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Movie Review: 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' a youth's journey searching for his lost father

Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 6:34pm

The new film "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours") playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City a story about a 9-year old boy Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) who loses his father in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. He suffers perhaps from Asperger's and a clear case of overwhelming anxiety.

School Choice Limited But Expanding In Nevada As National Event Highlights Need For More Options

Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 10:41am

CARSON CITY – As National School Choice Week gets under way today state officials say Nevada school children have more opportunities than ever before to choose a school that works best for them.

But one element of choice, a school voucher program, remains an unrealized and divisive issue for the state’s policy makers.

Movie Review: 'Underworld Awakening' a waste of Beckinsale's talent

Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 8:06am

The sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakened" screening at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.

Selene hs been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.

Well, she isn't going to sit still for this and with super athleticism leaps off buildings and bumps of a bunch of cop-soldiers (hard to tell them apart but they all have machine guns).

Democrats Caucus In Capital To Support President Obama For A Second Term

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 6:03pm

CARSON CITY – Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.

The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.

Washoe Drive Fire update 7 a.m.: Rain soaking fire area, Highway 395 back open

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 8:26am

Rain is falling in the valley areas this morning, including the area burned by the Washoe Drive Fire. There is no official word yet on if the fire has been contained or extinguished, which should come later today.

Both lanes of Highway 395 reopened last night after 11 p.m., with National Guard troops standing guard at the entrances of neighborhoods where homes were damaged or destroyed.

Photos showing the aftermath of the Washoe Drive Fire

Updated map of Washoe Drive Fire area

Video: Rainbow over fire area:

Washoe Drive Fire 5 p.m. Update: 29 dwellings, 3,177 acres burned, U.S. 395 may reopen tonight

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 7:22pm

Fire officials at a news conference this evening in Reno said the Washoe Drive Fire totally destroyed 29 dwellings and damaged five others, burning a total of 3,177 acres. The fire is 65 percent contained.

They also said that a person has come forward claiming he improperly disposed of fireplace ashes, which started the blaze.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety says that U.S. Highway 395 may reopen after 10 p.m. tonight after crews worked all days repairing damage to make the roads safe.

Nevada GOP caucus stays on Feb. 4

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 6:44pm

A recent wire service story stating that the Nevada Republican Party was moving its caucus date is not accurate according to party officials.

Nevada Republican Party Executive Director David Gallagher issued the following the statement regarding the February 4th Nevada Caucus Date:

“It was incorrectly reported earlier that the Nevada GOP was considering moving the date of the Nevada Caucuses, this is absolutely untrue, the caucuses will take place on February 4th as planned. There was never any consideration to move our caucus date and we look forward to a successful and well run caucus on February 4th. “

Fitness on a Wire: Reasons to start getting healthy

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 4:50pm

Have you given any thought to building your body up and increasing your overall health? Would you like a few reasons why you should?

Let's start with a tremendous gain in cardiovascular endurance. When you chase your kids you’ll be able to catch them. Endurance means your heart rate will drop and your heart will beat less to supply your body with the needed oxygen. The proper terminology is "greater stroke volume". You will achieve better circulation, and during cold winter months your body will benefit greatly from that increase.

Nevada Democratic Presidential Caucus tomorrow

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 3:49pm

Nevada Democrats will caucus on Saturday to reaffirm Barack Obama as the party's presidential candidate and organize for the general campaign.

Carson City Democrats will meet at Carson Middle School, 1140 West King Street. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, call 841-3367.

Alaska Airlines to offer service between Reno and San Jose beginning in June

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 2:05pm

Beginning in June, two flights will be offered from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to San Jose International Airport via Alaska Airlines.
The new service is also tied to flights to Hawaii from Reno offered through Alaska Airlines.

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