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Trump Cleared of Collusion While Doing A Great Job

While celebrating that President Trump and his people have been completely cleared of the Russia collusion lie, it’s important to note the fine and ever better job he’s done as President despite all the harassment.

Democrats and their deep state allies and politically correct left-wing press mouthpieces have insisted for over two years that the President and his team colluded with Russians to steal the 2016 election and then engaged in obstruction of justice to cover it up.

Carson City arrests: Man who ran 'out of his shoes' during pursuit arrested on drug charges

A Dayton man was arrested Monday for multiple felony drug offenses following a brief pursuit in which he apparently lost his shoes, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City area road report for week of March 25-31

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 25-31, 2019. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Art, Flying Pigs, and Excellent Sales: Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, March 23

Happy Saturday Carson City! Today we have the Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park, the “Spring has Sprung” Art Show, rummage sales, and more! We’ll be looking at a day full of spring showers and gentle breezes, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 25.

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to open both North Dakota Senate and House with Sanskrit mantras

Both North Dakota Senate and House of Representatives in capital Bismarck will open their April one and April two sessions respectively with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu invocation will also start the Burleigh County Commission meeting of April one in Bismarck.

Las Vegas senior is Nevada Poetry Out Loud champion

CARSON CITY — Vanessa Aponte, a senior at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, is the 2019 Nevada State champion of Poetry Out Loud. The statewide competition for high school students started in the fall with more than 3,500 participants and narrowed to nine regional finalists for Saturday’s championships at the studios of KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno.

Carson City deputies arrest burglary suspects trying to sell items they stole

Two men were arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of felony burglary, misdemeanor petit larceny and attempting to obtain money under false pretenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Cone Season Ahead: Carson City area road report for week of March 18-24

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 18-24, 2019. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson High School teacher chosen as Nevada’s 2019 ACT K-12 Champion

CARSON CITY — The ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign has chosen Carson High School Health Teacher Erin Been as its 2019 ACT K-12 Champion for Nevada in recognition of her work to enhance student performance on the ACT. She represents the Northwest Division which includes Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Jacksons Food Stores raise money for public awareness efforts to end domestic violence

Jacksons Food Stores will award $24,481 to the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, which includes their matching funds as part of the Jackson’s Gift of Peace campaign. Jacksons Food Stores operate in Reno, Carson City, Fernley, Fallon and Yerington.

Carson City area road report for week of March 11-17

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 11-17, 2019. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day and All Veterans Luncheon March 30

Veterans Event in Reno
Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 - 10:00am

Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance Day & All Veterans Luncheon March 30, 2019 agenda:

10 a.m. — Reno Event Center doors opens

10:10 a.m. — Veterans officially “Welcomed Home” and thanked for their service. They, and the public are invited to avail themselves of services and outreach opportunities provided by veteran service organizations in Northern Nevada. Also available are static displays of Vietnam era equipment, a Vietnam mobile museum and music from the era with US Navy Veteran and DJ, Mr. Shane Whitecloud.

Carson City 6th grader to compete in 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Nevada competition

Nathan Tack, a 6th grader at Carson City's Bethlehem Lutheran School, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Nevada State Competition.

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed opened Washington House of Representatives with Sanskrit prayers

Washington State House of Representatives in capital Olympia opened its March 6 session with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Car slams into power pole causing outage behind Smith's in Carson City

A car hit a power pole Wednesday morning behind Smith's on East Washington Street in Carson City causing a power outage in the immediate area.

Nevada receives grant to improve education outcomes for homeless school students

CARSON CITY — Education Leads Home, a national campaign focused on addressing the needs of 1.3 million homeless students enrolled in public schools, announced an award Tuesday of $20,000 to the state of Nevada to improve educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.

Finalists from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey compete to become poetry champion

Event Date: 
March 16, 2019 - 12:00pm

Nine high school poets from across the state will take center stage at the 14th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Saturday, March 16 in Reno.

Carson City area road report for week of March 4-10

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 4-10, 2019. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to open Washington House of Representatives with Hindu prayer

Washington State House of Representatives in Olympia will start its day on March six with Hindu prayer, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Nevada Lore Series: The truly bizarre tale of Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Tahoe abduction

Days after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank Sinatra, Jr., just barely an adult, was in the midst of a tour getting his music career off the ground.

On his tour during a snowy Tahoe December, he performed at the Harrah’s Club Lodge in Lake Tahoe.

Little did he know he had a few followers trailing him from city to city, and they weren’t hopeful fans, but instead, hopeful foes.

Fugitive woman apprehended for felony escape, meth possession

A 46-year-old transient woman was apprehended Thursday afternoon by Special Enforcement Team deputies after having allegedly escaped from the attorney general’s office. She was also arrested on two contempt of court warrants, possession of methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia possession, and attempting to conceal or destroy evidence.

SET Deputies arrested Sally Jean Whooley after they received a report that a bail bondsman had apprehended a fugitive.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 1

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Carson City area road report for week of Feb. 25 to March 3

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 25 through March 3, 2019. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Rainbow Girls to host Painting with a Pal March 23

Event Date: 
March 23, 2019 - 10:00am

Carson Assembly No. 7 Rainbow Girls will host Painting with a Pal on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson Lodge No. 1 of the Free and Accepted Masons, 113 E. Washington Street (at the corner of Carson Street) in Carson City.

The community is invited. Suggested age 5 and up. All proceeds will help support the girls with their community service and assembly events.

Cost is $20 per person. All art supplies and lunch are included. There will be two sessions: one at 10 a.m. and a second at 1 p.m.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 22

Hello Carson City as we welcome in Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, the end of the work week, a short one for many because of the President's Day holiday. Activities abound Friday and into the weekend, including the second day of the three-day, 6th Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

Another Nevada 1st: Hindu mantras to open both Nevada Senate and Assembly daily for week

After Nevada became first U.S. state with a majority-female legislature, now it seems to be making another record of opening both legislative chambers for one entire week with Hindu mantras.

Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in capital Carson City are scheduled to start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for the entire week of April 22-26, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests 17 over holiday weekend

A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 200 block of West Winnie Lane Saturday evening for suspicion of DUI second offense, a gross misdemeanor, felony violation of pretrial release, failure to stop at a stop sign, and failure to practice due care, a sheriff's deputy said.

Walter B. Jones, Jr., A Rare Man of Courage (Opinion)

Entitlement, grandiosity, arrogance overlying insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, as well as hunger for acclaim are traits identified by Jerrold M. Post, George Washington University professor of psychiatry and political psychology.
This pattern of political narcissism is observably bipartisan as well as applicable to nearly all elected, be it local, state or at the federal level.

Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City

Caregivers Job Fair
Event Date: 
February 22, 2019 - 11:00am

There will be a Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City this Friday, Feb. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. The Job Fair features on the spot interviews. Put your passion for Caregiving to work!

We need compassionate people with great character to join our elite Caregiving Team. Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as development training.

JoAnne Skelly column: Miracle or myth behind Epsom salt benefits

Although I have never tried Epsom salts, named for a town in England, in my landscape or garden, I have heard many gardeners rave about what they call a miracle cure for plants. Whenever I wonder about whether something is a horticulture myth, I turn to Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., a well-respected horticulture researcher at Washington State University.

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