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Schools, law enforcement look at safety

Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 9:49am

In the wake of the recent shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, communities across the nation are looking at school security.
And Carson City is no exception.

How much money do state agencies really need to operate?

Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 9:41am

When Gov. Brian Sandoval’s administration relented to public pressure and released agencies’ full budget requests, the total was stunning - $419 million, a 6.5 percent increase over what agencies had officially requested under Sandoval’s strict limits.
Quickly, the left and right tried to define these requests.

Snow expected to arrive in Carson City today

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 9:29am

A snow storm blasting Lake Tahoe and the Sierra should arrive in Carson City and the valley floor this morning or sometime this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A Winter Storm Warning runs from 10 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday, with 4 to 8 inches of snow expected, and 6 inches to a foot in areas above 5,000 feet west of Highway 395 and the Virginia City Highlands.

"Looking at it right now, there's a better chance for snow (in Carson City) this afternoon into early evening," said National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Faucett.

Rules on posting public salaries might be revisited

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 8:20am

Nevada lawmakers who sparked criticism from transparency advocates when they excused cities and counties from posting public salaries online now say they would be open to reversing that regulation.

Photographer builds tree of no-cost items

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 8:08am

Bearing the fiscal cliff and simplicity of the season in mind, Carson City's Charles Adams created a tree that cost nothing but his time and creative mind.

Support Nevada’s Gift to the Nation

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 8:00am

I wanted nothing to do with Western Nevada College’s Always Lost: A Meditation on War project when English professor Marilee Swirczek presented the idea in 2009 of personalizing the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars through literary work, combat photos, and a wall displaying the faces of U.S. military war dead since Sept. 11, 2001.

Carson City road report through Dec. 30

Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 7:42am

Here is the Carson City road maintenance and repair report for the week of Dec. 24-30. A sidewalk project will continue on Silver Sage Drive in the between Sonoma Street and Stafford Way. The work will primarily be on the side of the road, but minor delays are possible.

On Monday, Dec. 24, sidewalk maintenance will continue at the intersection of Carson Street and College Parkway. Traffic control will be in effect and minor delays are possible.

Woman dies, two injured in accident on Mount Rose Highway

Friday, December 21, 2012 - 6:25pm

A woman died Friday and two were injured in a vehicle accident east of Joy Lake Road on State Route 431, Mount Rose Highway, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
The accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. and closed the highway for more than an hour. The woman's name has not been released pending notification of family members.

Carson City burglary ring foiled with two arrests, at least $300,000 in items recovered

Friday, December 21, 2012 - 1:49pm

A Carson City couple face multiple felony burglary charges after authorities found thousands of stolen items valued more than $300,000 inside their home. The discovery, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, is likely the largest burglary ring foiled in at least 10 years.

Video: Holiday Strings concert at Carson Mall

Friday, December 21, 2012 - 12:27pm

Strings players of all ages joined together to play holiday tunes at Carson Mall:

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