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Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis

Gov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.

Three arrested after marijuana, concentrated THC and cash found during US 395 traffic stop in Douglas

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three on drug charges after a large amount of marijuana, concentrated THC, and cash was discovered following a traffic stop on Highway 395.

Carson City deputies arrest men for possession of drugs, bottled mercury

A 31-year-old Gardnerville man and a 29-year-old transient man were arrested in the area of the Goni Water Tower after deputies were alerted to a man in a vehicle next to the tower who appeared to be incapacitated and found they were allegedly using drugs and were in possession of several bottles of mercury.

Alleged leader of local 'outlaw motorcycle club' arrested on plethora of charges by SET, Tri-County Gang Unit

A 49-year-old Carson City man was arrested by the Tri-County Gang Unit withe the assistance of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team, on five felony charges, one gross misdemeanor charge, and three misdemeanor charges after he allegedly committed felony domestic battery.

According to the report, David Sanchez is the president of the Deadly Sins Motorcycle Club Carson City Nevada chapter and he is associated with the Vagos Motorcycle Club and was arrested in the 900 block of Woodside Drive early Friday morning.

Carson City arrests: Counterfeit money found after woman jailed for felony warrant

A 28-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday for a felony warrant, was found to be in possession of counterfeit currency, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff: Traffic stop results in major meth drug bust

The Tri-County (Lyon, Douglas, Carson City) Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday in Carson City that resulted in a substantial seizure of methamphetamine, as well as items used for the trafficking and sale of drugs.

Historic coin press in Carson City runs last minting of 2018

Operators of the historic Coin Press No. 1 inside Carson City's Nevada State Museum began striking silver medallions Friday with a commemorative Abraham Curry design created just for the occasion.

Carson City Special Enforcement Team busts drug ring Thursday night

A 27-year-old Carson City woman and a 27-year-old Carson City man were arrested by the Carson City Special Enforcement Team in the 2800 block of Menlo Drive Thursday night on five felony charges for trafficking and selling meth and heroin.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Oklahoma woman booked on two counts of battery

A 36 year-old Anadarko, Oklahoma, woman was arrested early Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on two counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony interfering with witness reporting a crime, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Carson City detectives ask for help identifying Silver Oak vehicle burglary thieves

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying vehicle burglary thieves who struck the Silver Oak neighborhood Friday morning.

Man passing phony money sought by Carson City investigators

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking to identify a suspect who has been passing counterfeit US currency at Carson City and Douglas County convenience stores.

Western Nevada College receives grant to launch cyber security program

More and more corporations, individuals and governments are experiencing cyberattacks worldwide. Computer hackers are breaching information systems, computer networks, infrastructures and personal computer devices to steal personal information and data for monetary gain.

Carson City detectives ask for public's help identifying men using fake money

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying three adult males who passed counterfeit US currency at the Jackson Gas Station at 1615 East 5th Street in Carson City.

Carson City weekend arrests: Woman jailed for suspicion of felony domestic battery

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday in the 200 block of Fleischmann Way for felony suspicion of third offense domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Suspect sought for attempted burglary in custody

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect Thursday whose picture was widely circulated earlier this week, authorities said.

Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identities of suspects passing counterfeit money

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the two individuals in the above photographs. Both individuals are involved in passing counterfeit U.S. currency at multiple businesses in Carson City.

Carson City rededicates U.S. Mint cornerstone in sesquicentennial ceremony

A crowd gathered in the courtyard fronting North Carson Street and the Dema Guinn wing of the Nevada State Museum Saturday afternoon in a rededication ceremony marking 150 years since the first stone was laid erecting the historic U.S. Mint building.

Carson City investigation leads to three arrests in counterfeit money manufacturing operation

Three people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a counterfeit money operation after a search warrant was served at a local motel, a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective said.

The World Gets Safer Every Day

We were again reminded this week that ignorance can breed misunderstanding and occasionally violence.

We were deeply saddened by the senseless murder of five police officers in Dallas. The young shooter, an African-American, claimed outrage over several earlier shootings of black men by police officers elsewhere. He had no known connections to these men, nor to the police officers he shot.

His motive was based on a logical fallacy to which too many people fall prey.

Carson City detectives, Secret Service arrest pair in alleged counterfeit money operation

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service have arrested two Sacramento area people in connection with a counterfeit money operation based out of a Carson City motel room.

Silver Dollar a special find for Downtown Coin Club

Once upon a time in India, a 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar graced the neck of a United States Army Airman, who wore the currency as a memento during his service overseas.

From the moment Dan Wilson and Chuck Price saw the silver dollar, they knew right away that they were looking at a piece of history.

Aqua Metals Closes $10 Million Loan with Green Bank and U.S. Department of Agriculture

Aqua Metals, Inc., which is commercializing a non-polluting electrochemical lead recycling technology called AquaRefining, announced Friday a $10 million loan from Green Bank in conjunction with a 90 percent loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency for the development of its first AquaRefinery.

Start-Up: 5 Key Ways to Succeed as a Young Entrepreneur

Start-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.

Every year it seems more and more people are looking into starting their own ventures, escaping from the corporate mindset and driving themselves to do more, be more—and let's not forget—earn more. These pioneers come from all walks of life, but the category that seems to be on the rise, and the one that I fall under, is that of the millennial entrepreneur.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office warns of phony money being circulated

Lyon County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating counterfeit $20, $50, and $100 bills being circulated in the Fernley, Silver Springs and Mason Valley areas. This crime maybe related to a similar issue going in Reno.

Carson City woman jailed on drug sales and weapon charges

A Carson City woman was arrested Thursday on felony drug charges after deputies found guns and 77 grams of marijuana inside a North Edmonds residence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Another 25 grams were recovered from an earlier traffic stop.

Reno Coin Club and State Museum mark National Coin Week with special presentations, coin press

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Repeats every day until Sun Apr 26 2015 .
April 24, 2015 - 8:00am
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April 25, 2015 - 8:00am
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April 26, 2015 - 8:00am

The Nevada State Museum celebrates National Coin Week April 19-25 with special activities Friday and Saturday. Co-sponsored by the Reno Coin Club, all activities will be held at the museum that was formerly the Carson City U.S. Branch Mint.

Historic Coin Press No. 1 will operate both days from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3:30 p.m. The press will mint silver .999 fine medallions for sale to the public.

Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks information on 2 robberies in less than 11 hours

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating two armed robberies that happened within 10 hours apart. These two robberies are not considered to be committed by the same person, but cannot be ruled out as of yet.
Monday late evening, at approximately 8:09 p.m., Carson City sheriff’s deputies responded to Adam and Eve, located at 3220 Highway 50 East for a reported armed robbery.

See the surveillance video below.

Letter: The impotence of gold and silver

The following is in answer to Brendan Trainor's RN&R Nov 6th column, The power of gold and silver.

http://www.newsreview.com/reno/power-of-gold-and/content?oid=15407117

Brendan Trainor's "Austrian School" theories won't add to his understanding of the real world of banking and finance.

Arrest made after burglary victim chases man attempting to sell her stolen property

A woman who spotted a man attempting to sell coins that were stolen from her home in an Oct. 28 burglary, chased him out of a store and into the streets shortly after the Nevada Day Parade ended on Saturday where Carson City sheriff’s officers then found and arrested him.

Drake Vancleave, 50, was arrested on suspicion of six felony counts including receiving stolen property, obtaining money under false pretenses and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. He is being held on $125,737 bail.

Reno couple pleads guilty to felony counterfeiting charges

A Reno couple pled guilty Wednesday in a Sacramento federal court to possessing counterfeit U.S. currency and counterfeit or unauthorized access devices, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner said.

William Theodore Lewis, 50, and Lori Marie Dahl, 50, a married couple, remain in custody and are scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on Dec. 10, 2014. Lewis and Dahl each face a maximum statutory penalty of 25 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and five years of supervised release.

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