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Man gets probation in gang-related burglary

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 7:08am

A 20-year-old former gang associate, who said he has turned his life around, was sentenced Monday to probation, and ordered to stay away from his former associates, as well as juveniles under 16 unless they are immediate family members.

Don Q's fishing report for week of March 13-19

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 13-19.

Watch it Live: Carson City School Board meets at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 5:39pm

Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes will provide a "State of the District" presentation to the school board when it meets tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 East William Street.

Board members will also hear an update on the Race to the Top grant by Dr. Steve Pradere and get an update on trending education issues in the Nevada Legislature.

Warming trend this week for Lake Tahoe, Western Nevada

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 3:54pm

As an area of high pressure strengthens over the West, record temperatures are possible Wednesday and Thursday in several locations in Western Nevada and the Sierra, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Pilot escapes injury after plane lands on its belly at Minden Tahoe Airport

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 3:06pm

A 77-year-old man escaped injury Tuesday after the small plane he was piloting landed on its belly at the Minden Tahoe Airport, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

East Fork Fire and Paramedics along with the Douglas County deputies responded at to the airport 12:28 pm after the Piper Camanche 400 came into land at the airport.

The owner and pilot Alfred Asti, the sole occupant, stated his approach was high and as the plane came into contact with the ground, the plane bounced. It is believed Asti is from Carson City.

Diet, Screening and Cancer Prevention

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 2:12pm

You’ve stopped smoking and are watching your alcohol intake. You are eating right and exercising. Congratulations, there is mounting evidence your lifestyle will not only make you healthier but might also help you prevent cancer. But if you are between the ages of 50 to 75, there is something more that you can do; get a colorectal cancer screening.

BLM announces adoption of Carson City wild horses; advocates want herd at sanctuary

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 1:09pm

The Bureau of Land Management will hold an adoption on March 23 for several wild horses recently removed from the outskirts of Carson City. Currently eight wild horses including a mare and foal pair will be available. Meanwhile, advocates for the wild horses say they want the family at a California sanctuary instead of being put up for adoption.

Nevada climate, environmental data network to inform research, community

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 12:05pm

RENO, Nev. – Climate data from 13 geospatial monitoring stations across the Great Basin are being made available to researchers, educators and the public by a group of researchers from the Nevada System of Higher Education. They have developed the long-term climate monitoring network specifically designed to measure variations in climate change and are now working to broaden the network’s reach to include the all types of hazard monitoring in the region.

NHP reminder: It doesn't accept donations or solicitations on its behalf

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:26am

After receiving several inquiries from Nevada residents about donation and fundraising solicitations from organizations, the Nevada Highway Patrol notes that it does not authorize any organizations to accept donations or conduct fundraising efforts on its behalf.

Trooper Barbara Stapleton reports that inquiries have been made about Nevada State Troopers Lodge and the American Association of State Troopers.

Man hiding in garbage can arrested, faces misdemeanor charges

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:05am

A 32-year-old Carson City man faces misdemeanor charges of being in violation of a suspended sentence and possessing drug paraphernalia after he was found by deputies early Tuesday hiding in a garbage can.

The man was arrested at 5:39 a.m. in the 4000 block of Pheasant Drive. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area in reference to an unwanted subject. On arrival officers made contact with a woman who stated that she let her ex-roommate move back in with her.

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