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CARSON CITY — As Nevada plans to celebrate its birthday this weekend, the Nevada Day Powwow aims to highlight the heritage that helped shape the state. While it will feature American Indian dancers from across the country and Canada, it will encompass more than native traditions.

On Aug. 26, 1980 inside Harvey’s Resort at Stateline, graveyard supervisor Bob Vinson was making his rounds, and on his way to the gift shop to buy a pack of cigarettes, he noticed the door to the telephone exchange room was ajar.

A 44-year-old transient man was arrested early Friday morning at a Carson City casino for felony parole violation for allegedly attempting to possess or sell a stolen vehicle, and a contempt of court warrant.

Nevadans, prepare yourselves for lower utility bills. And thank tax cuts for the drop. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — passed and signed last year — will save Nevada investor-owned utility residential ratepayers an average of $200 per customer over the next five years.

Six people were arrested Monday afternoon in the 3400 block of Sherman Lane after the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team conducted a series of drug busts.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval was married to Lauralyn McCarthy Saturday evening at Lake Tahoe, according to a statement released by the Office of the Governor.

Paul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.

This August, troves of visitors from all over will flock to the 83rd annual White Pine Fair and Horse Races Western festival in Ely, Nev. Eventgoers can expect the same thrills and nod to Western tradition at this jam-packed, three-day event that has taken place for decades.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance after allegedly dropping a pen full of methamphetamine at a casino Sunday night, a sheriff's deputy said.

Chautauquan and noted local historian Michael Fischer will portray “Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg, Sr.” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 4, at 10 a.m.

A 19 year-old Dayton man was arrested Saturday morning at 5:04 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Carson Street on three misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including minor under the age of 21 gambling, minor loitering where alcohol is served, and violation of bail conditions.

Guy W. Farmer, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist, will speak on “Frank Sinatra, Mobsters and the Cal-Neva Adventure” on Thursday, May 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel in Storey County.

Carson City area casinos saw gaming revenue climb by 7.2 percent the first month of 2018 compared to January 2017, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

CARSON CITY — Reno photographer and history buff Neal Cobb has a unique perspective on Harolds Club, the iconic Reno casino that helped launch the modern age of gaming in Nevada.

The Nevada State Library Talking Book Services program just finished recording Son of a Gambling Man, a memoir of former Nevada Governor Bob Miller’s life.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture and a unique way to welcome 2018, various religions got together in Reno (Nevada) to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year at midnight in a unique and divine manner, away from the glitter of the casinos and sending a message of unity to the world.

A 74-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.

The Nevada Historical Society in Reno is launching a new lecture series that celebrates one of the state’s most important industries: gaming.

Carson City area casinos celebrated July with an 8 percent increase in gambling revenue, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Michael E. Fischer will portray the tenth governor of Nevada, John Sparks, at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 23, at 6:30 pm.

A 52-year-old Dayton man was arrested Monday in the 1600 block of Fifth Street for suspicion of third offense felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday in the area of East Hampton Drive for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly starting a brush fire with a lighter, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture and a unique way to welcome 2017, various religions are getting together in Reno to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year in a divine manner away from the glitter of the casinos.

Nevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.

The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.

As Nevada looks to observe its statehood this weekend, the Washoe tribe is also planning a celebration of its heritage.

“The Washoe tribe has been here 18,000 to 25,000 years,” said Martin Montgomery, who is organizing the powwow through the Red Hoop Singers. “It’s all a collaboration of community.”

On Monday, October 10, 2016, a group of concerned Nevada citizens will protest the special session called by Nevada’s Republican Governor, Brian Sandoval, to approve raising $750 million in room tax revenue to subsidize a stadium for the NFL's Raider's.

According to the article “Governor Call Special Session for Monday,” published in the Reno Gazette Journal, dated October 5, 2016, the proposed amount of $750,000,000 is the largest amount ever put forth for consideration by taxpayers in the history of the publicly funded stadiums.

Gaming revenue in the Carson City area fell 1.54 percent in July compared to the same time last year, while statewide gambling profits show a nearly 10 percent increase, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Historian Michael E. Fischer will speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am.

Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada.

LAS VEGAS — Gov. Brian Sandoval is off to Australia for a two-week trade mission focused on mining, gambling and water technology. The governor leaves Monday, and the mission is set to end on Aug. 6. Others on the ...