April 2014
Carson City Sheriff's Office investigates body of man found along Silver Saddle Ranch Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 8:22pm
UPDATE: Family, friends and colleagues have confirmed that the man who was found dead Wednesday night on a trail along Silver Saddle Road in Carson City is Bob Huston. He was a father, friend and accountant with Bullis and Company CPAs.
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Law enforcement run ends in Carson City with ceremony Thursday at the Nevada State Capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 7:13pm
The final stretch of a relay run among Nevada law enforcement officers that began in Las Vegas ended Wednesday in the state capital of Carson City, with a ceremony that will culminate Thursday noon at the Nevada capitol grounds.
The conclusion of the 400-plus mile run is part of the events surrounding the 17th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony. The service will honor the 126 Nevada peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Free Friday family film night featured at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 3:47pmEvent Date:
May 2, 2014 - 7:00pm
The Brewery Arts Center will hold a FREE Family Film Night this Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. It will be held at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King Street, and is in partnership with Living Stones Church.
The film "Frozen" will be featured and snacks are included along with some special surprises for the evening. Please come ready to have a fun and relaxing evening!
East Fork Fire District Celebrates Promotion of Six to Firefighter/Paramedic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 3:43pm
East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts recently announced the promotion of six firefighters to firefighter/paramedic. The six firefighters attended paramedic school through REMSA/UNR in groups of two while still working as firefighters with East Fork over the last three years.
All six of the firefighters: Jeff Cates, Matt Smith, Roby Safford, Clayton Peterson, Steve Koontz and Zac Pedersen graduated with a GPA of 3.6 or greater from the year-long program.
Beginning West Coast swing lessons
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 3:12pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Wed May 28 2014 .
May 28, 2014 - 8:00pm Beginning West Coast swing dancing is taught 8-9 p.m. each Wednesday, starting May 28, by Tim Renner at the Northern Nevada Children’s Museum, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City. Learn the basics of this fun and elegant dance. Partners not required in this group class; drop-ins welcome. Cost $8. Information: 775-636-5457 or 775-750-6990.
Free lesson at swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 3:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat May 17 2014 .
May 17, 2014 - 6:30pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club offers a free, one-hour lesson in basic West Coast swing at its monthly dance party May 17 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Tim Renner offers the free lesson from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by a social dance to practice your new skills from 7:30-10 p.m. Partners are not required. The social dance is free for first-time dancers, $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Two charged with selling counterfeit drugs to Carson City cancer center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 2:59pmCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Two officials in charge of a suburban pharmaceutical company were charged Wednesday with selling more than $17 million in counterfeit or unapproved drugs, including cancer drugs and birth control.
DuBois’ Health Food Center and Herb Shoppe in Carson City celebrates 50 years
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 2:41pmEvent Date:
May 1, 2014 (All day)
Phil and Judy of DuBois’ Health Food Center and Herb Shoppe in Carson City invite all to join them Thursday through Saturday, May 1-3, 2014 as they celebrate 50 years in business.
Located at 201 East William Street Suite 1, the store will offer discounts on vitamins, refreshments, vitamin company representatives on sight to answer questions, free samples, door prizes, an art show and sale by local artist Robin Travis, music, and more. The celebration runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, go to www.duboishealth.com.
Two women arrested after early morning vehicle chase with Carson City sheriff's deputies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 1:55pmTwo women were arrested early Wednesday morning after leading Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle chase that ended off road near the water tower off of Koontz Lane.
Amber Wolfe, 22, was arrested at 1:59 a.m. and faces felony charges of eluding and being in violation of probation conditions. She also faces lesser charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle with expired registration. The Winnemucca woman is being held without bail on the probation violation charge and $20,000 bail on the eluding charge.
Carson City man jailed after allegedly threatening to kill ex-girlfriend with gun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 12:53pmA Carson City man was jailed Tuesday on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend and threatened to kill himself and her with a semi-automatic handgun.
Jorge Alberto Garcia-Austria, 34, was arrested following the alleged incident that happened Monday in the woman's Koontz Lane home. He is is being held on $23,137 bail.
