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Report Says Nevada Tax System Ranks Highly For Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 11:29am

CARSON CITY – A new business index evaluating the states on the effects of their tax systems on entrepreneurship and small business ranks Nevada 3rd behind South Dakota and Texas.

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s “Business Tax Index 2012” pulls together 18 different tax measures, and combines them into one tax score that allows the 50 states and District of Columbia to be compared and ranked.

Use your feet on Nevada Moves Day
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 8:38am

Many Carson City schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on April 25, which has been proclaimed the third annual Nevada Moves Day by Governor Brian Sandoval.

Incline Village runaway truck ramp claims another victim
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 8:50pm

The runaway truck ramp at the bottom of Mount Rose Highway in Incline Village was the scene of another tragedy today as a truck driver was killed trying to stop his vehicle using the ramp.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports that the truck was carrying composite decking material on a flatbed trailer. The driver used the ramp to stop the vehicle, but the cargo broke loose and crushed the cab of the truck.

Snow College Overcomes Pesky 'Cats to Sweep Series

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 5:23pm

The Western Nevada College softball team got close, but didn’t bring home the wins over the weekend. Two one-run defeats and two squandered leads stunted the Wildcats momentum during an April 20-21 road series at Snow College.
Snow edged the Wildcats 2-1 and 7-6, then completed the four-game sweep with 8-0 and 8-5 victories in Ephraim, Utah.

Photos of meteor that caused boom in Nevada, California
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 5:15pm
The video below shows photos of the meteor from Sunday morning that rattled windows from Reno to Yosemite:

Nevada Emergency Management Promotes Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 4:09pm

CARSON CITY - This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is committed to being a leader for weather-readiness by knowing the risk, taking action and being an example.

Gov. Brian Sandoval Announces Deal With Amazon To Collect Nevada Sales Tax On Web Purchases
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 3:05pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced today that the state has reached an agreement with on-line retailing giant Amazon to begin collecting Nevada sales tax on purchases.

Food for Thought's Saddle up for Kids fundraiser
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 2:40pm

Grab your boots, hat and come on down to the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall on May 12 for our Annual Saddle Up For Kids fundraiser! Have a delicious meal prepared by Carson City BBQ and enjoy music by the Bootleggers!

Buy your ticket today! Tickets can be purchased on our website or Call 775-885-7770.

We hope to see you there!

Crime Log: Carson City man arrested for meth
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 1:16pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

Brian Angel-Ramirez, 21, a Carson City resident, for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamines), as well as the misdemeanor allegations of fictitious registration plates, possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, and driving under a suspended driver's license. Bail is set at $4,750 plus administrative fees.
Alisha Dawn Bench, 26, a Santa Rosa, Calif. resident, for fugitive from justice. No bail has been set.

Hobart Reservoir to open May 1 for 2012 fishing season
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 12:05pm

Hobart Reservoir, a small, high-mountain reservoir, located at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the mountains between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2012 fishing season on May 1.
Because of its high elevation and location, this reservoir is normally covered with ice, and surrounded by deep snow drifts, when it opens on May 1.
However, this year is entirely different, ice and snow-wise. It will remain open to fishing through September 30.

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