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Mining on the Comstock is topic of tonight's Capital Crossfire

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 4:31pm

Tune in for another edition of Capital Crossfire Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on Access Carson City Television channels 210 and 226. Hosts Shelly Aldean and Karl Neathammer welcome guests Joe McCarthy of the Comstock Residents Association and John Hadder of Great Basin Resource Watch. The discussion and debate is mining on the Comstock.

The program can be seen on Carson Now beginning Monday and will air again on Access Carson City Televsion Fridays, 8 p.m. on July 12 and July 19, and Saturdays, July 13 and 20, 2 p.m., and Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Some Sunday flights from Reno-Tahoe airport to San Francisco canceled

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:22pm

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is running smoothly, but some flights are still being impacted by Saturday's crash in San Francisco. A handful of Sunday flights to San Francisco have already been canceled.

Carson City road construction report for week of July 8-14

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:16pm

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for Monday, July 8 through July 14.

Beginning Monday, July 8, there will be nightly lane closures on South Carson Street between Koontz Lane and US Highway 50 W (Spooner Junction) between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Once the work on Carson Street is complete, Frontage Road will be permanently closed from Arthur Street to just south of Snyder Avenue. However, access will be maintained for businesses and residences. This will likely occur mid to late-week.

Invasive moth species damages Spooner area trees

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 11:56am

The Nevada Division of Forestry wants you to be on the lookout for a certain type of moth that's considered to be an invasive species.

Officials say they're watching an outbreak of the white Satin Moth. They say the insect damages and kills entire trees, by consuming the leaves.

Nevada invests in renewables; laws create new markets in state

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 11:49am

The Silver State is investing significant political capital on green energy by opening new markets in Nevada, sending a strong message that renewables continue to be a key priority for the state.

Significant progress made Saturday on Bison Fire in Douglas County

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 9:23pm

Despite gusty winds and low humidity, firefighters made significant progress Saturday on the Bison Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountain Range in Douglas County, reaching 30 percent containment with full containment expected Monday.

Sierra Front: Homes threatened again as Bison Fire widens

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 8:37am

Changes in wind direction have made for extreme fire behavior Saturday morning for firefighters battling the Bison Fire. About 20 homes are threatened again. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and East Fork Fire have implemented evacuation operations and structure protection.

Bison Fire visible in Lyon County, officials look at potential of it moving into Smith Valley

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 4:51pm

The Lyon County Office of Emergency Management has been notified by the unified command of the Bison Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountain Range in Douglas County about the behavior of the wildfire, the direction it is heading and smoke and flames visible to residents in Smith Valley and Wellington.

Carson City restaurant, food and health inspection report

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 4:16pm

Health inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This report is for the week ending July 5 and includes inspections of a casino steak house, buffet and restaurant; a bar and lounge, restaurants and fast food restaurants; a convenience store and a mobile ice cream and snow cone vehicle.
See the full report below:

Bison Fire in Douglas County grows, shifts north with the wind

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 2:59pm

UPDATE 5PM: Bison Fire grows to 2,000 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. At least 350 firefighters are battling the blaze burning in southeast Douglas County.

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