Metro detectives investigating extortion allegations leveled at conservative GOP activist Tony Dane continued on Monday to probe outside Nevada for information....

Democratic lawmakers say they have a better agenda for Nevada than what the Republican majority has been carrying out for the first five weeks of the ......

A Nevada bill that would exempt businesses from paying minimum wage to independent contractors earned praise Monday from business owners who say they want the flexibility to hire people on contract. However, critics said ......

A 29-year-old Carson City man, who listed his occupation as a legislative assistant, was arrested early Sunday morning in the 800 block of South Saliman Road on misdemeanor charges of obstructing and delaying an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A state lawmaker said Monday that equipping police officers with body cameras could resolve disputes over allegations of unreasonable force before they morph into civil unrest as happened with a police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, last year....

I speak a lot about fear and how it can hold you back. This morning, I want to flip it a bit. Because, when you Face Everything and Rise, fear can actually be a good thing. First of all, your body is incapable of lying. Butterflies in the stomach, headaches, even body pains can tell you when something is going on.

These bodily responses can be used like a GPS though, to tell you what’s really going on inside you. It can tell you when fear is approaching. I challenge you, at least once this week, to stand your ground.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein this weekend became one of the first prominent Democrats to criticize former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s handling of the growing controversy surrounding her use of a private email domain and server during her time at State....

The first harbinger of spring arrived over the weekend, Daylight Saving Time. That’s bound to make this Monday a little sleepier than usual, but there’s good news: it’s National Napping Day! Take back that hour you lost with a cozy catnap, a midday siesta, or a quick snooze and you’ll be bright-eyed in time to watch the sunset at seven.

If you’d like to catch Congressman Amodei at the Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On luncheon this week, make sure and RSVP today. This is sure to sell out, as everyone wants to know how the local boy is holding up in Washington.

Let's make some children smile on Easter morning. Traci's elegant Sunday Champagne Biker Brunch to raise Easter Baskets for Kids Kottage. Enjoy delicious food, raffles, and games. Live music by Carson's own award-winning Songwriter and Musician, Canyon White. Cost is only $10 or One Easter Basket.

Sunday, March 22
11:00am to 3:00pm
Blitz Bar and Grill
400 S. Rock Blvd., 775-972-5489

For information, or if you would like to help, please call Shelly at 775-815-5846

Christensen worked for Southern Nevada for about 23 years on both the Las Vegas City Council and the Clark County Commission....

A plane crash Sunday near Dayton High School has sent the passenger and pilot to the hospital, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened at around 4 p.m. when reports came into dispatch that a plane crashed while it was trying to land at Dayton Valley Airpark.

Clark County officials have voiced concerns about a state Senate bill that would allow — but not require — advertising on public areas of the Strip that include pedestrian bridges, escalators and elevators....

On Wednesday, March 18, Allen Rowe, owner of Northern Nevada Coin and Bullion will speak to the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on a variety of topics related to his involvement in the coin and precious metals profession. RSVP by March 12.
Mr. Rowe has been interested in coins since about the age of ten. Spending paper route money on coins was his favorite pass-time at that age. After graduating high school, he continued his education at the University of Nevada Reno where he earned a degree in medical sciences.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, is launching a new community project to renovate and improve the façade of its thrift store on North Carson Street in Carson City. The human services nonprofit invites residents and local organizations with construction experience to participate in the project by volunteering their skills and materials to renovate their store front on Carson Street.

Here is this week's Carson City road report for the week of March 9-15, 2015. Due to an ongoing water main project, there will be lane shifts on Roop Street at the intersection with Washington Street between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekend.

Nevada Staffing will host a veterans job fair at the Nevada Job Connect office Tuesday, from 10am to noon. The Office is located at 1929 N Carson St, Carson City.

Nevada Staffing, a Veteran owned, locally owned, staffing company is hosting a veterans support meeting and registration. Our goal is to get all veterans good jobs and to help with directing them to training programs and resume services.

Assemblyman Chris Edwards says his constituents are tired of springing forward and falling back every year. He wants Congress to let Nevada spring forward once more and leave it at that, keeping Nevada on daylight saving time in perpetuity....

Finding a way to win games that require a concerted comeback effort is one of many reasons why Western Nevada College coach D.J. Whittemore is on the cusp of his 400th victory with the Carson City baseball program.

The 7th annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for the Greenhouse Project, will feature a July 8 double billing with 70's and 80's smooth classic rock powerhouses Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise.

The concert was announced by Cafe at Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd on his Facebook page Saturday. Ticket sales will be announced soon. The show is produced by John Procaccini of Chili Bop Entertainment and will be in the back outside area of Adele's Restaurant and Lounge.

For the last few years, Elaine and I have left Carson City for a short period of time during the month of February to temporarily escape our Western Nevada normally long and cold winter weather.
In those past years, it was a welcomed change from the ice, snow and cold of this general area to the warmth and lushness of the desert southwest.

Note: This is the third in a series of Carson City School District campus profiles written by principals of the district's schools. This feature of Carson Middle School was written by Dan Sadler, CMS principal.

It is my honor to be completing my fifth year as the principal of Carson Middle School, the same school that I attended as a student in the late 1980’s when it was formerly Carson Junior High School.

The Western Nevada College baseball team made a statement Friday afternoon when it grabbed three games from Scenic West Athletic Conference rival Salt Lake Community College at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

The initial contest was unfinished business from Thursday’s game that was stopped after 12 innings due to darkness, leaving the teams in a 3-3 tie. WNC captured that win in short order on Friday.

Salt Lake pitcher Chris Bradford opened the 13th inning by striking out two Wildcat batters. Then, Taylor Snyder singled to center field for the Bruins, but was unable to score.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill into law exempting school construction projects from paying contractors a prevailing wage. The Republican governor announced the signing ......

The wine walk is on the top of the weekend to-do list for many of you, but Carson City has a lot more going on. Ascent Runs is hosting a 5/10K and a half marathon at C-Hill on Saturday. You can register at the race, just make sure you aren’t late. Youth Football season has arrived with sign-ups for SYFL and Pop Warner on Saturday. Cheer on the Western Nevada College Wildcats as their Baseball and Softball teams battle against Salt Lake City Community College.