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V&T Railroad offering special edition Mother's Day Train Rides

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 10:36am

This Mother’s Day, take mom on an historical train excursion via the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Sunday, May 13.
This special edition train ride from Carson City to Virginia City will provide mom with a long stem rose, Wild West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery. The train features a 1953 ALCO heritage diesel locomotive leading 100 year-old Pullman coaches displaying the distinctive yellow and green of the V&T.

CD3 Candidate John Oceguera Side Steps Question Of Support For Federal Health Care Law, Offers No Plan on Key Issues
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 8:10pm

CARSON CITY – Assembly Speaker and 3rd Congressional District candidate John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, declined today to say whether he supports the federal health care law now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Oceguera, who is termed out of office in the Assembly, said it is premature to comment on the law given the fact that it is awaiting a decision on its constitutionality by the nation’s high court.

Nevadans identify top ‘treasures’ throughout the state; winners announced
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 4:07pm

After several rounds of voting and months of friendly competition, six unique locations in Nevada have been identified as Nevada’s Treasures, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced today.

Medicaid Caseload Will Expand By 150,000, Cost Nevada $574 Million if Federal Health Care Law Is Implemented
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 1:51pm

CARSON CITY – The head of Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services said today that as many as 150,000 more residents will be eligible for Medicaid coverage if the federal health care law is found constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.

City leaders take to the streets on two wheels
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 1:27pm

The celebration of Bike Week continued today with Muscle Power Carson City taking Mayor Bob Crowell, Sheriff Kenny Furlong, school Superintendent Richard Stokes, supervisors Shelly Aldean, Karen Abowd and Molly Walt and others on a bike ride around the west side of Carson City.

The group met at Telegraph Square and ventured out to Omsby Boulevard to Ash Canyon Road, over the Winnie Lane, returning to on Nevada Street.

Crime Log: Carson City man arrested for attempted burglary
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 11:36am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations over this weekend:

  • Tyrell Liddicoat, 24, a Carson City man, just prior to 10 p.m. Saturday. Liddicoat was arrested for attempted burglary at the 600 block of Sonoma Street. Bail has been set at $25,000.

Nevada DMV Issues First Autonomous Vehicle License To Google
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 10:23am

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Google’s license application to test autonomous vehicles on Nevada public roads.

It is the first license issued in the United States under new laws and regulations that put Nevada at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development.

Sparks Fly at Nevada Republican Party Convention
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 10:03pm

SPARKS — An impassioned motion to revoke credentials for more than 300 delegates who arrived after the meeting began. Heated questions about the presence of guests and whether they were voting. An angry motion to remove the convention chairman. And that was just for starters.

More than 1,600 county delegates today gathered at the Nevada Republican Party convention in Sparks in a meeting that fluctuated between contentiousness and relative calm as the hours rolled on.

Genoa Trail System Grand Opening May 12
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 3:11pm

The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located next to the green water tank, approximately 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road.

Sandoval Public Education Reform Agenda For 2013 Outlined By Top Administration Official
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 2:39pm

CARSON CITY – Establishing school choice for parents and ending social promotion for students are two top priorities in Gov. Brian Sandoval’s education reform agenda for the 2013 legislative session, an administration official said today.

Linking pay to performance and providing professional development to ensure students have the best possible classroom teachers is a third major priority, said Dale Erquiaga, senior adviser to Sandoval.

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