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"Conan the Barbarian" is currently wielding swords and other death weapons at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City.

And no, if you thought this was a re-release of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film of the 1980s, it's not. It a new bloody, murderous revival of the franchise but since Arnold isn't up to murder and mayhem these days we have a new Conan, two of them actually, one in his teens and the other the Conan out on a bloody roll.

State Treasurer Kate Marshall and former state senator Mark Amodei sparred over Medicare reform, campaign ads and even the uprising in Libya in an hour-long debate airing on the statewide news program Face to Face on Monday and Tuesday.

With so many issues facing youngsters today, the Washoe Tribe Police believe it is vital to plan special events to give tribal youth the tools they need to make good choices.The Washoe Tribe Pol...

RENO - The first bear hunting season in Nevada history began Saturday with a protest and few hunters in the field.Only six hunters turned out on the opening day of the season and no bears were kill...

One man was arrested today in the shooting death of his friend in Brunswick Canyon.

The Ray May Fire is now 85 percent contained, with an estimated containment set for Sunday, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.

The fire has burned 3,895 acres, and there are now 608 firefighters battling the blaze. Firefighters spent the day mopping up and securing containment lines around the fire. It has been confirmed that three additional outbuildings were lost during the Wednesday night increased fire activity near the Ruby Hill Mine area.

A walk through Carson City’s historic district is always a unique ghostly experience. In preparation for this Saturday's Ghost Walk, check out this blog by Janet Jones, a local psychic medium who has been exploring the spirits of Carson City for more than 20 years.

RENO – The two major party candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District special election to replace Dean Heller stuck to their talking points in a tame hour-long debate here today.
But the verbal jousting in front of about 150 people at the California Building in Idlewild Park still managed to illustrate the contrasts between Republican Mark Amodei and Democrat Kate Marshall.

Follow friendly spirits on a two-hour stroll through the eerie historic district of Carson City. Fact and spooky legend combine for colorful tales, told by pale apparitions. Discover the secrets of those who lived (and died) in the 1800s Victorian-style homes along our Kit Carson Trail.

Tours depart from 3rd and Carson St. next to the circa 1900 St. Charles Hotel. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the walk. To get yours before they vanish, stop by the Visitors Center, 1900 S. Carson St., or call (775) 687-7410 or 800-NEVADA-1.

By Sgt. Jim Halsey / Douglas County Sheriff's Office
The fire burning in south Gardnerville, near the Pine View Estates residential area, has grown to approximately 2,000 acres. The fire, which initially burned south, away from the Pine View Estates residential area, has turned and is now moving northeast.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — This is a reminder that if you enjoy fishing the waters of the State of Nevada, you might be interested in entering the 2011 Ormsby Sportsmen's Association annual fishing contest.
The contest is open to only OSA club members, it is still open and it will run until Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24). It's inexpensive and if you're interested, here is some information:

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra. The following report is for the week of Aug. 17-23.

Before summer segues to fall, Tahoe South will celebrate a Labor Day last call: an amped-up holiday weekend of non-stop activities on and off the water including a food and wine festival, sternwheeler race, outdoor and showroom concerts and a fireworks extravaganza.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s First Lady Kathleen Sandoval is one of only 24 nonprofit leaders in the nation to be selected for the American Express Leadership Academy sponsored in collaboration with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).

For the 20th consecutive year, the Carson City Shade Tree Council will host its annual Fall Tree Care Seminar on November 2, 2011. The Seminar will be held in the Sierra Room at the Community Center from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is open to all tree care professionals and tree lovers in the community. The Community Center is located at 851 East William Street in Carson City.

CARSON CITY – The state Board of Examiners today approved a 10-year, $27.6 million contract to install kiosks in grocery stores statewide where Nevadans will be able to renew car registrations, extend drivers licenses and perform other tasks that might otherwise require a trip to a Department of Motor Vehicles office.

One of the most important kids organizations in our city is the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.

Billed as the Positive Place for Kids, nearly 500 kids have called this newly built club home for the summer. Here kids play and learn in a safe environment while parents are at work.

During the school year, the club is open after school so kids need not be "latchkey kids."

Funded primarily by community donations, grants and a portion of the Question 18 tax monies, the new club house is a showplace.

I started this column the day after House Speaker John Boehner walked away from negotiations with President Barack Obama for a solution to our debt/deficit/tax/spending problems. Boehner's done it...

CARSON CITY – Dial 911 for emergencies. Dial 411 for general information. And dial 511 for free road condition reports.
Since its launch, the Nevada Department of Transportation’s 511 Nevada Travel Info system has served more than three million calls for travel information.

If you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun.

I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.

I am miserable and grouchy during these hot weather months.

I hate the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees. So, when it gets hot, I either hide in the tree shade in our backyard, stay indoors where it is delightfully air conditioned or go high in the Great Outdoors to avoid the miserable heat, especially in the month of August.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the high Sierra fishing report
For the week of August 10-17:

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Las Vegas financial adviser Ken Wiles to the Economic Forum, a panel of mostly private citizen fiscal experts charged with making tax revenue projections for the state.

Coin collectors and numismatists from all over the country will be flocking to Carson City August 26-27 to purchase the coveted Mint Mark “CC” coins and other collectibles. In fact, the hobby of coin collecting is more popular than ever before, thanks to the high price of gold. Twenty-five dealers will be on hand from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm both Friday and Saturday, giving free appraisals and offering valuable wares to buy, sell, and trade. Fabulous prizes will be raffled off both days, culminating in the Grand Prize Drawing at 3 pm on Saturday.

RENO - Saturday is considered moving day on the PGA Tour. It's a day where players sometimes make dramatic moves up or down the leaderboard.Nevada native Scott Piercy made one of the most dramat...

CARSON CITY – Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller today released statewide active voter registration numbers through the end of July.
Statewide, Republican active voters increased to 407,866, a gain of 557 over the previous month; Democrat active voters totaled 472,987, an increase of 698; and non-partisans grew by 922 voters to a total of 179,112.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra fishing report for the week of August 3-10

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Feels like summer now finally. Several days of nice weather have surface temps on the rise, 72.6 degrees, and more sunshine on the way.
The local forecast for the region is good, with temps in the low 90s for the next 6 days, with afternoon breezes picking up.
Yes things are getting back to where they should be.

 
A series of public meetings on the plan to transport water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas is expected to draw a diverse group of allies trying to stop the controversial project.

NBA player Armon Johnson, who grew up in Reno and was a University of Nevada basketball superstar, is hosting his “Future Stars Basketball Camp” next week (August 9-11) at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows in Reno. The camp is geared toward boys and girls in 3rd to 12th grade.

Camp Details:
·Aug 9 to 11 (Tuesday to Thursday)
·9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day
·Location:
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
2680 E. 9th St.
Reno, NV 89512
·Boys and girls ages 3rd to 12th grade
·$100/child
·For more information, contact Charles Walker at cwalker@bgctm.org

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents a day of workshops by renowned West Coast swing instructor Michelle Kinkaid on Aug. 27 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Kinkaid will teach three workshops: 2 p.m. “When Is It OK to Play, and How?”; 3:15 p.m. “Dancing to the ‘1’ in a Phrase”; and 4:30 p.m. “WCS Today and How it is Evolving.” Cost: $20 for one workshop, $50 for all three. There will be a 90-minute dinner break then at 7 p.m., Kinkaid will teach a group intermediate WCS lesson for $10 for all dancers.

I haven't been doing hiking of late because of a back problem, but with my new electronic "tickle belt" I'm able to hit the hills again.

I recently returned to my old favorite Dead Man's Creek on Eastlake Boulevard about 5 miles from downtown Carson. It was 90-plus that day so I turned back burned out before reaching the gazebo that perches at the end of the trail, but I did discover a new sign at the trailhead, courtesy of Nevada Division of State Parks. It's one of the best trail signs I've seen in recent times.