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Nevada ‘Motorcycle Mama’ celebrates 102nd birthday on Harley

Apr 18, 2022

A 102-year-old northern Nevada woman known locally as “Motorcycle Mama” celebrated her latest birthday on the back of a Harley Davison

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Nevada couple saw best and worst of humankind in Ukraine

Apr 04, 2022

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Overwhelming. The best and worst of humankind.

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The State Capitol

Mar 12, 2021

Nevada's first capitol building has stood the test of time.

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Criminal Justice Reform Efforts Continue During Legislative Session

Feb 23, 2021

Lawmakers are almost done with the first month of the legislative session – and they only have until May 31 to finish the people’s business.

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Crews Rescue Man Stranded In Snowy Area North Of Carson City

Jan 29, 2021

CARSON CITY., Nev. (AP) — Authorities say a man is being treated for hypothermia after being rescued while stranded in snow-covered hills north of Carson City.

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After Months Of Demonstrations At Nevada’s Capitol, Officials Prepare For Possible Armed Protests

Jan 15, 2021

Officials are bracing for a series of armed protests through next week after the

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'Stop the Steal' Rallies Held At Nevada State Capital, Las Vegas

Jan 07, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday lined the streets outside Nevada's state capital and rallied in front of federal buildings in Las Vegas, as Congress suspended its count of state electoral votes after demonstrators stormed the U.S.

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Nevada QAnon Followers Spread Online Conspiracies In Real Life

Dec 09, 2020

QAnon began as an online conspiracy theory.

But now, it’s a fully-fledged movement animating hardcore supporters of President Donald Trump as he falsely denies that he lost the election.

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Virus Derails Polar Express Train XMAS Trips In Carson City

Sep 24, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The coronavirus has derailed a popular Christmas tradition in northern Nevada.

The V&T Railway announced it is replacing the Polar Express train ride this year with Santa's Drive-Thru Village in Carson City.

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Former Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell Has Died

Sep 14, 2020

Carson City officials say Robert L. “Bob” Crowell, the northern Nevada city's mayor for over a decade, died on Saturday.

He was 74.

Crowell died at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Reno and the cause of death was not disclosed.

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Special Session Raises Coronavirus Concern In Nevada Capital

Jul 08, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers converge on the state capital for a special budget session Wednesday after outbreaks of the new coronavirus were reported in legislatures in California and Mississippi.

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Lessons Learned During Recession Helped Carson City In Pandemic

Jul 01, 2020

The mayor of Carson City first took office during a financial crisis and is leaving during a pandemic.

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Experts Count Over 100 Aftershocks Since Nevada Earthquake

Mar 25, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev.  — Experts have recorded more than 100 small aftershocks since a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook near Carson City on Friday, causing minor damages across the city.

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Officials: Earthquake Causes Minor Damage Near Carson City

Mar 23, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Authorities in Nevada say a 4.5 magnitude earthquake near Carson City on Friday night caused minor damages across the city.

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Carson City Supervisors OK Hemp-Growing Moratorium

Feb 21, 2020
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Hemp Grower Sues Carson City Over Proposed Cannabis Farm

Jan 28, 2020
A local hemp grower in Carson City is suing the city for trying to block a cannabis farm on about 100 acres of city-owned property near the Carson River.
 
Tahoe Hemp LLC filed a lawsuit this month seeking up to $15 million.
 
It accuses Carson City of br
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Salvadoran Accused Of Terrorism Ties Arrested In Carson City

Jan 09, 2020
Federal marshals have arrested a Salvadoran man in Carson City that they say is in the U.S.
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SWAT Team Arrests Armed Suspect In Carson City Standoff

Dec 03, 2019

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Carson City sheriff's deputies have arrested an armed man who barricaded himself in a house and fired multiple shots while his grandmother was locked inside a bedroom.

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Warren Aims To Build Appeal In Republican Strongholds

Oct 07, 2019

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Elizabeth Warren was greeted by Republican activists chanting "Stop impeachment!" as she strode toward baggage claim at a Nevada airport.

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Carson City Sheriff To Nude Sunbathers: 'Be Respectful'

Jul 12, 2019

After an encounter with law enforcement at the lake last week, swimmers and sunbathers might need to cover up. 

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Democrats Are Moving Quickly In Carson City But Can They Keep The Pace Going?

Feb 20, 2019

The Democrat-controlled Assembly and State Senate moved fast on gun background checks. Can they keep up that pace with other big issues: school funding formulas, minimum wage and controlling the cost of health care drugs?

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Immigrant To Be Tried On Murder Charges Before Other Counts

Feb 09, 2019
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A 20-year-old immigrant from El Salvadoran accused of killing four people in Nevada will be tried on four murder counts in Reno before he faces related burglary and other charges in Carson City, prosecutors in the two counties said Friday.

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Sheriff: Man Admitted To 2 Northern Nevada Killings; Gun Used In 4

Jan 26, 2019
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 19-year-old from El Salvador admitted killing a married couple in Nevada and used a handgun that he said he stole earlier from their Reno home to do it, according to a sheriff's report obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

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Users Of Carson City Gun Range Upset By Its Closure

Dec 14, 2018

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Carson City last month restricted hours for drop-in use at a local gun range to the weekend due to safety concerns after city employees and contractors at the landfill said they were dodging stray bullets.

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$45K-Plus Repair Bill For Damage To Battle Born Memorial

Nov 22, 2018

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — State officials say it will cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair damage to the Battle Born Memorial in Carson City caused by bicyclists and skateboarders.

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