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The Virginia & Truckee Railroad opened its 2010 season with completely booked train rides over Memorial Day weekend. As if channeling the “Little Engine that Could,” the historic railway started right where it left off last year with overwhelming public support. After a sold-out season in 2009, the V&T has expanded operations to Friday through Sunday rides, now through Oct. 31.
The strong beginning to the V&T’s summer operations has tourism officials hopeful the trend sticks.

A Yerington man faces multiple charges including felony drug possession after Carson City authorities arrested him in a sting operation involving the sale of alcohol to minors.
Nicholas Salas, 43, was arrested after a search found methamphetamine, a meth pipe and false identification.
According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, detectives were assigned on May 31 to work outside the AMPM in the 2700 block of Highway 50 East on a shoulder tap detail, which involves using government grant-funded undercover decoys.

CARSON CITY — In an effort to attract local riders and welcome the opening of the 2010 season, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is offering $5 off adult tickets on all Friday train rides. The discount is available on adult tickets, May 29 through June 25, providing an affordable, $24 round trip voyage on a vintage diesel train between Carson City and Virginia City.

Food for Thought, a program that helps feed homeless children in the Carson City region, will hold a fundraiser, Coconuts for Kids, on May 22 at the Governor's Mansion from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Hawaiian-themed fundraiser will have hula dancers, authentic island food and an auction. All are welcome to the event.

The former Silver Dollar Club, now Jackpot Crossing, is open on Fairview, one block south of Highway 50 East.

The casino was purchased by Northern Nevada Comstock Investments last year, who shut the business down in August for a complete remodel. The company also owns Cactus Jack's, The Senator Club and the Comstock Casino in Carson City, as well as casinos in Fernley and Fallon.

We will have more details tomorrow.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates an official Ribbon Cutting of Serendipity's Ltd on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The collectibles, antiques, consignment and more store is located at 1800 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 2. The owners are Marie Davis and Rob Morgan. Serendipity's Ltd can be reached at (775) 882-5344. Or its Web site at http://serendipitysltd.ecrater.com. Refreshments will be served and a drawing will be held.

For information about the chamber, go to: www.carsoncitychamber.com or call (775) 882-1565.

News Release:

Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking mixer at VCM Collision Center on Wednesday, April 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m. VCM Collision Center is located at 4251 US Highway 50 East in Carson City.

Kiwanis will hosts its Egg Coloring Event at American Family Insurance, 1621 Highway 50 East Ste. E, on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (775) 885-9542 or go to www.carson-city.kiwanisone.org.

by Scott Schrantz

The 2010 season for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is rolling down the tracks toward its May 27 opening, with online tickets available now at www.VisitCarsonCity.com.

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A fight inside a dance club on Highway 50 East was taken outside where the victim was horribly sliced open by his assailant.

A young man in his 20’s was stabbed repeatedly during a fight at the Dos Amigos Meat Market on Highway 50 East.

Dear CarsonSports.com readers,

There is an Angel Tree at SlotWorld at the cashier of the Caravan Cafe (Highway 50 East).

The Carson City Raiders Booster Club recently held its annual Christmas Commitment fundraiser and through the efforts of its members and generosity of the community were able to adopt 15 homebound sen

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The inappropriate use of a flaming space heater to keep water pipes thawed took down a mobile home/office Tuesday afternoon off Highway 50 East Tuesday afternoon.

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An accident with injuries has just occurred on Highway 50 East, just west of Nye Lane. Lanes are blocked and sheriff’s units are enroute for traffic control.

State Tri-Net undercover agents witnessed a methamphetimine drug transaction in a parking lot on Highway 50 East this afternoon.

Rotate Black, Inc. of Petoskey, Mich., says it reached a deal with Schaller Development Group to build The Traditions Casino at Dayton. The planned casino is located on Highway 50 east of Sutro Tunnel Road.