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February 2013

Nevada foreclosures fall but short sales spike

Foreclosed homes and short sales made up almost 70 percent of home sales in Nevada in 2012, according to a report released today by national foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.

Wild horseplay rein ends but photos capture fond memories

These photos were taken in 2011 by Scott Harris of Down in Front Productions.

Obituary: Barbara Ruth Foster

Barbara Ruth Foster passed away at her home in Dayton NV from cancer on February 22, 2013. She was born in Warren, Ohio to Robert S. Eynon and Jean Louise Mason-Eynon on January 15, 1936. Barbar...

Death Notice: Donene G. Sowers

Donene G. Sowers, 78, died February 18, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may...

Death Notice: David Woolsey Phillips

David Woolsey Phillips, 81, of Carson City, passed away at his home February 26, 2013. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements. 882-2644Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mat...

Obituary: Joyce D. Farnia-Reed

Joyce D. Farina-Reed, age 70 of Minden, Nevada passed away at home with her family on Friday February 22nd, 2013, after a 2 year battle with cancer.Joyce was born on January 26th, 1943 in Alamed...

Adventures in Carson City

by PAUL GEORGE

Carson City wild horse advocates lose battle with BLM; horse trapping underway

The Bureau of Land Management began removing several horses Wednesday from the outskirts of Carson City. The horses are a part of the Pine Nut Mountains herd management area that is adjacent to Deer Run Road. The following is from Margie Quirk, a wild horse advocate, who, along with nearly two dozen residents, were unsuccessful in their attempt to convince the BLM to consider other alternatives than to trapping and moving the 11 wild horses from the area.

Women to Women Nevada second season opens with contest, prizes

Women to Women, a television interview program on Charter Cable that puts the spotlight on important issues in Northern Nevada and the women behind them who are making a difference, has begun its second season with a contest and is inviting anyone to participate for a chance to win prizes.

Carson City man jailed after attempting to steal shopping cart full of merchandise

An unemployed 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday and faces felony charges including burglary and possession of a dangerous weapon after attempting to steal 49 items valued at $741 from Walmart.

Anthony Wayne Harris was arrested in the 3200 block of Market Street at 11:01 p.m. According to the arrest report a cashier stopped the man after he was seen leaving the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise.