Friday is a full moon and with the full moon arising, there are some great fundraising events to attend this month and next. So if you're looking for a moonlight train ride or golf fun on a moonlit...

Tapping into the growing artistic culture in Carson City, the newest eatery to open in the capital city has sprouted up from the ruins of an iconic Italian restaurant. Sassafras Eclectic Food Jo...

Although the City Center Project has been on the back burner since February, the pot has continued to simmer.Officials expect to unveil a revised project to the public sometime in August, said City...

Gov. Brian Sandoval said Wednesday he will accept his Sunset Task Force's recommendation to eliminate non-statutory 18 boards, commissions and other executive branch advisory bodies.Some of those b...

After losing his mother and younger brother to cancer, Jeff Stepanski called Relay for Life "a natural fit.""It was a way I could fight back," he said. After becoming involved four years ago with t...

An 1847 Hunneman hand-pumped fire engine, meticulously restored by Carson City's Warren Engine Co. No. 1, will compete against other historic fire engines at the Virginia City firemen's muster Satu...

The director and veteran members of the Nevada Commission on Ethics charged Wednesday that former Gov. Jim Gibbons "eviscerated" their ethics reform package before leaving office last year.Director...

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today agreed to eliminate 18 executive branch committees, councils and advisory panels as recommended by a task force, including the clearly outdated State Year 2000 Coordinating Council, among others.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — With the heat of summer sizzling in the Central Valley, August in Nevada's capital city has earned the distinction as the place to cool down and mellow out as the Mile High Jazz Band Association and several local businesses team up for the 8th annual August Jazz Festival.

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Are you feeling overloaded or overwhelmed? Do you feel like you fall behind and have trouble keeping up? Do you worry about thing...

Nobody said it was going to be easy.Carson City's bid for the 11-12 District I all-star championship was put on hold for at least one night, as perennial powerhouse Washoe grabbed a 5-4 victory Tue...

An estimated 2,200 riders completed the annual Tour of the California Alps, otherwise known as Alpine County's Death Ride.Nice weather greeted the 2,800 riders who participated in Saturday's rac...

More than 20 members of the community representing varying interests from business to law enforcement, political groups and child advocacy showed their support Tuesday for creating partnerships wit...

Nevada casinos reported a whopping 16.2 percent increase in winnings for May.The $984 million total is the largest monthly win since September 2008 and the largest percentage increase since Decembe...

LAS VEGAS - Gas prices are plateauing across Nevada after an early summer slump at the pump. According to the latest report from AAA Nevada, which tracks fuel costs as a service to consumers, the a...

The following people appeared in Carson City District Court this week: * Rene Garcia-Montez, 19, pleaded guilty to felony attempted burglary and gross misdemeanor conspiracy to commit burglary. He ...

Property believed to be stolen in the Douglas County and Carson City areas has been found and authorities now hope to turn over the recovered items to their rightful owners.
A large amount of electronic items, including cell phones, iPods, a web cam, as well as miscellaneous costume jewelry was turned in to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on July 7 by an anonymous citizen who located the property in a vacated residential trailer, reports Sgt. Jim Halsey.

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 13 through July 20.

By the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho biologists are set to begin grizzly bear trapping for research in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Yellowstone National Park.
As part of ongoing efforts under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho Fish and Game is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations are once again about to begin in the Upper Snake Region.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY — Nevada State Forester and Fire Warden, Pete Anderson, issued a warning on July 8 about fire danger throughout Nevada. Western Nevada has experienced numerous wildfire ignitions over the past few weeks posing an increasing danger to the public as vegetation continues to dry.

Follow the Carson City School District Board meeting live beginning at 7 p.m.. Click here to watch. Below is the agenda.

CARSON CITY – Thousands of Nevada residents who rely on financial assistance to pay their power bills likely won’t get help this year because of federal funding cuts, a state agency reported today.
Miki Allard, staff specialist with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, said federal funding for Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program will amount to only $4 million this year, down from $15.8 million in the fiscal year that just ended June 30.

A Bicycle Poker Run is set for Sunday, July 17. This 12 mile ride starts and ends at Mills Park in Carson City. Mostly flat and accessable to all ages. Along the way, there will be 10 challenges at local schools, parks and businesses throughout the city. Challenges include paper airplane toss, bowling, darts and more. Grand prizes for the highest score in each event, best overall score and the best three poker hands. Each sport and fun challenges was designed so that someone as young as a 4th grader can win. For more information call (775) 240-0446 or 24hrfun.com.

Create more birthdays for cancer survivors by joining hundreds of thousands of people in cities across the nation to raise money for cancer research with Carson City's Relay for Life 2011. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's major annual fundraising event. Carson City will celebrate, remember and fight back this year at Centennial Park on Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 am. We won't stop until Sunday, July 17 at 10:00 and have an entire filled with activities and entertainment. Call for more information and to learn how to create or join a team before the Relay. (775) 315-9428.