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"Straw Dogs," a thriller currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City and elsewhere, is a remake of the 1971 controversial film of the same name directed by Sam Peckinpah, that opened the Hollywood door on a kind of territorial violence. It was widely condemned as preaching violence and misogyny.

"Drive," a violent crime movie now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City and elsewhere, stars Ryan Gosling, a major Hollywood star as you can tell when his name appears even before the film title, along with 11 producers (some of whom were obviously go-fers) listed before the director Nicolas Winding Refn.

The producers of the LIVE Webcast of the 2011 Nevada Day Parade, We Shoot Video, will hold a meeting for the volunteer cast, crew, & other helpers beginning Monday, September 19th. at 7pm at the Media Center in the basement of the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center at 511 W. King Street, Carson City.

This is the 3rd annual Webcast of the parade on the internet. Keith Barnett, owner of We Shoot Video, a Carson City based production company loves to share the only statehood celebration in the country with the world. Come help him realize his dream.

Nine persons are confirmed to have died yesterday when a modified P-51 Mustang crashed into the crowd at the Reno Air Races.

The National Transportation Safety Board just held a press conference this afternoon, and a Reno Police official confirmed that seven people were killed on the tarmac including the pilot, and two more died at Renown Medical Center.

Headed out to the National Championship Air Races in Reno to ... on Twitpic Both the plane and the 74-year-old pilot who crashed Friday at the National Championship Air Races in Reno had been air-racing since the 1940s. Together, they had the longest racing careers of any other active pilot or aircraft in the Reno event, according to race records.

A spectacular air race that drew tens of thousands of spectators Friday transformed into a horrific war scene after a veteran pilot crashed his vintage plane on the tarmac just feet away from VIP box seats, forcing officials to cancel the remaining two days of the event.

I'm going to start off this week with an update on a few of our local racers. Karen Stoffer of Minden is racing this weekend in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, Nor...

RENO The Nevada Wolf Pack defense went back to school this week."We're starting from ground zero with that group," head coach Chris Ault said this week as his Wolf Pack prepared to face the San Jos...

RENO - A World War II-era fighter plane flown by a veteran Hollywood stunt pilot plunged Friday into the edge of the grandstands during a popular air race, killing three people, injuring more th...

For the first time since 2003, enrollment in the Carson City School District has increased, albeit slightly. Friday's official count recorded 7,607 students in class, up six from last year's 7,6...

Nevada's unemployment rate rose again in August - the third straight month of increases after five months of improvement.From 12.9 percent in July, the rate rose to 13.4 percent statewide.There was...

Two wild horses were killed and one had to be put down after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in Mound House. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a 2003 Dodge pickup was eastbound on Hi...

Gov. Brian Sandoval has sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking the federal government to remove what he described as burdensome regulations in the mine permitting process."I need this help ...

After a crushing defeat two weeks ago in Idaho, Carson High had plenty of time to lick its wounds and get ready for its Northern 4A opener against North Valleys.The Senators, led by Dylan Sawyers' ...

At least three are confirmed dead and 54 injured after the P-51 Mustang "Galloping Ghost" crashed into the crowd at the Reno Air Races this afternoon.

The pilot, Jimmy Leeward, 74, was killed after his plane nosedived into the ground at high speed.

The event has been canceled for the weekend as the National Transportation Safety Board begins its investigation.

CARSON CITY – Brian Sandoval has made it clear in his first eight months on the job that he is going to be a “hands on” chief executive, as evidenced by decisions he has made to be personally involved on issues ranging from economic development to homeland security.

Governor Brian Sandoval this morning sent a letter to President Obama asking for assistance in making changes at the federal level that could clear the way for new jobs in Nevada.
“This is my first request of President Obama since becoming Governor,” Sandoval noted in a press release. “I need his help to get Nevadans working again, and we have identified a very specific step he can take to spur job creation in our mining industry.”

The statewide unemployment rate has increased to 13.4 percent, up from 12.9 percent in July. In all, 176,200 people were out of work in August.

A hidden safe that was discovered during the renovation of the former Bill's Lake Tahoe Casino building last month has been opened, but the Oprah Winfrey Network has the right to release what was f...

Carson High football coach Blair Roman admits he's been spoiled the last couple of years when it comes to the tight end position.Roman has had the services of 180-pound Ty Collins at tight end, and...

Like most coaches, Dayton High's Rob Turner doesn't believe in bringing sophomores up to the varsity unless they are going to get significant playing time.That's why Turner has just two sophomores ...

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .There was a definite 2009 feeling out at the Nevada Wolf Pack football practices this week. What does 2009 feel like? You know that clueless, that-wasn't-me-...

With a week before the Nevada Commission on Wildlife is scheduled to discuss making temporary regulations on a bear hunt permanent, the number of bears taken by hunters has fallen off dramatically....

A memorial trust fund has been set up for the family of National Guard Lt. Col. Heath Austin Kelly, who was killed Sept. 6 in the shootings at the IHOP restaurant in Carson City. Donations can b...

An advisory group is being formed to help Douglas County deal with water system issues in the Lake Tahoe basin."The workgroup is comprised of individuals with legal, cost accounting, consulting, fi...

Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders have made their appointments to the board charged with developing strategies to diversify the state's economy.Sandoval's appointees are Rob Roy of Switch...

Briefs by both the Republicans and Democrats in the redistricting battle focus on how to best protect the rights of Hispanics and where to start the process of drawing congressional and legislative...

A hidden safe that was discovered during the renovation of the former Bill's Lake Tahoe Casino building last month has been opened, but the Oprah Winfrey Network has the right to release what was f...

Longtime League to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason announced her resignation this week.The resignation will become effective in October, according to a Wednesday statement announc...

In addition to finding two weapons and ammunition in IHOP shooter Eduardo Sencion's vehicle, police also recovered dozens of rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and a religious book containing...

Dayton Food Pantry director Freida Carbery says the "small but mighty" pantry is serving 1,400 people a month now. The pantry, whose motto is "Freely we share", is at 4 Enterprise Way off of Hig...

With election 2012 in full swing now, let's take a look at the Republican presidential race.First, beware of polls in Nevada. Unless the pollster is polling the small minority of registered Republi...

Although Carson City will move on to the next step in refining the proposed $49.6 million City Center Project, the Board of Supervisors voted Thursday night to not include a 1/8-cent sales tax i...

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 tonight to move forward with the $49 million Carson City Center/Nugget Project.

You can see the live blog coverage here.

The motion to proceed to the next step of this controversial development included a commitment by the city of $11.3 million in redevelopment funds, $12 million to come from recently increased landfill fees, and a one-time expenditure of $500,000 from the city's utility fund.

The unthinkable happened at breakfast at the Carson City IHop on September 6 when a schizophrenic gunman opened fire on Nevada National Guard members. Now, the community is coming together to give one of the surviving guard members who was shot something else unthinkable: A dream wedding.

Come by so we can say "THANK YOU" to all our first responders that keep me,
my family & our community safe! This year the BBQ will be on Friday September
16th. Come hungry ... as always there is NEVER a fee for the BBQ, it is how we
say Thanks!

In addition to two weapons and ammunition recovered from IHOP shooter Eduardo Sencion's vehicle, police found dozens of rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and a religious book containing a wr...

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is meeting now. The live video is here, and the agenda is here. During the evening session at 5:30 p.m., the board will take up the Carson City Center/Nugget Project.

CARSON CITY – As Nevada policy makers get set to examine the state’s public employee pension plan in advance of the 2013 legislative session, a new report from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence offers some timely advice on how other government agencies have accomplished the difficult task.

Carson City residents are invited to join the Carson River Cleanup and Public Lands Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan...

RENO - The only thing more predictable than Republicans winning Nevada's special congressional election in the traditionally conservative 2nd District is the reaction: GOP leaders working to play u...

NORTH VALLEYS (1-2) AT CARSON (0-1)Friday, 7:30 p.m.OFFENSE: The Panthers have always been able to put some points on the board, and are averaging nearly 27 points a contest despite losing their qu...

Aaran Rumbaugh Carson High YEAR: Senior SPORT: SoccerQ: What are your favorite sports and why?A: Soccer is my favorite because it requires constant thinking and constant decision making. You are al...

Carson City residents are invited to join the Carson River Cleanup and Public Lands Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan...

The estimated 44 million Americans who are unpaid full-time caregivers often work around the clock for seven days a week to provide care for a seriously ill relative or friend. They are now the new...

Carson High Class reunionWonder how Kirk Kinne is doing, what is up with Jack Salinger or Dan Augustine? Share your stories and tales with all your classmates this weekend. Should be a great time w...

Three of the most popular performers around the area will take turns "Rockin' The Square" from 3-11 p.m. Saturday.Jelly Bread, GrooveSession and Whitney Myer Band are all slated for the free out...

Carson High Class reunionWonder how Kirk Kinne is doing, what is up with Jack Salinger or Dan Augustine? Share your stories and tales with all your classmates this weekend. Should be a great time w...

Pat and Adrienne Wiggins knew they wanted to start their own business, and they knew they wanted to serve the children in the community. They tossed around the idea of opening a day care center ...

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