Purple Heart headed to Dayton daughter of WWII vet
Associated Press Seven decades after a Missouri soldier died in World War II, the daughter he never met is about to get his Purple Heart medal, along with the emotional letter her father wrote just...
View ArticleOutdoors with Don Q: Pyramid Lake trout season opens Oct. 1
By Don Quilici This is an annual reminder that nearby Pyramid Lake, which is located about 30-35 miles north of Reno-Sparks, will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 to fishing for Lahontan cutthroat...
View ArticleCarson City restaurant and food inspection report
Inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending Sept. 20, 2013. Inspections include restaurants, fast food...
View ArticleWeather system to bring windy conditions, cooler temperatures to Carson City...
Prepare for a windy weekend cool down Carson City. A cold front will move through the region Saturday bringing gusty winds, significantly lower temperatures, possible rain showers and the potential for...
View ArticleDoug Busey Sierra and Tahoe area fishing report for week of Sept. 20
By Doug Busey Hello fellow anglers, the weather is cooling and the sun now setting at 7:30 p.m. A few things to remember this time of year. The yellow jackets and the bears are out in full force...
View ArticleAmodei votes to defund Obamacare, prevent government shutdown
Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) voted Friday for a bill to fund the government through Dec. 15 and to permanently delay and defund the Affordable Care Act. The Continuing Resolution keeps in place...
View ArticleStreet Vibrations, Carson City - Take it to the Streets of Downtown for a...
Event Date: September 28, 2013 - 8:00amIn the heart of downtown Carson City, right next to the HorseShoe Club Casino, CC Street Vibrations will be rocking with an all day show & shine, beginning...
View ArticleNine things to know about Obamacare in Nevada
Nevada Media Alliance by CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Starting in 2014, the Affordable Care Act – or “Obamacare” – will require that Americans have health insurance. Any citizen without insurance – with very...
View ArticleSenior Mingle to collect shoes for Carson City students
By Denise Clodjeaux The Lodge Assisted Living Community will host its monthly Senior Mingle on Thursday, September 26 from 2 – 4pm. All local seniors are invited to attend the Mingle which features...
View ArticleThe Lost Purple Heart is Found: Returning a Purple Heart to a Nevada family
By Donna Gregory and Dana Lee Fruend Over 12 years ago, In Donna Gregory's home of her ex-husband she discovered a box with the words “War Department” on it. Inside was personal letters and something...
View ArticleBrush fire quickly doused near post office in Dayton
Central Lyon County Fire District personnel responded to a brush fire that put out a lot of smoke and had at one time threatened the post office off of Highway 50 in Dayton before it was quickly...
View ArticleApartment uninhabitable after fire burns at least two units
UPDATE: 7:44PM: Two neighbors living adjacent to the apartment complex that was damaged in an apartment fire Friday night suffered minor injuries. Michael Robson, 26, said he was working on his car...
View ArticleNevadans asked to 'Never Forget' MIA/POWs at Capitol Building ceremony
By Jeff Munson Nevadans paid tribute and remembered those missing in action and prisoners of war in a ceremony Friday on the Plaza of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial.In a ceremony officially...
View ArticleCarson City Search and Rescue training exercise underway in canyon areas
A massive search and rescue training exercise is underway today in the Ash Canyon and Goni areas of Carson City. According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, the exercise involves active reserves of the Carson...
View ArticleFirst snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe
While it is raining at South Shore Lake Tahoe, it is beginning to snow at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort, spokeswoman Sally Gunter reports. This photo from Heavenly's new snow stake and camera...
View ArticleCarson City Memorial Wall nominations sought
By David Bugli The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations of individuals, organizations, and businesses to be recognized for their contributions to...
View ArticleCarson City Sheriff's Office cautions motorists as motorcycles head to Street...
Sgt. Scott McDaniel With Street Vibrations rapidly approaching, thousands of motorcyclists are projected to be arriving in Carson City and the surrounding areas. Many events will be held during this...
View ArticleCapital Crossfire: Privacy in a World of Changing Technology
Join Karl Neathammer and Shelly Aldean with attorney Jason Woodbury and Technology Architect Bill Sikkens as they discuss the implications of new devices like Google Glass and other state-of-the art...
View ArticleDog Town Rescue Puppy and Dog Adoption Event!
By: Dog Town Canine Rescue Join Dog Town Rescue on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Carson City PetCo store (911 Topsy Lane) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a puppy and dog adoption event! We will have many great...
View ArticleSunday morning snow dusting at Heavenly Mountain Resort Lake Tahoe
After a storm brought wind and rain to Lake Tahoe, a light dusting of snow fell at the top of Heavenly's Gondola Sunday morning. The first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Saturday. Opening Day...
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