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Movie Review: 'Conan the Barbarian' flashes swords and other ideas

"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.

DETAILS EMERGE IN BRUNSWICK SHOOTING: 'My friend bled to death out there'

When two Carson City women happened upon Anthony Joseph Kelich early Saturday morning, they said, he looked exhausted, filthy and in shock.Some 12 hours earlier, Kelich, 60, had been with his two r...

Man jailed in shooting death of friend

A Carson City man remained in custody this morning, charged in the accidental shooting death of his roommate late Friday night. Anthony Joseph Kelich, 60, is being held in the Carson City Jail o...

Body of Carson City man found in Brunswick Canyon after shooting

A Carson City man was found shot to death Saturday afternoon in a remote area of Brunswick Canyon, but officials have declined to say whether he is the victim of a homicide or an accident."The i...

Carson City man found shot to death in Brunswick Canyon, two men cooperating with authorities

A Carson City man was shot and killed this morning in the Brunswick Canyon area following an apparent argument that involved two other local men, authorities said.

The body of the dead man was recovered at around noon after a Carson City man went to the Sheriff's Office on Musser Street at around 9 a.m. to report the shooting, said Sheriff Ken Furlong. A second man was found later in Brunswick Canyon, he added.

Man jailed in death of Carson boy, 3

An Idaho man is in custody in Twin Falls, accused in the death of a 3-year-old former Carson City boy.Lane Buddenhagen, 19, is being held in the Twin Falls jail on suspicion of felony injury to a c...

Commentary by Will Durst: The Great Concessionaire

Sorry if you settled into your recliner ready to enjoy the blessed silence destined to descend on the political playing field in the aftermath of the Debt Ceiling Death Match. Lasted as long as the...

Former Chicago Broker Missing 32 Years Found, Arrested In Las Vegas

A former Chicago commodities broker, missing for more than three decades and declared legally dead, was discovered working as a sports book writer in Las Vegas and arrested on false identity charges, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reported today.
Arthur Gerald Jones, 72, was arrested July 19 and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on four felony charges relating to identity theft and fraud. Bail was set at $20,000 following an initial appearance July 21.

Commentary by Janice Ayres: Remembering why Gov. Guinn was great

I ran into Dema Guinn over the Fourth of July holiday at Adele's and I let her know how heartbroken I was over Kenny's untimely death and how much we missed him. Dema was her beautiful gracious sel...

Commentary by Janice Ayres: Remembering why Gov. Guinn was great

I ran into Dema Guinn over the Fourth of July holiday at Adele's and I let her know how heartbroken I was over Kenny's untimely death and how much we missed him. Dema was her beautiful gracious sel...

Commentary by Guy Farmer: Blood money for Casey Anthony

As 25-year-old party girl Casey Anthony walks out of an Orlando, Fla., jail today, she'll already be thinking about her new career - making money off the unexplained death of her precious 2 1/2-yea...

2,200 bicylists complete grueling 129-mile mountain Death Ride

An estimated 2,200 riders completed the annual Tour of the California Alps, otherwise known as Alpine County's Death Ride.Nice weather greeted the 2,800 riders who participated in Saturday's rac...

Fishing report for the week of July 6-13, 2011

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.

Avoid unwanted encounters with bears at Tahoe

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds people enjoying the Lake Tahoe Basin to take precautions to avoid black bear encounters. This area is prime black bear habitat, and many of these wild animals are not afraid of humans.
Recently, a bear had to be killed after a man in his tent was injured as the bear tried to break in.
Bears are constantly searching for food, which humans inadvertently make obtainable to them.

Walking across the country to raise awareness for transplant patients

Mike Tittinger says he just felt like there was something missing from his life - something not quite settled.That something, he discovered, stemmed from the death of his wife Deanna a decade ag...

Walking across the country to raise awareness for transplant patients

Mike Tittinger says he just felt like there was something missing from his life - something not quite settled.That something, he discovered, stemmed from the death of his wife Deanna a decade ag...

Final death count in Amtrak crash

RENO - No more deaths are expected from a crash between a big-rig truck and an Amtrak passenger train in Nevada, authorities said Saturday as federal investigators neared the completion of their on...

Placerville woman falls to her death at Lake Tahoe casino

Detectives of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a Placerville woman who fell from a 14th floor balcony at the Horizon Casino Resort in Stateline on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

The body of the woman, later identified as Loretta Sangara, 68, of Placerville, was discovered by Horizon Casino security officers at about 10 a.m. on Friday, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Halsey in a news release.

Water: The key to summer safety

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Despite Nevada's unseasonably cool spring, anyone who has been around awhile knows it won't be long before the 100-degree days are here for the long haul. That means outdoor enthusiasts will need to take extra precautions to guard their well being while recreating in the outdoors.

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Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park extends tour schedule through June 30

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
This is a final reminder that the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.

Commentary by Tina Dupuy: The case for actual death panels

Dr. Death is dead. Murad (Jack) Kevorkian, whose name has been synonymous with doctor-assisted suicide, died earlier this month at 83. He spent eight years in a maximum-security prison for helping ...

Former Commanding General Of U.S. Central Command Says Al Qaeda Not Gone With Death Of Bin Laden

RENO – The former commanding general of the U.S. Central Command told a group of Nevadans Wednesday that the death of Osama bin Laden does not mean the U.S. can become complacent and assume that Al Qaeda is no longer a threat.

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park extends tour schedule

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
This is a reminder that the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park tours extended through June 30

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.

Charles Michael Mose ID'd as man found dead near Carson River on Saturday

The body of a man found Saturday near the Carson River in north Douglas County has been identified as Charles Michael Mose, 43.

Person found dead near Carson River

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating the death of unidentified person found near the north end of the Carson River today. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until identification can be made and family can be notified, according to a press statement filed by Douglas County Sheriff's Capt. Joe Duffy.
No further information is available.

Pilot's body found in snow-covered terrain

An autopsy to identify and determine the cause of death of Gardnerville resident Robert Henderson "Budge" Brown Sr., 78, is scheduled for Monday, the Amador County Sheriff's Office said Friday nigh...

Outdoors with Don Q: Extreme Facts From Around the U.S.

Last week, I wrote about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about my home town of Carson City.
This week, I am writing about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about the United States.

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