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Nugget project developer to create plan in 90 days
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 11:21pmExecutives from P3 Development were introduced to the members of the Carson Nugget Redevelopment Advisory Committee tonight, saying they were looking forward to working as partners with Carson City and the Nugget.
For a play-by-play of the meeting, check out the live blog here.
Barnett's, Rasner's solid efforts not enough for Nevada
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 8:43pmRENOÂ -- It's the nature of baseball. Former Western Nevada College star Brian Barnett and Carson City's Jesse Rasner played well enough for the University of Nevada baseball team, but in the end it wasn't good enough.
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For both Barnett and Rasner, each were pondering one at-bat that left them thinking about what could have been. And the end result was a 6-4 win in 12 innings for San Jose State against Nevada on Sunday at Peccole Park. The Spartans avoided the four-game sweep after the Wolf Pack won the first three games of the series.
Lake Tahoe's McCall Realty to donate all 2010 profits to nonprofit children's programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:43pmLake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Lowden Attends Pro-Nuclear Energy Meeting In Reno
Submitted by on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 7:09amRENO — U.S. Senate candidate Sue Lowden last week attended a meeting of the U.S. Nuclear Energy Foundation, an independent foundation that promotes the expansion of nuclear energy, listening to what its members have to say about nuclear power as well as the plight of the Yucca Mountain storage facility and its potential impact on Nevada.
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NRC Orders Licensing Board to Make Decision on DOE’s Motion to Withdraw License for Yucca Mountain
Submitted by on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 9:15amThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) this morning voted to overturn the U.S. Atomic Energy Safety and Licensing Board’s order to suspend the Yucca Mountain administrative hearings.
The NRC has ordered the licensing board to make a decision on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) motion to withdraw the license for Yucca Mountain with prejudice by June 1.
Carson City Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Guimont
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 2:47pmDeputies of the Carson City Sheriff’s Protective Association have endorsed fellow officer Bob Guimont for the city's top elected law enforcement leadership position.
Of the 75 ballots cast, and 60 returned, Guimont racked up 45 votes, or 86.5 percent of the actual votes cast, followed by incumbent sheriff Ken Furlong with four votes and challenger Bob White, a sheriff's office captain, with three votes. Of the returned ballots, five were marked No Candidate and three of the votes were not counted because they were not sealed.
Senator Mark Amodei to Request Consideration for State GOP Chairmanship
Submitted by on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 1:41pmFollowing this Tuesday’s news that he will represent Nevada on the Colorado River Commission, former state Senator Mark Amodei today decided to throw his hat in the ring for Republican state party chairmanship.
Amodei said he called the party’s Vice Chair, Sherry Dilley, to inform her of his intentions this morning, and that he will soon be formally requesting consideration from the GOP’s credentialing committee.
GOP Washoe Senate District 4 Candidates Question Opponents’ Records in Televised Debate
Submitted by on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 2:54pmCARSON CITY – Two of the four Republican candidates seeking to replace Sen. Randolph Townsend in state Senate District 4 in Washoe County attacked one another’s records in a debate televised today on the Nevada NewsMakers program.
Assemblyman Ty Cobb said one of his opponents, Ben Kieckhefer, has called for “revenue enhancements” which Cobb said is support for a tax increase. Kieckhefer denied the charge.
Cash in on the celebration of coins this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 1:44pmTime to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.
The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.
Some Nevada Lawmakers Say Now is Time to Allow Residents to Purchase Health Care Insurance Across State Lines
Submitted by on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 1:43pmCARSON CITY – With federally mandated health insurance now the law of the land barring a successful legal challenge, some state lawmakers say it is more urgent than ever to create competition among insurance providers by allowing Nevada residents to buy polices from out of state companies.
Media Release - Choral Masterclass May 1 at UNR
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 8:05pmMedia Release: April 18, 2010
Information: Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154, or Judy Monson 775-882-7464
DAVID DICKAU TO HOLD CHORAL MASTERCLASS APRIL 30
Choral conductor/composer David Dickau will hold a
Yucca Mountain Legal Mess Worsens
Submitted by on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 2:55pmAccording to the executive director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects, Bruce Breslow, this week saw some unexpected and interesting new developments in the ongoing litigation process related to the Yucca Mountain License application.
“The matter is becoming increasingly complicated,” said Breslow.
Nevada had been in the middle of the Yucca Mountain License Application hearing process when on March 3, 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) made a motion to withdraw the license with prejudice.
Nevada Attorneys and Candidates for Attorney General Debate Legalities of Health Care Reform Lawsuit
Submitted by on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 4:59pmFour attorneys with ties to the issues and parties of Nevada’s health care reform lawsuit gave their perspectives to media and political bloggers during a Nevada News Bureau-hosted conference call this afternoon.
Mark Hutchison, lead counsel for Governor Gibbons’ newly retained pro-bono team, said he plans to participate in a conference with US District Court Judge Roger Vinson next week as part of the process to join Florida and other states in an amended complaint challenging the federal government on provisions in the recently passed health care legislation.
Media Release - Carson Chamber Singers Concert May 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 11:58pmMedia Release - prepared April 6, 2010
Information: Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154, or Judy Monson 775-882-7464
CARSON CHAMBER SINGERS TO PERFORM MAY 1
Concert features World Premiere of "The Stars Above the Hill" by David Dickau
Tourism commission to expand and brand in updated Nevada visitor strategy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 9:39pmThe Nevada Commission on Tourism has updated its strategic plan for attracting visitors, combining cost-effective new initiatives and time-tested programs with proven track records, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki said Tuesday.
The agency (http://travelnevada.com) will target U.S. consumer markets that have large populations with convenient driving distance or easy air access to Nevada and international markets whose travelers have a strong likelihood of visiting Nevada, such as Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Germany, said Krolicki, Nevada's tourism commission chair.
Nevada Group Urges New Tax on Car Miles to Fund Road Improvements
Submitted by on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 7:58pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada Highway Users Coalition has announced its support for moving forward with a study on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as a potential alternative to the current gas tax paid by motorists at the pump to fund road improvements and maintenance.
According to those involved in the study, the consequences of inaction could include the deterioration of roads and highways, increased vehicle wear and tear, increased congestion and accidents and longer commute times.
OurTown: Shelly Aldean & TRPA
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 9:59amShelly Aldean discusses Tahoe Regional Planning Agency issues:
South Lake Tahoe Relay for Life Hosts Hip Hop Artist Mike E
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 11:11amThe American Cancer Society Kickoff Event is Sat., April 3, at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
More Opposition Emerges to DOE Plan to End Licensing of Yucca Mountain
Submitted by on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 3:41pmCARSON CITY – Five members of Congress representing the states of Washington and South Carolina have sent a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu protesting a decision to reallocate $115 million budgeted for work on Yucca Mountain and discontinue licensing of the site as a nuclear waste repository.
Pony Express medallion to be minted at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 9:42amMedia release - Mile High Jazz Band plays April 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 10:04pmInterwoven 2010 - New Basketry Exhibit at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:16amNevada’s County Websites Receive Failing Grades from Sunshine Review
Submitted by on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 3:46pmNevada’s county websites have received a collective grade of “F” from Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization that promotes transparency from both state and local governments.
Media release - Strings students present April Fools Concert, Thursday, April 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:26pmDiscount Travel Shop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:08amDiscount Travel Shop is Carson Cities only full service shop front travel agency. We have been established in carson City for over 20 years.
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Special Session: Assembly GOP Leader Says Bank Fee in Budget a Tradeoff, Expresses Concerns About Last Minute Jobs Bill
Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 5:44pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert said in an interview today that GOP agreement to include a new f
Legislator Grills Nuclear Agency Head on Yucca Mountain
Submitted by on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 9:22amAfter President Obama announced his plan to eliminate funding for the Y
Conservative Caucus, GOP Minority Fight to Get Their Views Heard in Special Session
Submitted by on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 4:51pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Republicans, who haven’t had a majority presence in the Legislature in 25 years, are working with their Senate col
Budget Puzzle Remains Incomplete as Legislature Starts Special Session
Submitted by on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 8:42amCARSON CITY – As the Nevada Legislature plodded through the first day of a special session called to erase a nearly $900 million
Rather than his nose being counted, Karl would rather pay through his own
Submitted by on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 1:56pmOn The Census
By Karl Neathammer