February 2014
Nevada 150 events through March
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 3:54pm
Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of March. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. Here are some events scheduled for around Carson City and Northern Nevada:
Carson City motorist stopped, arrested on misdemeanor Reno warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 2:56pmA 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, 8:38 p.m. in the 1400 block of East William Street on suspicion of failure to pay fines.
According to the arrest report, Carson City sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for an improper turn. Carson City dispatch advised the man had a confirmed warrant issued Jan. 18, 2011 out of Reno Justice Court for failure to pay fines. Bail: $795.
Annual Nevada jobless revisions shows Carson City improving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 2:35pmAnnual adjustments to Nevada’s labor market data show that job growth statewide was stronger than initially estimated. Specifically, job estimates increased statewide by 9,200 from preliminary readings, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday.
Carson City’s benchmark revealed the area’s economy lost fewer jobs than initially estimated in 2013. Carson City employment still fell by an annual average of 200 jobs over-the-year, a decrease of 0.6 percent from average 2012 levels, however the benchmark put back 100 more jobs than was initially reported in 2013.
Governor launches latest line of NV 150 Medallions
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 12:12pmThe governor and lieutenant governor have struck the newest line of medallions marking Nevada's 150th anniversary.
Outdoors with Don Q: The new Nevada fishing license year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:54amIf you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2014-2015 fishing license. That new fishing license year begins on March 1 and will run through the last day in February, 2015.
As a special tip you would be well advised to purchase that new license ASAP, because if you forget, go fishing after March 1 and get checked by “The Friendly Old Game Warden,” he isn’t going to be happy nor will you.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for the week of Feb. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:44amHere 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 Feb. 27, 2014. As a reminder, the new fishing license year for Nevada begins on March 1.
Carson City health department rabies exposure investigation, testing continues
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:25amCarson City Health and Human Services continues to partner with the following agencies on the rabies investigation: Nevada Department of Agriculture, Douglas County Animal Services, Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Office of Epidemiology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Spaghetti fundraiser at Js' Old Town Bistro nets $1,200 for Lyon County health project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:18am
A spaghetti feed at Js' Old Town Bistro in Dayton Wednesday raised $1,200 for the Medical Outreach Response Event in May, which helps Lyon County residents get needed medical, vision and dental care.
MORE will take place Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 in Silver Springs.
Carson City public works chief to retire, deputy director picked as successor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:02amCarson City Public Works Director Andrew Burnham announced his retirement effective June 2. Burnham has served as Public Works Director since 2000.
To facilitate an easy transition, Burnham will step down and serve as the Deputy Public Works Director until his retirement date.
Carson City has maintained a small-town feel since 1858
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/26/2014 - 5:13pmSome locals still occasionally call it Eagle Valley, and others may remember it as Ormsby County, but by any name, Nevada’s state capital has a reputation as a great place to live or visit.
Filled with history primarily through its connections to the discovery of the Comstock Lode next door in Storey County in 1859, Carson City is known for the state Capitol, the rebuilt Virginia &Truckee Railroad and as a one-time home to American author and humorist Mark Twain.
