Alice W. Carpenter, 93, passed away on September 21, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are being handled by FitzHenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This...

With the final stretch approaching until the November 6 election, Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover reminds voters of some important pieces of information to remember. The last day to register to vote is 5 p.m. Oct. 6. Voters can registered at the Clerk-Recorders office, 885 E. Musser Street, Suite 1025.
Voters who visit the Carson City Clerk-Recorders Office in person with a photo ID and proof of residency have until Oct. 16. Statewide early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 2.

CARSON CITY – Statewide taxable sales totaled $3.55 billion in July, a 4.7 percent increase over July 2011 for the 25^th consecutive month of increases, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

Clark County taxable sales were up 5.4 percent, while Washoe County saw a 5.6 percent gain over July 2011.

Ten of Nevada’s seventeen counties recorded an increase in taxable sales for July 2012 compared to July 2011. Eureka, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, Storey, and White Pine counties recorded decreases.

For 22 years Alana Ladd-Ross has been one of the most well-known faces with United Blood Services. On Wednesday she officially retired and was sent out in style with a party in her honor.
In between laughter and tears, employees and friends lined up one-by-one to pledge their appreciation and allegiance to Alana, the donor recruitment and community relations supervisor for United Blood Services of Carson City, whom many say was the driving force and life blood behind the operation.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Outskirts Press and local author Steve Browne are proud to announce the debut of the inspirational "must- read" new book of the year, How To Raise A Rocket Scientist For Fun and Profit.

Senior Center receives media room makeover - Leadership Institute style

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class of 2012 gave up their Saturday to completely renovate the media room of the Carson City Senior Center as part of their
community project. The class purchased a new 55' LED television, new shelving, a leather coach, TV stand and posters to make the room inviting to seniors as they view
their favorite movies. Each Leadership Institute class gives back to the community before graduation. The class raises the monies and completes the work. Pictured

Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend Dorothy Santillo, 88, passed away September 20, 2012 in Carson City, Nev. Dorothy was born May 5, 1924 in Edinburg, Pa. to Robert and Ida Hammers. She...

CARSON CITY – Former state Sen. Sheila Leslie drew a clear contrast with her Republican opponent Sen. Greg Brower in the District 15 race in Washoe County in a debate today, calling for a corporate profits tax to generate enough revenue to adequately fund education.

A Carson City man faces a felony charge of eluding police and endangering the lives of motorists following a motorcycle chase through the city.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

Thomas Cummins, 53, of Carson City, passed away on September 21, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This materia...

CARSON CITY – Democratic state Senate candidate Kelli Ross said today that she is the “union” candidate in the District 18 race in Las Vegas, while Republican Scott Hammond said he will listen to but not vote in lockstep with labor in the Legislature.

Two commercial burglaries early Monday morning in Douglas County have authorities asking the public for help in identifying the suspects with photos provided by surveillance cameras.
The first burglary occurred at the Verizon Wireless Outlet Store on Waterloo Ln sometime around 5 am, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey. Entry was made by the suspect smashing the glass of the exterior window of the store. Two cellular telephones, phone chargers and miscellaneous currency were stolen from inside. Click on images to enlarge.

CARSON CITY – U.S. Sen. Dean Heller today said online gaming legislation critical to the future of Nevada’s economy should be removed from the world of politics so partisan fights don’t “poison the water” for the bill’s future in Congress.

Heller, interviewed on the Nevada NewsMakers television program, said the legislation is too important to be subjected to political fights between himself and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid between now and the Nov. 6 general election.

Carson City firefighters arrived at a structure fire at 611 Telegraph at about 6:45 p.m. on Monday night. Located between Anderson and Walsh streets, the commercial-residential building was unoccupied at the time and construction work on the foundation appeared to have been ongoing with renovations and work being done on the inside.

Robert "Bob" Moore- 68, of Gardnerville, passed away on September 21, 2012 in Gardnerville. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada. Doris Brewer - 88, of Gard...

Veronica Agnes Fisher, 92, of Carson City, passed away on September 23, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This ...

Howard Reed Mackenzie, 71, of Minden, passed away on September 19, 2012 in Carson City. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Copyright 2012 -. All rights reser...

CARSON CITY – A televised debate today between the two candidates for the state Senate seat in district 9 in Las Vegas  - viewed as critical by both major parties – got off to a rocky start for Democrat Justin Jones.

A Sacramento woman faces felony burglary, fraud and drug charges after she attempted to cash stolen checks using fake IDs inside a Carson City casino.
Dana Hale, 42, was booked into Carson City jail on Sept. 20 after casino security guards notified authorities that the woman had attempted to cash the checks using false identification cards.

The Carson City Library and Nevada Legal Services have teamed together to provide free legal education clinics and workshops every fourthThursday of each month. The next one will be on Thursday, Sept. 27. Each workshop provides general instructions and assistance regarding the completion of self-help forms for those who are self-represented litigants. A Notary Public will also be available. The clinic runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Following the education clinic a workshop will be held from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This month’s topic: How to Seal Criminal Records.

Reggae fans are in for a rare treat. European Roots Reggae artist Martin Zobel and his band Soulrise will perform at Carson City’s Club Envy on Friday September 28th. Born and raised in Germany, Zobel is a popular and integral part of the European Reggae scene. His latest album, Land of the Free, is the result of a month long collaboration with Reggae legend Fully Fullwood. The album went straight to the top of the German Reggae charts. It was just released in the United States and now Zobel and his band Soulrise are embarking on their first US tour.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to the People’s Republic of China has announced two business agreements for companies located in Northern and Southern Nevada. A collaborative research agreement with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) was also expanded.

The Carter Springs Fire in Douglas County is estimated to have grown to approx 3,000 acres. A perimeter has been established, and the fire is now burning unburned fuels within the perimeter, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The fire is estimated to be 30 percent contained; with full containment expected by Sept. 25.
Highway 395 has reopened with no controls in both directions. Motorists are requested to slow down while traveling through the area, and watch for emergency vehicles accessing the area.