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Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 12:56am

UPDATE 1:56AM: Carson City fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire late Saturday night that destroyed about 50 percent of a manufactured home in the 1700 block of Race Track Road.
Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Bob Charles said the fire, initially reported as being inside a garage, was found to be fully engulfed in the front patio area and then spread to the main interior of the home before it was extinguished. With a number of add-ons, the manufactured home is believed to be about 2,200 square-feet in size.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 2:15pm

As a matter of law, the Nevada state constitution requires a balanced budget. As a matter of economic law and history, raising taxes will never balance a budget. It never has and never will. If a budget cannot be balanced without tax increases, it will never be balanced afterwards. The reason is simple, raising taxes decreases tax revenues and strangles growth. Many Nevada taxpayers believe that our legislators seek to redistribute our tax dollars to buy votes or political power rather than serve the public good.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 1:15pm

Have an idea for a business venture? A statewide competition is under way with a top prize of $100,000 to help you get started.
The online effort was quietly launched in late October to jumpstart an upstart Nevada company and feed the state's entrepreneurial spirit while setting new heights for economic diversity.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 1:12pm

In fringe politics, throwbacks are in fashion. Libertarians gained strength in their call to return to original constitutional principles when Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, a believer in the cause, championed it in the 2012 campaign. Tea Partyers have donned tricorn hats and called for revolutions like it’s 1776.
Yet despite the surge of historical homage, no one in Nevada actually has tried to resuscitate a past political movement.
Until now.

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 6:06pm

Carson City teens, little ones and families by the dozens turned a black Friday into a perfectly crystal clear opening day of skating at Arlington Square Ice Rink.
Kicking off its third season, the rink at corner of North Robinson and Carson Street across from the Carson Nugget has become a Carson City favorite holiday feature. By 4 p.m. more than 150 skaters had signed in as part of Family Skate Day, said Brady Roser, recreation supervisor for Arlington Square.
"There's been a lot of excitement for us to open and we're seeing it today," said Roser.

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 3:29pm

An estimated 10,000 NV Energy customers who don’t want smart meters will be hit with extra costs, under a draft order to be presented to the state Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday.
In Northern Nevada, some 4,000 customers would be charged $107 for installation and $10 a month, under the draft order by commission Chairwoman Alaina Burtenshaw.

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 3:20pm

As a classical conservative and former broadcaster, I am always highly amused when I hear the extreme right wing commentators who proudly claim and boast of their ratings dominance throughout the spectrum of modern media. The structural core of their argument is that the “ratings” reflect the mood of America.

Unfortunately, those who are incapable of thinking for themselves and rely on these outlets for their political information, and who kneel in complete supplication at their altars, do so at their own peril. But,then again, there is no known cure for willful ignorance.

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 2:35pm

UPDATE 1:59PM: A small brush fire, thought to be touched off by target shooters, was declared under control by Carson City firefighters at 1:57 p.m. The fire, which burned about an acre, is near the top of Goni Pit. The target shooters reportedly admitted the fire started during target shooting and were speaking with Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies.

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 12:36pm

A vehicle crashed through the window and into a Carson City business at 3921 South Carson Street, Tuesday Morning, at 11:30 this Friday morning. Two people were transported by ambulance with leg injuries, possibly having been struck by the vehicle.
There didn't appear to be structural damage to the building, with the exception of the windows, however a building inspector has been called to the scene. Witnesses said that they heard a loud crash and windows shattering after the white SUV vehicle drove up, over the curb and into the window front.

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - 4:50pm

Are you looking for some good shopping deals this weekend, but want to avoid the crowds? Here are a couple big sales two of the local bike shops are having this weekend.
Bicycle Authority
BMX bikes on sale at the Bicycle Authority