News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.com
With his near-navel ginger facial hair, Billy Migan captured the trophy for Reddest Beard at the annual Beard Contest held during the Nevada Day celebration Saturday. "I just don't like to shave...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.com
Tom Donovan, of Reno, is no stranger to winning the annual World Championship Single-Jack Rock Drilling competition during the Nevada Day celebration. However, he didn't like Saturday's win. "Wh...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.com
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...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press
RENO - Six months after she was found on the verge of starvation in a van in the Nevada wilderness, a Canadian woman wants to know what happened to her husband after he walked out for help.Rita Chr...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
BY Sandy Foley Library Board of Trustees
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...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Angila Golik Special to the Nevada Appeal
Senator Pride can be defined as a high or inordinate opinion of Carson High School's importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.The...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Staff Writer
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, ...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Nevada Appeal Staff Report
Christmas tree cutting permits are available from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District.Approximately 4,000 permits will be available beginning on Monday, Nov. 21, and ending...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Special to the Nevada Appeal
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...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved Nevada's 2012 highway safety plan, citing several improvements in the state's safety record - including the fact that 94.1 percent of...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Sandi Hoover shoover@nevadaappeal.com
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...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By John Seelmeyer Northern Nevada Business Weekly
It's getting easier for Tom Matter and Jason Geddes to push the rock up the hill as they woo geothermal companies to locate their offices in Reno.And with some successes in hand, Geddes and Matter ...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Staff Writer
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...
News - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Rob Sabo Northern Nevada Business Weekly
A contract to provide an overhead cable rail system to Los Angeles International Airport will provide a significant increase in revenues for Cable Connection of Mound House.Cable Connection will ma...
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Staff Writer
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...
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Tom Purcell Special to the Nevada Appeal
Not until it got dark! That was the trick-or-treating rule my mother set down every year. She didn't want me to embarrass her by interrupting families still having dinner.I hated the rule. Tommy Gi...
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Guy W. Farmer For the Nevada Appeal
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...
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
Staff Writer
In 1933, the Nevada Legislature adopted "Home Means Nevada" as the official state song. Bertha Raffetto of Reno wrote the song to honor the state. As Nevada celebrates its 147th birthday on Monday,...
Lifestyle - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:24am
By Sandi Hoover shoover@nevadaappeal.com
"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...
Staff Writer
Alexandra Mercer and Jonathon Jewell recently announced their engagement. The couple is planning an Aug. 25, 2012, wedding.The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby New. She is ...
Staff Writer
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 ...
Lifestyle - Last Update Sun, 10/30/2011 - 12:15am
Thousands turned out for the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev. on Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 11:59pm
More photos from Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 11:42pm
Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:59pm
Here is one batch of photos from the Nevada Day parade. We will have more photo galleries coming very soon.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:08am
Balloons lifting off from South Carson Street this morning, part of the Nevada Day celebration. We will have more photos throughout the day here and on Twitter @carsonnow .
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 6:58am
By Sam Bauman
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.
Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 6:45am
Staff Writer
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...
Staff Writer
Beverlee Jane Korman, 77, of Carson City, passed away on October 26, 2011. Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800. --Death Notice: Beverlee Jane KormanOctober, 28 2011 10:12 am MST...
Sports - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
By Darrell Moody dmoody@nevadaappeal.com
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...
Sports - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
By Darrell Moody dmoody@nevadaappeal.com
RENO - Sierra Lutheran's Nathanael Williams proved again why he is one of the most dominant cross country runners in Northern Nevada.Williams ran a sizzling 16:40 over the 3.1-mile course to win...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
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...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
Gov. Brian Sandoval this weekend continues the long-standing traditions of opening the governor's mansion to visitors in honor of the state's birthday and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters ...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Staff Writer
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...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
By Nick Coltrain ncoltrain@nevadaappeal.com
When the zombies, pirates and princesses come a-lurchin', swaggerin' and sashayin' this Halloween, it'll be proof of at least one thing: It was a good year for Carson's costume superstores.Open sin...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
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...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
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...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Staff Writer
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...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
Special to the Nevada Appeal
Virginia City's Ghost Night will be a Ghost Weekend, with spooky fun throughout the town.Local saloons will offer Halloween parties during the weekend as well as on Monday, when the real Ghost Nigh...
News - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:36am
By F.T. Norton ftnorton@nevadaappeal.com
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...
News - Last Update Wed, 11/09/2011 - 10:40am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
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...
News - Last Update Wed, 11/09/2011 - 10:40am
Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
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...
Opinion - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:12am
Staff Writer
Nice to have governor whovalues educationWe were pleased that Gov. Sandoval attended the dedication of Sierra Lutheran High School on Oct. 16. The governor took time on a Sunday afternoon to attend...
Opinion - Last Update Sat, 10/29/2011 - 4:12am
By Eugene PaslovFor the Nevada Appeal
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...
News - Last Update Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:27pm
Legendary R&B singer Marvin Gaye said it. So did retired Nevada boxing official and twice elected Washoe County Judge Mills Lane. With Nevada Day finally here, it’s time to shout: Let’s Get it On.
Lifestyle - Last Update Fri, 10/28/2011 - 6:40pm
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.
Sports - Last Update Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:06am
By Joey Crandall jcrandall@recordcourier
SPARKS-Coming off its best performance of the season to go up against a team coming off its worst performance of the season, the potential for a "trap" game was certainly there for the Douglas foot...
Sports - Last Update Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:06am
Nevada Appeal Staff Report
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...
Sports - Last Update Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:06am
By Darrell Moody dmoody@nevadaappeal.com
RENO - He's baaaaaaack.After three weeks of hanging out on the sidelines with a calf injury, Dylan Sawyers returned to Carson High's lineup Thursday night, and it was like he never left.Sawyers sco...