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Clean Energy Summit Sparks Political Events, Debate Over Government Role In...
Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY– With U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s 5th annual National Clean Energy Summit set to kick off today in Las Vegas, the debate over alternative energy development and...
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Outdoors with Don Q: Another fun-filled day in the great outdoors visiting...
By Don Quilici Elaine and I spent an enjoyable day in the Great Outdoors last Sunday, which included spincasting for trout and taking photographs. It was a fun-filled day that you might want to...
View ArticleAt $3.54 average, Nevada gas prices among lowest in country
Reno's average rose 6 cents to $3.67, Sparks rose 6 cents to $3.70 and Carson City rose 6 cents to $3.61. Elko has the highest average in the state after a 4-cent rise to $3.80. Demand for gasoline has...
View ArticleCarson City railroad history celebrated with arrival of McKeen Motor Car V&T...
CARSON CITY — It was 'all aboard' the historic McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22 on Sunday for dozens of railroad enthusiasts as the Nevada State Railroad Museum celebrated a milestone 100th anniversary...
View Article“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. Authorities say that a man walked into the Texaco station at 5th and Saliman at around...
View ArticleComment on Nevada is greening…slowly by Dave Morgan
Unfortunately it is becoming more and more apparent that the countries and environments of the world are much more tightly connected than we’ve been willing to acknowledge. Coal fired plants in China...
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V&T McKeen Motor Car designated as National Historic Landmark
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced the designation of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad McKeen Motor Car #70 based in Carson City as one of 27 national historic landmarks....
View ArticleCarson City gas prices drop an average of a nickel since August
Gas prices in Carson City appear to be about three cents higher a gallon than the statewide average of $2.84, as reported by monthly figures compiled by AAA. The good news is that capital city gas...
View ArticleRetail gas prices nearing summer highs
Retail gas prices nearing summer highs Staff Writer Retail gas prices are spiking to levels last seen in the heat of summer driving season, raising fears that consumers could cut back on holiday...
View ArticleCarson City men face reckless driving charges after drag race
Two 18-year-old Carson City men were arrested Monday and face misdemeanor reckless driving charges for drag racing through the east side of town.Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies patrolling the...
View ArticleSaddle Up For KIds Event a Success
Food For Thought Food For Thought would like to think all the people who came out and supported us at our Saddle Up For Kids Events. Friday, June 28th’s dinner at the Governor’s Mansion and Saturday,...
View ArticleNDOT Begins Field Test Of Car Tracking Technology For Potential New Tax
The Nevada Department of Transportation says technology it is testing to track car mileage as part of a potential new tax system would not violate drivers’ privacy. NDOT is in the second phase of a...
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States Cut But Still No Budget Gluts
For the first time in 10 years, states cut taxes more than they increased them, according to a preliminary report released last week by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). But voters...
View ArticleFresh Ideas: Americans burying heads in sand on climate issue
Fresh Ideas: Americans burying heads in sand on climate issueBy Anne Macquarie For the Nevada Appeal Last month India and China signed a major agreement on combating climate change, and the government...
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Outdoors with Don Q: Take a Canadian vacation trip for 2014
By Don Quilici Last week, I wrote about our visit to the remote Ookpik Wilderness Lodge on Babine Lake in British Columbia. This week, I would like to offer a suggestion for taking a 2014 vacation...
View ArticleMore layoffs at Chromalloy plant in Carson City; 148 let go in less than a month
By Jeff Munson In another round of layoffs in less than a month, 48 salaried and hourly employees were let go from the Chromalloy plant in Carson City, the company confirmed Wednesday. About 100...
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$27.6 Million Contract Will Bring High Tech Kiosks To Grocery Stores For DMV...
CARSON CITY – The state Board of Examiners today approved a 10-year, $27.6 million contract to install kiosks in grocery stores statewide where Nevadans will be able to renew car registrations, extend...
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Federal court strikes down Sierra Club lawsuit, upholds Lake Tahoe Regional Plan
Staff report A federal court Monday ruled in favor of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, affirming an update to the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan that took years to craft, according to the agency.The...
View ArticleGas prices falling, along with the rain…
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View ArticleOutsider's View of Carson City
by Scott SchrantzFrom the Fever blog, on vacation from Philadelphia:Carson City was smaller and white trashier than I imagined it to be. The casinos were sad. Everything was a casino, in true Nevada...
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