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Local orthopedic physicians will screen children for possible acceptance into the medical programs offered by Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California at a screening clinic sponsored by the Kerak Shriners on Saturday, March 31. The screening clinic will take place from 9 a.m.

The Independent American Party Convention is scheduled in Northern Nevada at noon-1 p.m., March 3, at the The Plaza Hotel, 801 South Carson St., Carson City.A lunch lecture on Agenda 21 and Smart M...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe locked up the second seed in the Northern Nevada 3A playoffs on Tuesday, after coming from behind to beat Incline 46-38. "I was happy for the girls to step up...

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki told attendees of Wednesday's networking breakfast sponsored by the Northern Nevada Development Authority that he wants the 3.6 billion eyes that the Olympic Winter Games draws focused on one place in 2022: the Tahoe and Reno areas. Go here for the story.

By John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Nobody on the face of the earth, says Camie Cragg, is as interested in looking good as a bride whose ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fitness-center-des...

CARSON CITY — Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., said today he opposes the earmark process used to fund various projects around the country, advocating instead that state priorities for federal support go through a regular budget review.
“The problem with earmarks, when you look at them, it’s symbolic largely, because it’s not that it’s a huge part of the federal budget,” he said. “But a lot of them appear at the end with absolutely no hearings and they are in bills.

RENO, Nev. – Kate McGee has joined 88.7 FM KUNR – Reno Public Radio – as a broadcast journalist, coming to northern Nevada from the East Coast. She recently graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with a dual bachelor's degree in American studies and history. She started her public radio career at Fordham’s WFUV Radio as a reporter, anchor and producer, where she covered everything from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to stickball tournaments.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - By all accounts 2011 was a difficult year for special events in northern Nevada.A shooting during Street Vibrations left a San Jose man dead, and a plane crash at the Nat...

RENO, Nev. - By all accounts 2011 was a difficult year for special events in northern Nevada.A shooting during Street Vibrations left a San Jose man dead, and a plane crash at the National Champion...

Spooner Lake at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is offering free hikes in Northern Nevada. In Southern and Southeastern Nevada entrance fees are waived for ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-guided-new-ye...

The McDonald's Restaurants of Northern Nevada will be hosting a fundraiser for the family of JK Metzker.Metzker, who served as the Sports Director for KTVN-TV in Reno, died Nov. 13 after being hit ...

By John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Northern Nevada employers appear to be focused on protection of health insurance for their workers, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../survey-n-nevada-emp...

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year budget, state officials say.

“This strategic realignment allows us to focus more on Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe and allows them to focus and expand their market share in the Truckee area,” said Dan Jacuzzi, owner of the The Se...

RENO, Nev. - Retailers throughout Northern Nevada - both big-box stores and small independents - pray for a solid economic shot in the arm this holiday season, one that will carry through into the ...

RENO, Nev. - Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Tell us about Heavenly and the duties of your position.Pete Sonntag: Heavenly Mountain Resort is one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in ...

Let the Holidays Begin! The Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition at the Ridge Tahoe begins Saturday, December 3 with judging on Sunday, December 4.
Bring your own Assembly Kit, Decorations, and Imagination!
There are Two Children’s Class Categories - Class 1 ages 8-12, Class 2 ages 13-17 - Kids fees are $20 per contestant. Class 3 for adults 18 & up, fees are $50 per contestant, compete at the novice or professional chef level. Proceeds to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Valley.

RENO (AP) - After the first sellout in the event's 26-year history, organizers of the annual Burning Man festival on the northern Nevada desert have decided to sell tickets under a lottery system i...

Edgewood Companies’ plan to erect a spacious lodge costing upwards of $100 million represents the most significant private investment at South Lake Tahoe in several decades — and the investment can’t come too soon, say private and government executives who work at South Lake Tahoe. Skimpy capital investment on both sides of the state line means many hotel properties and retail centers have fallen behind other gaming and destination markets, say concerned executives.

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Winter-like weather is blowing into northern Nevada and the Sierra with winds already gusting up to nearly 50 mph in the Reno area.The National Weather Service issued a winter wea...

RENO, Nev. - Halloween doesn't spook operators of thrift stores in northern Nevada. In fact, it's proving to be a good time for some of them to get rid of god-awful clothing that wouldn't stand a c...

Several law enforcement officers from Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe will volunteer their time Thursday by participating in the annual Applebee’s “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Nevada. Officers and deputies will serve during the lunch and dinner-time hours shadowing the restaurant staff as honorary waiters and waitresses. A special envelope will be left at each table for those patrons wishing to donate.

Effective Saturday, Oct. 1, NV Energy will decrease its overall electric rates by 2.43 percent for northern Nevada customers including those in Stateline, Zephyr Cove and Incline Village.