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Supervisors: Ghost Walk doesn't die

Friday, September 2, 2011 - 4:01am

To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of the Carson City Ghost Walk's death have been greatly exaggerated.Despite political infighting over who would produce the popular annual event this year, o...

Nevada bear hunt opponents to once ask Gov. Sandoval to intervene

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 9:06pm

Opponents of Nevada%u2019s first black bear hunt plan to march to the governor%u2019s mansion Friday, again pressing for Gov. Brian Sandoval to intervene and stop the hunt.

After a 5:30 p.m. rally at the Capitol, the group will march through Carson City to the governor%u2019s mansion, according to organizers of NoBearHuntNV.org.

Nevada's top forester issues warning about fire danger

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 8:04pm

By Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
From Southern Nevada to Lake Tahoe and all parts above and in between, state, federal, local and volunteer firefighting resources have responded to numerous lightning- and human-caused wildfires across Nevada so far this year. The state has lost about 94,000 acres to wildfire this summer, which is significantly less than the five-year average of 428,084 acres a year.

Bomb squad called out for suitcases

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 3:56pm

The Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad has been called out to examine two suitcases left in the parking lot of Southwest Gas on Eagle Station Lane in South Carson City.The suitcases were discovered about 3 p...

Masto alleges Bank of America violated consent judgment

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 12:31pm

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto this week requested permission to amend a previous complaint against Bank of America and its subsidiaries to add more claims relating to mortgage origination and servicing.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors at 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 7:15am

The live video feed is here, and the agenda is here. One of the issues will be the Carson City Ghost Walk's second attempt to get funding, and a proposed increase in landfill rates.

Alleged killer to fight extradition

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 4:01am

A former Carson City doctor paroled from prison last week in the 2002 kidnapping of his estranged wife, said Wednesday he plans to fight extradition to Arkansas on charges he murdered her ex-hus...

Deputy revives baby from near drowning

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 4:01am

A Carson City deputy is being credited with reviving a 1-year-old baby Wednesday morning after the boy was found by his mother submerged in 7 inches of water. "The baby was unresponsive when he ...

Aces win 4-3 against Grizzlies

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 9:42pm

RENO- The Aces looked to rebound against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night after losing the previous night 5-2. They looked to their RHP Zach Kroenke and a better offensive night to get them back on track.

Kroenke delivered with a solid outing going 6 innings giving up 4 hits, 2 runs, with 3 strikeouts on 2 walks. He left the game with a 4-2 lead and in line for his tenth win of the year.

Local law enforcement to be on high alert for drunk drivers Labor Day weekend

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 8:32pm

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is will be out in full force through Labor Day looking out for drunk drivers.

Each year nearly 11,000 people die on the road due to drunk driving. Every day alcohol related accidents contribute to 1,440 injuries and 29 deaths.

Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or some one else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant.

Overtime for this event is paid for by the Office of Traffic Safety, Department of Public Safety.

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