Instead of stuffing a couple of dollars into a panhandler's bucket, the public is being asked to hand out business cards that advise the needy to seek help from Friends in Service Helping."The g...

The Legislative Commission meets today to make appointments to a long list of interim studies, statutory and other committees.Legislative leaders hadn't planned on having to make most of those deci...

LAS VEGAS - The son of a former Las Vegas judge who wore a motorcycle helmet and brandished a gun as he carried out a Hollywood movie-style holdup of the posh Bellagio casino was sentenced Tuesday ...

Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley ventured into Republican Dean Heller's backyard Tuesday to say the big issue for next year's U.S. Senate campaign is job creation."For me there isn't a bigger issue,...

his column addresses topics related to the health of ourcommunity.Living in a dry climate means that we have to be vigilant about fire safety. Last week's Ray May fire to our south was a reminder t...

The American Poolplayers Association is now forming teams throughout Carson City. The new season starts Aug. 29.Each team consists of five to eight players who compete seasonally or year-round in w...

The American Poolplayers Association is now forming teams throughout Carson City. The new season starts Aug. 29.Each team consists of five to eight players who compete seasonally or year-round in w...

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who calmly and heroically landed his jetliner on New York’s Hudson River saving all 155 passengers and crew on board, will speak in Incline Village at a benefit for the Thunderbird Preservation Society on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The man who redefined “hero” on January 15, 2009, will discuss the importance of core values, including the preservation of vintage Americana – specifically Lake Tahoe’s historic Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.

Kevin Law of Carson City with his 4X4 buck mule deer taken during the 2011 archery season in big game management area No. 06 Elko County in northeastern Nevada.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Law

A butterfly on a Cone Flower at the Quilici cabin, which is located between Portola and Davis Lake, Calif. In the second photo, a bumblebee on a Gerber Daisy at the Quilici cabin.
Photos by Elaine Quilici

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Washoe Lake State Park is hosting a summer stargaze August 27, 2011.
Astronomy experts Adam Kremers and Jay Lawson will lead participants in an evening of star and planet gazing through high powered telescopes. A light jacket is recommended as late summer evenings can be cool.
The public is invited to attend.
Call: 775-687-4319 for more information.
WHAT: Summer Stargaze

By Natalie Savidge
RENO, Nev. – Nearly 2,300 students will move into the University of Nevada, Reno’s residence halls starting Thursday, Aug. 25 in preparation for Monday’s first day of classes for the 2011 fall semester.

This week's music lineup continues as Jazz! Carson City 2011 has several shows planned in the coming days. Jazz! Carson City is a month-long festival hosted by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers.

Spending on back-to-school supplies in Nevada will likely remain stagnant this year, but a jump in online sales could reduce the portion of state retailers.
A National Retail Federation (NRF) survey estimates 31.7 percent and 33.4 percent of families with K-12 children and college-aged students, respectively, will be doing most of their back-to-school shopping online. That is up over last year from 30.8 percent and 28.6 percent.

"Conan the Barbarian" is currently wielding swords and other death weapons at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City.

And no, if you thought this was a re-release of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film of the 1980s, it's not. It a new bloody, murderous revival of the franchise but since Arnold isn't up to murder and mayhem these days we have a new Conan, two of them actually, one in his teens and the other the Conan out on a bloody roll.

Obama could learn from Ronald ReaganIf President Obama really wants to get the U.S. economy going again, he could do worse than to study the results of my Dad's 1981 Economic Recovery Act, which bo...

Treasurer Kate Marshall has ordered $83.7 million transferred from the Unclaimed Property account to the state General Fund.Her office announced in July that it had returned $32.8 million in unclai...

When two Carson City women happened upon Anthony Joseph Kelich early Saturday morning, they said, he looked exhausted, filthy and in shock.Some 12 hours earlier, Kelich, 60, had been with his two r...

A group of state workers - primarily in corrections and the highway patrol - asked the state on Monday not to cut back their differential pay for working the swing and graveyard shifts.The money-sa...

State Treasurer Kate Marshall and former state senator Mark Amodei sparred over Medicare reform, campaign ads and even the uprising in Libya in an hour-long debate airing on the statewide news program Face to Face on Monday and Tuesday.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Charity Party funds will go to local 501c3 organization dedicated to saving birds. Funds will be used for food & medical care for rescue, abused, neglected & abandoned birds. DJ Troy Stunning will DJ & prizes will be awarded for the Ugliest Sweaters. Open to all ages. Snack foods & Beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 per person bought in advance & $15 per person at the door. Tickets are limited!! Games, prizes, music, fun & dancing! Please contact us for additional details or to purchase tickets at hyacinthps@gmail.com.

Carson City Sheriff deputies Sunday night arrested Luis Mayoral-Ortiz, 27, in the 3200 block of Market Street for sexual assault involving a 15-year-old girl.

According to the police report, the victim reported being at a residence in the 400 block of Hot Springs Road, and that the suspect had given her shots of Jack Daniels. She said she became sick and passed out, and when she woke up, the suspect was having sex with her.

RENO- After what some are saying was the best game at Aces Ballpark on Saturday night which saw some 'fireworks' with the Aces starting catcher Robby Hammock get ejected for arguing balls and strikes while in the squat behind the plate, a sellout crowd was also treated to an offensive shootout, and eventually an 8-7 Aces victory. Sunday afternoon's game was a calm one in comparison.

A Carson City man remained in custody this morning, charged in the accidental shooting death of his roommate late Friday night. Anthony Joseph Kelich, 60, is being held in the Carson City Jail o...