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Brian Barnett's second-inning home run was the difference maker for the University of Nevada baseball team in its 1-0 victory at California State University-Bakersfield on Saturday afternoon.

D'Vine Wine on Stewart Street is for sale, according to this Craigslist ad. The wine bar announced late last year they were closing, but the owners of the Carson Nugget bought the building they were in and offered them a lower-priced lease to stay in business.

It's a great day in Carson City, from the east shore of Lake Tahoe to the top of Dump Hill. Get out and enjoy!

I know' we've just been told all about Afghanistan by Greg Mortenson in his local lecture, but if you want to get a feel for the gritty side of life in Afghanistan, check out "The Lion's Grave" by Jo

If you’re into movies that are entertaining even if not exactly simple and straight simple plot, “Mulholland Dr.” might be just right for you.

Idaho State University sophomore and Carson City product Mike Arnold finished 13th in the men's pole vault at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Randal Tyson

CHS baseball Senators lose in extra inning against North Valleys By Dave Price A two-run rally in the top of the eighth inning was the difference as the Carson High baseball team fell t

One out is all that stood between the Western Nevada softball team and what would have been the biggest victory in its two years of existence.

Kirk Wentworth of MedCare Pharmacy talks about drug compounding with his assistant Nathan Dahl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGi0U8UcdR0

Two big innings proved to be the difference for the Carson High softball team in losses against Sacramento area opponents at the Sacramento Preseason Tournament of Champions on Saturday.

Coming off two losses the day before when they only managed to score three runs on eight hits, the Western Nevada College Wildcats saw their bats come to life on Saturday afternoon.

With a number of key veterans missing for various reasons, the Carson High track and field team had an opportunity to take a look at some young up-and-coming prospects during its season-opening Nor

St. Patty's Day came early on the Comstock this year and hundreds of people gathered in Virginia City for the annual parade and Rocky Mountain Oyster festival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAa6Xbyd08

U.S. Senate

Sharon Angle, Republican

Scott Ashjian, Tea Party

Gary Bernstein, Republican

Sherry Brooks, Republican

John Chachas, Republican

Carson City product Jesse Rasner pitched six innings in relief and kept the University of Nevada baseball team in position to win, only to see Cal State University-Bakersfield surge to a 13-8 victo

The Carson High softball team started out well enough in its Sacramento Preseason Tournament of Champions game on Friday morning, only to see its first inning rally and the game against Christian B

It's no accident the College of Southern Nevada is listed No.

A tendency to give up big innings has hindered the Western Nevada College softball team so far this season.

It was just a four-inning game, but Colby Blueberg supplied some good news for the Carson High baseball team by pitching a no-hitter to beat Lovelock 12-0 during its own preseason tournament on Fri

Here is the final filing information from the Carson City Elections Office as of 5 p.m. The filing period is now closed. The primary election is set for Tuesday, June 8.

Wouldn’t it be nice if all our elected Congressmen and Congresswomen got the kind of harsh treatment that those of us in Carson City get when on of Kenny Furlong’s black shirts pull us over for not

Last week, the Nevada Board of Regents held a meeting in what marks the beginning of nine weeks of discussion on how to further reduce their budgets to adjust for the 6.9 percent cut in funding agreed upon by Nevada Legislators during the special session in February.

Here is the latest filing information coming out of the Carson City Elections Office as of 8:30 a.m. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. today.

After a number of years of drier than normal winters, it appears that Carson City may be in for a more normal summer water season in 2010.

CARSON CITY – An inquiry into the use of campaign funds by Assemblywoman Kathy McClain in 2009 to pay her Clark County retirement contributions while serving as a lawmaker has been expanded to include additional expenditures as well.

June Joplin, owner of Comma Coffee, talks about her nearly 10 years in business.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b59ceds21CU

The young and inexerperienced Carson High baseball team looked like, well, a young and inexperienced team.

It's safe to say the Carson High track and field program is primed for a good run this spring. Just don't ask coach Robert Maw to make any predictions.

Daria Leid was one batter away, actually one strike away, from having as an impressive opening to a season that a pitcher could have.

Final details still need to be nailed down, but the Carson High football team could have about as favorable draw as possible when it comes to Northern 4A league play over the next two seasons.

The federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled that Nevada can limit the amount of advertising brothels can display in cities and counties where brothels are banned.

Las Vegas Sun columnist Jon Ralston is reporting that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were hospitalized after a car wreck today in the Washington, D.C., area.

In what may be the most difficult meeting of their careers, Carson City Supervisors next week will balance the 2010-11 city budget with significant cuts in city services including layoffs. Those layoffs, if approved, will occur in many departments, but the more noticeable will be in the Sheriff and Fire Departments.

In a move that will save city government $24,000 a year, city Supervisors are expected to let the Ron Wood Family Resource Center (RWFRC) move into the partially vacated city offices at 2621 Northgate

A Carson City woman, who was having a fight with her neighbor regarding a television, was arrested on an outstanding felony theft warrant from Douglas County.

Business recruiter Kris Holt says he and Carson City contractor Tom Metcalf "went poaching" in Oregon last week and announced they are bringing back 160 new jobs for the Silver State.  And that there will be many more new jobs to follow.

Dan Wilson talks about the new coin club in town, and a big coin show that the club is sponsoring this spring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z33Ik5ofIm4

Finally, after playing 22 straight games away from home, the Western Nevada College softball team has a chance to play in the friendly surroundings of Edmonds Sports Complex when it hosts College o

Ford Motor Company and Capital Ford partnered on Saturday to help raise money in support of Carson City High School as part of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program.

The Children's Museum is becoming the center of gravity for those enjoying live theater, performed by adults and by children. The Carson City Proscenium Players is presenting "Thieve's Carniva

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/10/carson_city_foodies_paradise An article on Sutie101.com has proclaimed Carson City to be a foodie's paradise, and highlights some of the many restaurants that led them to think so.

Nevada gaming wins fell again during the month of February.  The State Gaming Control Board reported that gaming wins among the larger casinos statewide fell 3.22%.  Around the state, gaming wins were off 3% along the Las Vegas Strip (-3.3% year to date).  Gaming wins were off 8.7% in Washoe County (-12.75% YTD) during the month of February.  Around the Carson City area, gaming wins fell a whopping 21% in February (-9% YTD) compared to February of 2009.  And around South Lake Tahoe, gaming wins fell in February -9.8% (-22.3% YTD).

CARSON CITY – A Reno resident who in November announced he was organizing a recall effort against veteran Nevada state Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, said this week he is withdrawing from the effort due to time constraints.
Recall organizer Dana Allen, a businessman who has been active in Tea Party rallies, said he will look for another Washoe County resident to take over the effort.

A Buddy Holly Sock Hop will resurrect rock ‘n roll and reprise the fabulous ‘50s for the young and young-at-heart come April 10th at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center.

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