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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 10:59am

The Bike Habitat is hosting two events this month.  First up is a Women’s Bike Maintenance Clinic on Tuesday evening September 25th at 6:30pm. The clinic is FREE!! During the Clinic you will learn to fix a flat, perform a safety check, lube your chain and much more.  Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 10:20am

Proscenium Players, Inc. of Carson City, currently in its 47th season, is holding auditions for “A Christmas Chaos” Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and again Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Silver State Charter School Performance Arts Building, 900 Mallory Rd. in Carson City.

“A Christmas Chaos” is a hilarious romp of everything that can go wrong in front of and behind the curtain of a community theater production. When the Royal Shakespeare Company – slated to perform the Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol” – is waylaid, the local troupe is forced to rewrite, rehearse and perform a replacement.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 9:24am

United Blood Services invites the public to its annual 9/11 Heroes Remembered Blood Drive, today, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 256 E Winnie Lane, Carson City.
A presentation will begin at 3 p.m. with a Color Guard, patriotic songs by Rick Radecki, and food provided by Reds Old 395 Grill and San Marcos Grill. All blood donors will received a 9/11 commemorative T-shirt.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 7:50am

Flags will be flown at half-staff around Nevada in remembrance of the families and victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a proclamation ordering flags lowered Tuesday at all state buildings, from sunup to sundown.

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 3:10pm

Travis Brass, the resident brass quintet of the US Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis AFB, Calif., will present a free concert on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 4 pm at the Carson City Community Center. Travis Brass consists of five full-time active duty professional musicians working in support of Air Mobility Command and the US Air Force. From a standard march or traditional brass composition to jazz, ragtime and patriotic selections, Travis Brass’ diverse repertoire covers a myriad of styles with something to please everyone.

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 7:01am

Gaming profits for Carson City area casinos fell slightly by 0.19 percent in July, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Statewide, Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,005,876,336 for July, a 16.95 percent increase compared to July 2011, when licensees reported a gaming win of $860,076,138. The Las Vegas Strip was the big taker for Nevada casinos, with a 27.51 percent gain over 2011 figures.

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 6:33am

Carson City's networking group We of the World, will hold its September meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, from 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. at Sassafras 318 N. Carson St., Carson City. The featured speaker is Lindsey Swanson, owner of Business R.N. Her interactive presentation is called "It's Easy to Get Everything You Want."

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 6:07am

Sustainable industries and the future of energy-savings for businesses and companies will be the focus of a luncheon for regional industry and corporate leaders on Wednesday in Reno.

Monday, September 10, 2012 - 5:42am

Multiple 911 calls came in — shots had been fired around the 1800 block of Long Street on Saturday night, around 11:15. When the deputies arrived on scene, they “made contact with a known gang member,” Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 12:18pm

UPDATE 8:30PM: Como Fire stands at 800 acres burned according to the 8:30 p.m. Sierra Front briefing. The Sierra Front Type III Incident Management Team has been ordered and will take over management of the fire at 6 a.m. on Monday. One percent of the fire has been contained with full containment by Tuesday. No structures are threatened.
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UPDATE 5:40PM: Como Fire burning southeast of Dayton in Lyon County has doubled in size to about 800 acres, fire officials report.
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UPDATE 4PM: The Como Fire burning southeast of Dayton continues to burn, consuming 400 acres with no estimate of containment or control, reports Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch. No structures are threatened. The fire is burning on BLM land and is spreading due to gusty winds. The fire is burning 2.5 miles south of Rawe Peak in the Pinenut Mountains. Air tankers, helicopters and hand crews have been assigned to the fire. Mark Struble with Sierra Front reports the fire was likely caused by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm on Saturday.