by NATASHA VITALE

Congressman Steven Horsford addressed the Joint Assembly today at noon. One of the topics he discussed was education funding for Nevada through the use of grants. He declared that Nevada does not receive its fair share of funding compared to other states, pointing out that Nevada ranks 49th in grant dollars received per capita.

Nevada has more child deaths related to abuse and neglect than any other state, with more than 20 kids dying last year.
That's why several organizations are in Carson City, raising awareness on this issue.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's exuberant Tony Award-winning classic, "Oliver!" weekends, May 10-19 at the Carson City Community Center.

This musical retelling of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist tells of a child who is sold by a London orphanage (because he asked for more food) and eventually escapes to the streets of London, finding adventure and a loving home.

A former teacher at Carson High School who allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a student, has pleaded not guilty to charges today in Carson City District Court.

A bill to repeal Nevada's threat to withdraw from the bi-state Tahoe Compact is up for a hearing before the Senate Natural Resources Committee.

There will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting and walking tour to officially recognize the Carson City Freeway landscaping project and the freeway's multi-use path. The public is invited to the April 19 ceremony.

The 3 p.m. ribbon cutting will be at the Northgate Lane Grade Separation, 3700 block of Northgate Lane, followed by a walking tour from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

An update on Murphy, the dog who had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House last month and left for dead. He is recovering nicely in his Dog Town Rescue foster home in Carson City.

Murphy is now officially "off" his pain medication, is able to walk on his own, and is enjoying lots of treats and love from the kids in the home.

Come browse our large selection of used children's books from the St Teresa of Avila Catholic School library. Fiction & non-fiction, classics & Scholastic favorites, and lots more! Some "grown up" books too. Most books 25 cents or less! ALL proceeds to benefit the St Teresa school library. LOCATION: Porch of Westwall Militaria, 412 N Curry St, Carson City; TIME: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.

by MOLLY MOSER

I’ve successfully reported the very first half of the legislature and have been through quite a lot. The majority of the experiences are good and quite silly and I would like to share them with you. Not a lot of people get to witness what’s behind the curtains of a Nevada Media Alliance reporter. Here, I share my experiences, in no particular order including: my efforts, encounters, and outcomes all while reporting for the Nevada Legislature.

Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates will remain unchanged for 2013, State Labor Commissioner Thoran Towler announced Monday.

The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25 per hour and the minimum wage for employees who do not receive health benefits will remain at $8.25 per hour.

The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.

The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

A Carson High senior will pull out all the musical stops with the help of some of her friends to raise awareness of a rare, genetic disease that has stricken a family member.

On Saturday April 13 at Comma Coffee, Carson City will be "Singing for Cystinosis." This is a musical showcase promoted by Carson High senior Emily Morris and a fundraiser to raise awareness of Cystinosis, an "orphan" disease with about 500 people - mostly children - stricken with it in the United States and more than 2,000 worldwide. It is a rare disease that receives little or no funding to find a cure.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Minden man for making a bomb threat during a traffic stop late Saturday at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.

At 10:58 p.m. a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black Dodge SRT8 at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.

The driver, Adam Smith, 29, of Minden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the time, Deputies noticed a wire from the front seat to the trunk. They asked Smith about the wire and, he told them, “It’s a bomb.”

Over the years, Congress has enacted many tax laws relating to education.
Those laws can be divided into two main categories: (1) items to help taxpayers meet the current higher education expenses and (2) laws to encourage taxpayers to save for future higher education expenses.

Dozens of veterans gathered Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City to pay tribute to fellow war veterans, to recognize the 50th anniversary of the official start of the Vietnam War and to commemorate the 40-year-mark of the end of combat operations, March 29th, 1973.

The gathering, hosted by the Carson City Area Vietnam Veterans Chapter 388, brought together several dozen Northern Nevada veterans of the Vietnam War and other wars for a ceremony, similar to ones held across the county in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day.

In recognizing National Public Health Week, officials in Carson City have designed an innovative approach to getting its message out, turning to the use of signs along a local walkway.

Dubbed "Trail to Good Health" several signs will spout up along a mile-long section of the Carson City Freeway multi-use path from Northridge Drive to College Parkway. The signage will be up through the week of April 1-7 and are designed to message users about public health and ways to improve on it, personally and community wide.