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CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons on Wednesday will sign the “Race to the Top” bill allowing Nevada to compete for federal school improvement funds, a spokesman said today.

One of the first questions I heard raised about the Nugget redevelopment project had to do with who would own the land.

Some people have the false impression that the Carson Nugget is donating the land to the city.

As it has been proposed, the new library, public plaza and other pieces paid for by the city would be sitting on land owned by the foundation created by Nugget President Steve Neighbors, in accordance with the wishes of late owner Mae Adams.

Hank Monk, the famous stagecoach driver from the early days of Carson City, celebrated his birthday today at the Foreman-Roberts house.

Mike Arnold of Carson City and Idaho State University soared to another personal record in the pole vault, locking up a berth in the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships by jumping

Community news belongs to the community.

This is the concept that led me to develop Carson Now, the idea that for a news organization to truly serve the community, it needed to belong to the community.

Part of this idea comes from my experience of being on the front lines as corporate media cutbacks resulted in communities not being well served in terms of news coverage.

So my idea was to create Carson Now as a nonprofit organization, whose mission was limited to serving the community. Nonprofit media organizations are a fairly new development, with sites like Voice of San Diego and MinnPost leading the way.

When it comes to quality being job one, Dick Campagni's Capital Ford in Carson City wants the Carson High School boys baseball team to have all the equipment it needs to make it a winning season.

by Scott Schrantz

by Scott Schrantz

Carson City Supervisor Pete Livermore has filed for the Republican nomination for Assembly District 40. Livermore, 68, is termed out after 12 years on the Board of Supervisors.

Former CC planner and redevelopment director Rob Joiner filed Friday in a very crowded race for City Supervisor Ward 1. Joiner said although he left the city eight years ago to finish his governmen

CARSON CITY –A college scholarship available to eligible Nevada high school graduates could be in fin

Gio Magana of South Lake Tahoe and Bruno's Boxing will face Ramiro Montes of Reno in the main event of the Amateur Boxing Invitational to be held in Dresslerville on Saturday.

by Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/04/times_are_tough_but_what_if Everyone followed the 3/50 Project whenever possible?The 3/50 Project is one that starts with you.

In a mixed bag meeting Thursday, city supervisors turned down a chance to raise property taxes $220,000 for their beleaguered city budget, but set into motion the process that could raise water rates

CARSON CITY – The Independent American Party (IAP) this week released its list of candidates for 38 different offices, including the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and all three congressional seats. There are candidates for state and local offices as well.

by NevadaCulturalAffairs

Carson High's new boys soccer coach has hit the ground running, preparing for his first season coming up this fall.

The road warriors that are the Western Nevada College baseball team are finally coming home to their fans and their field.

Carson City is no doubt swimming in the same economic pool that has gripped the nation. The latest city business report shows a mixed bag of economic news.

Carson City Public Library Director Sara Jones discusses the Carson City Reads program, and the upcoming talk by the author of "Three Cups of Tea."

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There's not a whole lot to say. And it doesn't take a long time to say it.

With only four seniors and seven sophomores on this year's squad, it would be understandable if the Carson High baseball team had much lower expectations than usual for the upcoming season.

Carson High graduate Kayla Sanchez continues to add to her already impressive resume for the Arizona State women's track team.

March 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Colin Ross with Mig O'Hara in Concert

Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools presents STRAZZ, youth strings jazz ensemble directed by Sue Kitts, with Jacki Montgomery, guitar, and Steve Scott, bass, at the Kid's Talking Wall at the

Karen Abowd, co-owner of Adele's Restaurant, announced her candidacy today for Carson City Supervisor Ward One.

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STATELINE — MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe has announced new additions to its executive staff.

With as many as 30 employees targeted for Carson City government layoffs, the equivalent of 23 of those positions may come from the sheriff's office.