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Amodei skewered by Rotary for charity
Outgoing state Sen. Mark Amodei of Carson City was repeatedly skewered Friday night by friends and colleagues over his legendary tardiness. more...
  03/12/2010 11:51pm
Judge hears texting case arguments
RENO — A federal judge on Friday heard arguments on how much of a lawsuit should proceed in a case filed against Gov. Jim Gibbons by a woman fired from a state job.
  03/12/2010 10:04pm
Reid spokesman disputes Nevada gets less than fair share
A spokesman for Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., says claims Nevada gets only 67 cents for every dollar it sends to the federal government are wrong.
  03/12/2010 10:03pm
Reid's wife undergoes surgery after traffic crash
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife underwent surgery Friday to stabilize serious injuries suffered when a tractor-trailer rear-ended the minivan she and their daughter were riding in on an interstate highway.
  03/12/2010 10:03pm
Gibbons signs budget bill
Gov. Jim Gibbons on Friday signed the legislation implementing a series of budget cuts and fee increases to fill an $805 million shortfall in the state budget.
  03/12/2010 10:00pm
Carson water wells under repair
Work has started on two of Carson City's production wells — No. 41 located in the southeast corner of Riverview Park, and No. 24, near the end of East Fifth Street, said Senior Project Manager Mark Brethauer.
  03/12/2010 9:29pm
Hettrick files for Douglas clerk/treasurer
In a surprise move, Lynn Hettrick filed Friday for the Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer's seat.
  03/12/2010 9:25pm
Candidates filed with Secretary of State's office
(I) represents incumbent

U.S. Senate

Sharon Angle, Republican

Scott Ashjian, Tea Party

Gary Bernstein, Republican

Sherry Brooks, Republican

John Chachas, Republican

Chad Christensen, Republican

Timothy Fasano, Independent American
  03/12/2010 9:24pm
27 vie for 11 seats in Carson City
By the close of business Friday, 27 people had filed with the Clerk-Recorder's Office for 11 Carson City offices.
  03/12/2010 9:23pm
Harry Reid, Landra Reid
Landra Reid has surgery after serious crash
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Sen. Harry Reid's wife has undergone surgery at a Virginia hospital to stabilize injuries from a broken neck she suffered in a traffic accident.
  03/12/2010 2:33pm
Gov. Gibbons files for re-election
Gov. Jim Gibbons filed Thursday for a second four-year term, saying he and nearly every other governor are suffering from low approval ratings because of the economy.
  03/11/2010 11:43pm
7 file for seats on school board
With only one day left to file, five candidates have entered the race for two seats on the school board, and two districts have only one candidate each.
  03/11/2010 11:41pm
Heller sets speech in April
Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., will address the Northern Nevada Development Authority on April 8, updating members on his efforts in Washington, D.C.
  03/11/2010 11:39pm
Carson GOP convention to be held on Saturday
Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold will be the keynote speaker at Saturday's Carson City Republican convention.

The convention in the Carson High School library opens its doors at 9:30 a.m. with business scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
  03/11/2010 11:38pm
Gibbons vetoes four-10 work week bill
As promised, Gov. Jim Gibbons vetoed the bill Thursday that would have put state offices on a four-day, 10-hour work week, saying the legislation appeared to be a good idea but, in practice, is unworkable.
  03/11/2010 11:36pm
$657M awarded to WTC responders
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders...
  03/11/2010 11:24pm
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