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Nevada bill ups penalties for scrap metal thefts
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 11:38am

Last year the city of Reno lost more than $100,000 from scrap metal thieves and now cities across Nevada are telling lawmakers, `enough is enough.'

Douglas County authorities seek help in locating runaway teen
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 11:20am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile from Austin’s House, who has been missing since April 9.

Evelynn Ploston, 13, from Winnemucca ran away from Austin’s House in Minden on April 9. At this time her whereabouts are unknown, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks in a news release.

Polston is described as a white female juvenile, 5 feet-3 in tall, 150 lbs, brown eyes with blond hair. It is unknown who she may be with or what location she is headed to.

Act Now! For a Livable Downtown
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 10:57am

The plan for making downtown more pedestrian, bike, and business friendly will be presented and voted on at the Board of Supervisors meeting this Thursday April 18, at 6:30 PM, in the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room.  Your attendance at this meeting is vital to ensure that this project moves forward!

Don Q's fishing report for week of April 17-24
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 10:50am

Here is the weekly fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 17-24. Opening Day for California stream fishing is Saturday, April 27.

Seats open on Carson City visitors bureau board; historic resources commission

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 10:24am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Board and the Historic Resources Commission.

There is an open seat on each board. With the CCCVB, the term will run through July 2015. On the Historic Commission, the term is for four years, expiring July 2017 and is for a person professionally qualified in building construction.

Reid addresses Senate, supports ban on assault rifles, high-capacity magazines; wants improvements to mental health services
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 8:08am

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate that he supports an assault weapons ban, limits on high-capacity ammunition clips and polices to improve access to mental health services. He spoke of mass shootings that have happened across the country and close to home in Carson City.

"As the case of the Carson City, Nevada IHOP tragedy reveals, the deficiencies in this nation’s mental health treatment system are another important part of the discussion about how to prevent gun violence," Reid said on the Senate floor. "We have simply not done a good job of providing funding for and access to mental health services. We have also done a poor job of removing the stigma that keeps many Americas from seeking the treatment they need."

Benefit Corporations Bill Discussed by Senate
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 4:37pm

The Nevada Senate Committee on Judiciary spoke on three bills from the Assembly Tuesday. AB 89, one of the bills discussed, would form benefit corporations, which are corporations that spend money on community outreach programs and if legislation passed, would allow investors to put money into causes that they care about while also possibly getting a financial gain.

BLM discusses long-range plan for Pine Nut Mountains
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:17am

The Bureau of Land Management detailed a proposed land-rehabilitation program for the Pine Nut Range Thursday night.

Amodei to host veterans' town hall in Carson City
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:11am

Congressman Mark Amodei will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Carson City on Monday, April 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Carson City Veterans Hall, 198 South Carson Street.

"I want to continue to meet with our veterans and listen to them regarding the issues and challenges they face," said Amodei. "In addition to thanking them for their service, this is an opportunity to familiarize them with the assistance my office can provide, as well as to identify areas where I can help as a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee."

Always Lost: A Meditation on War

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:10am

Tony Mariskanish, with the Nevada Legislature, installs the "Always Lost: A Meditation on War" art and humanities exhibition at the Legislative Building on Friday. An opening ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 1 p.m. in the second floor atrium. The ceremony is free and open to the public and the exhibit will be open at the Legislature until May 3.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

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