Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 4:10pm
Beginning in June 2014 Nevadans will have a second area code to remember when dialing Southern Nevada. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved a second area code of 725 in the same geographic region as the existing 702 exchange in Southern Nevada.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 8:14am
Most of the 100,000 active public employees in Nevada will have to pay 2 percentage points more in retirement premiums starting July 1.
The PERS board, basing its decision on a study by an actuary, voted Wednesday to increase retirement rates to 25.75 percent of each regular employee's wages, with half of that paid by the employee and half by the employer.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 8:11am
After watching their candidates lose the presidency, the 4th Congressional District, and barely eke out a win in the Senate race on Election Day, Nevada Republicans were wringing their hands.
They had scored near-record turnout of their base, particularly in the rural counties, which swing heavily Republican. But they had been decimated at the polls among minority voters, especially Latino voters.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 6:02pm
The NIAA has a problem. They forget that they are running high school sports and not professional organizations. This is to tell them that giving exclusive broadcasting rights of all mediums to Gustin Sports Productions is beyond absurd. This is Nevada, where high school sports are not overwhelmingly huge. This is all about fun here not about money like some seem to think.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 11:42am
The March of Dimes released their premature birth report card today - and gave nevada a "D." Experts say the rate isn't as bad as it used to be, but there's a lot of room for improvement.
"I think problems of the beginning of life are most important," said Iain Buxton, regents professor at University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 11:35am
Including a nearly $3,000 salary cut for himself and plans to lay off about 30 employees, Superintendent Richard Stokes outlined the initial budget proposal during Tuesday's school board meeting to fill an anticipated $5.5 million shortfall.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 12:19am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 14-21.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 2:10pm
Obama has been re-elected for a second term, and many entrepreneurs are unsure about what the next four years will bring. However, one business-building tactic that is often overlooked and is a true driver of business growth and success is partnership. Two agencies, based in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe, have been cooperating since 2009 and have served Tahoe-based clients such as Mackenzie Martin of Century 21 Tahoe Paradise, I DO Tahoe Weddings, and Olsen Paving & Sealcoating, among others. Their newest account is Barton Health.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 12:02pm
Two Reno men and three Carson City men were among seven poachers who were issued citations and warnings in Idaho. According to Fox9 in Boise, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game issued 16 citations and five warnings to seven poachers from Nevada, Minnesota and the Idaho community of Harrison. Two elk and two deer were also seized.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 11:47am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of holiday tree permits the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards) with a limit of two permits per family. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection. Harvesting smaller diameter trees offers residents and visitors a traditional holiday experience while helping to thin the forest.
