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A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Curry and Eighth Street on suspicion of gross misdemeanor domestic battery and two counts probation violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives, lowering Nevada’s gambling age and authorizing public marijuana venues are among the 108 early bill draft requests submitted by legislators for possible consideration by the 2017 Nevada Legislature.

Summer is right around the corner and now is a good time to start thinking about your pets when you are running errands around town. As the temperatures rise — with the mid-90s to near 100 possible this weekend — the risk of your pet dying from heat exhaustion for being left in a vehicle is high.

April gaming revenue at Carson City area casinos saw a 4.66 percent decrease over April 2015 gambling profits, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and other areas of Douglas County except for south shore Lake Tahoe took in a “gaming win” of $8,112,943 for the month.

Luck and politics play into Las Vegas author Michael Green’s analysis of Nevada history from the earliest explorers to mining, tourism and economic diversification in a talk and book signing Thursday, April 28, at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City.

A Carson City jail inmate who allegedly consumed hand sanitizer, was booked Saturday on suspicion of gross misdemeanor assault on a police officer and resisting after he charged at jail staff in which a taser was used to stop him, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

From a visit by Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of adult and young adult fiction, to Carson High’s own bestselling author, senior Alec Belle, CHS teachers bring national and local professionals together to share their knowledge with tomorrow’s professionals in order to equip them for the road ahead.

Carson High School Performing Arts is proud to announce our upcoming production of Kiss Me Kate by Cole Porter, the classic musical, March 11-20, 2016 at the Carson City Community Center.

The plays of Williams Shakespeare and the American Musical Theatre come together in Cole Porter’s supreme entertainment, Kiss Me Kate.

We need a break from politics. So, today we begin a series of occasional articles recounting the greatest moments in film: the most heroic, noble, moving, coolest and just plain fun scenes.

Unlike annoying on-line lists that count down from number 25 to number one, we’ll start with: The. Best. Film. Ever. Casablanca, Best Picture of 1942, features the best lifetime performances by nearly everyone in it, plus the most memorable lines and hauntingly romantic love-song theme, “As Time Goes By” sung by Dooley Wilson.

Carson City area casinos saw a slight increase in December gaming revenue, while statewide gambling profits were up 3.31 percent for the month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Friday.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday in the 1400 block of North Edmonds Drive on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, various religions are getting together in Reno to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year in a unique and divine manner away from the glitter of the casinos.

Coordinated by religious statesman Rajan Zed, “Multi-faith New Years’ Eve Service” hosted by Reno Buddhist Center (RBC) will include Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Shinto and Native American prayers.

Carson City area casinos in September saw gaming earnings increase by 1.6 percent over table and slot revenue collected during the same time last year, according figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

As we await the arrival of final rules and regulations from the Nevada Gaming Commission regarding Sports Betting Investment Groups from SB443, the NGC sent out an announcement regarding a position that it believes DFS to be considered gambling.

Now, why is this decision a good thing?

Nevada has now set a tone that other states can decide to follow. If other states’ Gaming Boards determine the same, this will slowly creep into other questions regarding this part of the statement:

LAS VEGAS — Nevada regulators ordered daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel to shut down Thursday, saying they can’t operate in the state without a gambling license.The decision comes amid growing ...

During this year’s legislative session, my wife and I approached our state legislators about resources for Nevada’s most underserved population: The mentally ill.
There is a health crisis in our state, one which has grown into an epidemic across the nation, but one that is especially endemic right here in the Silver State.
Having lived more than twelve years in a state that seems to cater to many human vices, this comes as no surprise to me.

During this year’s legislative session, my wife and I approached our state legislators about resources for Nevada’s most underserved population: The mentally ill.
There is a health crisis in our state, one which has grown into an epidemic across the nation, but one that is especially endemic right here in the Silver State.
Having lived more than twelve years in a state that seems to cater to many human vices, this comes as no surprise to me.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Regulators say a Northern California man who bought two casinos in Virginia City is unfit for a gambling license.

The Silver State’s own crooner and classic country cowboy, Rick J. Radecki of Carson City, stops in at Casino Fandango to help celebrate the entertainment, food, and gambling icon’s 12th anniversary.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested Friday in the 1800 block of North Edmonds Drive on felony charges of possession of controlled substance for sales and possession of controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Chautauqua performer Michael E. Fischer will portray Carson Valley rancher Heinrich F. Dangberg in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, Saturday, June 20 beginning at 10 a.m.

H.F. Dangberg Sr. came to the United States in 1848 as a young immigrant from the Kingdom of Prussia, and thence began a journey westward that ended in Douglas County, Nevada in 1853.

Key employees at swanky nightclubs in casino resorts in Nevada would be required to register with state gambling regulators under a bill designed to prevent unsavory workers from club-hopping and taking trouble with them....

Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.

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Members of Congress on Wednesday wrestled with a bill that seeks to ban legalized gambling on the Internet and roll it back in the few states — including Nevada — where it has been approved in some form....

Private entity groups would be allowed to place pooled wagers at Nevada sports books under a bill making a comeback in the Nevada Senate. Recently introduced Senate Bill 443 would allow a business entity to register with state gambling regulators and place big bets on football, basketball, boxin...

On this day in 1931 our state legalized gambling; what laws will they be making today? You can always head over to the Legislature building to sit in on a committee meeting or an Assembly session, eat in the café, or track down your representative to voice your opinion. But there is quite a bit more available in those halls.

Come summer 2016, when the best of the best athletes climb podiums wearing gold, silver and bronze medals, Las Vegas gamblers could very well be counting their green.Nevada gambling regulators voted Thursday to allow ...

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continue to actively work a joint investigation into the rash of residential burglaries that has plagued our region for months.

The suspects used pillow cases from the homes they were breaking into in order to collect stolen items as they committed the burglaries. Law enforcement gave the operation the name “Pillow Case Bandits” early on during the investigation. The suspects were stealing jewelry, small electronic devices, coins, cash, and a few hand guns from the homes they targeted.

A fifth arrest was made late Tuesday night in connection with a burglary ring that extended over three counties and involved several home invasions that began as far back as this summer, a Carson City sheriff’s lieutenant said.

Tracey Lock, 40, was booked into custody at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on felony burglary and drug charges as part of the ongoing investigation involving Carson City, Washoe and Douglas county law enforcement agencies, said Lt. Brian Humphrey. His bail has been set at $100,000. Others are being sought for questioning.

LAS VEGAS — A Utah congressman is reviving an effort to ban online gambling throughout the United States. Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz Utah reintroduced his Restoration of America’s Wire Act bill on Wednesday. The measure wou...