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Census: Nev. Non-Hispanic white population shrinks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:16 -0400

RENO, Nevada - Nevada's non-Hispanic, white population shrunk in all but three counties from 2010 to 2012, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures.

Miss Carson City crowned Miss Nevada

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:58:06 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Miss Carson City Diana Sweeney has been crowned Miss Nevada.

Magnitude-2.8 quake shakes Carson City

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:56:25 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - A magnitude-2.8 earthquake shook the Carson City area early Sunday morning - the latest in a string of temblors there this month.

Nevada governor vetoes universal background checks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:12:34 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill Thursday that would have required a background check almost any time a firearm changes hands in Nevada, carrying through on his earlier promises to kill legislation that attracted interest in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting and a rampage at a Nevada restaurant in 2011.

BLM names new Carson City district manager

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:44:50 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has a new Carson City district manager.

Gambling, progressives win big at Legislature

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:55:24 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Nevada lawmakers needed several extra hours early Tuesday morning to finish the state's legislative business for the next two years. Now as the session has ended it is apparent who is leaving Carson City smiling and who is not.

Less than fifth of Nevada schools get top ranking

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:03:31 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Less than one-fifth of Nevada schools got top grades in a new report released Friday by the state Department of Education.

Veto decision on universal background checks looms

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:53:20 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Gov. Brian Sandoval finds himself in the midst of a maelstrom of lobbying efforts swirling around his pending decision to sign or veto a bill requiring background checks on almost all gun transactions in Nevada.

Nevada governor vetoes ward voting bill

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:42:01 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Voters in Henderson, Reno, Carson City and Sparks will continue electing public officials via citywide elections.

False story about gun shakes up Carson City school

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:59:22 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old boy accused of fabricating a story about a gun that shook up a Carson City middle school.

Nevada Senate OKs tax credits for film industry

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:40:13 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - The Nevada Senate is hoping action taken Tuesday will spur more "lights, camera, action!" and make the Silver State a star for blockbuster productions headed for the silver screen.

Ward voting clears Assembly; but veto possible

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:54:18 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - A bill changing the charters of four Nevada cities to require ward-only voting in municipal elections, a move supporters say would make voting more fair for minorities, won final legislative approval Friday but faces an uncertain fate with the governor.

Nev sec of state accused of disclosure violation

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:19 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - A national Republican group has sued Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller, claiming he failed to turn over records that should be made public detailing his travel, compensation, public schedule and cellphone use.