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Wolf Pack baseball team looks to rebound in 2012

Gary Powers has never been one to sugarcoat a difficult situation.“We had a bad year last year,” the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball coach said of a 24-31 season in 2011....

Following mea culpa for lottery, Burning Man set to detail its long-term plans

Burning Man organizers are expected to deliver a detailed long-term plan Wednesday in response to their first lottery ticket sale, which has resulted in Burner backlash and the...

Following mea culpa for lottery, Burning Man set to detail its long-term plans

Burning Man organizers are expected to deliver a detailed long-term plan Wednesday in response to their first lottery ticket sale, which has resulted in Burner backlash and the...

Nevada congressional delegation and candidates give away Harvey Whittemore campaign contributions

Some members of the Nevada congressional delegation on Friday announced that they have given away campaign contributions they received from power broker Harvey Whittemore after...

Orphaned bears in Reno returned to the wilderness

Two black bears orphaned last summer were returned to the wild Friday by helicopter. It's hoped that after a couple of months napping in artificial dens, the bears will...

Lyon County unemployment increases to 16.1 percent

While Nevada's unemployment figures dropped in December, the onset of winter led to the opposite reaction in Lyon County, where the unemployment rate increased slightly after...

Lyon County unemployment increases to 16.1 percent

While Nevada's unemployment figures dropped in December, the onset of winter led to the opposite reaction in Lyon County, where the unemployment rate increased slightly after...

Orphaned bears in Reno returned to the wilderness

Two black bears orphaned last summer were returned to the wild Friday by helicopter.

Nevada congressional delegation and candidates give away Harvey Whittemore campaign contributions

Some members of the Nevada congressional delegation on Friday announced that they have given away campaign contributions they received from power broker Harvey Whittemore after...

Wild Horse subcommittee discusses recent issues

Special to the Dayton Courier The Virginia Range Horse Committee of the Stagecoach Advisory Board recently met with members Sue Parker, Willis Lamm, Mike Robinson, Melinda Johnson...

Wild Horse subcommittee discusses recent issues

Special to the Dayton Courier The Virginia Range Horse Committee of the Stagecoach Advisory Board recently met with members Sue Parker, Willis Lamm, Mike Robinson, Melinda Johnson...

Mama Inez turns 85 Saturday; she's fed ravioli to generations in Reno

Inez Stempeck was 10 years old when her parents, John and Elvira Casale, opened a fruit stand and deli at their home on U.S. 40 in 1937. It was roughly halfway between the borders...

Mama Inez turns 85 Saturday; she's fed ravioli to generations in Reno

Inez Stempeck was 10 years old when her parents, John and Elvira Casale, opened a fruit stand and deli at their home on U.S. 40 in 1937. It was roughly halfway between the borders...

Harvey Whittemore subject of fed probe for campaign money, newspaper reports

The FBI began serving subpoenas Thursday as part of a federal grand jury investigation into allegations lobbyist and developer Harvey Whittemore funneled illegal campaign...

TMCC Art Galleries will present exhibits Feb. 11-25

from:Truckee Meadows Community College

The TMCC Art Galleries will present the following exhibits Feb. 11-25 Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3-5 p.m. An artist reception will be held on...

Reno launches website to show all city spending

After six months of work, the city of Reno on Thursday unveiled Transparent Reno, a website that details all checks the city writes to vendors - from the phone company to the Bank...

Reno launches website to show all city spending

After six months of work, the city of Reno on Thursday unveiled Transparent Reno, a website that details all checks the city writes to vendors - from the phone company to the Bank...

High hopes accompanied Silver Legacy's '95 debut in Reno

When it opened in July 1995, the Silver Legacy Resort Casino was going to be Reno's chance to revamp a gaming market that had not seen a major new property open in 17 years.

High hopes accompanied Silver Legacy's '95 debut in Reno

When it opened in July 1995, the Silver Legacy Resort Casino was going to be Reno's chance to revamp a gaming market that had not seen a major new property open in 17 years.

Great Basin Co-op' is first downtown Reno grocery in nearly 20 years

At the same time Thursday morning, volunteers emptied the umpteenth pickup truck, loaded with goods from the Great Basin Community Food Co-op's former store to stock its new...

Great Basin Co-op' is first downtown Reno grocery in nearly 20 years

At the same time Thursday morning, volunteers emptied the umpteenth pickup truck, loaded with goods from the Great Basin Community Food Co-op's former store to stock its new...

Experts: Silver Legacy in Reno unlikely to close

The Silver Legacy Resort Casino told employees Thursday that the owners have no intent to close after notifying regulators this week of plans to restructure a $142.8 million...

Experts: Silver Legacy in Reno unlikely to close

The Silver Legacy Resort Casino told employees Thursday that the owners have no intent to close after notifying regulators this week of plans to restructure a $142.8 million...

Fernley Municipal Court Judge Daniel Bauer resigns after allegation of impersonating officer

Fernley Municipal Court Judge Daniel Bauer has resigned his position amid charges related to his alleged impersonation of an officer at a traffic stop.

Wolf Pack finally completes football coaching staff

from:Nevada Wolf Pack Examiner

Colorado State's Larry Lewis has been named the Nevada Wolf Pack's new running backs and special teams coach.Lewis spent four years at Colorado State (2008-11) and was...

Reno author's work explores life with autism

Russell Lehmann of Reno said he wrote his book of observations and poetry to help people understand the frustrations and emotional pain of being autistic.

Reduced lanes, closed ramps: I-80 construction set to begin again

Traveling on Interstate 80 through Reno will be a lot more complicated starting Friday with closures of on- and off-ramps at Wells Avenue and Fourth Street and reduced lanes on...

Blog: City of Reno seeks applicants for Animal Services Task Force

The task force will review animal intake, behavioral assessments and hold periods, foster/volunteer programs, euthanasia selection, and more.

So what do both sides want in the tussle over Lander Street?

The attorneys that represent Our Lady of the Snows School and the group of residents who are organizing in opposition to the proposed abandonment of Lander Street have sent the...

Woman hospitalized after going over embankment of Mt. Rose Highway

One woman is hospitalized after her car went over an embankment just below the Reindeer Lodge on the Mt. Rose Highway and traveled about 150 feet before being stopped by trees.

Free UNR program Friday: Jefferson, Washington and Hamilton have a discussion

The University of Nevada, Reno has a simulated discussion of two presidents and a founding father Friday night on campus.

Reno launches open government website, details city finances

After six months of work, the city of Reno unveiled Transparent Reno on Thursday, a website that details all checks the city writes to vendors - from the phone company to the Bank...

Fallon man wins $9,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune' during Military Spouses Week

Robert Duncan of Fallon won $9,000 as a contestant in Wednesday night's episode of "Wheel of Fortune" during "Military Spouses Week."

Silver Legacy in Reno owes $142.8M on March 1

The partnership that owns the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in downtown Reno is working with outside advisers to restructure $142.8 million in mortgage notes due March 1, according...

Reno digest: Digital billboard delay, Moana miracle and food trucks

From delaying a decision on the future of digital billboards in Reno to kicking off the Miracle on Turf project at Moana Stadium, Reno City Council wrapped up a lengthy meeting...

City Council says close Lander Street during school hours, but not permanently

During an emotional two-hour hearing Wednesday, the Reno City Council agreed to formalize the closure of Lander Street behind the Our Lady of the Snows school while children are...

Despite funding firestorm, private donations coming into Planned Parenthood in Reno

Northern Nevada Planned Parenthood affiliates are receiving overwhelming support in the aftermath of a funding amendment/reversal from the national Susan G. Komen Race for the...

Accident cleanup blocking traffic on North Virginia Street

Traffic lane reductions are in place on North Virginia Street between McCarran and Parr boulevards after a two cars collided, sending one over the embankment.

College of Engineering Dean Maragakis invited to White House

from:University of Nevada

Engineering Dean Manos Maragakis will attend a White House event Wed to celebrate efforts to retain and graduate more engineering students.

Feds to 'monitor,' not investigate Las Vegas police

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Civil rights groups in Las Vegas are protesting a U.S. Department of Justice decision not to launch an immediate probe of Las Vegas police use-of-force policies...

Nevada educators say science standards have evolved beyond 'D' grade

A national think tank gave Nevada a "D" for its state science standards and said that it provides "a very shaky foundation" for science education in the state,...

After flirting with City Council bid, Bobzien said he will run for Assembly again

Assemblyman David Bobzien, D-Reno, said on his website today that he will run for his Assembly seat again this fall after telling the Reno Gazette-Journal last month he was...

Sheppard Art Gallery fundraiser set for Friday

from:University of Nevada

'No Strings Attached' exhibition and auction to be held on Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Blight, eminent Civil War historian, to speak on campus

from:University of Nevada

Yale's award-winning Blight to speak on Thursday

Little Washoe Lake closed for fire reseeding

Little Washoe Lake between Reno and Carson City is closed so crews can rehabilitate and reseed the landscape after last month's fire. State parks officials say the closure...

Blog: Reno City Council could approve digital billboards today

After years of work, the Reno City Council will finally address an ordinance that would regulate digital billboards in Reno.

Concerns growing over Burning Man ticket lottery

In another sign of the growing pains for Burning Man, organizers say the majority of people who help make the event's major theme and art camps possible did not get a ticket...

Hawaii's Rolovich to take over Wolf Pack offense

from:Nevada Wolf Pack Examiner

The Nevada Wolf Pack's offense now has a new leader.Wolf Pack head football coach Chris Ault announced Wednesday that he has hired former Hawaii assistant Nick Rolovich as...

Blog: Check out Tommy, cat of the month at Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada

Short-haired orange tabby craves attention and loves to be cradled like a baby.

TMCC introduces WebCollege FastTrack Online Degree Program

from:Truckee Meadows Community College

In order to expand educational opportunities to local residents looking to grow and enhance work skills, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) developed the WebCollege...