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By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will participate in a national effort to reduce instances of boating under the influence. For the effort, dubbed Operation Dry Water, officers will be out in force June 24-26 looking for boat operators with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) exceeds the state limit of .08%.
Operation Dry Water will include increased patrols statewide, including at Lakes Mead and Mohave, South Fork Reservoir and Lake Tahoe.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.” Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them.

WHAT: An Evening with Bats
WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The group area at Dayton State Park, located on U.S. Highway 50 East, one half mile east of the stoplight in Dayton.
WHO: This event is open to the public.

Kiyah Davis, daughter of Tim Davis and Chris Davis, both of Carson City, caught this fish during an outing with her dad in Elko, Nev. After holding the fish for the photo, the fish was returned to the reservoir. Kiyah just graduated from Seeliger Elementary School and will attend middle school next year.

CARSON CITY – A new Nevada law may spur more captive insurance companies to make Nevada home.
Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt today credited Gov. Brian Sandoval with making Nevada a more attractive place to do business when he signed Assembly Bill 74 into law.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority is hosting a breakfast meeting on Wednesday, June 29 from 7:00 am – 9:00 am at the Carson Nugget on the topic of health care.

“Creating an Accountable and Affordable Healthcare Delivery System” – Ed Epperson, CEO at Carson-Tahoe Regional Health Care Center will review the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and what it did – and didn’t do – to ensure development of affordable and accountable health care throughout the nation. Epperson will also address trends and challenges that are developing in the health care industry.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce presents "State of the City" featuring Mayor Robert Crowell, Supervisor & Redevelopment Chair Shelly Aldean, Sheriff Kenny Furlong and School Board President Joanna Wilson on Wednesday, June 29 at the Gold Dust West.

If you live or work in Carson City, this will be an important luncheon meeting for you to assess how we will fare during this next fiscal year.

You will learn how Carson City has managed to maintain its equilibrium during these economic times. You will learn what challenges the legislature has posed on the taxpayer, if any.

July will be a very busy month at the Carson Mall in Carson City with two new restaurants moving in, two other businesses changing locations, along with a complete repainting of the exterior and an extension of the patio area by Paradise Cove Cafe.

Busy Bee Eatery will be moving from their current location on Winnie Lane to the mall in July, taking over the old deli space on the Carson Street side of the mall. The restaurant features Mexican, Italian and American food, and offers customers the option of dining in, or purchasing pre-made meals that can be prepared at home.

Two killed, several injured in train wreckStaff and Wire reportsAt least two people have died in a fiery collision between an Amtrak train and a semi-truck on a rural northern Nevada highway Nev...

Tonight's annual Sertoma Football Classic means different things to the six Carson High players selected to the game.For guard Matt Cooper, running back Connor Beattie and cornerback Gabe Pongasi, ...

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Head football coach Chris Ault and the Nevada Wolf Pack athletic department have done nothing wrong in relation to the shooting incident involving wide rece...

RENO - Simply put, Thursday's loss to the Greater Nevada Badgers was one of the most disappointing efforts put forth by the Carson Blue Jays this summer.Carson's offense managed just one unearned r...

Ruby Ricketts' early life was a mess. Someone duct-taped her mouth shut, snipped her ears off with pruning shears, and when her cries became too much, stuffed her in a box and tossed her in a cl...

The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved the sale of Carson Station to 777 Gaming of Las Vegas.Clark Russell, built the hotel-casino on Carson Street and has operated it since 1987.Rory Be...

For the eighth year, the Carson City Sheriff's motor officers are hosting a police competition for West Coast law enforcement agencies.The Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge begins today at 8...

Gov. Brian Sandoval Thursday held a ceremonial bill signing to help launch the new private equity investment fund.Senate Bill 75 was authored by state Treasurer Kate Marshall and allows money from ...

RENO - Former East Fork Justice of the Peace Jim EnEarl, can never serve as a judge again under a stipulated settlement with the Nevada Commission on Judicial Ethics.The agreement signed and acc...

As overgrown yellow lawns and unlit windows dot vast suburban neighborhoods in Nevada, legislators hope new laws they passed this session will make a dent in a foreclosure crisis that is still hitt...

Two recent Open Meeting Law complaints filed against the Carson City Board of Supervisors have been determined to be unfounded, according to the state Attorney General's Office.A complaint filed by...

When it comes to criticizing Republicans, Democrats are pikers compared to me; however, now would be a good time to give a little credit where credit is due. And the Nevada GOP is showing not only ...

President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by next summer is unlikely to be greeted enthusiastically by anyone. Those on the far left and right of the political spec...

For the eighth year, the Carson City Sheriff's motor officers are hosting a police competition for West Coast law enforcement agencies.The Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge begins today at 8...

Now in its 27th year, Karson Kruzers' Run What Cha Brung Car Show has built a reputation of being old school in its approach to everything from presentation to how well it treats participants an...

Nevada is the fastest growing state in export value as a share of its total economy, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The value of the state’s manufactured exports has more than tripled since 2002. Its primary exports are mineral deposits, coin-operated games and electronics.
Other states rated highly for exporting are Louisiana, Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, Delaware, and Texas.
High performing states were evaluated based upon:

The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved the sale of Carson Station to 777 Gaming of Las Vegas.Clark Russell, built the hotel/casino on Carson Street and has operated it since 1987.Roy Bed...

"Green Lantern," the current DC Comic ripoff now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineflex in Carson City, is all about a corps of Green Lantern good guys who protected the universe from evildoers such as Parallax, the baddest bad guy around.

Movie starts with Temuera Morrison as Abin Sur getting hit by Parallax while sledding through space and crashing on a rocky beach. With his dying breath he send his powerful Green Lantern out to find someone to replace him in guarding Earth from Parallax.

During a recent speech at the American Constitution Society (ACS), United States Attorney General Eric Holder lauded our American civilian court system as "our most effective terror-fighting weapon...

Austin's House has made it to the finals in the Pacific Region of the Vivint Gives Back Project. Vivint is giving away $1.25 million to local charities and Austin's House has a chance to win $100,0...

Just as Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny formed a winning box office team in "Space Jam," the competition will be hot and hilarious for Pet Jam on the Comstock this weekend.A Pet Jamboree has been add...

Treat the family to an afternoon of song about all that makes Nevada unique. "CW Bayer and Mr. Spoons - Songs of Nevada" brings a collection of musical stories at 2 p.m. Saturday to the Brewery Art...

Virginia City's Fourth of July Parade & FireworksIt's a toss up which 4th of July event to attend. If you time it right, you can head up to Virginia City for the parade and fun and be back in Carso...

Treat the family to an afternoon of song about all that makes Nevada unique. "CW Bayer and Mr. Spoons - Songs of Nevada" brings a collection of musical stories at 2 p.m. Saturday to the Brewery Art...

The Rocky Tatarelli Quartet will bring their jazz standards to Plan:b Micro-Lounge for a concert at 6-9 p.m. Sunday.The saxophonist is a local jazz legend, and well-known throughout the jazz net...

From bras to bikes to running shoes, CV Sports has a wide selection of all kinds of gear and the employees there will help you find the perfect fit."Customer service is key for us," said owner R...

A 1,600-pound, twisted I-beam from the demolished World Trade Center arrived in Carson City on Wednesday after traveling six days across the country.The beam will be used to create the Carson Ci...

Austin's House has made it to the finals in the Pacific Region of the Vivint Gives Back Project. Vivint is giving away $1.25 million to local charities and Austin's House has a chance to win $100,0...

Just as Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny formed a winning box office team in "Space Jam," the competition will be hot and hilarious for Pet Jam on the Comstock this weekend.A Pet Jamboree has been add...

Nevada's Wildlife Commission will see some dramatic changes next week as legislation giving the governor more power over the department takes effect.Gov. Jim Gibbons shifted the balance of power on...

LAKE TAHOE - Heavy precipitation throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin during the winter and spring months will result in a late-arriving fire season this summer, officials said.However, when it arriv...

The Nevada Bullets suffered through two horrific days on the baseball field. There are plenty of ways to deal with the adversity of three straight losses.You can stew over it, forget about it and m...

ANTELOPE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
Well, I do believe Summer is here! Wooo-Hooo!

The accounting board for state and local governments may soon require U.S. states and cities to change the way they report unfunded pension liabilities.

The proposals by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) are intended to ensure that governments account for the pension costs of their workforce while those employees are still on the job, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Jessica Cedillos talks about United Latino Community's big Gala Dinner June 24 at the Gold Dust West.

Last week, Kevin Law of Carson City and I joined Gene (“Gino”) St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, California for a morning of Mackinaw (Lake) Trout fishing at Lake Tahoe.

Gene is a longtime, good, personal friend and he is a premier sport fishing guide at South Lake Tahoe, known as Blue Ribbon Charters, 530-544-6552. He has fished Tahoe for some thirty years (the last twelve years as a fishing guide) and is one of the top, if not the top, guides at that lake.

A Carson City woman accused of stealing from her disabled grandmother was sentenced to probation Tuesday. Judge Jim Wilson sentenced Leza Bulman, 37, to up to three years probation and a suspended ...

A 30-year-old Minden man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Gardnerville on Monday afternoon.Matthew Autre was stopped in a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier on Virginia Ranch Road when he turned lef...

RENO - A Northern California city official fired back at a conservation group Tuesday, saying the environmentalists would do a better job protecting Lake Tahoe by spending more of their money on re...

A flood watch has been issued for the West Walker River below Topaz Lake and for the Walker below Weber Dam in Mineral County. Temperatures are expected to reach a 2011 high today, according to ...

The governor and 2011 Legislature have created a commission to review and seek out redundant and unnecessary boards and commissions.But a review of existing law shows that commission itself, is red...

While other communities are letting go hundreds of government workers, Carson City has managed to keep its employee base intact this year. How was this done?The public is invited to attend a specia...

Home Instead Senior Care network is sponsoring a sweepstakes for a free, five-day cruise for a caregiver a and guest. Those nominating friends or family members also could be eligible to win a priz...

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