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BLM discusses long-range plan for Pine Nut Mountains

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:17am

The Bureau of Land Management detailed a proposed land-rehabilitation program for the Pine Nut Range Thursday night.

Amodei to host veterans' town hall in Carson City

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:11am

Congressman Mark Amodei will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Carson City on Monday, April 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Carson City Veterans Hall, 198 South Carson Street.

"I want to continue to meet with our veterans and listen to them regarding the issues and challenges they face," said Amodei. "In addition to thanking them for their service, this is an opportunity to familiarize them with the assistance my office can provide, as well as to identify areas where I can help as a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee."

Always Lost: A Meditation on War

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:10am

Tony Mariskanish, with the Nevada Legislature, installs the "Always Lost: A Meditation on War" art and humanities exhibition at the Legislative Building on Friday. An opening ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 1 p.m. in the second floor atrium. The ceremony is free and open to the public and the exhibit will be open at the Legislature until May 3.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Two jailed for attempting to cash stolen checks

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 9:57am

Two men face felony charges including forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses after being arrested Saturday in Carson City.

Stefan Lee Houser, 21, of Dayton and Joel David Germain, 43, of Long Beach, Calif., were arrested at 4:45 p.m. April 13 in the area of Lone Mountain and Winnie Lane.

NHP to launch Zero-Tolerance Enforcement Week; aims stop drivers using cell phones

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 8:53am

April is National Distracted Driving Month and the Nevada Highway Patrol will be implementing a zero-tolerance enforcement period next week, April 22-26, as a strict traffic safety initiative to hopefully curtail the use of hand-held phones while motorists are driving. Troopers around the Silver State are still continuing to observe motorists texting, talking, and reading non-voice communications despite the fact this behavior became illegal over 15 months ago.

Carson City wakes up to dusting of snow; showers may linger today

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 8:16am

Carson City had a burst of winter this morning, with a fresh dusting of spring snow on the ground. Several inches fell overnight up in the Sierra and around Lake Tahoe. Road conditions over the Sierra Tuesday morning were icy, with some chain control measures in place.

Scattered snow showers may continue today, mainly between 11am and 5pm then turning partly sunny with a high near 45. It will be cold again in Carson City overnight with a low of 26. Wednesday should be mostly sunny with a high near 50.

Letter: Downtown Carson City Development - On Street Parking

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 7:38pm

I have been a business owner in Downtown Carson City for more than 12 years. I have spent more than $200,000.00 of my own money to rehab my building that was built in about 1870.

I have spent more than a million dollars to stock my business with what I believe are quality antiques. We have the largest and possibly best antique shop in Nevada. I have never asked for or received any City, State or Federal funds.

Downtown Carson City has some fine restaurants and venues including the Nevada State Museum, The State Capitol Building and interesting shops.

Nevada Department of Public Safety on alert following Boston bombing

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 5:39pm

The Nevada Department of Public Safety announced it has put in place additional safety efforts and reminds the public to alert law enforcement of any suspicious activity.

In a news release issued late this afternoon, DPS said law enforcement agencies statewide take all direct and indirect threats very seriously and will continue to be proactive with security and enforcement strategies.

As a precautionary measure, the DPS is collaborating with federal officials to monitor and implement additional safety efforts after today’s tragic event in Boston, the release states.

Nevada Runners in Boston Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 1:05pm

At least three Carson City residents and a Genoa resident were entered to run in the Boston Marathon, according to the official website. Listed as participants are: Brett Long, 35, and Kari Long, 34, of Carson City; Kirsten Sherve, 43, of Carson City; and Colleen Powers, 29, of Genoa. Les Wright of South Lake Tahoe, organizer of the Lake Tahoe Marathon, reports that he and and his wife and daughter are fine.

Earth Week celebrated at Western Nevada College campuses in Carson City, Fallon

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 11:28am

Two free lectures by science experts - one about the violent geologic history of Lake Tahoe, another concerning global warming, will highlight the many free activities at Western Nevada College during Earth Week, April 22-27.
Renewable energy exhibits, an organic gardening lecture, alternative fuel vehicles and a tree planting ceremony will also be featured.

“Many diverse and interesting activities will be offered,” said Valerie Andersen, WNC public service librarian and college Earth Week event coordinator. Students, faculty and the public are invited to attend.

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