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Someone needs to tell New Hampshire to jump in the ocean vis-a-vis presidential primaries
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 8:59am

The states of New Hampshire and Iowa believe they have some God-given right to essentially pick who our presidential candidates will be by holding their nominating contests before all other states.

It's a mighty undemocratic way to operate a democracy.

This week has brought a new low. New Hampshire, acting like the typical spoiled child, is complaining that Nevada Republicans can't hold their caucuses on Jan. 14, which is only four days after the primary in the Granite State.

Boy, 8, uses Heimlich to save Grandma
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 4:00am

A Carson City grandmother is crediting her 8-year-old grandson with saving her life after the little third-grader performed the Heimlich Manuever on her.Phyllis Maita, 60, said she was eating a ...

Annual walk to summon up ghosts, history

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 4:00am

Costumed characters from the past will lead the adventurous on a journey into the past when Carson City's history is explored and theatrically relived during the 19th annual Classic Ghost Walk on O...

Robbery suspect was fraud probe target
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 4:00am

A Carson City woman jailed this week armed robbery of a Carson City bank was being investigated, along with her husband, for insurance fraud last year. The charges were dropped against her, and her...

Bear hunt reaches halfway point
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 4:00am

The Nevada bear hunt has reached its halfway point, and 10 bears have now been tagged, Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy said.Recent kills on Sunday and Monday bring the number of...

State Employee Contracting Controversy Addressed With Administrative Changes
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 3:37pm

CARSON CITY – Ten months after a legislative audit first raised serious questions about current and former state employees working as contractors for state agencies, the Board of Examiners earlier this week approved administrative changes to prevent future abuses.

Carson City man arrested for running naked down street, into casino
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 9:50am

Apparently, the patrons of the Carson Nugget got to see a little more of Tyler Dean Davies than they wanted to.

On Tuesday evening, Carson City Sheriff's deputies received a report of a man running naked down the street. One deputy spotted Davies, 21, running southbound on North Carson Street near the intersection with Robinson Street. According to the arrest report, Davies ignored orders to stop and instead ran into the northwest doors of the Carson Nugget. Another deputy stopped Davies with a Taser inside the casino near the coffee shop.

Sierra Lutheran to dedicate new campus on Sunday
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 4:00am

Sierra Lutheran High School will celebrate the completion of the first phase of its new campus with a consecration ceremony and open house Sunday.Gov. Brian Sandoval will be the featured speaker."T...

'The Polar Express' brings magic to Northern Nevada families on V&T
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 4:00am

Pajama-clad passengers will board trains bound for the North Pole at more than 30 railroads nationwide this holiday season, and Northern Nevada families will be part of the fun."'The Polar Expre...

Carson City pays state assessments despite objections
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 4:00am

Carson City has made its first payments to the state to cover assessments ordered by the Legislature and governor despite objections to the decision to shift costs to the local levels for those pro...

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