CARSON CITY – A conservative Nevada think tank today filed its notice of appeal to the state Supreme Court in its separation of powers case challenging the ability of state lawmakers to also work in public sector jobs.

My twin sister Sherry Sheeks has been missing since March 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm for 6 days. She is a resident from San Diego California. Sherry Sheeks and Fred Faustman were on their way to Idaho where Sherry had a job waiting for her. But as they were on their way Sherry wanted to stop in Carson City NV to visit her mother Beth Nakayama. They didn't have the address so they blindly look for her mothers house from Sherry's memory but unfortunately had no luck. Fred wanted to continue on to Idaho but Sherry insisted on looking more.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its fifth-annual Swing Into Spring dinner-dance gala and “Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance” contest on April 28 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m., celebrity dancers’ contest at 6:30, sit-down dinner at 7, dancing to a variety of DJ music at 8. Requested attire is formal or semi-formal. Cost is $32. To reserve a will-call ticket, go to www.highsierrasdc.org or call 530-544-8745, 775-225-6437 or 775-629-9369; no tickets will be sold at the door.

AA Gaming Inc., and its owner Alan Adams, negotiated a settlement in February with the Nevada Gaming Control Board that will result in a $2,000 fine and the loss of the company's unrestricted gaming license.

AA Gaming was issued a license in 2008 to operate slot machines in Doppelganger's in downtown Carson City. AA Gaming continued to operate the slot machines after the bar reopened as High Sierra Brewery under new owner Jim Phalan. Adams continues to own the building.

Adams also formerly owned half of the Carson Nugget Casino until it was purchased by the Mae Adams Trust.

Come enjoy our Festival of Earthly Treasures from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 31st at the Elks Lodge ~ 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City.

We will be featuring rocks, gems, healing arts, vendors, delicious tacos and belly dancing. Raffles prizes will be given away every 15 minutes.

Only $1 admission and kids 12 and under are free.

Proceeds to benefit Esperanza Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to healing PTSD.

For more information, please call Jeanette @ 775-315-7403 or Liz @ 775-443-0655.

At approximately 5:30 am on Sunday, March 25th, 2012, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a call of suspicious circumstances - possible shots fired at the Nevada Ugly Bar, 1433 US Hwy 395, Gardnerville, Nevada.

Upon arrival at the location, deputies observed the front glass window of the business was fractured with numerous cracks.

On the heels of the most powerful storm to hit the Lake Tahoe region this winter, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have announced plans to extend their respective ski and snowboard seasons.

The two biggest topics in the racing world this past week have NASCAR fans fired up. The first event was the surprise reversal of the penalties levied against Hendrick Motorsports and the 48 team at Daytona. While Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook reversed the ruling of the three-member appeals panel on points and suspension penalties, he let the $100,000 fine for crew chief Chad Knaus stand. He modified the suspensions for Knaus and car chief Ron Malec to probation.

I love spring time. You whip off the slacks, have a good look at your legs and decide that swimming is out for another year. Now, why do your legs look like that? I'll tell you why, because you sit all day, deny yourself water, eat lots of salty fatty foods, and you DON’T EXERCISE! That's putting the blame where it belongs. No one is happy with the condition of their legs. They're either to fat, too muscular, blue, (veins), or they’re w-a-y too short. And, most legs have funny little areas of puckered skin. It's called Fat. Have a look at your kid's legs.

The blockbuster film "The Hunger Games," now at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is an entertaining sci-fi film that has broken box-office records nationwide.

Bill M. Green was born in Syre, Oklahoma, October 30, 1938 and passed away on March 17, 2012 in Washington State where he had semi-retired. He moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1959, began buying...

It's been a pretty poor snow year for skiers overall, but the latest storm did provide some highlights for these skiers at Sierra-at-Tahoe:

With any number of great restaurants and bars in Carson City, there are a number of sweet spots around town that are considered hidden gems. These are off-the-beaten path and favorites among the locals, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

"Nuclear Physics: Fission and Fusion, Explosions and Electricity" Presentation by Dr. Thomas Herring, Head of Physics and Engineering at Western Nevada College. Basics of nuclear physics: what scientists mean when they say "radiation", structure of the nucleus, forces between things in the nucleus, effects of nuclear radiation on humans, technological applications of nuclear physics. 

Dr. Carol Lucey, who has been president of Western Nevada College in Carson City since 1999, has come under fire from Fallon residents because of declining class offerings and enrollment.

Billie L. Barrozo passed away on March 18, 2012. She was born on September 4, 1925. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her son, Anthony Sidney, and her sister, Bettie Catanesi. Bill...

Carson City Health and Human Services inspection reports of local restaurants:

On March 2, Greater Nevada Credit Union's Eagle Station Branch in Carson City held an Employee Appreciation Day, which also coincided Dr. Seuss' birthday. The celebration included a green eggs and ham breakfast for employees, and Dr. Seuss themed decorations and brain teasers.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Joseph Anthony Rodgers, 21, a Sparks resident, at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the 1900 block of North Carson Street. Rodgers was arrested for felony allegations of possession of a stolen vehicle and a probation and parole violation. He was also arrested on a misdemeanor allegation of violation of a protection order. No bail has been set because of the probation violation.

Deputies also made the following misdemeanor arrests:

• A 27-year-old Dayton woman for two contempt of court warrants in her name.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following suspects for felony allegations or warrants:

• Gregory Scott johnson, 38, a service tech from Carson City, on allegations of use of money derived unlawfully when a bill he attempted to use at a casino was discovered to be a counterfeit. Bail is set at $7,500.

Where else have you seen the likes of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo and Ray Romano in the same place? No where but the American Century Championship on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

Teddie Ann Dillard Beauchamp Penhollow born October 17, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA passed away March 18, 2012, suddenly and unexpectedly. Teddie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents ...

On March 14, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) wardens partnered with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Eradication Team (MET), the California Air National Guard’s Pavehawk helicopter team, San Francisco Water Company, Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department, and Mid Peninsula Open Space District to clean up the environmental damage and mitigate wildlife habitat destruction at several sensitive watersheds throughout Santa Clara County.

CARSON CITY – A meeting of the State Apprenticeship Council was cancelled today because of a lack of a quorum, and the chairman of the panel said the appointed members will be surveyed to ensure they can commit to attending the quarterly meetings.