March 2013
Historic V&T Railroad opens season with Mother's Day wild west train ride
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:46am
This Mother’s Day, give Mom a window seat back in time with a tour of the Wild West aboard the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Sunday, May 12.
This special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City, will provide Mom with a long stem rose, Old West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery.
Firefighters clamp cut gas line at Arrowhead Drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:16amCarson City firefighters responded this morning to the 2400 block of Arrowhead Drive after a report of a backhoe that cut into a gas service line. Firefighters were called to the area at around 10 a.m. and were able to clamp the line.
Southwest Gas was notified and sending a crew to the scene.
No injuries have been reported.
Nevada Commission on Homeland Security agrees on 10 funding priorities for 2013
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:03amCybersecurity, prevention, community planning, intelligence and public information are among 10 priorities outlined by the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security for future funding, officials announced Friday.
Gov. Brian Sandoval and 16 voting members of the Commission made the recommendations, according to a news release.
Below is the release:
Podcast // Episode 1: Steven Brooks, Same-Sex Marriage, a Posthumous Pardon
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 1:12amCarson City authorities respond to shots fired near South Carson Street apartment complex
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 11:59pmCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded late Thursday night to a report gunshots fired in the 3300 block of South Carson Street.
The incident was reported at around 11:50 p.m. near the Cherry Creek apartments. No injuries were reported. Officers detained several subject and arrested two, a 19-year-old-man and 20-year-old woman on unrelated charges.
Carson City Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading looking for sponsors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 7:23pmThe Carson City Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading program is looking for financial partners to help fund this year’s team in regional and national competitions.
Pop Warner youth athletic programs offer local children opportunities to compete on top-quality football and cheerleading squads, which teach them valuable lessons about character, leadership, achievement, and teamwork.
Readers of all ages kick it into 'Digital OverDrive' Thursday at the Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 7:07pm
The OverDrive Digital Bookmobile National Tour stopped by the Carson City Library Thursday to provide free eBook/audiobook download services.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Krolicki among 22 lieutenant governors asking President Obama to green-light Keystone Pipeline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:13pmRepublican Lt. Governor Association Chair Brian Krolicki of Nevada and vice chairman Tate Reeves of Mississippi issued the following statement after sending a letter on behalf of 22 Republican lieutenant governors to President Obama and Secretary Kerry strongly urging approval of the Presidential Permit application on the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 2:12pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending March 28.
This week's inspections include four retail grocery stores, including those with bakeries and meat departments; a drive-thru coffee house; a take out pizza shop; four bar and lounges; several dine-in and fast food restaurants.
See the full report below.
Nevada Assembly casts historic vote to expel troubled lawmaker Brooks
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 2:01pmIn a voice vote masking how each individual lawmaker sided, the Nevada Assembly made the unprecedented decision to expel one of their own — troubled Assemblyman Steven Brooks, D-North Las Vegas.
