State Treasurer Dan Schwartz faced a barrage of questions and criticism over his formulation of an “alternative” state budget today in Carson City....

State lawmakers were baffled Thursday over whether electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine should be taxed as other tobacco products and suggested the push to tax may be premature....

UDPATE: 7:45PM: Two suspects are in custody following a law enforcement operation that began with a burglary Thursday in Washoe City. The suspects are believed to be connected to a string of dozens of burglaries spread over three counties. Go here for the video press briefing from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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Update 6:45 p.m.: Suspect wasn't found in the residence, and the scene is secure.

Update 6:21 p.m: SWAT is inside the residence, checking in the crawl space for the suspect.

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Update 6:02 p.m.: SWAT team just used flash bang devices and tear gas in the residence of the suspect. Deputies on the scene have reason to believe suspect may have a cache of stolen weapons.

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Traffic on Corbett Street between Roop and Stewart has been blocked by Carson City Sheriff's deputies who are trying to apprehend a crime suspect.

Deputies are currently trying to evacuate two apartment complexes that are near where they think the suspect is holed up.

Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong emailed the following statement:

Major activity in Carson City a result of a reported burglary. Agencies involved include Washoe, Carson, and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s.

Over 30 officers dispersed over numerous locations in Washoe City and at least 4 locations in Carson City.

This is on-going with few details immediately releasable.

We will have more details as they become available.

Charles “Charlie” P. Cockerill and Thoran Towler have joined Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City. Cockerill was named 'of counsel' by the law ......

State Treasurer Dan Schwartz was slammed by both Senate leadership and the governor’s office Thursday who charged his alternative budget was ill-conceived, poorly researched and insulting to those involved in the enti...

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Many Nevada employers will see a small decrease in the premiums they pay for workers’ compensation insurance this year.

Insurance Commissioner Scott J. Kipper has approved a filing from the National Council on Compensation Insurance for an average decrease of 0.5 percent for Nevada workers’ compensation voluntary insurance loss costs. Nevada employers who purchase their workers’ compensation insurance in the assigned-risk market will see an average rate decrease of 5 percent. Both changes will take effect on March 1, 2015.

Restaurant and food service inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. The 19 inspections listed here were made from Jan. 29 to Feb. 10, 2015.

See the report below.

At the MHJ Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center.

Mixed Company will perform all of their fun dance cover music on February 20, 2015 at 7pm.

Come and dance to your favorite tunes - Rock 'n Roll, Country, Old and New!!!

Johnny, Dave, Keith, Perry and Jim will ROCK your World!!!!

Foodies & High Tea Bistro will have food/drinks sales available and you can order right from your table with texting to your wait person!

A bill submitted to Congress on Thursday would realign federal lands in Douglas County in Northern Nevada, opening some for development while creating a 12,330-acre scenic wilderness....

After nearly three years as Henderson city manager, Jacob Snow said today he plans to step down this summer and pursue a career in the private sector. Snow was hired in March 2012 to succeed ......

Nevada’s Sesquicentennial year may have ended but it is still being honored in an exhibit featured in the Nevada Legislature. Artifacts from the year-long celebration are currently on display until Feb. 20.

Gaby Avina, 12, is in her second season playing soccer in her neighborhood CPAC program.
“When I started I barely knew how to kick a ball,” she said. “I didn’t do anything right. But I felt a positive vibe. And now I feel like I’ve know everybody forever.”

A Carson City man was arrested late Wednesday and faces felony drug charges after an officer found approximately 4 grams of methamphetamine stashed inside chewing tobacco can, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Arrested was Rodney Thomas Tinnes, 46. He faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance, both felonies.

The American Gaming Association will launch a national initiative in conjunction with the 2016 presidential campaign that will place the industry’s economic benefits in front of candidates for the nation’s highest office....

Sen. Harry Reid is recovering at his Washington residence after surgery Wednesday to restore vision in his wounded right eye. It was Reid's second surgery since ......

First things first. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, so I’m reminding you to make reservations for your favorite restaurant if you haven’t already. Check out the Carson Mall’s Craft Fair and Gift Sale or any of Carson City’s great shops like Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Evergreen Gene’s, Morley’s Books, the Artisan Store at the Brewery Arts Center or Purple Avocado for something special for that special someone.

Embattled Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber had reached a decision to resign because of an ethics scandal surrounding him and his fiancée, but he changed his mind for reasons that are unclear ......

The Clark County Commission and UMC’s governing board would be able to close off more hospital meetings and records from public scrutiny under a bill heard for the first time in the Nevada Legislature....

Tina Quigley made one promise to the 160 people attending Wednesday’s celebratory handoff of Southern Nevada Strong’s regional plan to her: She won’t let it gather dust on some shelf within the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s offices....

A trio of Nevada Supreme Court justices seemed perplexed on Wednesday as they listened to a Clark County School District lawyer argue that work email addresses for its 17,000 teachers are not public record....

Putting together a budget for the state of Nevada isn’t so easy after all....

UPDATE: The pilot and a passenger were evaluated by fire department personnel and released, said Carson City Fire Chief Robert Schreihans.
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Carson City fire and rescue were called at around 3:20 this afternoon for a reported plane crash at the Carson City Airport.
A responding Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy on scene reports the pilot is outside of the aircraft and appears OK, according to dispatch via scanner.

Community college students would have to carry more credit hours per semester to be eligible for Nevada’s Millennium Scholarship under two separate bills being floated in the Legislature....

A person’s character is defined by his or her attitudes, attributes and actions. Because these qualities are learned, they can also be taught. And they should be – because good character doesn’t just “happen.”

But, what ethical values do we all share? Which ones are enduring, universal truths? Which ones transcend political, religious, socioeconomic and cultural differences?