The Carson Nugget will donate $100,000 to send a Western Nevada College photo and poetry exhibit about war to Washington, D.C."As part of its Community First initiative, the Nugget will donate $...

District Judge Todd Russell said Tuesday that he would name a team of four or five "masters" to draw legislative and congressional maps for the coming decade.But unlike many other states, Russell w...

In the introduction to his blog, Brian Stark writes, "I'm Brian Stark and I like to run really, really far," which may be a really, really big understatement.He's hiked the entire 2,000 mile App...

How would you like to take a mid-to-late summer vacation at an out-of-the-way location, right here in the State of Nevada? 
If you are interested, did you know that our very own White Pine County is home to one of the nation's least visited and Nevada's only National Park — The 77,000 acre Great Basin National Park?

If you've never been there, here is a whole bunch of useful information:

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, July 16, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Marlette Lake, which is located between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2011 fishing season on July 15. That season will close on Sept. 30.
Fishing hours are one hour before sunrise to two hours after sunset. The limit is zero fish. Catch and release only.
Only artificial flies and lures with single barbless hooks may be used.
Be advised that this lake is a five mile hike (one-way) with an elevation gain of about 1,200 feet from Spooner State Park at Spooner Summit.
There is no overnight camping permitted at Marlette Lake.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office identified at least two new South Shore victims of Phillip Garrido Tuesday.A map showing the location and dates of Garrido...

Event details
What: Guided 2.5 mile art hike
When: Sept. 17 and 18, 2011
Where: Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
Tickets: $30 adults/$10 children available at www.trailsandvistas.org (prices increase Sept. 1)
Info: Visit www.trailsandvistas.org.

District Judge Todd Russell said Tuesday he will name a team of four or five "masters" to draw legislative and congressional maps for the coming decade.But unlike many other states, Russell said he...

The next Third & Curry Street Farmers Market will be on Saturday, July 16.
Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, arts, crafts and live entertainment. The Market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gizmo and Gadget (the ponies) will be there for rides. (775) 882-6741

The Wa She Shu It Deh arts festival at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe will be on July 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California offers this festival that includes a basket-weaving competition, native dancers, music and arts and crafts.

Caden Huarte, 5, smiled broadly Monday and wrestled on the floor with his giggling 2-year-old brother, Camren. Even the littlest Huarte, Masen, 1, only momentarily sized up a stranger before cra...

A Carson City man who reportedly had infiltrated outlaw motorcycle gangs for the feds collapsed and died while trimming trees for his lawn care business Monday morning. Dan Horrigan, 58, was pronou...

The Builders Association of Western Nevada Professional Women in Building offers the opportunity to receive a Helping Hand with your Handy(wo)man project.Projects must fall within these parameters:...

Perhaps Gov. Brian Sandoval didn't do Dean Heller such a big favor after all, by appointing him to the vacancy left by John Ensign's resignation. History tells is that of the 49 such appointments m...

It is great to drive into Carson City from any of the three highways. From the east on Highway 50, the Eagle Valley East Golf Course is a welcome sight. All that green grass sort of says "this is a...

By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety Facts report, during 2009, more than 5.5 million motor vehicle crashes were reported to police across the U.S. If you were in an accident, would you know what information to get for an insurance claim? The Nevada Division of insurance offers these easy to follow tips to get the necessary information following a crash.

Be Prepared

By Heather Segale
Children are invited to spend the day with scientists to learn about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

CARSON CITY – Members of the state Transportation Board, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, voted today to extend their oversight of the activities of the Department of Transportation, a move that will require more frequent meetings and more timely review of contracts.

Carson City fire and rescue crews responded this afternoon to the Deer Run bridge where a kayak apparently flipped. Those in the water are now out and safe, authorities said.
According to police scanner traffic, two females, possibly a mother and a daughter, were riding in separate kayaks down the Carson River when one of the kayaks flipped over in the water. One female, reportedly stuck in the river, was rescued and reunited with family members, according to police scanner traffic.

For Immediate Release
July 11, 2011
Contact: Dawn Gowery
775.828.4547
publisher@HBmag.com

LOCAL HEALTH MAGAZINE CELEBRATES GROWTH AND LONGEVITY

Healthy Beginnings Magazine’s 5th Year Anniversary
Reno, NV July 30, 2011 – Healthy Beginnings magazine celebrates five years of dedication to its readers with a community gathering to meet and chat with the experts who regularly contribute to the publication. This 5th year anniversary celebration will take place at Whole Foods in Reno on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Statewide casino revenue from gaming jumped more than 16 percent for the month of May compared to the same time last year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced today.

Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $984,014,981 for the month of May 2011. This amounts to a 16.16 percent increase compared to May 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $847,136,303.

For the fiscal year (July 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011), gaming win has increased 1.94 percent.

Attend a free class about Medical Insurance - Group vs. Individual – 1 hour with time for questions a. Different types of policies - HMO, PPO, POS, HSA, HRA b. Underwriting process – how they differ in regard to guaranteed issue, rate guarantees, participation requirements, etc. c. Group vs. individual dental and vision insurance (also discussed here)

To RSVP contact Julie Ann Utley with Jewels Benefits at (775)883-6052. Visit http://jewelsbenefits.com for additional contact information.

Seating is limited!

The aptly if crudely named "Horrible Bosses," now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, could be taken as an update on the Three Stooges, with Jason Bateman as Nick Hendricks, Charlie Dale as Dale Arbus and Jason Sudekis as Ken Buckman. Stooges fans may resent the comparison but it's pretty accurate, even down to the facial slaps of Curly, Moe and Larry.

Here Nick is bypassed by a conniving boss David Harken (Kevin Spacey) who gives himself the job Nick has been waiting for. Kurt is bypassed as company president.