Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 6:27am
Celebrating National Train Day, the Nevada State Railroad Museum’s historic 1910 McKeen motor car will ride the rails from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in Carson City.
Now a stellar attraction for rail enthusiasts and family fun, the McKeen Motor car operated from 1910 to 1945 racking up more than a half-million miles between Reno and Minden. The prestigious car became a diner and an office but was rescued by the museum when it was donated by the Bernhard family of Carson City in 1995.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 1:32pm
In today's economically stressed environment, it would be quite the political feat to enact any kind of tax increase.
But the backers of the Carson City Center Project, aka Nugget Project, are going to have to hope they can pull off a miracle two-fer.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 1:29pm
Press release available for download below.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be hosting their ninth annual Sheriff's Open House from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at their location at 911 E. Musser St. There will be free food while supplies last, a free child ID kit for every child present, and free activities for children of all ages. For more information, please contact officer Lisa Davis at 283-7809.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 1:27pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Emma Jeanne Grim, 85, a Carson City retiree, at around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. Grim was arrested for a violation of an extended protection order after she was alleged to have stood in the protected person's yard and began yelling at him. Bail has been set at $10,000.
The following individuals were also arrested for misdemeanor allegations:
- A 68-year-old Reno man for first-offense DUI, failure to maintain a lane, and a basic speed violation.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:09am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 9, 2012.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:43pm
It’s that time of the year to pick up your copy of a widely-distributed and widely-read annual publication known as “Fishing The California Alps.”
That outdoor newspaper is your personal guide to the fishing, camping, sightseeing and vacationing world in our general area and it has many, many pages of in-depth information provided by lots of experts in their specific areas of knowledge and experience.
Be sure to use this 2012 edition as your handy and ready-to-use guide on what, when, where and how to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 12:52pm
CARSON CITY – A state agency announced today it plans to consolidate three separate boards that oversee workforce development into one, resulting in $5 million more in federal funds directed annually to helping train job seekers to find employment.
The plan, “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan For Excellence in Workforce Development,” was released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:36am
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.
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 9:10pm
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.
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 5:07pm
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.
