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Using white plastic balls and a light bulb, students learned Tuesday how the sun affects the phases of the moon.But these weren't average students in an average science camp.

Carson Valley Medical Center has reported the first case of swine flu confirmed for Carson Valley.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern Nevada health officials say a 33-year-old Clark County man infected with the swine flu virus has died.

Date: 6/28/2009 5:55 PMBC-US--Student Loan Relief,1st Ld-Writethru/652Eds: ADDS background on program. Moving on general news and financial services.CANDICE CHOI,AP Personal Finance Writer

Decades in the making, the soon-to-be-completed section of the Carson City Freeway Project will finally give motorists a fast route around low-speed, stoplight-laden Carson Street.

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of June 19:Alvarado Ana, 3055 S. Edmonds Drive, new general business, Ana Alvarado, owner.Armandos Dog Walking Service, O of T, new out of town business, Armando Nevarez, owner.

The news has been looking up on the business front lately for Carson City. Several big construction projects are under way along South Carson Street, and downtown businesses are looking forward to the next section of freeway to open, which will...

The 2009 session of the Nevada Legislature wasn't great for business, but lobbyists say it very easily could have been a lot worse.

Real estate transactions recorded by the Carson City Assessor's Office by date, address and sale price. For details on individual transactions, visit www.carson-city.nv.us/.May 25, 20091342 Goshute Way, $241,000 May 29, 2009

If you're like most Americans over age 45 you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. According to AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in your home safely,...

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of June 19:Alvarado Ana, 3055 S. Edmonds Drive, new general business, Ana Alvarado, owner.Armandos Dog Walking Service, O of T, new out of town business, Armando Nevarez, owner.

New rules to benefit military familiesA number of recent rulings by the Nevada Legislature and state system of higher education will benefit those seeking a higher education in Nevada.

Airports receive stimulus fundsCarson City Airport and Reno-Tahoe Airport will receive $1.2 million from the economic recovery package for airport rehabilitation, according to Sen. Harry Reid's office.

Megan McGuinness, a resident of Reno graduated Magna Cum Laude from Nevada State College, Henderson. She is the daughter of Bennie and Whit McGuinness of Carson City.

Taxable sales in Nevada fell more than $700 million in April to $3.2 billion - a 17.9 percent drop from April 2008.

As summer heat starts stressing the plants in our landscapes, it is important to know where and how deeply to water for optimum plant health.

CARSON CITY, Nev (AP) - Nevada merchants sold $3.2 billion in goods during April for a 17.9 percent slump compared with the same month a year ago, according to a state report Friday.

RENO (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno is eliminating 279 jobs because of a 15 percent budget cut that slashed the university's state funding by $33 million in the next two fiscal years.

The “Rodeo State” license plates are more than just a freeway fashion statement.

A former Empire Elementary School teacher who resigned in light of allegations that he struck a 9-year-old girl in the head with a book, pleaded no contest to the charge of misdemeanor battery Thursday.