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RENO - State wildlife commissioners, convinced that hunting is needed to help keep Nevada's black bear population in check, voted unanimously Saturday to make permanent the state's bear hunting sea...

RENO - Dr. Michael Morkin was in the emergency room when word came that as many as 80 patients could be on their way to Reno hospitals from a fiery Amtrak crash in the Nevada desert. He was ther...

--Forget summer: Anticipation for snow starts to surfaceSeptember, 24 2011 7:54 pm MST...

Like a slew of recent blockbusters, Lake Tahoe will soon get the 3-D treatment. But, unlike "Avatar," people will have the chance to direct the action.The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research C...

The Marlette water system was an engineering marvel when it was built nearly 140 years ago, using gravity to move water up and out of the Tahoe Basin, down the Sierra and into the Virginia Range...

Get ready for some finger lickin' next weekend when the Carson Station brings its first chicken wing cook-off to town.The event, presented by the Great International Chicken Wing Society and self-p...

It was a love of automobiles that brought the Tonino brothers of New Jersey to Northern Nevada 42 years ago, so it's fitting that the heir to their sausage throne would liken the product of his ...

The amount of vacant industrial space in the Carson City area declined sharply in recent months, a strong indicator that economic recovery is starting to take hold in the capital city.The jobs crea...

Business owners who need to prepare a business-continuity plan for a speedy recovery after a natural disaster will learn how to do so at a free workshop Oct. 4 and 5 at Gold Dust West Casino Hotel ...

I worry about America. I pray for America. Most of its citizens seem oblivious to the danger of borrowing almost half of every dollar currently spent. If America were a person, it would promptly be...

Some of my fellow Democrats accuse me of sounding like a Tea Party activist when I criticize the federal government for fraud, waste and abuse, and for encroaching on the states' rights guaranteed ...

Incorporation helps many owners pool their investments into shares of a single firm. As legal fictions, corporations are able to sign contracts and outlive any individual owner, and limited liab...

Ashley Nichole Barredo and Nicholas Ryan White were married at 4 p.m. Aug. 20, 2011, at the Cal Neva Resort, Crystal Bay. Mark Case officiated.The bride is the daughter of Kelly and Theresa Anri...

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center:To April Shortt and Jason Kelley of Carson City, a son, Clayton Gage Liam Kelley, born Sept. 11, 2011, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces.To Amy and Barrett Fuhrmann, ...

The fireworks display scheduled for tonight at the Harley-Davidson Street Vibrations show in Carson City has been cancelled. This comes after the motorcycle gang shooting at the Nugget in Sparks on Friday night and shooting early this morning on Victorian Avenue.

Mayor Bob Crowell was on hand Friday evening to help cut the ribbon for the Carson City Democrats' new headquarters on Each John Street.

Carson City Harley-Davidson throws a great party every year during Street Vibrations, and this year is no exception. Check out the photos, and the video below features three stunt riders from Carson City, Reno and Gardnerville.

RENO - A tremendous effort by Dylan Sawyers and another excellent effort by the defensive unit resulted in an impressive win for Carson High.Sawyers gained 171 yards and scored four times, and t...

We had two grim reminders last week of the danger inherent in all motor sports. Although I primarily cover events involving four-wheeled vehicles, I have a healthy respect for motorcycle, boat, and...

DAYTON - Dayton High turned in a complete game against the South Tahoe Vikings in a 49-20 win in a key Northern 3A football game Friday night.The Dayton offense racked up big numbers while the defe...

The Dayton volleyball team improved to 5-1 in non-tournament play with a three-game sweep of South Tahoe Friday night. Dayton won 25-19, 25-15 and 25-16.Coach Monica Halverson said everyone contrib...

RENO - Forgive Nevada Wolf Pack coach Chris Ault for appearing to be a little envious this week.The Texas Tech Red Raiders can do that to an opposing coach."We better be ready to play some football...

Police have identified the Carson City woman wanted for questioning in connection with a hit-and-run accident Thursday that critically injured a 30-year-old Carson City man.Sheriff's Detective D...

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 9-month-old boy Thursday morning. According to Lt. Bryan Veil, officers and paramedics were called to an Ardmore Street home in Silv...

Be warned! This message is not intended for the weak, meek or those who are afraid of the dark.Lord Michael Avery Grimes has been shaken from his yearly slumber and he's emerging from the coffin a ...

Lyon County schools recorded 8,254 students in class on count day Friday, down 246 students from last year's 8,500.However, the decline wasn't as severe as officials had predicted."It was 2.87 perc...

I had the start of a bad day on Sept. 15. My son and I went to the Reno Air Races (as a private pilot, I love this event). We arrived a little after 8 a.m. and we were leaving about 1 p.m., after t...

Elizabeth Crum, publisher and editor of Nevada News Bureau writes: "Bored with my usual “In Case You Missed It” headline, so I’m mixing it up today, Dear Readers. Livin’ on the edge, that’s me. Here’s some stuff you may have missed this week in your mad rush to live your life:" Go here for this week's top links.

The 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.

Whether it’s taking in motorcycle rides, local theater, a ghost walk, wine tasting or a charity golf tournament, there’s plenty of events lined up this weekend in Carson City. Go here for the latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau outlining this weekend's activities and go here for a calendar of events through the rest of the month. There's also lots of activities lined up for the month of October. Go here to learn more.

NEWS RELEASE — With recent success guiding the approval process for major projects at Lake Tahoe, the accomplishments of law firm Feldman McLaughlin Thiel reflect a rising correlation in the spectacular mountain community between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.

Dr. Ronald Kline.

Police have identified the Carson City woman wanted for questioning in connection with a hit and run accident Thursday that critically injured a 30-year-old Carson City man.Sheriff's Detective D...

In honor of retired state archivist Guy Rocha's 60th birthday today, I want to aid him in one of his favorite pursuits, busting myths about Nevada.

In this case, locals commonly make the mistake of saying Brunswick Canyon when they are actually talking about Carson River Canyon. I make this mistake, and I see many instances of this also coming out in arrest reports and press releases from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

CARSON CITY – Medicaid fraud is a growing problem here and around the country, and two different Nevada agencies are tasked with investigating cases and returning ill-gotten taxpayer dollars to the program.

A new book, " Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe," by David C. Antonucci describes Mark Twain’s experiences and travels at Lake Tahoe. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at luxury hotels.

Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Deciding between Tyler Lantrip or Cody Fajardo is a little like choosing between paper or plastic. It really doesn't matter all that much, no matter how much ...

Matt Nolan knows the pressures of playing quarterback in Carson High's complex system.Nolan knows that if the Senators are going to be successful he is going to have to have a big year, both runnin...

Dayton High's football team hopes to get over the .500 mark for the season when it hosts South Tahoe tonight (7 p.m.) in a critical Northern 3A football battle.The Dust Devils are 2-2 overall and 1...

By Darrell Moodydmoody@nevadaappeal.comCarson High's volleyball team cruised to its fourth straight victory of the season, knocking off Wooster - 25-12, 25-14 and 25-18 -Thursday night at Morse Bur...

Heather Light's sons are too young to read. But that doesn't mean the 2- and 3-year-old boys can't start learning the primary skills. "As a teacher, I know that emergent reading begins at home,"...

The - is kicking off its third annual Literacy for Life series, aimed at drawing attention to efforts in the community that promote reading.As in years past, we will take a look at the members of o...

What has 60,000 legs, a ton and a half of candy and dances?Genoa's annual Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Fair will take over the town of fewer than 300 this weekend.The event draws visitors from all ove...

Get ready to wing it in Carson City.Best Western Carson Station Hotel Casino announces the Carson Station Wing Off, a chicken wing cook-off event, presented by the Great International Chicken Wing ...

Polling results recently released by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the Retail Association of Nevada have tax-and-spend liberals around the state doing the Snoopy dance. According to POS, "...

Carson Valley resident John Glover said he has been hunting for bears for 15 days so far in this first season and he's only seen two."If I wind up getting a bear, I'll be tickled," he said. "If I d...

Gov. Brian Sandoval has named the 15 members of the newly created Teachers and Leaders Council.The council is charged with preparing recommendations for the State Board of Education to establish a ...

With hearings beginning Monday on Southern Nevada Water Authority's application for water rights in eastern Nevada, State Engineer Jason King has set public comment on the plan for Oct. 7.SNWA has ...

Get ready to wing it in Carson City.Best Western Carson Station Hotel Casino announces the Carson Station Wing Off, a chicken wing cook-off event, presented by the Great International Chicken Wing ...

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