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Proud to Say: Bowman flies into semifinals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:39amThis has been a whirlwind of a week for South Tahoe's Maddie Bowman. The superpipe freeskier lost a role model in Sara Burke who passed away from injuries while practicing the very sport Bowman com...
As the Bull Wheel Turns: Snow dances look to be paying off ... but don't stop
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:36amThis is the big weekend that we've all been waiting for. We've gotten down on our knees and prayed, did the most outrageous snow calls and of course have been doing the snow dances and finally we m...
Calif jobless rate dips to lowest level since 2009
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:09amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in December to 11.1 percent, its lowest rate since 2009, the state reported Friday.The rate is two-tenths of a percentage po...
Multistate personhood push kindles abortion debate
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:06amNEW YORK (AP) - In poll after poll, Americans say the economy is the paramount issue facing the nation, with hot-button social issues trailing far behind. Nonetheless, abortion will likely be in th...
Locals launch Lake Tahoe Swimming Society
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:04am
While it is cold and snowy outside now, swimming Lake Tahoe is the furthest from many minds. But not for a group of power swimmers who are preparing for water recreation after the snow melts.
Lake Tahoe swim enthusiasts Karen Rogers, adventure swimmer Jamie Patrick, local triathlete Rob Laurie, ski patroller Garrett Harley and photographer Brian Patterson and have announced the formation of the Lake Tahoe Swimming Society.
Patriots favored by Vegas books to win Super Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:00amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a decade of winning and the playoff mystique of quarterback...
Patriots favored by Vegas books to win Super Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:00amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a decade of winning and the playoff mystique of quarterback...
Bills would let NJ avoid US ban on sports betting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:59amTRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Two New Jersey congressmen plan to introduce separate bills Monday that would let their state offer legal sports betting.U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, a Cape May County Republican,...
Steelers QB settles lawsuit alleging '08 rape
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:57amRENO, Nev. (AP) - Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008 have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Ste...
The unforgettable fire: Washoe Drive blaze
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A drive along Highway 395 through Pleasant Valley Saturday morning gives but a glimpse of the tragedy that struck the area little more than 24 hours earlier.A light dusting o...
Douglas jobless climbs to 13.8 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 8:43amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County's jobless numbers nudged back up in December.Total employment in Douglas held rock steady at 17,930 workers, but the number of jobless went up by 60 to 2,860, increasi...
Lake Tahoe weather: Winter storm warning until 4 p.m.; 4-8 more inches of snow possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 7:56amLAKE TAHOE - A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Monday for the greater Truckee/Tahoe region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.Snow is expected to increase in ...
Meeting will focus on new Douglas County senior center
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:00amMisuse of snowblower could mean fewer fingers to operate it
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:00amSchool districts struggle to comply with Voters Rights Act
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:59amFirst Tahoe storm tests snowshoe agility during cocktail races
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 9:18pmJudge hears arguments in sealing forest fire documents case
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:40pmLiberty Energy in process of changing name, rebranding
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:34pmCold cases share similarities to alleged Naso crimes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among the files of South Lake Tahoe's cold cases lies the murder of 17-year-old Kathleen Keohane in 1976.Keohane's body was found beneath the Truckee River Bridge. Her...
N. Nevada groups create kindness initiative in philanthropist’s name
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00amOpinion: Is Internet freedom or Web piracy the bigger issue?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 2:00amNetwork of trails provides hours of cycling in North State
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:59amHilltrac Skier Express at Ridge Tahoe Prepares for Launch
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 12:11am
Personnel from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District conduct training Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, on the new Hilltrac Skier Express at the Ridge Tahoe. The new self-operated, gondola-type car, which will begin operating next week, will transport skiers from the Ridge Tahoe to the Stagecoach Chairlift. The 8-passenger gondola-type transport sits on a track and with the swipe of a room key, will take passengers down the slope side right to the Stagecoach Chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort within minutes.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Kick-off 2012 with Speed Networking Event
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:57pm
Speed Networking kicks-off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2012 schedule of events, Thursday, Jan. 26, upstairs at The Fresh Ketch from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a cash bar, fun and games.
Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:38pmThe sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
Democrats Caucus In Nevada To Support President Obama For A Second Term
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 9:01pmCARSON CITY — Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.
The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.
Unlike 2008, when the Democrat nominee was still undecided at the time of the caucus, the nonbinding ballot had two options: the president or uncommitted. Obama was getting strong support among participants.
Chinese New Year stories for children at Zephyr Cove library
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 7:30pmNorth Shore chamber looking for nominees for various awards
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:00pmTahoe Arts Project Presents the Gizmo Guys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 3:42pm
Tahoe Arts Project continues its 25th season with the comedy/juggler duo The Gizmo Guys on Friday, January 27th at the MontBleu Theater. The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. The Gizmo Guys will bring their “Objects in Motion” show into the South Shore schools January 23-27 teaching children how juggling relates to science and math.
