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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report Says Nevada is Fastest Growing Export State

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 5:48pm

Nevada is the fastest growing state in export value as a share of its total economy, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The value of the state’s manufactured exports has more than tripled since 2002. Its primary exports are mineral deposits, coin-operated games and electronics.
Other states rated highly for exporting are Louisiana, Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, Delaware, and Texas.
High performing states were evaluated based upon:

Gaming commission approves sale of Carson Station

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 12:05pm

The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved the sale of Carson Station to 777 Gaming of Las Vegas.Clark Russell, built the hotel/casino on Carson Street and has operated it since 1987.Roy Bed...

Piece of history from 9/11 to become Carson memorial

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 3:01am

A 1,600-pound, twisted I-beam from the demolished World Trade Center arrived in Carson City on Wednesday after traveling six days across the country.The beam will be used to create the Carson Ci...

Wildlife commission changes coming next week

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 3:01am

Nevada's Wildlife Commission will see some dramatic changes next week as legislation giving the governor more power over the department takes effect.Gov. Jim Gibbons shifted the balance of power on...

Fishing Report for Week of June 22

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:37pm

ANTELOPE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
Well, I do believe Summer is here! Wooo-Hooo!

Accounting Board May Change Reporting Rules for Public Pensions

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 2:39pm

The accounting board for state and local governments may soon require U.S. states and cities to change the way they report unfunded pension liabilities.

The proposals by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) are intended to ensure that governments account for the pension costs of their workforce while those employees are still on the job, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

OurTown: United Latino Community's Gala celebration

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:41am

Jessica Cedillos talks about United Latino Community's big Gala Dinner June 24 at the Gold Dust West.

Outdoors with Don Q: Great day at Lake Tahoe, except for the camera

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:38am

Last week, Kevin Law of Carson City and I joined Gene (“Gino”) St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, California for a morning of Mackinaw (Lake) Trout fishing at Lake Tahoe.

Gene is a longtime, good, personal friend and he is a premier sport fishing guide at South Lake Tahoe, known as Blue Ribbon Charters, 530-544-6552. He has fished Tahoe for some thirty years (the last twelve years as a fishing guide) and is one of the top, if not the top, guides at that lake.

Granny fleecer gets probation

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 3:01am

A Carson City woman accused of stealing from her disabled grandmother was sentenced to probation Tuesday. Judge Jim Wilson sentenced Leza Bulman, 37, to up to three years probation and a suspended ...

Minden man killed in Gardnerville accident