March 2014
Smoke from Lake Tahoe prescribed fire blows into Carson City, Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 4:07pm
A prescribed fire in the Round Hill area at Lake Tahoe is putting up a lot of smoke that has made its way into the Carson City and Dayton areas, officials said Saturday afternoon.
A Douglas County Sheriff's Office dispatcher confirmed the prescribed fire is off of Kent Way and is part of an active controlled burn that is indeed putting off a lot of smoke. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has a crew on the prescribed burn. The U.S. Forest Service reports a prescribed burn in the Cave Rock area as well.
Weather forces Carson City Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony move to Carson Nugget ballroom
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 3:11pm
Organizers of the the Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony slated for Mills Park today announced the ceremony has moved to the Carson Nugget ballroom beginning at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow beginning at 6 p.m.
Rick Arnold, President of the Carson City Area Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America announced the event was changed due to weather conditions.
The Chapter, a Commemorative Partner in The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, is holding the event to focus attention on the 50th anniversary of the War.
Safety improvements built into Highway 50 repaving plans between Carson City and Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 1:52pm
A $6-plus million repaving project along a stretch of Highway 50 east of Carson City is planned for late spring through summer with some safety improvements built into the plans, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Merge lane improvements, slope flattening, the installation of a t-intersection and turn lanes for easier access at Flint Drive and State Route 341 are scheduled as part of the safety upgrades on Highway 50 between Deer Run Road and east of SR341, said NDOT spokeswoman Meg Ragonese.
Carson City area road report for week of March 31 through April 4
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 11:13amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 31 to April 6, 2014. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be performing road maintenance on Highway 50 between Lompa Lane and Deer Run Road. There will be lane closures between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays, but the road will remain open to traffic in both directions.
WNC Baseball: Fife, Harber help Wildcats gain doubleheader split
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 10:48pm
Through 13 innings of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader on Friday, College of Southern Idaho denied Western Nevada College from putting a crooked number on the scoreboard. But with one swing by Alex Fife that changed as his homer brought in three runs, helping the Wildcats to a doubleheader split.
Fife’s homer was part of a four-run seventh inning that snapped a 1-1 tie and propelled the Wildcats to a 5-1 victory at John L. Harvey Field in Carson CIty. The Golden Eagles won the opener 6-2 behind the pitching of southpaw Kolton Brost.
Lyon County authorities investigate man struck and killed by train in Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 6:47pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a male who was killed after being struck by a train Friday afternoon near Pilot Travel Center in Fernley.
At around 2:45 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area for a report of a man who had been struck by a train, said Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jeremy Grundy. The person was found dead near the tracks.
Assembly candidate rejects Carson City GOP vetting, Central Committee explains process
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 6:25pm
A Republican candidate for Assembly District 40 said he rejects the idea of being vetted by the Carson City Republican Central Committee, a policy the committee has in its bylaws.
Candidate Jed Block stated earlier this week that he was informed that a "secret Republican Vetting Committee" asked to see him in a closed meeting. He called the committee "a handful of self-promoted political bosses" who would "inform, if not instruct, the so-called rank-and-file how to think, how to vote."
Carson City Republic Central Committee vetting designed to find candidates who meet CCRCC values
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 6:11pmThe Carson City Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) is an organization of local citizens interested in participating in and promoting Carson City Republican Party values and it's candidates for public office.
The membership meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Silver State Charter High School. Anyone can attend these meetings and can, as a registered Republican, become a member of the CCRCC. It is an excellent venue to learn the views of local candidates and public office holders as well as share with them your views.
Nevada Assembly Seat 40 candidate Jed Block rejects Republican Party’s vetting committee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 6:06pmOn Tuesday, March 25th, Jed Block, Republican candidate for Assembly District 40, sent the following statement to the Vetting Committee of the Carson City Republican Central Committee. Assembly District 40 encompasses Carson City and portions of Washoe County:
"In Carson City, a recently created, secret Republican Vetting Committee informed me – as an announced Republican candidate for AD 40 – when to appear before them. The closed meeting may not even be observed without an invitation.
Woody Scott
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 5:23pmCelebration of Life Celebration of Life for Woody Scott will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ronald...
