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Crime Log for Feb. 16: Carson City's police arrest several on felony charges
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 1:05pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals over the last few days:

  • Jacob Jerrard, 23, a maintenance worker from Carson City, just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night, at the corner of North Edmonds Drive and Highway 50 East. Jerrard was arrested for a felony hold from Probation and Parole, as well as the misdemeanors of failing to stop at a stop sign and driving without a valid drivers' license. No bail has been set.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 8:10am

Watch the live video here. The full agenda is here.

Carson City restaurant inspections for Feb. 15
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 4:42pm
See the full inspection reports below:

State Fiscal Constraints Holding Up Interim Studies Of Public Education, Retirement System
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:51pm

CARSON CITY – The state of Nevada’s tough financial situation is holding up two separate interim studies approved by the Legislature because of the requirement for alternative funding sources to assist in conducting the reviews.

Nevada Lawmakers Approve Regulations For First In Nation Self-Driving Vehicles
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:30pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada took a bold step forward today as lawmakers approved regulations allowing for the operation of self-driving vehicles on the state’s roadways.

The first in the nation regulations were approved by the Legislative Commission, and could provide for economic development opportunities in Nevada.

What can make the V&T Railway profitable?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:27pm

The good news is that the V&T Railway is expected to make a profit of $164,132 on their popular Polar Express event for the coming year.

The bad news is the railway's main runs between Eastgate Siding and Virginia City is projected to lose $108,192, even with an expected $67,250 in donations.

The resulting $56,000 in projected profit is almost enough to pay for the $60,000 shortfall in the previous season's sales tax revenue that pays for the bonds that helped rebuild the historic railway. That is a shortfall that is expected to continue and grow larger.

Another Teixeira announces run for city office
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 7:39am

Liz Teixeira has announced she is running for the Ward 2 supervisor seat being vacated by Shelly Aldean. Her husband Marv served three terms as mayor of Carson City, and Liz is a former city hall employee.

That makes two announced candidates for the Ward 2 seat, with Maurice White announcing his candidacy last week.

Fishing report through Feb. 21
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 3:59am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.

Outdoors with Don Q: Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 3:42am

Saturday evening, March 3, will be the date of my all-time favorite fundraiser: The highly-popular and fun-filled, Carson Valley Chukar Club fund raiser, which will be held as usual at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
This year’s version will be its 26th fundraiser.

Nevada Small Business Owners Say Minimum Wage, Construction Defect Laws Hampering Job Growth
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 3:27pm

CARSON CITY – Members of the Nevada chapter of a small business organization say the state’s minimum wage and construction defects laws are hampering job growth in the state.

The state’s prevailing wage law was also cited as a drag on economic development in the survey of its members by the Nevada chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.

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