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GOP Candidates for Governor Debate Taxes, Budget, Economy and Yucca

RENO – The three Republican candidates vying to become the next governor of Nevada engaged in a spirited discussion Friday on issues ranging from taxes and public education to the future of Yucca Mountain.

Cow's 'plop' brings in the green for fundraiser

Organizers of this week's fundraiser at Fremont Elementary School are hoping it turns into a cash cow. Participants paid $5 for tickets, hoping to turn their investment into the $400 cash prize if the cow "plopped" in their section. The second plop got $200.Nearly two hours after arriving at the school Friday, however, there still were no cow pies."She's been holding out," said parent organizer Erin Lehman, who hoped this year's fundraiser would bring in $5,000.
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Cash in on the celebration of coins this Saturday in Carson City

Time 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.   

Ski Patrol races at Squaw Valley

April 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley’s most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.
Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from theCornice II snow lounge featuring barbequed food and PBR for sale.
Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen.

Study Says Unfunded Liability of Nevada’s Public Employee Pension Plan Vastly Understated

CARSON CITY – If the idea that a $9.1 billion long-term unfunded liability in Nevada’s public employee pension plan is cause for concern, then a recent analysis by the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research should really get the attention of state policy makers.

Nevada Gets D+ for Failure to Protect Citizens from Asset Forfeiture Abuse

CARSON CITY – Nevada is one of 35 states getting a D grade or lower for failing to protect the public from aggressive asset forfeiture efforts by law enforcement, a process called “policing for profit,” according to a study released this week by the Washington, DC-based Institute for Justice.

State Treasurer Says General Fund Cash On Hand Is Up

CARSON CITY – State Treasurer Kate Marshall said today she sees some evidence to suggest that Nevada’s economy has stabilized, although that stability remains “tenuous” and “fragile.”
Marshall, in an interview on the Nevada NewsMakers television program, cited a rebound in state general fund cash on hand as evidence of that stabilization.

City Hall helping some workers bail out!

To further demonstrate the dire budget situation Carson City City Hall is in, City Supervisors Thursday agreed to set up a program to pay "less important" city workers to quit. Payments include money, on their behalf, to the Public Employees Retirement System to help departing workers with their retirement situation. If PERS isn't an issue, the city can pay them cash or some sort of deferred compensation, or a combination of all of the above.

The unstoppable evolution of health care reform

These days, I get a chuckle when I see people engaging in philosophical debates over health care reform, or "socialized medicine" as opponents call it.

I understand and respect the positions of those who think government should not be a part of the health care system, that the free market will fix everything. It's an interesting philosophical position, but it faces the brick wall of reality.

Homebrew Beer How To Class

Just Brew It is now offering Homebrewing Classes!

Homebrew Beer How To Class

Just Brew It is now offering Homebrewing Classes!

Democrats respond to Heller vote; says he took nearly $76K from insurance companies

Tracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.

Congress clears historic health care bill: Dean Heller votes no

Congressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.

Jim Gibbons' tea party gambit

It seems like Gov. Jim Gibbons is officially jumping on the Tea Party bandwagon.

I've been wondering what was taking him so long.

Gibbons has been such a disaster that he might become the first sitting Nevada governor to lose a primary. His main challenger, Brian Sandoval, has raised five times more cash as Gibbons, and there are many who think this race has already been decided.

Salomon Backyard Bang Rail Jam at Lake Tahoe

A must read about Afghanistan: "The Lion's Grave" by Jon Lee Anderson

I know' we've just been told all about Afghanistan by Greg Mortenson in his local lecture, but if you want to get a feel for the gritty side of life in Afghanistan, check out "The Lion's Grave" by Jo

Committee discusses critical issues surrounding Nugget project

Members of the newly formed Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee received an extensive briefing tonight on where the project is now, and what still needs to be worked out.

Nugget President Steve Neighbors and project consultant Mark Lewis were on hand to answer the committee's questions about the project before a capacity audience in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center.

Lots going on at Sierra-at-Tahoe for next couple of snow months

Gardnerville man arrested for luring child under 14

Budget Puzzle Remains Incomplete as Legislature Starts Special Session

CARSON CITY – As the Nevada Legislature plodded through the first day of a special session called to erase a nearly $900 million

Democrats and Republicans square off on strategies to fix the state’s budget crisis

Most Democrats (“yes to new taxes”) and most Republicans (“no to new taxes”) are squaring off during the special session of the legislature. Senate Majority Leader Sen.

Gibbons Criticizes Sandoval on State Building Lease Back Proposal, Sandoval Says Gibbons Budget Plan Raises Taxes

By Sean Whaley | 3:38 pm February 19th, 2010

“Crowbar Robber” in custody

The very active “Crowbar Robber” has been identified as Kenneth Dale Jones, a Carson City transient who used either crowbars or a large screwdriver to pry open cash registers at two gas stations last

“Crowbar Robber” strikes again in Carson City

The “Crowbar Robber” has struck again in Carson City, robbing another gas station of money from the cash register.

Diamond Peak Presents the Burton Jiblet Series

The Burton Jiblet Series is a jam style competition for Intermediate/Advanced skiers and snowboarders of all ages to showcase their most awesome trick on our feature.

Earthquake 'intuitive' says Northern Nevada, California not out of the loop for deadly earthquakes

Though Northern Nevada is not out of the woods for large earthquakes, there is a potential for seismically-charged shakers for the region, says Cal Orey, a Lake Tahoe earthquake intuitive, who predict

New Year's Eve at Carson Station

Thursday, December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

New Year's Eve at Doppelgangers

Thursday, December 31, 8:00 p.m.

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