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Acclaimed WNC Exhibit ‘Always Lost, A Meditation on War’ Coming Home To Show at Nevada Legislature
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 11:58am

“Always Lost: A Meditation on War” is returning to its roots. Western Nevada College’s acclaimed creative writing/photographic exhibition about the costs of war will be on display in the Nevada Legislative Building’s second-floor atrium on weekdays, April 17 to May 3.

Truck of slain Nevada insurance examiner found in Douglas County
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 10:40am

Carson City authorities say the missing truck of William McCune, the Nevada insurance examiner whose body was found Saturday in the Carson River, has been recovered. Four are in custody facing murder charges.

Signups begin for Carson City Sheriff's Academy
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 9:56am

Carson CIty Sheriff Ken Furlong has announced that the Citizens Academy will begin on May 1. If you are interested in law enforcement or have wondered how the Sheriff’s Office operates, this is an opportunity to experience the wide range of duties the Sheriff’s Office performs.

Bill seeks faster reporting of mental health petitions
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 9:19am

A bill that would trigger faster reporting to prevent people suffering from mental illness to obtain guns is up for a hearing before a Nevada legislative committee.

Students Hope for Stronger Voice in Education System
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 10:54pm

Monday the Assembly Committee on Education unanimously passed a joint resolution that would add a student regent to the Nevada Board of Regents. The student would be appointed by the board and would have full voting powers, just like any other regent.

Body in Carson River identified as missing Nevada insurance examiner
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 5:09pm

A man whose blanket-wrapped, duct-taped body was found Saturday in the Carson River by authorities investigating a bloody robbery scene at his home has been identified as the state's missing chief insurance examiner.

It's Your City with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 1:34pm

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its April 4 meeting.

It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.

The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television.

Carson City woman jailed for DUI drugs, felony battery after vehicle collision

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 1:17pm

A Carson City woman faces a felony charge of battery with a deadly weapon after colliding with a vehicle Saturday afternoon at Ponderosa Drive and and Koontz Lane.

Lisa Spangenthal, age not provided, was booked into Carson City Jail after being arrested at 1:47 p.m. She also faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the incident that involved an Oldsmobile Cutlass and a 2011 Hyundai. The Hyundai had major front end damage on the passenger side.

Spring snow showers and wind greet Monday morning commute
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 11:04am

Breezy, blustery conditions will continue today after a low front moved into Carson City and western Nevada. A peak wind gust of 42 mph was recorded at 8:55 this morning, according to CarsonWeather.com. A Wind Advisory for the Carson City area has been lifted.
Go here for the latest road conditions and www.CarsonWeather.com for weather updates.

'Bald is Beautiful' event raises money for Carson City cancer survivor
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 8:57pm

The first thing you notice about 24-year-old Tiffani Barber is her bright smile.
"Oh gosh, she has a very contagious smile," Barber's friend Bethany Deacy said. "She always use to say, 'Always smile because you don't know who's falling in love with it.'"

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