Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 5:04pm
CARSON CITY — A California woman has been determined to be the rightful heir to $7.4 million in gold coins hoarded by a reclusive cousin, despite some seemingly unlikely claims by others, including a “secret agent” who suddenly remembered he was a relative.
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 12:11pm
CARSON CITY – Nevada State Medical Association President Florence Jameson said today that Gov. Brian Sandoval made a “politically courageous and correct” policy decision to expand the Nevada Medicaid program.
The decision will ensure that there will not be a new class of uninsured Nevadans when the federal health coverage changes are implemented in January 2014, said Jameson, a physician.
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:10am
A Carson CIty woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle accident Thursday morning near the Cave Rock tunnel.
The accident was reported at 7:32 a.m. The preliminary crash investigation details indicate that a silver Subaru was traveling westbound on US 50 driven by Patricia Schille, 48, of Carson City, reports Trooper Daniel Lopez.
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:06am
Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City announces the opening of the newly remodeled fast track ER and triage lobby at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
Providing fast track ER since moving into the regional medical center in 2005, the Carson Tahoe Health remodel affords the opportunity to improve patient safety, efficiency, speed of care, capacity, and monitoring in the 24-hour Emergency Department’s fast track triage, registration, and waiting room areas.
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 10:24am
If you are planning to fish in the State of California in 2013, be aware that you will need a new license as of Jan. 1. You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 10:12am
Five couples exchanged vows at the Carson City Courthouse on Wednesday, taking advantage of the 12-12-12 date that won't come around again in their lifetimes. Four couples got licenses not long before the judge arrived, but the fifth had the papers already in hand and the father of the bride seemed as excited as anyone waiting to marry.
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 10:08am
Middle-income Nevada families face tax increases of $2,200 to $3,200 in 2013 if Congress fails to avert the “fiscal cliff” package of spending cuts and tax increases set to begin in January.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 6:55pm
For the first time since 1987, Lake Tahoe has a new regional plan for development and land use.
Twelve of the 14 voting members of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's governing board voted in favor of the new plan, with one member voting against it and another abstaining, according to TRPA spokesman Jeff Cowan.
Business interests say the plan is an overdue overhaul of regulations that will jump-start Tahoe's tourism economy while also protecting its environment.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 1:56pm
CARSON CITY – State Senate Republican leaders today commended GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval’s decision to expand the state Medicaid program as a commitment to the health of all Nevadans and a boost for a critical sector of the state’s economy.
“Ensuring that poor Nevadans have access to primary health care through Medicaid is very simply the right thing to do, both for our citizens and our economy,” said Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Henderson. “It will reduce our rate of uninsured and provide individuals with greater economic security.”
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 1:44pm
Several Carson City school teams received high honor while competing in the third Northern Nevada First LEGO League tournament in Sparks this weekend, including a Judge's Award for the "Salon" team of Carson Middle School and the Project Presentation Awarded to the "Junior Geek Squad' of Eagle Valley Middle School.
