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Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 11:22am

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to seasonally adjusted 9.7 percent in January, which is the 18th straight month the state has seen a decline in the number of people unemployed. Now below Rhode Island, the Silver State is no longer considered the state with the highest unemployment rate in the country, a position it had held since February 2010.

The unemployment rate in Carson City is down 1.8 percentage points since last year and stood at 11.2 percent in January 2013.

Friday, March 15, 2013 - 6:12pm

Carson City fire and rescue were at the scene of a two-vehicle injury accident early Friday night near the intersection of Spooner Drive and Carriage Crest. At least one person had reported injuries that will require them to be airlifted by Care Flight.

The accident was reported shortly before 6 p.m. When Carson City fire crews arrived, occupants in both vehicles were outside and appeared injured. It is unknown at this time how many were injured in the accident.

Friday, March 15, 2013 - 7:00am

This week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Margie Quirk who discusses with hostess Carol Paz, a number of animal-related issues. Quirk is owner/technician of Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Carson City.

Friday, March 15, 2013 - 6:20am

Two mothers urged Nevada lawmakers to pass a bill they believe could have saved the life of a Reno woman raped and murdered in early 2008.
The duo testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday in support of SB243 — Brianna's Law.

Friday, March 15, 2013 - 6:14am

A $48 million price tag for wastewater treatment upgrades kept Carson City’s Board of Supervisors Thursday pondering past problems and future possibilities.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 3:13pm

UPDATED: With the theme "Opening Your Heart Is The Key To Opening Doors" more than 150 attended a banquet for Friends in Helping Service, better known as FISH, on Thursday at the Carson Nugget. Along with dinner, wine and a silent auction, guests were treated to a video documentary that highlights the Carson City nonprofit agency which has provided food and shelter to those in need for 34 years.

Honorees at the event were State Senator Debbie Smith and former Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 1:49pm

A rollover accident at Long and State streets in Carson City on Thursday afternoon sent a woman to the hospital via Care Flight.
The accident happened at around 1:10 and involved two vehicles, a Ford Thunderbird and an older model Chevy truck. The driver of the truck did not appear to be injured.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 11:26am

A 19-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Thursday morning and faces two felony charges including a drug court warrant and being in violation of probation.

Ashley Claire Ore was arrested at 12:23 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Edmonds. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the area regarding a fight in an apartment complex. As officers arrived, Ore was identified by officers as having felony warrants for her arrest.

Officers spoke with several residents in the apartment complex who denied any physical fighting, according to the arrest report.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 9:29am

Get the facts and voice your opinion tonight, Thursday, at a workshop that lays out proposed plans to create a pedestrian-friendly environment on Carson Street through the downtown area of Carson City.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 9:11am

It is no secret that since the mid to late 1990’s young people turning 18 have not flown the nest to embark on their adult lives like previous generations. Parents, expecting that their fledgling adult would be anxious to venture out on their own, away from parental rules and prying eyes, have been unpleasantly surprised that movement toward independent living has been slow or even non-existent.

And they are perplexed by the choices their young adult children are making.