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New Lincoln County rock art finds celebrated at Nevada State Museum May 23

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 10:45am

Something very old is something really new at the Nevada State Museum. To celebrate Archeological Awareness and Historical Preservation Month in May, the Carson City museum’s Frances Humphrey lecture series hosts archaeologist Mark Giambastiani, who will share new Nevada discoveries of artifacts dating at least 10,000 years old. His presentation “Recent Rock Art and Archaeological Discoveries in Lincoln County” is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23.

Carson City apartment complex sells for $18.65 million
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 2:59am

Parkway Manor Apartments in Carson City, which consists of 176 units at 603 E. College Parkway, was sold for $18.65 million to Village Properties, an affiliate of a San Francisco-based, privately held real estate investment firm.

Nevada remains No. 1 in home foreclosures
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 2:47am

While the nation saw a decrease in foreclosure activity in April, Nevada’s distressed home filings increased, according to a report released by national real estate and foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.

Nevada retains the nation’s highest foreclosure rate for a second month, according to the report.

Lawmakers discuss stretching Nevada tax dollars
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 2:38am

Nevada lawmakers hosted a town hall style meeting to discuss how to use the Silver State's tax dollars in the best way possible.

Three major topics were discussed at the town hall forum, the PERS Preservation Act, Public Works and Opportunity Scholarships for low income students.

Bill prohibits time-of-use based electricity rates
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 2:34am

Using the air conditioning during the day won't cost more than using it at night if a bill in the Nevada Senate becomes law.

Carson City authorities make handful of warrant arrests
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 3:31pm

Carson City sheriff's officers made a handful of misdemeanor-related arrests Tuesday, mostly warrants for condition violations and failure to appear in court.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested May 7, 4:45 p.m. in the 3000 block of Sherman Lane. He faces a misdemeanor charge of being in violation of bail conditions. According to the arrest report officers responded to the area because of reports that an intoxicated man was yelling in the street.

Carson City man gets total of 26 years in barroom shooting
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 2:51pm

A Carson City man who fired into a crowd, hitting a Fallon man and leaving him paralyzed from the waist down, was sentenced to a total of 26 years after his victim delivered emotional testimony in district court.

Podcast // Episode 7: Nicolas Cage wants more of the Silver State on the silver screen
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 12:41pm

by ALEX POMPLIANO

Wet weather provides temporary relief from wildfire danger
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 9:50am

This cooler, wetter weather is a bit of good news, bad news for firefighters. Of course, the moisture is great, but as we saw just this weekend, any lightning storms that pop up can easily spark fires in our area.

Firefighters say they welcome the moisture because it does reduce the risk of wildfire but admit it just buys them some time before it gets hot and dry.

Signups begin for Carson City CrossFit Future Athlete Sport Conditioning Camp
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 8:36am

The Carson City CrossFit Future Athlete Sport Conditioning Summer Camp will run June 10 through July 12.

This will be for all youth athletes playing football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track, cross country, tennis, or want to get in to the Sport of Fitness, CrossFit.

The program will encompass strength training, sport conditioning, kettlebells, tire flips, plyometrics, and sprints. This program is designed for the young athlete to not only get stronger but get better conditioning in during the summer months.

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