Millennium Scholarship to Continue At Least Through 2017-2018 School Year
Jeri Chadwell, Nevada Media Alliance CARSON CITY — In a press statement released on Monday, The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office announced that $15 million allocated to the Governor Guinn Millennium...
View ArticleVideo: Racers return to skies over Reno
Nevada Media Alliance by NATASHA VITALE Pilots are spending this week training at the Pylon Racing Seminar at Reno-Stead Airport to prepare for the annual Reno National Championship Air Races, known...
View ArticleCarson City alive with food and music Saturday at 20th annual Taste of DownTown
Tickets are still available for the capital city's premiere summer event, the 20th annual Taste of DownTown Carson City, which returns Saturday with a feast for foodies that stretches 13 blocks. More...
View ArticleFunding secured for Guinn Millennium Scholarship through 2018
CARSON CITY — Nevada's program to provide college scholarships to deserving students will continue through 2018, with a $15 million cash infusion to the Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship program, State...
View ArticleNevada governor vetoes gun background checks bill
Associated Press Private citizens in Nevada can keep selling firearms to each other without doing background checks. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed SB221 Thursday.Read the rest of this story
View ArticleNevada Becomes the 14th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Alex Pompliano, Nevada Media Alliance CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed SB374 into law Wednesday evening, which authorizes and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries to serve Nevadans with...
View ArticleCarson City man jailed after admitting to sexual assault
A 38-year-old Carson City man faces a felony sexual assault charge, admitting to investigators that he committed the crime against a 16-year-old girl. Joaquin Canales-Montes is being held on $100,000...
View ArticleLyon County to receive $1.9 million in federal money for public land use
Lyon County will receive $1.9 million from the U.S. Department of Interior for revenue generated on public land, Sen. Harry Reid announced Thursday. Douglas County will receive $615,397 and Carson City...
View ArticleGov. Sandoval Vetoes Background Check Bill
Nevada Media Alliance by JERI CHADWELL Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed the controversial bill that would have required background checks for the private party transfer of firearms in Nevada. During the...
View ArticleFormer WNC Wildcats on Their Way to College World Series
Western Nevada College Two former Western Nevada College baseball players may soon meet again, in the 2013 College World Series.North Carolina State relief pitcher Andrew Woeck and Oregon State...
View ArticleProscenium Players 'Taming of the Shrew' begins Friday at Brewery Arts Center
By Proscenium Players CARSON CITY — William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” is often criticized for its misogynistic overtones. However, attendees to the Proscenium Players, Inc. version, directed...
View ArticleCarson City makes 'flight plan for the future' with Saturday's aviation open...
The aviation community soars again at the Carson City Airport this Saturday with its "Flight Plan for the Future" open house — a family favorite among airplane, aircraft and aerospace enthusiasts of...
View ArticleOutdoors with Don Q: All kinds of colorful wildflowers at Davis Lake
By Don Quilici Here's an annual reminder of a special event at this time of the year! The Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers...
View ArticleWestern Nevada College Summer Art Exhibition Features Space Photography
Anne Hansen, WNC A fascinating and colorful exhibition of space photography is on display in Carson City at the Western Nevada College Main Art Gallery through August. 23. The collection contains...
View ArticleTwo jailed after drug-fueled assault on Carson City officers
Two men were arrested early Friday morning in the 1800 block of Long Street in Carson City and face multiple charges, including battery on police officers and resisting arrest. A 20-year-old Carson...
View ArticleCarson City job fair hosts 50 employers and new hope for those seeking work
With April unemployment stats showing more Carson City residents finding employment following statewide recessionary woes from 2008 to 2011, the hope of more hiring opportunities will be in the...
View ArticleDesigner purse fundraiser Saturday to benefit Carson City Senior Center meal...
By Ronni Hannaman It's going to be a very busy Saturday in Carson City with so much to do for every age group. An event women will love is the Designer Purse Sale sponsored by the Carson City Senior...
View Article2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
By Reggae Festival Guide 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, Featuring: SOJA, Alpha Blondy, Passafire, Stick Figure, Tomorrow’s Bad Seed, Island of Black & White. Live at The MontBleu Outdoor...
View ArticleCarson City weekly restaurant and food inspection report
The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. It also includes a motel inspection. This report is for the week ending...
View ArticleAmerican Cancer Society Bark for Life
Christina Sapien The American Cancer Society Bark for Life of Carson City is a non-competitive walking event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.Join us...
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