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October 2013

Breast cancer survivor makes top 10 cut in Mutual of Omaha commercial search

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 11:05am

After a Aha Moment Tour stop in Carson City this spring, Northern Nevada resident Cindy Lain’s aha moment is in the top 10 running to become a national TV commercial for Mutual of Omaha, officials announced Monday.

Lain's aha moment occurred when her battle with breast cancer allowed her to find passion and purpose in a way she had never experienced it before. You can learn more about her journey and view her ‘aha moment’ in the video below.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 10:35am

Inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. Inspections include school cafeterias, mobile food vehicles, restaurants and fast food restaurants.
See the full report below.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest reports for Tuesday

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 10:15am

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Russell and William streets. He faces misdemeanor charges of possessing drug paraphernalia, minor consuming and contempt of court.

He was arrested at 4:17 a.m. by Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies after attempting to enter a casino and being on Alternative Sentencing with a condition to obey all laws. He submitted to a breath alcohol test which indicated at .163. He also had in his possession a marijuana pipe. Bail: $1,879.

Carson City man jailed after admitting to home invasion, punching flat-screen TV

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 10:10am

A 20-year-old Carson City man faces a felony home invasion charge after admitting to breaking down the door of a College Parkway residence, punching a flat screen television and leaving.

Jared Olan Smith was arrested Sept. 30, 7:15 p.m. in the 100 block of North Nevada Street. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of commissioning the crime with property destruction.