April 2012
Death Notices: Brisby, Leister
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 4:01amKatherine Yvonne Brisby, 57, of Virginia City, Nevada, passed away April 19, 2012. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.Fred E. Leister III passed away April 19, 2012 in Carson City,...
Incline Village runaway truck ramp claims another victim
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 8:50pm
The runaway truck ramp at the bottom of Mount Rose Highway in Incline Village was the scene of another tragedy today as a truck driver was killed trying to stop his vehicle using the ramp.
The Nevada Highway Patrol reports that the truck was carrying composite decking material on a flatbed trailer. The driver used the ramp to stop the vehicle, but the cargo broke loose and crushed the cab of the truck.
Snow College Overcomes Pesky 'Cats to Sweep Series
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 5:23pmThe Western Nevada College softball team got close, but didn’t bring home the wins over the weekend. Two one-run defeats and two squandered leads stunted the Wildcats momentum during an April 20-21 road series at Snow College.
Snow edged the Wildcats 2-1 and 7-6, then completed the four-game sweep with 8-0 and 8-5 victories in Ephraim, Utah.
Photos of meteor that caused boom in Nevada, California
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 5:15pmThe video below shows photos of the meteor from Sunday morning that rattled windows from Reno to Yosemite:
Carson City seeks applications for Planning Commission
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 4:43pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission. This Commission oversees all matters pertaining to Carson City=s planning and zoning, land use and growth management. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Center, Sierra Room.
Applicants must be willing to serve approximately 12 to 16 hours a month. All members will serve without compensation. Applicants must be Carson City residents and registered voters to qualify.
Carson City seeks applications for Library Board opening
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 4:41pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. This Committee oversees all Library policy and budgets.
Applicants must be willing to serve approximately six to eight hours a month. All members will serve without compensation. Applicants must be Carson City residents and registered voters to qualify.
There is one (1) open position for a term that will expire in June 2016.
Nevada Emergency Management Promotes Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 4:09pmCARSON CITY - This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is committed to being a leader for weather-readiness by knowing the risk, taking action and being an example.
Gov. Brian Sandoval Announces Deal With Amazon To Collect Nevada Sales Tax On Web Purchases
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 3:05pmCARSON CITY – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced today that the state has reached an agreement with on-line retailing giant Amazon to begin collecting Nevada sales tax on purchases.
Food for Thought's Saddle up for Kids fundraiser
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
May 12, 2012 (All day) Grab your boots, hat and come on down to the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall on May 12 for our Annual Saddle Up For Kids fundraiser! Have a delicious meal prepared by Carson City BBQ and enjoy music by the Bootleggers!
Buy your ticket today! Tickets can be purchased on our website or Call 775-885-7770.
We hope to see you there!
Carson City SWAT Hosts 1st Annual Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 1:59pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2012 - 8:00am On Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 AM, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team will be hosting our first annual fundraiser “Zombie Shoot.” The proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team to assist in the purchasing of emergency and tactical equipment for the unit.
