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UNR unveils MacLean Observatory astronomy complex at Redfield Campus

News - Last Update Sat, 05/21/2011 - 2:50am

By Mike Wolterbeek
RENO, Nev. – A new era of stargazing is beginning in Northern Nevada with the completion of the MacLean Observatory astronomy complex at the Redfield Campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.

“The gift of the MacLean telescope and dome in 2008 set a series of events in motion that has enabled us to build the complex and expand astronomy programs for the university, the community and for K-12 students,” Jeff Thompson, dean of the College of Science, said.

Highway 50 over Echo Summit tentatively set to re-open today

News - Last Update Sat, 05/21/2011 - 2:22am

Weather and conditions permitting, U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit, the main artery into South Lake Tahoe and onto Carson City is tentatively set to re-open early this afternoon, according to Caltrans. The road was closed May 11 to remove and replace a damaged rock wall barrier.

Cops and Kids Sheriff's Open House today in Carson City

News - Last Update Sat, 05/21/2011 - 1:23am

By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host the 8th Annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E. Musser Street. Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House was started by Sheriff Ken Furlong as part of the community policing efforts implemented by his administration.

Webchat: Who is designing your website?

Business - Last Update Sat, 05/21/2011 - 12:02am

Who’s Designing Your Website? from Jonathan Denwood on Vimeo.

Politicking Legislators Threatened To Delay, Kill Bills On Deadline Day

News - Last Update Fri, 05/20/2011 - 8:58pm

CARSON CITY – In the end, it was Sen. Joe Hardy who saved the day. He also saved one of his pet bills in the process.
The Republican doctor from Boulder City patched up a broken legislative process that threatened to kill bills after ideological disagreements between two Democratic committee leaders had resulted in an impasse.
Today is a deadline day for bills to pass, so if the two Democrats did not reach an agreement, the bills would die.

Crime report for May 19

News - Last Update Fri, 05/20/2011 - 3:35pm

The following people were arrested by Carson City Sheriff's deputies May 19:

—Sarah Elizabeth Crockett, 21, of Carson City, was arrested in the 3800 block of South Carson Street for felony grand larceny and gross misdemeanor possession of drugs without a prescription. The suspect had been detained by store security after allegedly emerging from a dressing room without the items she entered with. She was also allegedly found to be in possession of a bottle of pills including morphine for which she did not have a prescription. Bail was set at $5,000.

Nevada State Health Division Employees Recognized By U.S. Army For Support Of Troops In Afghanistan

News - Last Update Fri, 05/20/2011 - 2:46pm

CARSON CITY – It started out with two individuals sending “care packages” to the troops deployed in Afghanistan but quickly turned into a concerted effort by employees of the Nevada State Health Division to make life a bit brighter for those serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Packages were sent with everything from beef jerky to “slightly used” decks of cards and dice from local casinos to the troops based in Kandahar, Afghanistan. One employee contributed hand knitted helmet liners.

After Partisan Sniping, Republicans Release Redistricting Data

News - Last Update Fri, 05/20/2011 - 1:16pm

CARSON CITY — Republicans today announced they have released to the public a set of complicated data about their redistricting proposal.
Democrats had said earlier the release of the data is a requirement before the two parties can begin to work toward a compromise.
The release of the data brightens an otherwise gloomy portrait of partisanship. Republicans and Democrats have so far elected not to negotiate terms in the redistricting battle.

Girl Scout Recruitment for Kindergartners thru Third Grade

- Last Update Fri, 05/20/2011 - 12:23pm

From June through September, Carson City Girl Scouts will be running a special summer troop for new Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts, kindergarten through third grade, and their favorite grown-ups. There will be fun activities for girls and adults all summer long as we learn the fundamentals of Girl Scouting. Cost: Free! Registration is $12 per girl. Contact Sherry Glick for more information.775-434-8350 serviceunit604@gmail.com.

Officials approve goals for Parks and Rec