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South Tahoe gaming 'wins' up sharply for April, Carson City down 3 percent
Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 6:27am

Statewide gaming revenues for Nevada casinos were down about a half of a percent in April, with a 3 percent decrease for the Carson City area, but up by nearly 15 percent for South Shore Lake Tahoe, the state's Gaming Control board reports this morning.

Nevada to recognize carry concealed weapons permits of 15 states
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 4:42pm

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association members agreed at a meeting last month to recognize the carry concealed weapon permits of 15 states as being valid in Nevada beginning July 1.

The states agreed to at the May 5 meeting are: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to a news release submitted by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

NHP: One dead in Highway 395 accident in Douglas County
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 4:27pm

One person died in an accident today three miles south of Gardnerville in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

An early investigation into the accident shows that the driver of a 2004 Ford F-150 was pulling a camper trailer and traveling in the southbound lane of Highway 395. For reasons that remain unclear the Ford, occupied by a 73-year-old male from California, drifted into the northbound travel lane and hit a commercial vehicle driven by a Wisconsin resident, said NHP Trooper Daniel Lopez.

Man pleads in teen rapes
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 3:01am

A Carson City man accused in the rapes of two teenage girls pleaded guilty in Carson City District Court on Tuesday. Brandon Hicks, 18, was set to go to trial on charges of one count of kidnappi...

Local farmers markets kick off
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 3:01am

The farmers market season kicks off locally today in the Pony Express Pavilion, and Saturday at 3rd & Curry streets with Nevada-grown produce and other fresh-from-the-farm treats."We have a coup...

Travel writers get tour of Carson City's attractions
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 9:51pm

The weather wasn't ideal on Memorial Day weekend, but it didn't dampen the spirits of 10 media professionals invited here by the Carson City Visitor and Convention Bureau to see what the area has to offer.

"I know they were all impressed with all that we have to offer our visitors," said Candace Duncan, CCVCB executive director.

Fishing Report For the week of June 8-14
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 9:41pm

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of June 8-14:

Bryce Harper looking for a lesson in 'Humble 101'
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 9:22pm

First, it was saluting his opponent’s dugout as he circled third base after hitting a home run last year in a CSN uniform early in the season. Then, it was tossing his bat up 10 feet in the air as he hit a lazy fly-ball in the post-season tournament later in that season. Now, he's blowing kisses to the pitcher as he crosses home plate after a home run. My question is: When will the overpaid #1 draft pick of 2010 learn to just play the game?

American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe tickets available at Raley's
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 8:57pm

PRESS RELEASE — Grocery shoppers can now add Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, Tim Tebow and Ray Romano to the basket at their neighborhood Raley’s, Bel-Air and Nob Hill Foods supermarkets. Discounted tickets are now available to the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 12 – 17, 2011.

Reaction Mixed To Education, Policy Reforms Achieved As Part Of Deal To End Legislative Session
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 6:21pm

CARSON CITY – While some critics may never be convinced that Gov. Brian Sandoval should have agreed to support new tax revenue to balance the budget, the collection of reforms approved as part of the deal finalized this morning cannot be ignored.
From changes to Nevada’s collective bargain law allowing the reopening of labor agreements in emergencies to limiting teacher tenure to eliminating health insurance for newly hired state employees upon retirement – the changes approved in the 120-day legislative session by Democrats and Republicans could have far reaching impacts.

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