November 2012
Carson City crosswalk accident sends to two hospital with minor injuries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 6:26pmUPDATE 6:17PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports tonight that two suffered minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle. They were taken to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City. CareFlight had been called but canceled after it was determined the injuries were not life-threatening and were considered minor.
Carson City Public Works has sand bags available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 4:48pmSandbags are available at the Carson City Public Works Corporate Yard on Butti Way. If you have flooding issues, please contact Dispatch at (775) 887-2012. Below is the latest YouTube video update on the storm from the National Weather Service in Reno.
NV Energy issues fraud alert to customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 4:33pmNV Energy has learned that a person(s) identifying themselves as employees of the company are calling customers threatening to disconnect power if a credit card payment or cash transfer is not made over the phone immediately. NV Energy does not call customers and solicit payments. If customers receive a call asking for a payment, they should refuse and call local law enforcement official or NV Energy if they have additional questions.
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State Senate GOP Leadership Endorses Drivers’ Licenses For Deferred Action Program
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 3:08pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s state Senate Republican leadership today expressed support for a state policy that makes thousands of young immigrants living in Nevada eligible for a state-issued driver’s license or ID.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, with the support of Gov. Brian Sandoval, announced this week that its policy would be to honor the employment authorization card granted to successful applicants under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Deferred Action program.
Shirk keeps Ward 4 seat after recount
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 1:51pmAfter a recount, Supervisor-elect Jim Shirk keeps the Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 4 seat over Molly Walt.
$1.7 million donated to UNR's Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center by the late Betty Heaston
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 1:27pmThe late Reno resident Betty Heaston has donated more than $1.7 million to the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center to benefit programs, staff and operations. Heaston also made an additional bequest of more than $57,000 to create an endowment for student scholarships.
“Betty particularly loved her life in Reno and championed all the city had to offer,” said Forrest Bolles, Heaston’s nephew. “But she had a particular feeling for the University of Nevada, Reno, and was very proud that the city had a world-class institution of higher learning.”
Flood watch issued for Carson City and surrounding areas as storm pushes through
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 1:20pmCarson City and areas west of Highway 395 from Lassen County, to Reno, Lake Tahoe and into northern Mono County are under a Flood Watch.
Chris J. Graham named Carson Now sports editor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 12:16pmAfter broadcasting live play-by-play Western Nevada College baseball games for six seasons, and recently taking on regular sports blog reporting and analysis for Carson Now, it would be only fitting to give Chris J. Graham the title of Sports Editor. And so as of today we are.
Graham, 26, will step up sports coverage for Carson Now with continued blogs, stories, interviews, analysis and plans in early 2013 for a one-hour weekly broadcast sports show.
Obituary: Jack H. Kingsbury
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 4:01amJack Kingsbury passed away Nov. 22, 2012 in Carson City, Nev. in a nursing home after a long illness. Jack was born on May 30, 1928 in Kokedale, Colo. to Harry and Nanalee Kingsbury. While atten...