First Lady Sandoval has worked as an advocate of foster youth, children and families in-need in Carson City and Northern Nevada. Ron Wood Family Resource Center will honor the First Lady on May 16 from 2pm – 6pm at the Governor’s Mansion.

With the clock ticking on his remaining time in the Senate, Harry Reid is adding to momentum to ban online gaming. Along with supporters such as Sheldon Adelson, Reid ......

County officials turned out on Thursday to protest legislation that would hit them with at least $1.3 million a year in costs to care for mentally incompetent offenders housed at Lakes Crossing.Lakes is the state’s hi...

Busy weekend ahead! It’s a wine walk weekend in addition to the Easter festivities, but don't let Friday pass you by. Head to Sassafras tonight to catch the Trippin King Snakes or Living the Good Life for music by Jamie Rollins. If it’s laughs you're after, First Friday Improv at the Brewery Arts Center will have you in stitches or head to the Carson Nugget for comedy night with this week’s funnyman, Huck Flyn.

Le Cirque Vagabond Presents Fable Saturday, April 25 at the Brewery Arts Center. A magical cirque show about a young girl who sneaks off after bed time with her mysterious new story book full of tales. As her dreamworld comes alive she is joined by an uncanny companion who guides her through this underworld of awe and mystery. Witness amazing stunts performed by champions and athletes. Death defying balancing, martial art tricking, contortion and circus acts unlike any that you have seen before.

President Barack Obama made his first presidential visit to Utah on Thursday, leaving him one state short of touching down in all 50 while in office. The only state he hasn't been to is ......

Statewide, Nevada’s unemployment rate was pretty much flat in February at a seasonally adjusted 7.1 percent.Seasonal adjustments are designed to take into account such things as the influx of students seeki...

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will present an eclectic mix of music and announce the 2015 Scholarship winners at their Annual Spring Concert on April 11 at the 7pm at the Carson Valley CIVC Hall.
Led by Conductor Bill Zabelsky and Assistant Conductor Stephanie Reynolds, local musicians will delight you with their zesty line up of Bacchanal (from "Samson and Delilah"), Pavane for a Dead Princess by Ravel, Irish Tune from County Derry and American Patrol.  Back by popular demand is Bugler's Holiday featuring the Pops' trumpet section

Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plan to help low-income students attend private school by offering tax credits to businesses that donate to a scholarship fund sailed through a Senate committee Thursday on a party-line vote....

Two voter ID measures moved out of the Nevada Assembly Legislative Operations and Elections Committee on Thursday without a recommendation....

The Nevada Senate unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would make background checks on private gun sales voluntary and available free of charge....

Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would expand anti-discrimination language into parts of state law where it was omitted. Democratic Sen. David Parks presented SB164 on Thursday. It would bar discrimination based on ......

Water experts and lawmakers on Thursday urged a Senate committee to restore funding for Nevada’s cloud seeding program to help squeeze as much moisture out of the sky as possible, should Mother Nature bring storms into the Silver State next winter....

A lawyer for a Nevada political consultant is waging a federal court fight against search warrants that he says amount to a fishing expedition by investigators in an extortion probe involving the state Legislature. Attorney David Otto declares in documents filed in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas ...

The Nevada Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would raise the speed limit to 80 mph on some freeways and highways if the Department of Transportation deems it is safe....

By a 16-4 vote, the state Senate today approved a bill to allow the maximum speed limit in Nevada to be raised from 75 to 80 mph. Sen. Don Gustavson, R-Sparks, said ......

A long period of mostly fair and warm weather will be coming to an end this weekend as a series of low pressure systems moves into the California Sierra and some spillover into Western Nevada.
The greatest impact will likely be to the western Sierra, where potentially a foot of snow could fall along the passes over the course of a few days, according to the National Weather Service. However, snow amounts at Lake Tahoe and rain or snow in Western Nevada likely won’t be as dramatic, forecasters say.

Michele Bachmann is comparing President Obama to the co-pilot of the doomed Germanwings flight....

Lawmakers who say they're tired of deciding landscaping, parking and trash can disputes are trying to delegate homeowner association legislation to a more ......

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, April 3, at 7:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Any Carson City resident is welcome to stop in and have a cup of coffee with Bonkowski.

Las Vegas will receive $3 million from the federal government to guard against terrorism, a three-fold increase over last year, sources said on Thursday....

It is now April. There is still hope for some late season storms, but the flowers blooming around town are ready for spring now. In this area, the weather seems to be whatever you aren't prepared for, so don’t put away those winter clothes just yet, and keep an eye on the weather report: a hard frost can undo the hard work you've put into your garden.

The Legislative Counsel has issued a letter stating in her opinion, AB408, which would claim state ownership and control over all federal lands in Nevada, is unconstitutional.”The authority of the United States to acq...

Friday is the deadline for municipal election candidates to file their second campaign contribution and expense report.The report covers contributions and expenses from March 14 through April 2 and must be filed elect...