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RENO - Brock Stassi doesn't plan on stressing out during the three-day major league baseball amateur draft starting on Monday."I will hopefully be out on the golf course as it is all going on," the...

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee meets Monday to prioritize and make a recommendation to the Redevelopment authority regarding special event funding for the fiscal year 20...

The streets of downtown Carson City were filled with gleaming cars and bikes Saturday as the inaugural Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest kick-started the event season under cloudy and then rai...

Gov. Brian Sandoval has agreed to revive the bill he vetoed that would have allowed school districts to use bond reserves for repair and maintenance projects.Carson School District Superintenden...

Almost 20 years of pain came to a close Thursday.For Jaycee Lee Dugard and her family, the sentencing of Phillip and Nancy Garrido to lengthy prison terms is the end to almost two decades of uncert...

The five bills necessary to implement the budget and end the 2011 Legislative session began moving through the Legislature Saturday.They are the K-12 education bill, the Appropriations and Autho...

When Jaime Lopez moved to Carson City from El Salvador four years ago as a freshman in high school, graduation seemed an impossible goal. "It was horrible," he recalled. "I couldn't understand n...

John Howitt, a respiratory therapist and owner of Accellence Home Medical in Reno, says it's not unusual for a patient in Susanville to call, asking for his help."I'll hop in my plane and go," s...

Due to utility work, Musser Street will be closed between Carson Street and Curry Street on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. The road is expected to reopen at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10. Once Musser Street has been reopened, a lane closure with flagger control is expected throughout the remainder of the day.

Sidewalk improvements will continue along Long Street between Molly Drive and Saliman Road. Minor delays are possible and JAC bus stops in this area may be temporarily closed.

The Downtown Business Association's Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest will fill the streets of downtown today and Sunday as locals and visitors enjoy vendors and activities.Due to this Spring Ral...

Are we going in the wrong direction? Donuts are not nutritious. Too much sugar. Not enough substance.Gov. Brian Sandoval brought the camped-out students donuts in front of the Legislature and tried...

Wow! Memorial Day weekend was one of fantastic finishes. Although the Monaco F1 race ended on a predictable note, the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 most certainly did not. Sebastian Vettel continued ...

Wow! Memorial Day weekend was one of fantastic finishes. Although the Monaco F1 race ended on a predictable note, the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 most certainly did not. Sebastian Vettel continued ...

Rory Reid has agreed to pay a $25,000 administrative fine after an investigation into his use of political action committees to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars into his failed gubernatorial...

The legislation intended to start cleaning up Nevada's construction defects law hit a snag Friday when the lobbyist for the Nevada Associated General Contractors said Assembly Bill 401 is "inadequa...

Carson City has the most robust water conservation plan of all the 12 water users in the Carson River Watershed, city officials learned this week.A two-year study is under way for developing a regi...

Rich Crombie talks about the upcoming Carson City Rendezvous:

By Steven R. Lasco
As many of you know, May is National Bike Month. Here in Carson City, several events and rides were held, capped by Bike To Work Week from May 16-20 and the celebration on the 20th outside the Firkin & Fox. As reported, about 150 people came by to visit, enjoy others’ bikes, and get a chance to win a raffle prize. The Nevada Legislature passed two bills in its current session that benefit cyclists (see sidebar below).

Come to the LUAU and learn the HULA!

We'll have Smoked Pulled Pork and Specialty Drinks and Beautiful Dancing Girls.

Don't miss this fabulous event!
Only $25.00 a person.

Tickets available from the Children's Museum and the Elk's Lodge.

Call 884-2226 or 882-3751 for more information.

CARSON CITY – A bill proposing reforms to Nevada’s construction defects law was called inadequate today in a hearing before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
John Madole, representing the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, told the panel the best option would be to not proceed with Assembly Bill 401, proposed by Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has enough Republican votes to pass the budget deal announced in this final week of the Legislature, but that doesn’t mean all conservative lawmakers are happy about it.
Some Republicans will support the governor and vote in favor of the fiscal compromise consisting of hard-won reform bills and the extension of some taxes that were set to expire. Many others will likely cast “no” votes in a principled protest against tax extensions.

(AP) - Developers are making a last-minute pitch to lawmakers for authority to create elaborate arena and event complexes they say will transform Nevada city centers.Senate Revenue and Assembly Tax...

While preparing her address for graduation, valedictorian Kelly Brandon, 15, said she read similar speeches on the Internet but found no inspiration.She realized those words tried to make them "...

Carson City investigators are looking into a suspected check fraud ring in which a group of people have been cashing stolen checks at casinos and check-cashing businesses in Carson City.According t...

Mike Roman has made an arduous journey: from dreaming of racetrack glory, to battling chronic pain and despair, to overcoming adversity. He has done this through courage, hope, support and innovati...

During a ceremony to announce the completion of a 60,000-square-foot array of solar panels at Seeliger Elementary School, Superintendent Richard Stokes advised students to take note of its signific...

Gov. Brian Sandoval Thursday vetoed four bills primarily because of philosophical rather than fiscal objections.He objected to the limits Assembly Bill 135 put on a judge's discretion in probation ...

Gov. Brian Sandoval Thursday signed Assembly Bill 248, which puts into statute the performance-based budget system submitted by the Sandoval administration at the start of the 2011 Legislature.The ...

Secretary of State Ross Miller's election reform bills have received final legislative approval.Assembly Bill 82 allows county election officials to create an electronic voter registration system. ...

Carson City Manager Larry Werner was commended Thursday for exceeding the job performance expectations of the board of supervisors, but urged to work harder at communicating more effectively with t...

FALLON - The early morning calm of a spring day was shattered Thursday when two people died as a result of a chase that began in Mineral County and ended with a gun battle in a Fallon residentia...

Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-Las Vegas, said Thursday the bill to withdraw Nevada from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency goes nowhere unless the parties work with her to find a compromi...

Carson High grad Kyle Stone has always been a good hitter, and he's gotten even better after two years at Feather River College.Stone, in just his second game back since his season ended three week...

Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... It took nearly 20 years but Nevada Wolf Pack football fans finally have gotten their revenge for arguably the most frustrating and toughest loss in the progra...

Mike Roman has made an arduous journey: from dreaming of racetrack glory, to battling chronic pain and despair, to overcoming adversity. He has done this through courage, hope, support and innovati...

I don't like admitting it, but boy was I wrong. As Yogi Berra said, "It ain't over 'til it's over." And while I declared in last week's column that the budget battle was over and the Democrats had ...

The 3rd annual Concert Under the Stars will rock Carson City on July 13th behind Adele’s Restaurant and Lounge. Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Booker T will headline the event. The soul legend will perform music from his critically acclaimed new album “The Road from Memphis” as well as old favorites. Also performing, Sonoma based Frobeck. The band’s unique blend of pop, funk and rock has been wowing audiences since 2005. Reno favorite The Mighty Surf Lords will open the show.

Our speaker will be former Supervisor Robin Williamson. We will pay tribute to Dinah Jordan and discuss our successful Fashion Show. Plans for the July 23rd Family BBQ/Carnival will be presented. Paying rent and other business will be voted on. Call 884-3037 for information.

CARSON CITY – Two major bills seeking reforms to and transparency in Nevada’s campaign finance laws have seen final approval in the Legislature and are now on their way to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his consideration.
Assembly Bills 82 and 452 are two of three campaign finance reform measures sought by Secretary of State Ross Miller in the 2011 session.

CARSON CITY – Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt said today that rates for the high risk pool in the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) for Nevada have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services starting July 1.
“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” Barratt said. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”

By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt is pleased to announce that starting July 1, 2011 rates for the high risk pool in Nevada, the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” said Commissioner Barratt. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”

Nevada is wrestling with one of the most severe fiscal crises in its history. The Governor and the Legislature just concluded intense negotiations to determine what combination of education and pol...

LEGENDS OF THE WEST BIKE AND CAR FESTI always enjoy Street Vibrations and this weekend you can join a Spring venue of Street Vibrations. This event benefits the Disabled American Veterans Local Cha...

(AP) - A bill changing a voter-approved indoor smoking ban and allowing adults-only taverns to sell food is moving forward, in spite of testimony that it was a step backward in the fight against...

Even the deteriorating weather couldn't wipe the smiles from Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders as they announced a budget deal Wednesday."The agreement represents historic reforms in e...

To Mike Gribble, hot dogs are more than just meat smothered in ketchup and mustard. Instead, he sees them as opportunities to try out new combinations of toppings on various styles of sausage such ...

The rumble of motorcycle engines from 250cc to more than 900cc, and classic auto engines from 4-cylinder to giant V10s will be heard throughout the streets of downtown Carson City this weekend, sai...

Ground was broken Wednesday for the new location of the Sierra Family Health Center that serves Carson City. When complete, the health center will relocate to 3325 Research Way. The ceremony was...

Both proponents and opponents of a bill that could pull Nevada out of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency compact got a talking to from the head of the Assembly Government Affairs Committee Wednesda...

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