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Second in command could ascend to Nevada's governor's mansion in 2016
Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 11:41am

The 2014 Republican campaign for lieutenant governor is all too familiar to a pair of former Democratic governors, Richard Bryan and Bob Miller.

In 1986, Bryan and Miller were involved in a scenario much like the one now surrounding the GOP contenders in the Nevada lieutenant governor’s race.

Accidental shooting sends one to the hospital

Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 10:38am

A man shot himself in the chin early Sunday morning in what the Carson City Sheriff's Office are calling an accidental shooting.

Deputies were called to the 1400 block of North Nevada street at 1:53 a.m. Sunday after a man called 911 saying his brother shot himself.

Assistant DA Mark Krueger to run for top Carson City District Attorney seat

Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 2:36pm

Assistant District Attorney Mark Krueger on Saturday announced his candidacy for Carson City District Attorney.

As Assistant District Attorney, Krueger has been second in command at the Carson City District Attorney’s Office since 2012 and leads a team of 22 professional and support staff.

“I have extensive experience working with city government and the criminal justice system,” he said. “Carson City needs an experienced prosecutor, civil litigator and team leader to fill the important role of District Attorney and I bring that to the table.”

Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scam targeting people with threats of arrest
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 2:25pm

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a man posing as a lieutenant who is telling them that they will go to jail unless they use a credit card or money order to pay for traffic tickets.

According Sgt. Scott McDaniel, a man is calling homeowners identifying himself as "Lt. Steven Mills" with the Carson City Sheriff's Office or the Ormsby County Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Library hosts gifted and talented middle school students
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 11:41am

As a partner with the Carson City School District’s gifted and talented education program, known as G.A.T.E, the Carson City Library engaged 27 middle school students from Carson Middle and Eagle Valley schools.

The half-day enrichment was designed to sharpen student’s critical thinking skills through activities that teach students to “see” the community with data.

Carson City road maintenance report for week of Feb. 3-9
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 11:05am

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Feb. 3-9, 2014: On Tuesday Curry Street will be closed between Fifth Street and Sixth Street from 7 a.m. to 11:a.m. Detours will be signed and the JAC bus stop in the work area will be temporarily closed.

Utility ordered to lower service charge, so it hikes usage fee
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 4:22pm

A vote lowering the basic service charge for NV Energy customers in Northern Nevada turned out to be a hollow victory after the utility said it would raise its fee for electricity to make up the difference.

Release of wild horses north of Carson City investigated by Department of Agriculture
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 4:11pm

A number of captured feral-estray wild horses from the Washoe Valley area north of Carson City were illegally released sometime Thursday or Friday prompting an investigation by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

The Virginia Range horses were reported to be running loose Friday on Highway 395 south near Washoe Hill, said Bob Conrad, department spokesman.

Carson City patrol deputies make misdemeanor DUI, warrant-related arrests
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 12:12pm

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 4:48 p.m. in the area of Airport Road and Desatoya. He faces misdemeanor charges of failure to obey a traffic control device, DUI alcohol and drugs, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and violation of pre-trial supervision.

Column: Enjoy the Super Bowl on Sunday, leave the driving to someone sober
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 11:46am

It is that time of year again ... the Super Bowl! As with many sports related events we find ourselves celebrating the victory or drowning our sorrows in loss. In either case, if you are going to be partaking in alcoholic beverages, don’t drink and drive.

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