Yearly Archives: 2014
18 ways to avoid burning down your house at Thanksgiving
COURTESY OF THE RED CROSSMore than any other room in the house, the kitchen is the most likely room in the house to catch...
Earthquake swarm rumbles this week with 50 small quakes, largest magnitude 4.3
Despite its location away from major population centers, a swarm of earthquakes in the far northwest corner of Nevada is attracting attention as it...
BLM hosts Christmas Tree Hunting Event
Carson City, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, is hosting a Christmas tree hunt on Saturday, November 29. Public...
School of Medicine sets free December clinic date
The University of Nevada School of Medicine has scheduled one free Student Outreach Clinic for December. A general clinic (including women’s and children’s needs)...
Nevadans set record for singing state song
The final tally is in, and The Nevada 150 Commission received official verification that Nevada has set the record for the “Most People Singing...
Fresno State extends streak; topples Nevada 40-20 in last home game of 2014
POSTGAME NOTES: Fresno State (5-6, 4-3) 40, Nevada (6-5, 3-4) 20. SERIES HISTORYFresno State leads the series with Nevada, 27-18-1 … The Bulldogs have won the...
Nevada Sesquicentennial medallion series: last chance to order
The Nevada 150 Commission announces the final sales of the popular Nevada Sesquicentennial medallions. There are two opportunities for Nevadans to purchase or complete...
Twice convicted sex offender arrested on child pornography charges
Jeffrey Varnum, age 48 of Sparks, was arrested on child pornography related charges on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 following the service of a search...
Vintage toy exhibit at Dangberg Historic Park Dec. 3-7, 2014
MINDEN -- The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will open its annual exhibit of vintage toys and games on December 3-7. The exhibit, "Home...
Underage alcohol compliance check near UNR results in 57% compliance rate
On Saturday November 22, 2014 detectives from the Regional Street Enforcement Team (SET) conducted an underage alcohol compliance operation at convenience/liquor stores and bars/restaurants...