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Carson City senior Meals on Wheels program finalist in Toyota 100 Cars for Good contest

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 5:59pm

Carson City Senior Citizens Center- Meals on Wheels has been named a finalist in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program. Everyone is encouraged to vote for the Meals on Wheels program June 16th 2011 on Toyota's Facebook page here as the Senior Citizens Center competes for a new Toyota vehicle that will be used to deliver meals.

Carson City Transportation Commission moves forward with projects

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 4:29pm

By Patrick Pittenger
The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission awarded several new projects at its June 8 meeting. The newly awarded projects will be funded primarily through federal and state grants. Here's a list of the projects:

South Tahoe gaming 'wins' up sharply for April, Carson City down 3 percent

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 7:27am

Statewide gaming revenues for Nevada casinos were down about a half of a percent in April, with a 3 percent decrease for the Carson City area, but up by nearly 15 percent for South Shore Lake Tahoe, the state's Gaming Control board reports this morning.

Nevada to recognize carry concealed weapons permits of 15 states

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 5:42pm

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association members agreed at a meeting last month to recognize the carry concealed weapon permits of 15 states as being valid in Nevada beginning July 1.

The states agreed to at the May 5 meeting are: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to a news release submitted by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

NHP: One dead in Highway 395 accident in Douglas County

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 5:27pm

One person died in an accident today three miles south of Gardnerville in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

An early investigation into the accident shows that the driver of a 2004 Ford F-150 was pulling a camper trailer and traveling in the southbound lane of Highway 395. For reasons that remain unclear the Ford, occupied by a 73-year-old male from California, drifted into the northbound travel lane and hit a commercial vehicle driven by a Wisconsin resident, said NHP Trooper Daniel Lopez.

Man pleads in teen rapes

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 4:01am

A Carson City man accused in the rapes of two teenage girls pleaded guilty in Carson City District Court on Tuesday. Brandon Hicks, 18, was set to go to trial on charges of one count of kidnappi...

Local farmers markets kick off

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 4:01am

The farmers market season kicks off locally today in the Pony Express Pavilion, and Saturday at 3rd & Curry streets with Nevada-grown produce and other fresh-from-the-farm treats."We have a coup...

Travel writers get tour of Carson City's attractions

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 10:51pm

The weather wasn't ideal on Memorial Day weekend, but it didn't dampen the spirits of 10 media professionals invited here by the Carson City Visitor and Convention Bureau to see what the area has to offer.

"I know they were all impressed with all that we have to offer our visitors," said Candace Duncan, CCVCB executive director.

Fishing Report For the week of June 8-14

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 10:41pm

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of June 8-14:

Bryce Harper looking for a lesson in 'Humble 101'

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 10:22pm

First, it was saluting his opponent’s dugout as he circled third base after hitting a home run last year in a CSN uniform early in the season. Then, it was tossing his bat up 10 feet in the air as he hit a lazy fly-ball in the post-season tournament later in that season. Now, he's blowing kisses to the pitcher as he crosses home plate after a home run. My question is: When will the overpaid #1 draft pick of 2010 learn to just play the game?

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