Supervisors on Thursday will consider approving an amended agreement between the city and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for the purchase of property along Russell Way to build an indoor ...

Space is available for a day trip to Apple Hill on Nov. 10 for local cancer patients and their caregivers. The day provides both the patient and their caregivers a day away from the reality of trea...

Northstar California (Northstar-at-Tahoe, as the society pages would put it) is spending $30 million to lift the ski and ride resort up to the top tier of Tahoe destination resorts. Those who go ba...

The hardest bubble to see is the one you are in. We have survived the Internet bubble, later the housing bubble and the stock market, private debt and discretionary spending bubbles. You would thin...

The Nevada Appea's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.SILVER DOLLAR: To...

My erudite friend Sam Bauman has somehow managed to convince himself that the amorphous "Occupy Wall Street" movement is the American version of the "Arab Spring," which has deposed a couple of rep...

RENO - A rash of accidents involving motor vehicles and abandoned domestic horses on three rural highways in northern Nevada is prompting the removal of as many as 100 of the animals from the range...

At least 70 people have gathered today for Occupy Carson City. The rally is in front of the Nevada State Legislature and will last through 1 p.m. Today's gathering is a part of a larger Global Day of Protest for the entire movement, designed to communicate the message that 99 percent of Americans are unified in their demand for government policies and laws to that benefit citizens instead of corporations.
Occupy Carson City is being monitored by the American Civil Liberties Union.

The movie "The Thing," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, is labeled by its creators as "prequel" to the 1982 film that is rated as a classic sci-fi horror film. Too bad this prequel doesn't have the hard-edged script and at least some science to back up some of the more dubious scenes. (Two other versions of the same story have been made and forgotten.)

RENO - Chance Quilling walked off the field late in the fourth quarter, sweat poring from his face."I'm tired," Quilling said after scoring a touchdown.Quilling had every right to be tired. Besides...

Mildred E. Howard, 102, formerly of Carson City, passed away September 30, 2011 in Eagle, Idaho. She was born November 28, 1908 in Greeley, CO to Charles and Jenny Buby. Mildred was a member of Ea...

The New York Times' Nicholas Kulish on Sept. 27 reported on demonstrations in India, Spain, Israel, and other major democracies. The protests were based on economics and a growing income inequality...

The legislative and congressional district maps drawn by the three Special Masters make dramatic changes in the current lines, appearing to nest two assembly Districts in each state Senate distr...

A fundraiser is planned to help Dayton teen Devree Hamblin receive the surgery she needs to correct the facial paralysis she was left with after the removal of a malignant brain tumor in 2009."I...

Incumbent Rep. Joe Heck's congressional seat would have more Democrats than Republicans and one central Las Vegas congressional district would be almost 43 percent Hispanic, according to maps released by the Nevada District Court today.

The 2nd Congressional District would cover Washoe County and Northern Nevada. That seat, held by Republican Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, would be 35 percent Democratic and 42 percent Republican.

CARSON CITY – Two initiative petitions filed with the Secretary of State’s office that would amend the state constitution to outlaw abortion by declaring that life begins at conception are already facing legal challenges from the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
The petitions were filed in September by Personhood Nevada and the Nevada Prolife Coalition.

On Monday, October 17, Saliman Road will be closed in the southbound direction between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for sealing. One lane of traffic will remain open in the northbound direction.

During the period of Monday, October 17 through Wednesday, October 19, NDOT will be slurry sealing the following roads. Lane closures with flagger control will be in place and minor delays are expected.

• Snyder Avenue from Bigelow Drive to US 395.
• Frontage Road from Snyder Avenue to Old Clear Creek Road.

Time-lapse Burning Man:

Gold's Gym is holding a fundraiser to benefit the victims directly affected by the IHOP tragedy. There are numerous events that we will be doing that day. Among them are: a dunk tank donated by Kemp's Fun Jumpers. The Mayor is going to be in that dunk tank between noon and 1 pm. We have Firkin Fox doing BBQ. There will be a DJ and a popcorn machine. We are holding a "Sponsor A Slacker". That entails people getting sponsored to come to a 45 minute class designed to kick their tails! There is also a "Spin A Thon". Sponsor sheets are available at Gold's Gym.

The states of New Hampshire and Iowa believe they have some God-given right to essentially pick who our presidential candidates will be by holding their nominating contests before all other states.

It's a mighty undemocratic way to operate a democracy.

This week has brought a new low. New Hampshire, acting like the typical spoiled child, is complaining that Nevada Republicans can't hold their caucuses on Jan. 14, which is only four days after the primary in the Granite State.

More heart. More desire. More defense.Those were the three biggest reasons why Douglas High's volleyball team swept Carson 25-22, 25-23 and 25-21 in a Sierra League match Thursday night at Morse Bu...

Dayton High's defense will get a different sort of test when it visits Sparks High tonight in a key Northern 3A football game. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.Sparks takes a 1-6 record into the contest, ...

Halloween activities shouldn't be a scary adventure for you or your children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: "Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tamper...

RENO - Chris Ault has no idea what to expect from the New Mexico Lobos."The problem with all of the turmoil they've had is that you are not sure what they are going to do," said the Nevada Wolf Pac...