October 2013
Wanted fugitive convicted in 1976 murder of Carson City child found in Las Vegas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 11:08am
A man wanted as a fugitive after being convicted in 1976 of second degree murder of a child in Carson City has been arrested, the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation reports.
Wanted fugitive Eric William Zessman, 59, was arrested in Las Vegas. Zessman was convicted of the second degree murder of a child in Carson City in 1976. He was first paroled in 1981, and in each of his six parole releases since that date he became a fugitive or committed new crimes.
Obituary: Jacqueline Christiane Banovich - Janssen
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 10:23amJuly 1, 1949 - Oct. 26, 2013 Jacqueline Christiane Banovich-Janssen (Jackie King), passed away unexpectedly while visiting in Fallon, on Saturday, October 26, 2013...
Tourism Officials: Nevada visitor campaign 'A World Within, A State Apart' resonates with travelers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 10:22amNevada's tourism officials say the 2013 spring and summer advertising campaign that launched the brand "A World Within, A State Apart" along with a television commercial featuring the catchy version of the cowboy song "Don't Fence Me In" by Las Vegas band The Killers has proven to be highly successful.
The Nevada Commission on Tourism’s campaign, which continues this fall, has strengthened interest in travel to Nevada among key audiences with results showing significant year-over-year increases, said Claudia Vecchio, director, Nevada Commission on Tourism.
Death Notice: Lillian M. Thomas
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 10:19amLillian M. Thomas, 90, passed away on October 26, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766. …
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Obituary: Patricia Ann Choat
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 10:19amPatricia is survived by husband, John Choat; children, Glenn Thomas, Barbara Sue; step children, Daniel Choat and Amy Holly; brother, Tom Kenny of Maryland; numerous nieces a...
Man arrested on warrant charges after allegedly harassing Carson City Library patrons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 9:38amA 21-year-old man was arrested Oct. 29, 2:15 p.m. in the 900 block of North Roop Street in Carson City. He faces misdemeanor charges of being in violation of a suspended sentence and contempt of court.
According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the Carson City Library where the suspect and another man were allegedly harassing patrons and trespassing.
Column: Another IRS Bad Apple
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 9:08am
Of over 90,000 IRS employees there are bound to be a few “bad apples” that act wrongfully. Most IRS employees are hard working, dedicated, intelligent and professional folks that do a lot of good work under very difficult cirbumstances.
The FBI and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) investigated and the U.S. Attorney Office prosecuted Jeanne L. Gavin recently.
Solar power a boon to Carson schools
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 9:04amThe Carson City School District cut its energy bill at five schools by nearly $300,000 in a year, mostly due to solar power, a school official said Tuesday.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 30 through Nov. 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 10:26pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 5.
National Governors Association picks Nevada for Learning Network
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 4:10pmThe National Governors Association has picked Nevada to participate in the Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes designed to assist states with their policies and practices relevant to improving birth outcomes, defined and measured by incidence of preterm births and infant mortality.
“We are honored to be selected for the Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes,” said Tracey D. Green, M.D., Chief Medical Officer. “I am encouraged to see that NGA recognizes birth outcomes as a significant public health challenge.”
