Washoe Lake State Park
Event Date: May 17, 2014 - 8:30am Nevada State Parks Join park rangers for a leisurely spring wildflower walk through Washoe Valley. Discover some of the many beautiful wildflowers in bloom on this two...
View Article8 Bicycle Commuting Safety Tips
Jeff Moser Bike to Work Week has started. I hadn’t even left the house Monday morning when I read the news that a bicyclist and a vehicle had collided in town. Thankfully, it sounds like everyone is...
View ArticleMuscle Powered’s Westside Cruiser Ride
Jeff Moser It’s time once again for Muscle Powered’s annual Westside Cruiser Ride! This event keeps growing each year, and with the weather forecast showing temperatures in the 80s on Wednesday, we...
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