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May 2012

Fire restrictions go into effect tomorrow

Seasonal drying conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and a number of human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s Sierra Forest Fire Protection District to announce the implementation of fire restrictions on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 12:01 a.m., and lasting until further notice.

WNC Stays Alive in JUCO World Series

Facing elimination Sunday at the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series, the Western Nevada College Wildcats turned to reliable sources to continue their record-setting season.

Sophomore right-hander Dylan Baker struck out 10 and kept the Cisco Wranglers guessing while Dylan Ness knocked in three runs with a seeing-eye double en route to a 9-2 victory in Grand Junction, Colo.

Crimson Moon Grand Opening

Event Date: 
June 1, 2012 (All day)

The "Crimson Moon" Grand Opening gala and intuitive fesitval at the Carson Cove Mall in Carson City, Nevada. Come and see and meet Psychics, holistic practitioners, massage therapists, Belly dancers, Hispanic Dancers, Watch Arts and demos and energy balancing techniques, have some food catered by the Cove Restaurant,listen to Live bands, MORE! Come join the fun and meet our community's new metaphysical, spiritual and intuitive arts center!

TRE Fire fully contained at 7,152 acres

Cooler, wet weather helped firefighters yesterday achieve full containment of the Topaz Ranch Estates Fire 15 miles south of Gardnerville, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.

The fire consumed 7,152 acres, two homes and 17 outbuildings. The local Carson City BLM District office took over command of the firefighting this morning. Ten firefighters remain on the scene, down from a peak of over 500.

Obituary: Mrs. Mae Rucksdashel Croghan

Mrs. Mae Rucksdashel Croghan, age 102 of, Boaz, Alabama, formerly of Carson City, Nevada passed away peacefully on May 22, 2012 at Golden Living in Boaz. A family Memorial Celebration and intermen...

Obituary: Vera Jean Reagan

Vera Jean Reagan loving wife and mother passed away on Mother's Day May 13, 2012. Vera was born October 11, 1930 in Alliance, Nebraska. Her parents were Eugene Kellogg and Hazel Benjamin. Hazel ra...

Obituary: Ernest Goehrig

Former Carson City resident, Ernest Goehrig, 84, died May 14, 2012, at his home in Boulder, CO. Ernest was born November 1, 1927 in Freiburg, Germany. He learned his trade as a chef in Germany ...

Obituary: Cathy Jean Priess

Cathy Jean Priess, resident of Carson City, Nevada since 2000, was granted her angel wings on May 15, 2012. Cathy's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understo...

Obituary: Robert R. Barela, Jr.

Robert R. Barela, 49 passed away at his home in Carson City, NV on Monday May 14, 2012. Robert was born in Bellflower, CA. He moved from southern CA with his parents Robert Barela, Sr. and Elai...

Explore the World @ Your Library - Guatemala with Anita Shaul

Event Date: 
May 31, 2012 - 6:00pm