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State worker launches budget deficit plan, issues challenge to economists

Carl Kuhl, a state Parole and Probation employee of six years, has created a plan that he claims will eliminate Nevada's budget deficit within two years.

In a news release issued on Tuesday, Kuhl said his plan not only will reduce the budget deficit but also help repair Nevada's economy at the same time. It is a pretty big claim, he admits, coming from an Accounting Assistant I, an entry level position.

Carson City Director of Animal Services resigns

Pat Wiggins, director of Animal Services for Carson City, has resigned after 10 years of service.

According to a news release by Carson City Health and Human Services, Wiggins is responsible for recently bringing the progressive “Trap Neuter Release” program for feral cats to Carson City and was a regular presenter at Capital City Farm Days, an annual educational program for students held at Fuji Park.

Carson City chamber welcomes State Farm agent with ribbon ceremony

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it welcomes State Farm Insurance Agent Jan Vandermade at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Vandermade's office is located at 1940 Highway 50, located in the Plaza 50 Center, Carson City. He can be reached (775) 882-3599 or at his website www.insurewithjan.com.

Road re-opened after V & T derails near Virginia City (UPDATE)

A storm cell that hit the Gold Hill area produced mud slides that may be behind what caused V&T Engine 29 to derail, officials said this morning.

The V&T engine derailed last night at about 6:30 near Gold Hill after a series of heavy rains produced micro-mudslides, many of which may have flowed onto the V&T Railroad tracks.

Support, Questions, Rejections Follow Call To Broaden Nevada Tax Base Using Expanded Sales Levy

CARSON CITY – A proposal to simplify, broaden and stabilize Nevada’s tax base by expanding and reducing the sales tax to include services from haircuts to legal advice is generating some support and plenty of questions from lawmakers and interest groups.

Sea to Shining Sea riders to bicycle through Carson City

A team of athletes, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, will leave from Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bike trek across America called Sea to Shining Sea. The group will arrive in Carson City on May 28 on their way to their Virginia Beach, Va., destination.

Member of Vision Stakeholder Panel, Lawmaker, Raise Open Meeting Law Concern

CARSON CITY – A member of the citizen’s panel appointed by lawmakers to chart Nevada’s future for the next 20 years expressed concern today about whether the process to be followed to complete the effort conforms to meet the requirements of the state Open Meeting Law.

South Lake Tahoe Relay for Life Hosts Hip Hop Artist Mike E

The American Cancer Society Kickoff Event is Sat., April 3, at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park tours begin April 7

MINDEN, Nev. – Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will open for tours on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

Top GOP Adviser Rogich Says Now is Not the Time to Replace Harry Reid, Talks Revenue and Budget Issues

CARSON CITY – Republican presidential adviser Sig Rogich said in an interview televised today that he is supporting the re-election of U.S. Sen. Harry Reid because replacing the most powerful member of Congress while the state is in the worst recession in memory is a bad idea.

Rather than his nose being counted, Karl would rather pay through his own

On The Census
By Karl Neathammer

Creating a Local Organic Food Economy (updated)

By Quest Lakes

Nevada is greening…slowly

NV Energy has agreed to buy wind energy from a company constructing a huge wind farm 30 miles east of Ely.

Carson frosh boys win seventh straight

There has been one common theme for the Carson High freshman boys basketball team during a win streak that has now reached seven games.

Carson frosh boys reach consolation finals at State Farm tournament

Talk about smothering defense!

Strong finish propels Carson frosh girls past McQueen

RENO — Surges at the end of the second and fourth quarters helped lift the Carson High freshman girls basketball team to a 34-25 opening round victory against McQueen at the State Farm Holiday Clas

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Harbaugh has high hopes for 3rd season at Stanford

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh turned Stanford from a laughingstock to a competitive program in the Pac-10 in his first two seasons on The Farm.

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