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Halloween Spending Trend Should Help Nevada Retailers
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 5:45am

Two trends could make Halloween a treat for Nevada retailers this year.

Halloween vintage postcard (circa 1920)

The National Retail Federation (“NRF”) estimates 68.6 percent of Americans 18 years and older will celebrate Halloween this year, the most in the NRF’s survey history.  Additionally, those celebrating are expected to spend approximately $72.31 on decorations, costumes, candy and other holiday items, up $6.03 from the $66.28 reported last year.
Assuming national trends aren’t playing tricks on Nevada, 1.4 million residents 18 years and older will spend money on the spooky holiday this year. If each Nevadan celebrating the holiday spends the expected average of $72.31, total spending in the state will reach $99 million.
The current year estimate represents an increase of 17.3 percent compared to last year when an estimated 63.8 percent of the population celebrated the holiday, spending $66.28 on average.

Fitness on the Wire: Footstrike
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 2:18pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. — What part of your foot strikes the floor first in your sport, the toe or the heel? Are you a basketball player, a dancer, or a jogger? Do you train with a bicycle, the stairmaster or a rowing machine? Do you run on cement, uneven dirt or on the side of a hill? This isn't about your ankles; it’s about your feet.

Proposed Districts: Capital Senatorial District excludes capital
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

If the legislative district lines drawn by the Special Masters are adopted, what is now called the Capital Senatorial District will no longer include the capital.The south Washoe County district...

Demonstrators 'occupy' the capital
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Carrying a sign that read, "We are the 99 percent," Michael Gonzalez shouted to passing motorists, "Jobs on Main Street, not Wall Street."He was one of about 75 demonstrators in Carson City on S...

South Lake local starts craft distillery
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Prohibition in Tahoe? Nope. But we've got moonshine ... Tahoe Moonshine, that is. And this booze isn't brewed in bathtubs. "Everything is so good," said Jeff Van Hee, owner and chief distiller a...

Officials to reconsider city's plans for multi-use athletic center
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Supervisors on Thursday will consider approving an amended agreement between the city and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for the purchase of property along Russell Way to build an indoor ...

Nevada to remove horses after string of car crashes
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 5:31pm

RENO - A rash of accidents involving motor vehicles and abandoned domestic horses on three rural highways in northern Nevada is prompting the removal of as many as 100 of the animals from the range...

Occupy Carson City begins (SLIDESHOW)
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:10am

At least 70 people have gathered today for Occupy Carson City. The rally is in front of the Nevada State Legislature and will last through 1 p.m. Today's gathering is a part of a larger Global Day of Protest for the entire movement, designed to communicate the message that 99 percent of Americans are unified in their demand for government policies and laws to that benefit citizens instead of corporations.
Occupy Carson City is being monitored by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Shuttle service eyed between V&T depot and downtown
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 3:00am

In an effort to lure more visitors to the capital city to spend the night and drop tourist dollars, officials are looking into providing a shuttle service between Carson City's downtown and the V&T...

Court releases congressional district maps
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 5:00pm

Incumbent Rep. Joe Heck's congressional seat would have more Democrats than Republicans and one central Las Vegas congressional district would be almost 43 percent Hispanic, according to maps released by the Nevada District Court today.

The 2nd Congressional District would cover Washoe County and Northern Nevada. That seat, held by Republican Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, would be 35 percent Democratic and 42 percent Republican.

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