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Carson City area gaming revenue for June up slightly from last year
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 7:14am

Gaming revenue, known as "win" for Carson City area casinos, saw a slight increase of 1.11 percent for the month of June, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday.
Carson City area casinos, which includes Minden and Gardnerville in Douglas County, took in in $8,229,305 in June compared to $8,136,730 during the same period last year.
Meanwhile South Shore Lake Tahoe area casinos posted a 17 percent increase for the month of June, taking in a "win" of $16,555,235 in June of this year compared to $14,128,801 during the same period in 2011.

Outdoors with Don Q: Go high to have fun, fish and stay cool
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 5:39am

It’s that time of the year again. This is my annual reminder that if you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun. I do not like the summer months.
I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.
I am miserable and grouchy during hot weather months, especially August.
To be honest, I dislike the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees.

State Treasurer Announces Record Year For Unclaimed Property Returns To Owners
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 3:28pm

CARSON CITY – State Treasurer Kate Marshall today announced a record year for her office’s Unclaimed Property Division, with nearly $33 million in property returned to its rightful owners in Fiscal Year 2012.

Carson City millwork firm awarded large portion of 49ers new stadium interior
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:58pm

Complete Millwork Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Millwork Bid Packages for the 49ers Stadium Project located in Santa Clara, CA. Work includes interior millwork finishes at all Private Clubs, Bars, Team Locker Rooms, Owner Suites, and Admin areas.

Nevada Granted Waiver From Federal Education Requirements In Exchange For New Accountability Measures
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:35pm

CARSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Education today approved Nevada’s request for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act in exchange for state-developed accountability measures.

Nevada’s accountability plan is designed to prepare all students for college and career readiness, substantially raise the achievement of the lowest achieving students, and support effective teaching and administration.

AARP Poll Of Nevadans Aged 50+ Shows Election Concerns Include Medicare, Social Security, Not Just Jobs, Economy
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 11:48am

CARSON CITY – It’s not just jobs and the economy but the future of Social Security and Medicare that concerns Nevadans aged 50 and older in this 2012 presidential election year, according to a new poll commissioned by the AARP and released today.

Don Q's Nevada and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 9:42am

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

National Night Out
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 1:30pm

Tonight is National Night Out at Mills Park, an event put on by the Carson City Sheriff's Office. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and will feature lots of fun activities for children. The event runs from 5-8 p.m.

Federal Agency Says States Can Expand, Later Reduce Medicaid Under ACA
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 12:26pm

CARSON CITY – States do not face any deadline for deciding whether to expand their Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and will be able to expand coverage and then later chose to reduce it, federal officials told Governing magazine on Monday.

Clean Energy Summit Sparks Political Events, Debate Over Government Role In Renewables
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 2:10am

CARSON CITY – With U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s 5th annual National Clean Energy Summit set to kick off today in Las Vegas, the debate over alternative energy development and the government’s role in its future rages on.

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