Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 3:16pm
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to the People’s Republic of China has announced two business agreements for companies located in Northern and Southern Nevada. A collaborative research agreement with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) was also expanded.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 10:35am
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Carson City School District has increased enrollment after steadily dropping since 2003. The district reported 7,635 students showed up for school Friday — the official count day for the state of Nevada — up 41 from last year's count.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 10:19am
The Carter Springs Fire in Douglas County is estimated to have grown to approx 3,000 acres. A perimeter has been established, and the fire is now burning unburned fuels within the perimeter, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The fire is estimated to be 30 percent contained; with full containment expected by Sept. 25.
Highway 395 has reopened with no controls in both directions. Motorists are requested to slow down while traveling through the area, and watch for emergency vehicles accessing the area.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 2:59pm
The Vietnam War was fought between 1959 and 1975. The history of which is still being written, as is the legacy of the Vietnam Veteran.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 9:38am
At the age of 14, years after requisite piano lessons - and discovering he didn't like the discipline required - Jorma Kaukonen discovered guitar and found it was his instrument.
The now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of iconic rock band The Jefferson Airplane and of long-touring band Hot Tuna and legendary guitarist in his own right, plays High Sierra Brewing Company, Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in a show produced by Chili Bop Entertainment.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 4:25pm
UPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 2:23pm
Abraham Lincoln spoke of "The last full measure of devotion." Sadly, many who gave their all have not been recognized because they were not listed as K.I.A. Their family and friends have no closure.
Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day. On this day, we honor those who served......and those who are still serving....regardless of the conflict.
The Carson City Vietnam Memorial is located near the southeast corner of Mills Park.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 12:57pm
UPDATE 8:45AM: Highway 395 has reopened with controls (pilot vehicle) so expect delays and watch for fire vehicles, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
The fire, which has burned more than 2,000 acres, is burning mostly upslope east of Highway 395 into predominately BLM public lands in the southern Pine Nut Mountains. There is a decreasing threat to approximately 30 homes west of the highway. If the fire were to jump the highway, however, this is looking less likely as fire personnel consolidate fire lines. No structures have been lost at this time. Power lines down at the fire scene, but they are deenergized, which is impacting some local rural residences. The fire is 5 percent contained. Full containment expected by Sept. 24. An aerial reconnaisance this morning will evaluate fire acreage and behavior. Nine airtankers are currently assigned to the incident, which includes four large airtankers and five single-engine airtankers (SEATs).
Structure protection is being handled by units of the East Fork Fire Protection District (Douglas County).
Incident Command Post is at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
One minor firefighter non-burn injury reported.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 10:57am
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 12.1 percent in August from July, the second month of increases in the jobless rate after hitting a three-year low in May, a state agency reported today.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 12:51am
The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a supermarket and several schools. See the full report below.
