Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:25pm
Environmental agencies have opened a new phase in their investigation into mercury contamination in the Carson River and Washoe Lake watersheds that has been associated with a historic Comstock Lode gold and silver mining.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 11:00am
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 5:09am
Nevada spends more than $300 million a year on corrections, and advocates for children believe there's a way to reduce that number by funding early learning programs.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:46am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets.
Applicants must be willing to serve about six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a four-year term that expires June, 2015.
The Board of Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board for four years. Applications will be accepted through May 19.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:21am
A light agenda on Tuesday for the Carson City School District Board, with a discussion on bond projects, an update on proposed education cuts by the State Legislature and recognition of the district's Educators of the Year.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 3:41am
More unsettled spring weather continues today with a strong Pacific jet stream expected to bring gusty winds to Carson City, Reno, Carson Valley and the Sierra.
Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory through 8 tonight.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:53am
The film "Water for Elephants" opened Friday night at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in a gala showing as a benefit for the V&T railroad group at $15 per head. Reason is that old No. 18 of the V&T more or less stars in the movie. More on the benefit later.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 5:14am
There will be shoulder work at the intersection of 5th Street and Butti Way. However, no lane closures are expected.
Clearview Drive is closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive for construction on the next phase of the NDOT freeway project. Detours are marked. The road is expected to reopen by November of 2011.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am
The Carson City Planning Commission will consider this week a special use permit request from the Carson City School District and Carson City Parks and Recreation Department to allow the constructi...
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am
A light sprinkle throughout the morning didn't dampen the spirits of Earth Day enthusiasts who cheerfully cleaned up three areas of Carson City Saturday.The event is sponsored annually by the Ca...
