September 2013
Carson City sheriff's officers make numerous drug, misdemeanor arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 4:28pmTwo men were arrested Sept. 27 and face felony drug charges after Carson City Sheriff's Special Enforcement Team officers found methamphetamine in a console of a van. Both men denied the meth was theirs.
Keith Wayne Furr, 51, and William Dale French, 42, of Dayton were arrested in the 4900 block of Highway 50 East at 5:28 p.m.
Western Bariatric Institute Hosts FREE 11th Annual Fashion Show to Raise Obesity Awareness
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 2:52pm
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October 5, 2013 - 5:00pm RENO, NEVADA – September 30, 2013 – Today, more than one-third of U.S. adults suffer from obesity, a condition that is often accompanied by heart disease, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Considering that staggering statistic, Reno-based Western Bariatric Institute (WBI) believes it is more important than ever to raise awareness of obesity to help ensure access to effective treatment options as well as to provide education about prevention.
Northern Nevada Development Authority announces $1 billion in economic impact
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 1:46pm
With job creation key to Nevada's ongoing economic recovery, Gov. Brian Sandoval and Northern Nevada Development Authority officials announced Monday that the agency's work has led to a milestone, making a $1 billion economic impact across a five county region over the past three years.
Carson City area casinos see slight increase in August gaming revenue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 9:11amCarson City area casinos saw a 1.31 percent increase in gaming revenue for the month of August, the state's gaming control board reports Monday.
Statewide, Nevada reported a total “gaming win” of $955,281,446 for the month, an 11.17 percent increase compared to August 2012.
Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville and Minden took in $8,763,685 in gaming revenue for the month which led to the increase over August, 2012 winnings.
Argentina man killed in Mineral County motorcycle crash with horse
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 8:54amA 29-year-old Buenos Aires man died and a woman was injured Sunday in a motorcycle crash with a horse west of Tonopah in Mineral County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
The fatal crash happened on on U.S. Highway 6 in Mineral County near mile marker 14 and was reported at 7:20 p.m. The preliminary crash investigation details indicate the man was riding a blue 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on the two-lane highway with his passenger; a 30-year-old woman from the same city, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.
Flea Market at Dayton Valley Dog Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 8:52am
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Repeats every 2 days on October until Sat Oct 12 2013 .
October 12, 2013 - 8:00am The Dayton Valley Dog Park Fall Flea Market is coming soon! Location: Dayton Valley Dog Park, Dayton Valley Road and Como Road in Dayton. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Date: October 12th (Saturday), 2013. Over 50 vendors attending ! Lots of treasures to choose from ! Spaces are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 the day of the event. Interested? Call Naomi at 246-3107 and send a check to DVDP, P.O. Box 995, Dayton NV 89403.
Local nonprofit Ventana Sierra to host Monster Ball fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2013 - 6:07pm
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October 26, 2013 - 8:00pm Ventana Sierra, who is a local non-profit who helps homeless and aged out foster kids with housing and college tuition, is hosting a Monster Ball as their major fall fundraiser.
The event will be held at the Plaza Hotel confrence room on October 26th from 8 PM to Midnight, and is for adults ages eighteen and over.
There will be a live DJ, costume contest, food, games and prizes, and much more. Tickets are on sale now for $25.00 and are being sold at V&T Pet Clinic at 2230 South Carson Street.If you have questions about this event, please call 775-384-2290.
Dogs take center stage at Fuji Park
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/29/2013 - 3:36pm
Some of the best show dogs in the country were scampering through Fuji Park this weekend at the Bonanza Kennel Club Dog Show.
One of those top dogs to make an appearance in Carson City was Dodger, the top-ranked Border Collie in the country this year, with handler Elizabeth Nelson of Sacramento.
2013 Street Vibrations - Around Carson City, NV.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2013 - 1:14pm
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September 28, 2013 (All day) Pictures of Street Vibrations 2013 around Carson City, NV.
Carson City Street Vibrations changes gears to be more family friendly
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/29/2013 - 10:28am
While Street Vibrations started in the parking lot of the Carson Nugget 19 years ago and quickly moved to Reno, new efforts to provide alternative events that cater to families as well as generate revenue for Carson City have been underway culminating in the return of Street Vibrations, in a family-friendly format, to downtown Carson City this weekend.
