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Arts advocate Wally Cuchine retires, notable Nevadans give tribute
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 5:16pm

Wally Cuchine, a champion of the Arts, officially retired April 8 with a big send up from people from around the State, including proclamations of “Wally Cuchine Day” from Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at a concert at the Eureka Opera House with Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Boys.

Milt Glick, University of Nevada, Reno president, dies
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:28pm

By Jane Tors
RENO — University of Nevada, Reno President Milton D. Glick died April 16, 2011. His sudden death in a Reno-area hospital following a stroke marks an incredible loss for his family, the University community and his many friends across the state of Nevada and the nation.

“Milt was a strong, extraordinarily respected leader and that, combined with his enduring belief in the power of higher education, set the stage for a remarkable legacy,” wrote University Provost Marc Johnson in an announcement to campus on Sunday morning.

Weather system may cause area streams and rivers to rise
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 11:30am

Warming weather and a chance for rain may cause a rise in local streams and rivers but flooding isn't expected, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to the Sierra and Western Nevada through Monday with snow levels around 8,500 feet before falling to 7,000 feet tomorrow night. About an inch of precipitation is expected in the Central and Northern Sierra and about a half inch in Western Nevada.

State lawmakers review teacher rights reforms
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:01am

Teachers turned out en masse Saturday to object to changes in their employment rights proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.Dozens of them turned out in Carson City and Las Vegas to testify against pa...

Hundreds remember Keegan and Stephen
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:01am

About two weeks ago, Chris Anderson and his wife, Thea, sat down with their son Stephen to talk about his wishes to become an organ donor. His son was 16 and had come home frustrated after learn...

New exhibit at railroad museum
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:00am

A new exhibit is being put in at the Nevada State Railroad Museum this weekend. The new exhibits feature railroad equipment and historical objects owned by the state of Nevada, including the loc...

Honor Stephen Anderson and Keegan Aiazzi
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 8:57am

The final details are in place for the CSN/WNC game on Friday, April 22nd where the WNC Baseball program will give half of the ticket sales to the Memorial Funds each honoring the boys ("The Stephen Anderson Memorial Fund" and "The Keegan James Aiazzi Memorial Fund"). Blue and White rubber bracelets will also be sold at the game that will read: RIP Stephen & Keegan (on front) and 'Forever Strong' (on back). Each bracelet will be sold for $3.00 and 100% of those proceeds will go to the boy's funds. Come out and show your support for Stephen and Keegan on Friday, April 22nd!!!

Bill From Secretary Of State Could Net State $11 Million
Friday, April 15, 2011 - 7:24pm

CARSON CITY — Changing one word in a law could save Nevada up to $11 million.
Secretary of State Ross Miller has sponsored a bill that would change who is exempt from Nevada’s business license fee.
Right now, home-based businesses making less than $27,000 a year in net earnings are exempt from the requirement.
Miller would change the language to “a natural person” rather than the current “person,” since businesses have used this as an excuse to declare themselves exempt.

Traffic accident on Airport Road, CareFlight called
Friday, April 15, 2011 - 3:11pm

Carson City paramedics have responded to a traffic accident in the 2100 block of Airport Road this afternoon. The accident happened at around 4 p.m. CareFlight was called and will pick up an injured person at the Carson City Airport, according to scanner traffic. No other details were available.

Nevada earthquake swarm a concern among seismologists
Friday, April 15, 2011 - 1:40pm

Nevada seismologists are keeping a close eye on an area southwest of Hawthorne where hundreds of earthquakes have been detected since Sunday, reports MyNews4.Com. The largest-earthquake recorded was 4.4 in magnitude. Click here for the story and here for a list of the most recent quakes in the region.

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