January 2013
Carson City firefighters rescue several animals at Airport Road apartment fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 1:56pm
UPDATE 10:30PM: The apartment fire Monday afternoon at a complex off of Airport Road in Carson City was caused by a child playing with a lighter, Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi confirmed. Flame from the lighter touched off blankets and the fire spread, he said.
UPDATE 2:29PM: Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi reports no injuries and several animals rescued at a fire inside an apartment/townhome complex in the 3400 block of Airport Road.
Carson City man jailed after breaking down door with ax, swinging it at woman
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:59pmA Carson City man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly breaking down a door with an ax and threatening a woman.
Reymundo Antonio Robles, 39, was arrested in the 800 block of Musser Street. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. in reference to a possible domestic battery. The reporting party stated Robles was breaking down the door with an ax.
The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank releases research on investment portfolios of high-income households
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:59pmLAS VEGAS – The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the fourth of its High Net Worth briefings today. The research prepared by local market research firm Applied Analysis was specific to changes in the income and investment portfolios of Nevada’s higher income households during the past several years. The report suggests that Nevada’s higher income households were overly exposed to real estate investment risk prior to the recession and have rapidly shifted assets into low-yield bonds, transaction accounts and certificates of deposit.
Friday Night at 7:30 PM - We <3 Karaoke at The Spoke Bar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 12:08pm
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Repeats every week until Fri Feb 15 2013 .
February 1, 2013 - 7:30pm
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February 8, 2013 - 7:30pm
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February 15, 2013 - 7:30pm Friday nights in February are a celebration of karaoke, entertainment, and the awesome gang at the Spoke Bar!
Karaoke by Ken returns every Friday in February to provide your karaoke antics along with always low drink prices, a smoke-free environment, and a wide variety of karaoke singers and aficionados.
We don't just love karaoke, we love YOU too!
The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.
More information always available at http://karaokebyken.com!
Eight bills to watch in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:25amAs the 2013 Legislature readies to convene, most observers have focused their attention on taxes.
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval has promised to veto any tax increase, while Democratic leaders have vowed to launch an extensive review of the existing tax structure, which has the potential to change the way businesses pay license fees, the live entertainment tax and other levies.
Your favorite Carson City photo could become a part of history and help you win cash or prizes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:16am
Your favorite Carson City area memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.
The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.
Your favorite Carson photo could become a part of history and help you win cash or prizes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:12am
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January 28, 2013 (All day) Your favorite Carson memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.
The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.
Dayton schools on one-hour delay after 13 buses vandalized
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:28amAll Dayton schools are on a one hour delay this morning (Monday January 28, 2013) after 13 school buses were vandalized over the weekend.
2013 Carson Girls Softball Registration is open
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 9:11am
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Repeats every 7 days until Sat Feb 09 2013 .
February 2, 2013 (All day)
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February 9, 2013 (All day) The 2013 Carson City Girls Softball Registration is open. You can sign-up online at www.carsongirlssoftball.com or come to one of our in-person registrations:
More details in Carson City road rage incident, suspect identified
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 3:40pmUPDATE JAN.29: Desiree Bragg, the woman who was chased and struck by a vehicle in a road rage incident on Saturday night in Carson City, has died.
Bragg was taken off life support Tuesday, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed. Friends on Facebook began posting messages on Carson Now. Furlong confirmed and said he and Carson City District Attorney Neil Rombardo were meeting and would make more information available later today.
Furlong said he believed Bragg was 19 years old but wasn't able to confirm her age at the time he spoke with Carson Now. He said he was alerted to her death while he was in a meeting.
The 27-year-old suspect, Leonardo Cardoza, will likely face murder charges.
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Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong released more details into Saturday night's road rage incident that sent a Carson City woman to the hospital with serious injuries. The suspect, Leonardo Cardoza, 27, was also flown to the hospital and was released Sunday morning and is now in the Carson City Jail facing multiple felony charges including battery with a deadly weapon, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries and DUI.
The following report is from Sheriff Furlong:
