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Nevada joins other states in push for an end to mobile cell phone 'cramming'
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:10am

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto joined 39 other states in asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to put an end to mobile cramming, the placement of unauthorized third-party charges on mobile phone bills.

“Consumers have the right to have extra charges removed,” said Masto in a news release. “My office will continue take appropriate action against those who bill unauthorized amounts on consumers’ mobile phone bills.”

Don Q's fishing report for week of June 26 to July 2
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 12:54am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and plenty of cool beverages. Temperatures will heat up in the valleys near the century mark and 90 degrees or better in the Sierra.

NV Energy proposes rate decrease of about 52 cents a month for Northern Nevada customers
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 11:49pm

Electric rates for NV Energy customers in Carson City and Northern Nevada would decrease by about 52 cents a month, according to a proposed rate adjustment. The public is invited to a consumer session Tuesday, July 2 to comment on the planned changes. The session is being hosted by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

NV Energy's application seeks approval of fuel and purchased power expenses for 2012 and to reset several renewable energy and energy efficiency program rates.

Fundraiser at Twisted Spoke Bar and Grill for victims of ATV accident

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 11:11pm

On June 20 two Carson City area girls, Katrina Ingersoll and Marcy Martin were in a near fatal ATV accident. Marcy has already been released, yet Katrina is still fighting for her life.

Not all the details are known at this time. As most know these girls have families that are known to help out in times of need. At this time the friends of the girls are asking the community for support in raising funds for these girls and their families.

Records may fall as heat wave sets up for Carson City and Western Nevada late this week
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:45pm

While we missed the bulk of rain that hit Northern Nevada and the Sierra this week, we won't be able to escape a heat wave that will envelope the Carson City region beginning Friday.

Food for Thought carnival fundraiser at Mills Park today in Carson City
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 2:17pm

Mills Park in Carson City is alive today with carnival activities and more for a good cause — to help change lives for hungry children in our community — one meal at a time.

Food for Thought is a Carson City nonprofit whose mission is to provide nutritious meals to chronically hungry school children in our community.

Mining in Nevada takes a hit as gold prices plummet

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 12:41pm

Mining in Nevada is taking a major hit due to the rapid plummet of gold prices. The $600 an ounce drop since 2011's record highs has forced some mining companies to rethink their plans.

Sen. Harry Reid: Supreme Court ruling threatens voting rights for millions of Americans
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 12:00pm

Nevada Senator Harry Reid said Tuesday's U.S. Supreme Court decision which strikes a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was wrongly decided, unjust and turns back the clock on America's democratic process.

Lyon County jurors find Reno man guilty of three felony charges of lewdness with a child
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 10:29am

A 25-year-old Reno man was found guilty of three felony counts of lewdness with a child under the age of 14, Lyon County Assistant District Attorney Stephen Rye said.

The four-day trial in the Third Judicial District Court in Yerington concluded with the verdict on Friday, June 21. The case was prosecuted by Rye and Damian Sinnott, deputy district attorney for Lyon County.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Fernley Patrol Division and Detective Division, made the arrest and handled the investigation in the case. The crimes occurred in July 2012.

Legendary band War to bring songs of peace to 'Concert Under the Stars' Carson City benefit
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 10:04am

Happy happens in Carson City. And those attending Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for The Greenhouse Project headlined by WAR and its leader of more than 40 years, Lonnie Jordon, will have two women to thank when John Street adjacent to Café at Adele’s in Carson City, becomes a happy place of sorts July 9.

Growing up in Compton, Calif., Jordon may have spent more time listening to the old guys who were gathered on porches playing music than he should have, a fact he’s quick to say he’s not proud of.

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