When the most interesting thing about a political campaign involves a candidate who chose not to run, it's safe to say that the race doesn't exactly rank up there with Lincoln-Douglas.
RENO, Nev. -- Despite extensive pretrial publicity, a prosecutor expressed confidence that an objective jury can be found to try the man accused of poisoning his wife, former Nevada state Controller Kathy Augustine.
The Clark County School Board members oversee the nation's fifth-largest school district, with more than 300,000 students and an operating budget of $1.8 billion. The district is the state's largest employer, and receives the largest share of tax dollars of any entity in the state.
At least 64 members of the military with strong Oregon ties have died during service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The information was gathered from news reports, military press releases and Web site databases.
Even counting the school district employees and their family members who attended the bond issue meeting in Beatty Oct. 4, the turnout was disappointing. Some people commented that it was not adequately publicized, although flyers were posted and sent home with students.
While many local residents were enjoying themselves at the annual Fall Festival the evening of Sept. 30, I was a ride-along observer with the Nye Country Sheriff's Office. Field Training Officer (FTO) Michael Horn, greeted me at the office. He gave me a quick cook's tour, then we headed out.
Five of six candidates for contested Carson City School District board seats turned out Monday night for a debate sponsored by the nonpartisan group Youth Voice.
CARSON CITY The Nevada Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal by two former Churchill County School District administrators who claimed they were defamed during a school board meeting.
