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Krolicki Out, Marshall In, Amodei Pending
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 3:22pm

By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
As first “guessed” by @RalstonFlash on Twitter this morning — Nevada has learned the hard way that Ralston’s guesses are not mere speculation but informed fact — Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has formally announced that he is not going to run for Nevada’s open congressional seat.

State GOP chairman Mark Amodei will now be free to make his final decision, probably to jump in.

Democrats Unveil Proposed Congressional District Maps
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:39pm

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Democrats today unveiled proposed boundaries for Nevada’s four congressional districts, the political consequences of which they will debate this afternoon at the Legislature.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 9:24am

Catch the live video and join the discussion.

Tow Truck Bill Focus Of “Huge Lobbying Effort”
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 7:56am

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – It has been called the most lobbied bill during the legislative session, and it is has nothing to do with taxes.
All the fuss is about changes to the tow truck and auto salvage industry.

Carson City firefighters battling brush fire at city dump
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 10:23pm

Carson City firefighters are battling a brush fire at the Carson City dump tonight. Multiple engines responded to the initial call that came in shortly before 10 p.m. Additional fire personnel have been called in from outside the city, including a Lyon County fire engine.

Though the fire is reportedly burning, the size hasn't been determined or reported on, or whether there are structures threatened in the fire's path. The dump is located in the 3600 block of Flint Drive.

According to a firefighter on the scene via scanner dispatch, crews may be there for "an extended length of time."

Two events today at Bike Habitat
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 3:09pm

Two bicycle events going on today at the Bike Habitat in Carson City, reports Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. From 3 to 6 p.m. is the Felt Bicycles demonstration. And at 6:30 p.m. is the Women's Bicycle Repair Clinic taught by Jennie Hamiter. Both events are FREE and open to the public. Bike Habitat is located off Topsy Lane next to Best Buy.

Nevada Consumer’s Guide to Earthquake Insurance Now Available
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 2:54pm

By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY — The recent earthquake activity around the Hawthorne area in Northern Nevada should act as a reminder to Nevadans to check that they have adequate earthquake coverage for their home or business. Nevada is one of the most active states for earthquakes and ranks third in the country for earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or higher.

Another lunchtime distraction
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 12:57pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZEbBZ2IrXE

In Photos: California Stream and Lake Fishing Opening Day 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 4:38am

Here are some photos of the 2011 California stream and lake fishing opening day on April 30.

Dems OK K-12 budget at $650M more than governor's
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 4:01am

Rejecting several major changes to the governor's proposed education budget, legislative money committees on repeated party-line votes Tuesday opened a more than $650 million hole in the budget.The...

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