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Longtime League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason announced her resignation this week.The resignation will become effective in October, according to a Wednesday statement announc...

In addition to finding two weapons and ammunition in IHOP shooter Eduardo Sencion's vehicle, police also recovered dozens of rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and a religious book containing...

Dayton Food Pantry director Freida Carbery says the "small but mighty" pantry is serving 1,400 people a month now. The pantry, whose motto is "Freely we share", is at 4 Enterprise Way off of Hig...

With election 2012 in full swing now, let's take a look at the Republican presidential race.First, beware of polls in Nevada. Unless the pollster is polling the small minority of registered Republi...

Although Carson City will move on to the next step in refining the proposed $49.6 million City Center Project, the Board of Supervisors voted Thursday night to not include a 1/8-cent sales tax i...

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 tonight to move forward with the $49 million Carson City Center/Nugget Project.

You can see the live blog coverage here.

The motion to proceed to the next step of this controversial development included a commitment by the city of $11.3 million in redevelopment funds, $12 million to come from recently increased landfill fees, and a one-time expenditure of $500,000 from the city's utility fund.

The unthinkable happened at breakfast at the Carson City IHop on September 6 when a schizophrenic gunman opened fire on Nevada National Guard members. Now, the community is coming together to give one of the surviving guard members who was shot something else unthinkable: A dream wedding.

Come by so we can say "THANK YOU" to all our first responders that keep me,
my family & our community safe! This year the BBQ will be on Friday September
16th. Come hungry ... as always there is NEVER a fee for the BBQ, it is how we
say Thanks!

In addition to two weapons and ammunition recovered from IHOP shooter Eduardo Sencion's vehicle, police found dozens of rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and a religious book containing a wr...

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is meeting now. The live video is here, and the agenda is here. During the evening session at 5:30 p.m., the board will take up the Carson City Center/Nugget Project.

CARSON CITY – As Nevada policy makers get set to examine the state’s public employee pension plan in advance of the 2013 legislative session, a new report from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence offers some timely advice on how other government agencies have accomplished the difficult task.

Carson City residents are invited to join the Carson River Cleanup and Public Lands Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan...

RENO - The only thing more predictable than Republicans winning Nevada's special congressional election in the traditionally conservative 2nd District is the reaction: GOP leaders working to play u...

NORTH VALLEYS (1-2) AT CARSON (0-1)Friday, 7:30 p.m.OFFENSE: The Panthers have always been able to put some points on the board, and are averaging nearly 27 points a contest despite losing their qu...

Aaran Rumbaugh Carson High YEAR: Senior SPORT: SoccerQ: What are your favorite sports and why?A: Soccer is my favorite because it requires constant thinking and constant decision making. You are al...

Carson City residents are invited to join the Carson River Cleanup and Public Lands Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan...

The estimated 44 million Americans who are unpaid full-time caregivers often work around the clock for seven days a week to provide care for a seriously ill relative or friend. They are now the new...

Carson High Class reunionWonder how Kirk Kinne is doing, what is up with Jack Salinger or Dan Augustine? Share your stories and tales with all your classmates this weekend. Should be a great time w...

Three of the most popular performers around the area will take turns "Rockin' The Square" from 3-11 p.m. Saturday.Jelly Bread, GrooveSession and Whitney Myer Band are all slated for the free out...

Carson High Class reunionWonder how Kirk Kinne is doing, what is up with Jack Salinger or Dan Augustine? Share your stories and tales with all your classmates this weekend. Should be a great time w...

Pat and Adrienne Wiggins knew they wanted to start their own business, and they knew they wanted to serve the children in the community. They tossed around the idea of opening a day care center ...

Five Nevada tribes have been awarded federal grants totaling $3.6 million to enhance law enforcement efforts - including two in western Nevada.Nevada U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said the money will...

Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., has introduced legislation that would limit the federal government's ability to establish additional national monuments.Under the bill, congressional approval would be req...

The families of longtime Fallon residents Virgil and Robert Getto will be honored by induction into the Nevada Centennial Ranch and Farm programs. The ceremony will be held Oct. 15 at the Churchill...

Robey Willis has countless memories of his more than two decades on the bench as justice of the peace in Carson City Municipal Court - some humorous, others tragic.But his service to the city start...

Even 10 years later, Nevada City, Calif., knows how Carson City feels. In 2001, an insane man walked into the Nevada County, Calif., Behavioral Health Department and shot and killed a 19-year-old r...

Project Americans Coming Together will host a Walk for the Constitution Saturday at the old Kmart shopping center at Highway 395 and College Parkway in north Carson City.PACT hopes to educate peopl...

Surveillance video from a restaurant adjacent to the scene of a massacre in Carson City last week records the dramatic sounds and some images of the one minute and 17 seconds it took Eduardo Sen...

We have long heard the refrain that Nevada's current tax structure is not only "unbalanced," but that it's based on an economy that no longer exists. Specifically, adherents of moving to a differen...

Here is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 14-21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.

This is an annual reminder that a number of nearby fishing waters will be closing for the year at sunset on September 30. Those waters include the following:

By Heather Segale
A lecture that explores climate change and the melting polar regions will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences at Incline Village.

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites nonprofit organizations to help wildlife by auctioning big game hunting license tags for the 2012-13 season. These tags will allow the highest bidder to hunt bighorn sheep, deer, elk and pronghorn antelope in California. There are only 13 of these special fund-raising tags reserved for 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups to sell and they’re sure to draw many participants to any fund-raising event.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Plan to participate in the region’s only art hike. Experience live performances and installation art along a gentle 2.5 mile guided trail around Spooner Lake. This is a one of a kind blending of art and nature with thirty fellow hikers during Trails and Vistas 2011 art hike along the Spooner Loop Trail.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has scheduled a special upland game season just for youth hunters. This statewide season is Sept. 24-25 and is open only to hunters 15 years of age or younger. Participants will have the opportunity to hunt chukar and Hungarian partridge, California, Gambel's and Scaled quail, and rabbits.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders today announced their appointments to the new Economic Development Board, which will focus on job creation and economic diversification.

Dear Fans,

First and foremost I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of my broadcasting. As most of you already know, it is my dream to become a professional play-by-play announcer for baseball. With the feedback that I have received by professional announcers I know, as well as the fans, I believe that I am ready to take my dream to the next level.

Many people use social media to stay connected, but Nevada State Bank is using it to give away $20,000 to three Nevada public schools.

Nevada State Bank believes in the importance of education and the difference it makes in the community. The bank continually strives to volunteer and invest in the future of the state’s children. Now, Nevada State Bank is asking for the public’s help.

League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.

League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.

A Carson City Deputy had to use his Taser to fend off an angry dog while answering a domestic violence call yesterday afternoon in the 2100 block of Columbia Street.

A woman called 911 for an unknown problem and told police to hurry. According to the arrest report, when the deputy arrived, he saw a 58-year-old male subject leaving the residence. When the deputy asked the man if there was a problem in the house, he said his girlfriend was having a seizure, but continued to his vehicle as if he were going to leave.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s newest representative to Washington, DC was in the air today on his way east to be sworn in as the fourth person to serve in the 2nd Congressional District.
In an interview today before departing for his new job, former state Sen. Mark Amodei said he expects to be sworn into office Thursday and be casting votes the same day.

Workshops ~ Mini-Farmer's Market with a variety of Local Vendors ~ Live music with HICK’RY SWITCH, ~ Activities include ~ face painting ~ stuffing a scarecrow - Go to our websites for more details and updates! www.fullcirclecompost.com www.hungrymotherorganics.com
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Hungry Mother Organics
3190 Hwy 395, Minden, NV 89423

Join us for Carson River Cleanup Day, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include cleaning the Carson River, Brunswick Canyon and Prison Hill Recreation Area, along with wrapping trees with chicken wire to protect them from beavers.

Participants will be at the Bureau of Land Management's Carson City office at 5665 Morgan Mill Road. Lunch will be provided for all participants at 1 p.m. For more information call (775) 721-8006.

Carson City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, City Manager, District Attorney, Sheriff and Fire Chief would like to invite citizens to a community event this Saturday, September 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Theater of the Carson City Community Center.

By Brian Underwood
Welcome to “Jeopardy,” the College Planning Edition for junior high and high school parents!

Our panel of contestants is comprised of junior high and high school parents who are interested in working with their students to help them navigate the shifting sands of college and career planning.

Today, we're pleased to have with us Kathy, a mother of two from Carson City, Bob, a father of two from Genoa, and Lisa, a mother of three from Minden-Gardnerville.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Jeopardy. Here are your topics:

• Troubling Trends

This weekly column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Most people think sleep is not that important. After all, you aren't really doing anything while you're asleep, right? Wro...

After two straight losses to open the Northern 4A volleyball season, Carson High was due for a victory. The Senators, behind nice front line play from Sarah Lushina (6 kills), Christa McGahuey (8 k...

MINDEN - Douglas' Kari TenBroeck was 3-0 on the day leading the Tigers to a 13-5 win over Carson in girls tennis action. Leading Carson was Emily Collins who posted a 2-1 record. She dropped her fi...

Backed by a lot more money and national support than his Democratic opponent and a 30,000-plus edge in voter registration, Republican Mark Amodei swept to victory Tuesday in the special election...

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