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California fugitive convicted of sexual assault on a minor captured in Douglas County
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 6:30pm

Douglas County authorities have arrested a California fugitive from justice who was convicted of sexual assault on a minor.
Rick David Oliver, 47, of Yuba County, Calif., was captured by Douglas County Sheriff's authorities and the FBI on Friday afternoon after he was located in the 1100 block of Linda Anne Court in the east valley area of Gardnerville, said Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell.
The law agencies learned that Oliver was at the location, recently having fled California to avoid sentencing and capture from law enforcement, Howell said.

Crime log for Feb. 17: Carson City prisoner served with additional felony warrants
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 5:07pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies served inmate Helen Marie Holguin, 36, a Carson City waitress, at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening. Holguin was served with three felony warrants for fraudulent use of a credit card, and one felony warrant for attempted fraudulent use of a credit card. Bail is set at $40,000.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Secretary Of State Outlines Process For Filling Potential District Court Judicial Vacancies
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 1:56pm

CARSON CITY – With the potential for several vacancies within the state District Court system in the 2012 election year, the Secretary of State’s Office has issued a legal interpretation to address the issue of nominating candidates to vacated seats and to clarify questions about the process.

At least one District Court judicial seat in Clark County, and possibly more, could soon be vacant.

Former Nevada Gov. Richard Bryan Calls Rep. Mark Amodei’s Remarks On Yucca Mountain “Unfortunate”
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 5:37pm

CARSON CITY – Former U.S. Sen. and Nevada Gov. Richard Bryan today described Rep. Mark Amodei’s recent comments about Yucca Mountain not being dead as a site to dispose of the nation’s nuclear waste was as “unfortunate.”

Crime Log for Feb. 16: Carson City's police arrest several on felony charges
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 1:05pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals over the last few days:

  • Jacob Jerrard, 23, a maintenance worker from Carson City, just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night, at the corner of North Edmonds Drive and Highway 50 East. Jerrard was arrested for a felony hold from Probation and Parole, as well as the misdemeanors of failing to stop at a stop sign and driving without a valid drivers' license. No bail has been set.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 8:10am

Watch the live video here. The full agenda is here.

Carson City restaurant inspections for Feb. 15
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 4:42pm
See the full inspection reports below:

State Fiscal Constraints Holding Up Interim Studies Of Public Education, Retirement System
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:51pm

CARSON CITY – The state of Nevada’s tough financial situation is holding up two separate interim studies approved by the Legislature because of the requirement for alternative funding sources to assist in conducting the reviews.

Nevada Lawmakers Approve Regulations For First In Nation Self-Driving Vehicles
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:30pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada took a bold step forward today as lawmakers approved regulations allowing for the operation of self-driving vehicles on the state’s roadways.

The first in the nation regulations were approved by the Legislative Commission, and could provide for economic development opportunities in Nevada.

What can make the V&T Railway profitable?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:27pm

The good news is that the V&T Railway is expected to make a profit of $164,132 on their popular Polar Express event for the coming year.

The bad news is the railway's main runs between Eastgate Siding and Virginia City is projected to lose $108,192, even with an expected $67,250 in donations.

The resulting $56,000 in projected profit is almost enough to pay for the $60,000 shortfall in the previous season's sales tax revenue that pays for the bonds that helped rebuild the historic railway. That is a shortfall that is expected to continue and grow larger.

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