CARSON CITY – A bill curtailing the use of “puppy mills” passed out of committee today, leaving it one Assembly floor vote away from reaching the governor’s desk.
After amendments, Senate Bill 299 would allow local governments to require dog and cat breeders to obtain a permit. The breeder’s workplace would also be open for inspection, and breeders would be required not to breed female dogs younger than 18 months or more than once per year.

Carson City's Board of Supervisors finally approved on Thursday a 50 percent sales tax rebate for three companies looking to fill a combined 270,467 square feet of vacant commercial space. The larg...

CARSON CITY – A bill allowing victims of sex trafficking to clear their criminal records of prostitution-related crimes in order to get a fresh start in life was signed into law today by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Dayton High School’s Culinary Arts class, one of Lyon County School District’s many Career and Education classes, prepared and served an elegant luncheon for Governor Brian Sandoval and area officials and community leaders Wednesday.

Thanking the students, Governor Sandoval said, “I had an opportunity last week to have lunch with former President George W. Bush at the Bellagio in Vegas. This lunch is every bit as good as what is offered at the Bellagio. This was very professional; the service was impeccable. You should be proud. You all have bright futures ahead of you.”

The Legislative session is due to end in just three weeks and there is no compromise in sight on the two-year budget or on redistricting. The latter may end up in the courts, and the delay will hav...

High Sierra Swing Dance ClubThey say nothing is free, but the High Sierra Swing Dance Club disagrees. The club is offering a free, two-hour lesson in basic West Coast swing at its monthly dance par...

Behind Carson Hot Springs Resort off Old Hot Springs Road is a small, brick structure that usually goes unnoticed. Inside it, however, is the source of the long-time establishment's namesake: A ...

The Nevada Supreme Court has issued what should be the final state court order denying O.J. Simpson's bid to overturn his kidnapping and robbery convictions.The one page order denying reconsiderati...

Democrats are trying their hand again at redrawing Nevada's congressional districts after Gov. Brian Sandoval called their first maps unfair and illegal and vetoed the plans last week. The Assembly...

Transportation organizations from around the region gathered inside the Legislature on Wednesday for a chance to display their upcoming projects to the public. The event, part of the Northern Ne...

CARSON CITY – A bill authorizing the state Treasurer to use up to $50 million in education funds to support economic diversification efforts and generate more money for public schools passed the Senate today despite questions about the constitutionality of the measure.
Senate Bill 75, amended twice before the vote, passed 12-9 with 10 Democrats and two Republicans in support. It will now be considered by the Assembly.
The bill is being sought by state Treasurer Kate Marshall.

CARSON CITY – I checked with high hopes, but alas, my dreams of finding a pot of gold did not materialize. Maybe you will have better luck.
The state has $490 million sitting around that it wants to return to its rightful owners.
In an effort to get the money to the people, the Unclaimed Property Division, operated by the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office, is advertising in 17 newspapers across the state over the next few weeks.

LAS VEGAS - A top commercial-travel industry representative said Tuesday the U.S. is losing visitors to other countries by making it unnecessarily slow and difficult for prospective international t...

The 1st and 10 Bar and Grill walked away with the Judges Choice Award and one of three $300 prizes at the 10th annual Oodles of Noodles cookoff in Dayton last Saturday and Sunday.Also getting fi...

The 1st and 10 Bar and Grill walked away with the Judges Choice Award and one of three $300 prizes at the 10th annual Oodles of Noodles cookoff in Dayton last Saturday and Sunday.Also getting fi...

There are more than a million Americans living the role of "caregiver" who's lives suddenly and permanently changed forever when someone they cared about became seriously ill or disabled.Most peopl...

Some Nevada hospitals are backing a Democratic plan for a new business tax as an alternative to Medicaid cuts they say have left their profession "in critical condition."Sunrise Health System Pr...

Last week, I wrote about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about my home town of Carson City.
This week, I am writing about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about the United States.

The Clear Creek Bowmen, an archery organization in Carson City, held its fundraising archery shoot on Sunday, May 8 and took in about $1,000 in entry fees to fight cancer. Click to the PDF below for a complete list of winners.

Officials report that there were 67 shooters that participated in the fundraiser. The donation will be made to the Carson Advocates for Cancer Care.

This is a reminder that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District-Sierra Front Field Office, in coordination with Storey County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), seeks public review and comment on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Virginia City and Gold Hill Wastewater System Improvements (Project).

By the California Department of Fish and Game
An abalone poacher and restaurant owner have both been convicted and fined for engaging in the illegal sale of sport-caught abalone.

Two state agencies, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and California State Parks (CSP), worked together with the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the case and aggressively prosecute the crimes.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day still water beginning spin fishing clinic on May 20 and 21. The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear.

By the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association

About 60 tents were pitched outside the Nevada Legislature on Tuesday to protest Gov. Brian Sandoval's budget. The protesters include a mix of students, public union employees and Democratic lawmak...