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CARSON CITY – Republican state Senator Michael Roberson said today he expects the GOP to retake control of the Senate in the 2012 general election, citing the quality of candidates recruited for two key Clark County races.

His optimism was countered by Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, who said he is confident Democrats will maintain control of the Senate come Nov. 7.

On behalf of the Sierra Lutheran High School faculty and staff, I would like to cordially invite you to attend a special Information Night for prospective families on Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Sierra Lutheran, northern Nevada's only Lutheran high school and the only Christian high school in the greater Carson City / Carson Valley area, will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the many programs and opportunities that have allowed SLHS to become one of the state's top high schools, as supported by the school's 99-percent college matriculation rate.

Here is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

2012WNC Broadcast Schedule

01/27/12 South Mountain @UNLV 4pm

01/28/12 South Mountain @ Sierra Vista 11am*

01/29/12 South Mountain @ Sierra Vista 11am*

02/03/12 Central Arizona @UNLV 4pm

02/04/12 Central Arizona @SierraVista 11am*

02/05/12 Central Arizona @SierraVista 11am*

02/10/12 Pima CC @UNLV 3pm

02/11/12 Pima CC @Sierra Vista 11am*

CARSON CITY – Starting with the annual campaign contribution and expense reports due Jan. 17, elected officials and candidates must now file their information electronically with the Secretary of State’s office.

State lawmakers say they have not heard of any major concerns with the new requirements from their colleagues.

The 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

You won't want to miss our lunch meeting on January 12, 2012! After a year of donating generously to the scholarship fund via raffle tickets, WE-Carson City members will have the good fortune to hear from our scholarship recipients! The recipients will make a ten minute presentation about where they are in life, their goals and what impact these scholarships will have on fulfilling their aspirations. The stories these determined women share are always inspirational. This event is a great way for each of us to start a new year: motivated and ready to tackle whatever the future holds.

CARSON CITY – More than 2,300 Nevada nonprofit groups have had their tax exempt status revoked by the Internal Revenue Service.

The revocations run the gamut, from the Edgewood Tahoe Mens Club to the Lovelock Alfalfa Seed Growers. Most of the revocations occurred in 2010 but were just posted by the agency last year.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the following information regarding the Highway 50 accident near Stateline at Lake Tahoe early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Walnut Creek man after being struck by a California Highway Patrol vehicle. The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported at 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.

Our beloved Cookie lost her courageous battle with cancer on December 18, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Cookie was one of ten children born to Marvin and Mary DeWitt on July 12, 1943 i...

UPDATED 11:30AM: A 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Sunday morning, New Year's Day, on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Troopers Mike Edgell and Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.

Another photo from the fire in Carson City today

Some shots of the fire today...

Here is the fishing report for the week of Dec. 28, 2011 through Jan. 3, 2012. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.

Each year, as my last article for that year, I present my Annual Don Q Awards for a number of different reasons: Outstanding, good, not so good, bad, serious, funny, dumb, head-scratching, are-you-kidding, etc.
Those annual awards are presented to all kinds of people or places or things for what has occurred throughout the year. It’s an interesting way to end the year, so here are my 2011 winners:

Dolores J. Hildebrand Age 95 of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on Dec. 25, 2011 Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is caring for the Arrangements.--Death Notice: Dolores J. HildebrandDecember, 27 2011 12:2...

Here is this week's fishing report for the week of Dec. 21 through Dec. 27. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

Bonnie R. Young, 71, passed away December 18, 2011, in Carson City, Nevada. Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.--Death Notice : Bonnie R. YoungDecember, 20 2011 12:26 pm MST...

It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band presents the ninth annual Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The event is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association to benefit for Carson High Jazz Band programs.

Regina (Jeannie) Mahaffey went to be with our Lord Jesus on Monday December 12, 2011. She was born Regina Mae Edens on July 9, 1949 in Great Falls, Mont, to Reginald & Georgia Edens. She was ma...

Two of Lake Tahoe's most popular ski and snowboarding icons, Daron Rahlves and Jeremy Jones, have finished shooting public service ads this week for the nonprofit Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program (photos).

Myrna Wiltsie, 69, passed away December 10, 2011, in Silver Springs, Nevada. Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766.--Death Notice: Myrna WiltsieDecember, 12 2011 4:08 pm MST...

Dungeness crab is back on the menu for holiday feasts as commercial crabbing opens Dec. 15 along most of the Oregon coast.
Fishery managers made the decision today to open the ocean to crabbing along the Oregon coast from the Columbia River to just north of Gold Beach (42°26'00" N. Lat.). The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon normally opens Dec. 1, but was delayed this year because crab did not meet minimum pre-season quality testing.
The testing measures the percentage of meat in the crab, by weight.

We have 12 days of action packed -Themed fun, fitness, gymnastics, and much more!!
Snacks provided ~ Bring Sack Lunch
**Sibling Discounts**
Extended care is available- please call the office to register...
Tumbleweeds Gymnastics
3633 Research Way—Carson
775-841-GYM2 (4962)

The Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 and the Carson City Emblem Club # 507 is sponsoring a Christmas Party for Community Children on Saturday, Dec. 17th from Noon to 2:30 pm at the Carson City Elks Lodge located at 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City. It is a free event for ages 0 – 12 years old. Parents are welcome to accompany them.

Attendance by Reservation Only to Sabina Bye at 775-267-9167 with Name and age of child. We have a maximum limit of 50 children.

A Carson City Sheriff's Deputy arrested Jeffrey Christopher Haugen, 28, a Carson City resident, at around 4 p.m. in the 800 block of East Musser St. for felony burglary and felony grand larceny valued between $250 and $2,500. Bail is set at $20,000.

Deputies also responded to several other calls this weekend, resulting in several misdemeanor arrests. Among these were two drunk driving arrests and a driving under a suspended license arrest.

Seven months ago, my spouse walked into my place of employment and told me that one of our best friends had been shot and killed.

It's been seven months and we've all begun to move on - all of Steve Gale's friends and family are slowly teaching themselves to exist in a world without Steve in it. We're all achieving this with varying degrees of success.