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Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 11:46am

The Carson High School/Douglas High School Rivalry dates back decades and was voted the best in Nevada.

In the contest being held by USA Today for the best rivalry in the country, The Carson/Douglas received 86% of the vote blowing away the competition while the Moapa Valley/Virgin Valley rivalry got 11% for second place, and the Bishop Gorman/Palo Verde rivalry finished third with just 3% of the vote.

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 9:11am

A new church is opening in Carson City. The 1st Fight Church of Jesus Christ, is a Church created for Fighters, Fight Fans and everyday people, as we all fight for something. We welcome anybody that want's to enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, Misfits are encouraged.

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 7:29am

A woman was found injured in Alpine County after she and her boyfriend car got stuck in the snow for nearly a week. The body of her boyfriend was found nearby. The couple The couple, Roderick Paul Clifton and Paula Lane, was last seen leaving Citrus Heights for Gardnerville, Nev. on Thursday, Nov. 29. They were reported missing by relatives when they didn't answer their cell phones.

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 7:10am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes an streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 6.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 11:15pm

The Carson High School Bowling Team fell off of its pedestal last year for the first time in 12 years. The team, which have been champions every year since its inception in 2000-2001, lost by one pin to the Reed High School Bowling Team in early 2012.

Now, coaches Vern Barnes, Kevin Costa, and David Lethcoe are looking to get the team back up on that championship track. The Carson team has a great mixture of veterans and new faces on the roster to steer this team back into the winners circle.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 10:33pm

Recent rainfall and clearing skies may allow areas of fog to develop across Carson City, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe through Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service in Reno reports visibility could drop below one mile with a few areas of dense fog and visibility below 1/4 of a mile early Thursday morning. Fog will begin to burn off after 8 a.m., and may linger in a few valleys until 11 a.m.
Areas of fog could impact travel along the following routes:

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 4:46pm

CARSON CITY – The Nevada State Democratic Party today said Gov. Brian Sandoval should immediately disclose state agency budget requests to the Legislature and public.

Some state lawmakers expressed concern at an Interim Finance Committee meeting in October that the Sandoval administration had not provided them with information about state agency requests over and above their base budget requests, known as “items for special consideration.”

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 1:46pm

A Dayton woman faces a felony DUI charge, the third one if convicted, after she was discovered driving erratically by an off-duty Carson City sheriff's deputy.

Stephanie Dale Sawyer, 31, was arrested Monday, Dec. 3, at 1:39 p.m. According to an officer's report, authorities were dispatched to the 800 block of Fairview Drive regarding a possible DUI driver. Upon arrival the arresting officer made contact with an off-duty Carson City sheriff's deputy who witnessed the driver's behavior.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 12:43pm

Come witness the night of Christ’s birth. Feel the true message of Christmas through a Drive-Through, Living Nativity. Lit by 800 luminaria, ten scenes depict The Road to Bethlehem. Walkers enjoy the story from a special walking path. Nearly 200 people of all ages are involved in telling the story, along with donkeys, cows and sheep. In our world of uncertainty, this message of hope and abiding love is our gift to the community. The Living Nativity will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9, 6:30-8pm. No fees are charged, though canned food is collected for those in need.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 12:37pm

Attorneys for the teachers association and state business interests faced off before the Nevada Supreme Court today over whether a proposed margins tax initiative petition has met legal requirements and so should be submitted to the 2013 Legislature.