April 2013
Muscle-powered group to tout safe walking, biking at Legislature
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 8:03amCarson City’s Muscle-Powered group and other organizations will tout safe walking and biking today at the Legislature, in part as a prelude to National Bike Month in May.
Which bills made the cut in the Nevada Legislature? Here are the biggest
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 7:56amTuesday was a big day for scores of bills in the Nevada Legislature — a day when measures died or traveled to the opposite house, where they may encounter more hostile territory for their second round of hearings.
Carson City Health & Human Services Announces Opportunity for Residents to Save on Medications and Health Care Costs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 12:23pmCarson City Health & Human Services announces an opportunity for residents to save money on their medications and health care costs through a program with NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization.
Senate OKs repealing Nevada threat over Lake Tahoe compact
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:01amDemocrats in the Nevada Senate pushed through a bill repealing Nevada's threat to leave the decades old Tahoe Compact.
Dog Town Adoption Day!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 8:08am
Event Date:
April 27, 2013 - 11:00am Join Dog Town Rescue for our April Dog Adoption Event!
Saturday, April 27th at the Carson City PetCo, 911 Topsy Lane
11:00 - 3:00
We have a great selection of family dogs, all are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and are available for a $100 donation.
See all of our dogs at: www.dogtownrescue.com
Nevada Expressions II Comes to Carson City: Art Show and Sale to Benefit Historic Preservation on the Comstock
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:56am
Event Date:
April 26, 2013 - 10:00am After a successful run in Reno at the Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery, the Nevada Expressions II Art Show and Sale will come to Carson City. The opening is on Friday, April 26, 10 am – 8 pm, at the Great Basin Art Gallery at 110 South Curry Street and the show will run through Sunday.
The public is invited to the artists’ reception, Friday 4 – 8 pm. Stop by to meet and see the work of 25 of Nevada’s leading contemporary artists. The work is primarily paintings with some jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.
Gay marriage resolution advances in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 10:43pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate took an emotional step toward legalizing gay marriage with a near party-line vote to repeal the state’s heterosexual definition of marriage.
Brianna’s Bill Moves on to Assembly after Unanimous Senate Vote
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 9:01pmby JERI CHADWELL
Reid announces more than $5 million for Virginia City, Gold Hill wastewater upgrades
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 2:54pmNevada Senator Harry Reid today on Earth Day announced that USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $3,002,000 and a grant of $2,312,794 to replace the wastewater treatment plant that serves the Virginia City and Gold Hill communities in Storey County. The existing plant is past its useful life.
Carlee Beck Gives Wildcats Shot in the Arm at North Idaho; Freshman Tosses Complete Games, Wins One
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 12:50pmPlaying three games in one day is nothing new to the Western Nevada College softball team, but pitching back-to-back complete games certainly is. Freshman pitcher Carlee Beck went the distance in the second and third games against North Idaho College Saturday in Coeur d’Alene.
She allowed just two runs per outing in helping the Wildcats win one of the three Scenic West Athletic Conference matchups with the Cardinals.
