Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am
If the legislative district lines drawn by the Special Masters are adopted, what is now called the Capital Senatorial District will no longer include the capital.The south Washoe County district...
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am
Carrying a sign that read, "We are the 99 percent," Michael Gonzalez shouted to passing motorists, "Jobs on Main Street, not Wall Street."He was one of about 75 demonstrators in Carson City on S...
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am
Prohibition in Tahoe? Nope. But we've got moonshine ... Tahoe Moonshine, that is. And this booze isn't brewed in bathtubs. "Everything is so good," said Jeff Van Hee, owner and chief distiller a...
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am
Supervisors on Thursday will consider approving an amended agreement between the city and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for the purchase of property along Russell Way to build an indoor ...
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 5:31pm
RENO - A rash of accidents involving motor vehicles and abandoned domestic horses on three rural highways in northern Nevada is prompting the removal of as many as 100 of the animals from the range...
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:10am
At least 70 people have gathered today for Occupy Carson City. The rally is in front of the Nevada State Legislature and will last through 1 p.m. Today's gathering is a part of a larger Global Day of Protest for the entire movement, designed to communicate the message that 99 percent of Americans are unified in their demand for government policies and laws to that benefit citizens instead of corporations.
Occupy Carson City is being monitored by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 3:00am
In an effort to lure more visitors to the capital city to spend the night and drop tourist dollars, officials are looking into providing a shuttle service between Carson City's downtown and the V&T...
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 5:00pm
Incumbent Rep. Joe Heck's congressional seat would have more Democrats than Republicans and one central Las Vegas congressional district would be almost 43 percent Hispanic, according to maps released by the Nevada District Court today.
The 2nd Congressional District would cover Washoe County and Northern Nevada. That seat, held by Republican Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, would be 35 percent Democratic and 42 percent Republican.
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:06pm
CARSON CITY – Two initiative petitions filed with the Secretary of State’s office that would amend the state constitution to outlaw abortion by declaring that life begins at conception are already facing legal challenges from the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
The petitions were filed in September by Personhood Nevada and the Nevada Prolife Coalition.
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 1:21pm
On Monday, October 17, Saliman Road will be closed in the southbound direction between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for sealing. One lane of traffic will remain open in the northbound direction.
During the period of Monday, October 17 through Wednesday, October 19, NDOT will be slurry sealing the following roads. Lane closures with flagger control will be in place and minor delays are expected.
- Snyder Avenue from Bigelow Drive to US 395.
- Frontage Road from Snyder Avenue to Old Clear Creek Road.
