RENO - Republican Ron Paul said Thursday that his criticism of U.S. fiscal policy and opposition to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are much more popular views today than they were during his unsucces...

With summer just around the corner, parents may take advantage of the Carson City Recreation Division's new Summer Kamp 2011 online registration system, which starts Monday.Summer Kamp offers paren...

A star-spangled baton holding the names of Nevada Peace Officers killed in the line of duty began making its way across the Silver State in the hands of Nevada's men and women in law enforcement on...

Carson High is facing the meatiest part of its schedule now, and coach Cody Farnworth hopes that his team is ready for the challenge ahead.The Senators are if Thursday's 11-6 win over archrival ...

The first contender series produced two rising stars in boxing, Jesse Brinkley and Joey Gilbert. I thought the first contender series was the best with Sugar Ray Leonard and Sylvester Stallone. It ...

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Lost in all of the Colin Kaepernick NFL draft discussion the last three months is whether or not Kaepernick can do what no Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback befo...

In the Republican primary for state senate last year, then-Assemblyman Joe Hardy, R-Clark County, falsely advertised himself as a conservative in order to get elected.For example, he said in campai...

Tom Henderson will conduct a walking tour of remarkable trees on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at Bordewich-Bray School. This stroll along King Street will include several Nevada Champion trees, the largest of its species recorded in the state.
Mr Henderson will point out several distinctive trees proximate to King Street which he recommends for planting in our climate. This informative tour will pause at several trees to review their particular characteristics and to provide broader perspectives on the benefits of an urban forest.

Partnership Carson City's Prescription Drug Round Up is on Saturday. Bring your unused and expired prescription drugs to one of the drop-off locations for proper disposal by the Sheriff's Office to protect our community and water supply. You can drop off at one of the SaveMart Supermarkets 3620 N. Carson St, 3325 Hwy 50 East. or 4348 S. Carson St. Acceptable items: Unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter pills, prescription liquids, pet medications and syringes.

DJ Eagle Bear Vanas, a motivational speaker and storyteller who is also an Odawa Indian, will talk at Western Nevada College Carson City campus on Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m.
He will present "Success.....It's in our Blood," at Sarah Winnemucca Hall, Aspen Building, in a free event that is open to both students and the community.

A Cruise Night to benefit the the family of Alexis, Colton and David Melendrez, who died in a car accident in Mound House — will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday night, April 29, in Carson City, reports KOLO TV Channel 8 Reno. The benefit cruise is to raise money to help defray the costs associated with funerals and medical expenses.

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — State legislative Democrats have released their proposals for state Senate and Assembly districts.
Democrats will debate the proposals together with Republicans during meetings of the Assembly and Senate tonight. Republicans released their proposals for new state Senate and Assembly districts, as well as Congressional districts, this morning.

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Oral arguments in the ongoing legal challenge of the national health care law by 26 states including Nevada are set for June 8 before the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Ga.

Vai Taua deserves to hear his name called during the NFL draft this weekend.But will he?The Nevada Wolf Pack running back continues to be the most overlooked great player in college football. Taua ...

An accident on East Long Street about 12:30 a.m. knocked out power to the area overnight. A vehicle hit a power pole at Long and Humbolt streets affecting service The majority of service was restor...

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Members of the Carson Medical Group, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC., Frame Architecture and Wikoff Design Studio participate in a ground breaking ceremony for a 21,000 square foot building that...

The Carson golf team has been pretty steady for much of the year, playing strong, consistent golf.The Senators stayed the course on Wednesday, shooting a 435 team on their way to a third-place fini...

--Bill stripping condemnation powers from mines on way to governorApril, 28 2011 1:08 am MST...

Jill Derby, who twice lost to Republican Rep. Dean Heller, says she'll run for his open House seat now that Heller has been appointed to the U.S. Senate. Click here to read the story.

For the second consecutive year, Smokey the Bear will be celebrating Arbor Day with the Carson City Shade Tree Council. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. on April 29, 2011 and will be held at Governor's Field (behind Lowe's). The festivities are approximately an hour long. Smokey will arrive at Governor’s Field in a Nevada Division of Forestry fire tender.

Smokey will also have “goodie” bags for the children attending the celebration. Smokey will help the Council and its guests plant a Northern Red Maple selected by the staff of the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department.

Gov. Brian Sandoval announced today that he is appointing Congressman Dean Heller to fill the unexpired term of John Ensign in the U.S. Senate.

Heller, a long-time resident of Carson City and Carson High School grad, will join the U.S. Senate on May 3, when Ensign's resignation takes effect. Heller was elected to the Nevada's 2nd district congressional seat three times. Before that he served as Secretary of State and represented Carson City in the state assembly.

Here is the fishing report for Western Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra for the week of April 27. Opening Day for fishing on California lakes and streams is April 30.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530) 365-7500 www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water surface temperatures are at 44.7 degrees and water clarity has improved in most areas to 6.5 to 7.5 feet.
Lake Almanor looks great, and the bite has really picked up.
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