Tim Baugh of Bridgeport, California and his publisher, Companion Press of Bozeman, Montana, have received a design award for Spirit of a Hunter, published in June of 2010.

PubWest, the leading trade association of independent publishers in North America, has announced the winners of its 2011 Book Design Awards contest, in which Spirit of a Hunter won a Silver Award in the Sports/Fitness/Recreation category.

When a position for kindergarten teacher opened at Bordewich-Bray Elementary School eight years ago, Michele Cacioppo was happy as a stay-at-home mom. She had taught nearly four years in Califor...

My fellow Nevadans, good evening.

Three months ago, I delivered a State of the State Address against the backdrop of record unemployment and sharply reduced state revenue. I believed then, as I do now, that by controlling state spending and changing the way we do business, we could bring about a sustained economic recovery that would get Nevada working again. And so tonight, I’m pleased to come before you with a second and more positive report on the state of Nevada’s economy.

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Legislative Democrats went ahead today with their own funding plan for public education, establishing a level of spending that puts the budget at significant odds with GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval and his opposition to new taxes.
The votes by Democrats have upped the ante in the budget dispute with Republicans, creating a hole estimated at $700 million by state Budget Director Andrew Clinger.

The next time Chris Chrystal takes a trip, it won't be with a dozen or so charges in the form of visitors from the United States and other countries under her wing.The former media relations manage...

The family of a Carson City teen missing since Friday is asking for the public's help to bring their boy home. "We love him. We would like him to come back," said a tearful Yer Her, mother of 17...

Secretary of State Ross Miller said Monday the special election to replace Rep. Dean Heller will be open to all qualified candidates.The decision is expected to draw legal challenges from those who...

Sandra Lagergren was spending a quiet night at her Carson City home on Sunday when her boyfriend's brother called to make sure they turned on the television. The brother, a wounded American sold...

Army National Guard Capt. Laura Boldry's planned visit to the Stewart Headstart program took a slight turn Monday morning. "Did anybody hear what happened last night?" Asked Boldry of the class ...

Carson City authorities arrested a 22-year-old transient on Saturday after a car chase went through residential neighborhoods before ending up crashing into a concrete barrier.

Tyler S. Norman faces felony charges of eluding a police officer and vehicle grand theft. A passenger in the car, Michael Swerdling, 23, of Carson City faces a felony drug charge.

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Work on closing Nevada’s two-year $6 billion general fund budget will begin in earnest tomorrow after the Economic Forum today finalized its tax revenue projections for the coming two years.
But legislative Democrats and Gov. Brian Sandoval remain far apart on an acceptable spending plan even with a $218 million general fund revenue increase.

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid hailed the death of Osama bin Laden as the most significant victory for the U.S. in its nearly decade-long fight against al Qaeda but tells The Hill the fight against the terrorism network responsible for Sept. 11, 2001 isn't over. Click here to read the story.

By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was selected by the Nevada DARE Officer Association (NDOA) as an “Agency of Choice” and will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference May 2-5, 2011. DARE Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across the state will be participating in a variety of training activities that will enhance classroom skills, update DARE lessons, and to discuss current prevention issues. The event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Coin, Fandango, and Carson Station, with additional funding through Justice Assistance Grant.

The Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.

Business Network International (BNI), an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members, is holding its annual Visitors’ Day for its Carson City Chapter on Thursday, May 5 from 7:00-9:00am at the Plaza Conference Center. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome. For reservations, please email Cathy Gillespie: cathyg@catzeye.com. For more information about BNI, please visit our website at www.bninevada.com.

Of course I was glued to the tube at 3 a.m. Friday to watch Britain's Prince William marry "commoner" Kate Middleton. I got so excited that I almost spilled coffee out of my brand new Will and Kate...

Nevada's medical marijuana program has built up a large budget surplus and Health and Human Services officials say it would be an excellent source of funding for a drug treatment program.Division o...

The bill to prohibit residential confinement as part of the minimum sentence for those convicted of DUI causing death would cost the state money and create a worse result, according to two lawyers ...

Cirque du Soleil - the original cirque that all others seek to emulate - is coming to Northern Nevada for the first time beginning Wednesday.The Cirque production of Quidam shows Wednesday through ...

Young adult novelist Heidi Ayarbe knows Carson City. She grew up here, attended local schools and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, before heading out to see the world. Heidi has an as...

Rotarians around the world rolled up their sleeves Saturday to make a difference in their communities, and in Carson City, the focus was on the Brewery Arts Center.Ron Peterson, in charge of "Ro...

As I meet with clients of the baby boomer generation, I see more and more of them getting more involved in the financial affairs of their elderly parents. Although this may be due in part to an inc...

Administrators from all the Northern Nevada 4A schools will meet at Carson High on Monday, and the future of freshman team sports most likely will be one of the topics discussed.The Washoe School D...