More important than the person who crosses the finish line first during the annual Nevada Day Classic fun run, is the one who crosses in the best style. Marques Giron, 29, won the Best Costume f...

Apple founder Steve Jobs literally and figuratively changed the world with his concept, Think Different. A visit to the library or to the library website will quickly demonstrate the vast differenc...

The following information applies to the period from Monday through Nov. 6:Clearview Drive is now open to through traffic between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive. Work will continue on the shoulders, ...

Could you survive living in poverty? Capital City Circles Initiative and St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community will host a poverty simulation from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 5 at the church, 3000 N. Lom...

Members of the Carson Board of Supervisors are scheduled to take action Thursday on an agreement which could position the city to take over all medical billing from the state.The board will conside...

Navy picks ChromalloyChromalloy Gas Turbine Corp. of Carson City won a contract worth $100,319 to repair and maintain turbine engines for the U.S. Navy.- Northern Nevada Business WeeklyAccredited B...

Exotic animal trading is a big problem in U.S. I was outraged and very saddened by the events that took place in Zanesville, Ohio, on Oct. 19. I understand that authorities did what they felt was t...

Although some Nevada Republicans think it would be a good idea to dump nearly 80,000 tons of highly toxic nuclear waste on our state, three leading GOP presidential candidates who addressed the iss...

"Peanutcracker - The Story in a Nutshell," is returning to Carson City again for the holiday season, and promoters are hoping to attract more students than ever before for the December performances...

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center:To Caitlin Hanson and David Engel of Carson City, a son, Cody Alan-Robert Engel, born Oct. 7, 2011, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces.To Jeannie and Jason Barbee of ...

More photos from Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

Here is one batch of photos from the Nevada Day parade. We will have more photo galleries coming very soon.

The movie "The Rum Diary," currently housed at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, Stars Johnny Depp an roving journalist. It's based on the book of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, a '60s star of the gonzo brand of journalism. To a large extent the film is a tribute to Thompson and is so noted at the end.

Film opens with Depp as Paul Kemp recovering from a hangover in what turns out to be a hotel room in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He's unshaven, bleery-eyed and is at once nasty to the bellman who brings his breakfast to the room.

Connie Sue Casey, 67, passed away October 26,2011 in Carson City. Walton's Chapel of the Valley 775-882-4965Bernice A. Papp, 78, passed away in Carson City, NV on Oct. 26, 2011. Capitol City Cremat...

RENO - By the barest of margins, and running without its top runner, Carson High's cross-country girls' team won the 4A championship at Friday's NIAA regional meet at Rancho San Rafael Park.Cars...

Carson City JobConnect is holding a special event beginning Monday to find more jobs for Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County workers.JobConnect and the Department of Employment, Training and Rehab...

Carson CityThe following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:* A 21-year-old Dayton man was arrested Thursday at 4 p.m. at Highway 5...

State Sen. Ruben Kihuen says he will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1.He made the announcement after Carson District Judge Todd Russell approved congressional maps for the st...

The Brewery Arts Center's Artisans Store is hosting a special exhibit today in honor of Nevada Day and its meaning. "Home Means Nevada" opens right after Saturday's Nevada Day parade in downtown C...

Non-profit Hungry Kids Healthy Foods held its first fundraising barbecue and raffle event on Oct. 16, hosted by New Washoe Bar in Washoe Valley. The money raised will be used to buy healthy nutriti...

Former district judge and Assemblyman Robert Schouweiler died Oct. 21 after a short illness. He was 84.Schouweiler served two terms in the Nevada Assembly, representing Reno and Sparks, before bein...

I'm concerned about the "New Republican Party." They've taken a radical turn to the right, away from traditional Republican principles, fiscal conservatism and respect for the values of our republi...

There’s ample reason to bring your New Year’s Eve celebration to South Lake Tahoe this year, as the town announces its plans to host the first-ever SnowGlobe Music Festival, Dec. 29, 30 and 31, 2011. For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and over forty-five world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration, according to a news release.

The Douglas volleyball team knocked off Damonte Ranch in four games on Thursday. The Tigers won 25-10, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-22. Douglas was led by Amanda Wartgow and Savannah Wood, who each had 10 k...