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WNC Student Vets offer free barbecue today for those who have served
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 9:26am

The Western Nevada College Student Veterans Club is inviting veterans and their families to a barbeque today, March 27, at the Carson City campus.

The free event, which features traditional barbecue fare, takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawn and plaza area outside the Dini Library and Student Center.

Nevada lawmakers consider same-sex marriage
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 8:13am

The same day the United States Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of California's ban of same-sex marriage known as Proposition 8, Nevada lawmakers took our own state's constitutional ban into consideration.

Committee recommends expulsion of Steven Brooks from Nevada Legislature
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 8:08am

After a long night in a Carson City courtroom, a special bipartisan committee has voted 6-1 to expel Steven Brooks from the Nevada Legislature.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of March 27 to April 2
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 7:52am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report For the week of March 27 through April 2.

Nevada Urges Congress to Finally Pardon Boxer Jack Johnson
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 11:31pm

John Arthur “Jack” Johnson was a black heavyweight boxing champion from 1908 to 1915. On July 4, 1910 Johnson defended his title against former boxing legend James Jeffries in Reno. He won the fight, but the victory ignited race riots all over the country.

Johnson had several relationships with white women, which only added to the outrage over his race. In October of 1912, Johnson was convicted for transferring women across state lines for immoral reasons.

Wet Easter weekend possible for Carson City, snow in the Sierra

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 4:24pm

Whether you're hoping for some weekend spring ski action at Lake Tahoe or plan to stick around Carson City for the Easter holiday, you may want to bring along a warm jacket and umbrella. High elevation snow in the Sierra and rain through Western Nevada are a likelihood, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Carson City wild horses bought at auction taken to Northern California ranch
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 2:42pm

Several wild horses bought at a Bureau of Land Management auction in Carson City on Saturday, have been delivered to a 2,000 acre ranch in Northern California.

Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School, Centennial Park
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 6:00am

Capital Christian Center will host a city-wide Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m.. There will be more than 12,000 eggs for the hunt, a holiday ham give away and pictures with the Easter bunny.

They will also be using the time to “beautify” the CHS campus as with 150-plus volunteers to pull weeds, rake, sweep, etc.

In book, former Nevada Gov. Bob Miller embraces father's past
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 5:51am

Former Nevada Gov. Bob Miller returned to Carson City on Monday, bringing a bit of controversial history with him.
Miller, Nevada longest serving governor at 10 years, was back in the capital city for a book signing for his just released, “Son of a Gambling Man: My Journey from a Casino Family to the Governor’s Mansion.”

State's top officers to address NNDA Wednesday; five new businesses to be announced
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 4:59am

The Northern Nevada Development Authority will hear from the state's top officers and learn of five new businesses to the region during a breakfast Wednesday, 7 a.m., at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

Attorney General Catherine Cortez-Masto will discuss Home Again Nevada and her Sex Trafficking Bill. State Treasurer Kate Marshall shares her new scholarship program for children entering kindergarten. 
Secretary of State Ross Miller will discuss the new Business Portal.

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