The Fallon City Council recently met for its regularly scheduled meeting and approved all items that were on the agenda. Items approved or discussed include the following:Approved Jessica Sanders-Walker r...

By spending excess reserves and eliminating the wellness program, Nevada lawmakers were told on Thursday the state will be able to provide workers with the same health benefits they now receive at a slightly lower cos...

The effort to recall Assembly Speaker John Hambrick has failed, with organizers only gathering 270 of the more than 4,000 signatures needed....

A Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics is today at all Northern Nevada Applebee's locations. Come in and have a great meal and meet local law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes. Lunch continues through 4pm and dinner is from 5pm to 9pm. Tips from the event go to Special Olympics Nevada. The Carson City Applebee's is located at 3300 S Carson St.

Nevada U.S. Reps. Joe Heck and Dina Titus took slightly different approaches Thursday, but both bids to remove or divert $150 million in Yucca Mountain funds from a 2016 Department of Energy spending bill were killed by voice vote in the House....

Kyle Navarro, a St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church seventh grader, was honored Thursday by AAA Nevada for his leadership qualities as School Safety Patroller of the Year in Carson City.

Kyle has exhibited sound safety skills by making sure students get in and out of cars safely around the school drop off and pick up zone, said Haldon Johnson, AAA Business Manager.

A diverse group of 18 Nevadans, from former U.S. Senator Richard Bryan to Latino leader Otto Merida, on Thursday endorsed Catherine Cortez Masto to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev....

This month North Las Vegas will mark another year as a city. For many municipalities the anniversary of incorporation is just a date, but for Nevada’s fourth most populous city that date carries meaning....

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying an unknown suspect involved in multiple burglaries and fraud incidents at Carson City area businesses. Click on each photo to enlarge.
Please contact Secret Witness or the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division with any information. (In reference to CCSO case # 15-1014).

Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division, 775-887-2020 extension 2; Secret Witness, 775-322-4900
or online at www.secretwitness.com (Text – 847-411, Keyword: SW).

I have already written here and here about a group of 200-plus lawyers writing a threatening letter to va...

Homeland security official defends handling of Las Vegas visas...

Virginia City, Genoa and Incline Village on the shores of Lake Tahoe have been selected among Nevada's 10 most unique towns in the online publication the culturetrip.com.

Noting Nevada is the seventh largest state by area, the website describes the Silver State comes with a "great deal of open space, varying landscapes, and many small towns dotting the terrain." The CultureTrip.com website has previously featured Carson City and Virginia City area landmarks, museums and restaurants as unique or must-see stops for travelers.

Can you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.

THURSDAY:

• Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
• Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

The Assembly Ways and Means agreed on Wednesday to add five major positions in the Attorney General’s office including a deputy Solicitor General.But they balked on AG Adam Laxalt’s request for a veterans services coo...

Join Bike Habitat and Muscle Powered for the Eighth Annual Tour of Carson City bicycle ride this Sunday, May 3. Signups are at 9:00 AM, ride begins at 9:30 AM. The ride will begin and end at the Bike Habitat, and tour around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile bike ride.

This is a free event, and lunch will be served for the riders back at the shop after the ride. Donations and memberships are encouraged to support Muscle Powered of Carson City to promote a more bike friendly community.

Statewide taxable sales increased 9.1 percent in February to a total of $3.83 billion.For Carson City, the increase was even larger — 10.8 percent overall to $65.6 million. That percentage matches the gain in Carson’s...

UPDATE THURSDAY: From Jay E. Betz, MD, owner/medical director of Nevada Occupational Health Center: Regarding the vehicle crashing into our health center on Goni Road...Our injured employee is doing well and resting at home. Our operations have not been affected. We are open for business.
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Those underage who call for emergency medical help if they or a friend are intoxicated and need assistance would be exempt from prosecution on alcohol charges under a bill heard by an Assembly committee Wednesday....

Carson Victory Rollers battle the Auburn Outlaws Roller Derby team this Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 4 p.m. and you can watch the Carson Junior Victory Rollers scrimmage at 4:30 p.m. April Slams Bring May Jams bout begins at 6:30 p.m. Come out to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park and watch the action.

Tickets: $7 Presale; $10 at the door; kids 10 and under are free.

The first book in their "Weird" trilogy, "Weird Reno" is a collection of curiosities researched from numerous media sources from the mid-1800s to the early 21st century.

La Nae and La Ferry introduce audiences to the mysterious, amusing anecdotes, interesting tidbits and some notable Renoites from Reno’s past and present. The book will be available for purchase at a discounted price. This is a free outdoor event.

Please bring a comfortable lawn chair. Free coffee will be served courtesy of Alpen Sierra Roasting Company, one of our Ferris Family Speaker Series sponsors.

Etta Robinson, age 83, passed away on April 10, 2015 in Fallon, NV. She was the loving wife of James F...

Let the exploring begin! Nevada Magazine’s inaugural Silver State Scavenger Hunt begins Friday, May 1, giving adventurers a chance to discover some of the most exciting destinations in Nevada. Nevada Magazine has split the state into two zones — Northern and Southern — and chose 14 notable places in each.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person. Joseph Allen Vineis, 24, was last seen April 20 in Carson City. Joseph has a history of depression, said Carson City Sheriff's Detective Sam Hatley. He may be driving a silver 2005 Toyota Camry with Nevada license plates 881LYY.
If you have seen him, contact Hatley at (775) 283-7852.

In 2011 Mr. Kenneth J. Kunkel claimed charitable contributions deductions of $37,315 for non cash contributions. IRS denied the deductions for lack of substantiation and assessed a tax deficiency of $12,338 and also a $2,468 accuracy-related penalty.