April 2014
Woman faces felony burglary charge after breaking into apartment during fight with neighbor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 2:00pmTwo Carson City women were arrested Sunday, with one being charged with felony burglary following a fight inside an apartment complex.
Debra Rasmussen, 56, is being held on $28,132 bail. She was arrested on suspicion of burglary and a lesser charge of domestic battery. The other woman, 47, faces misdemeanor charges of domestic battery and being in violation of a suspended sentence.
According to the arrest report, Carson City sheriff's deputies were called to the 200 block of Carson Meadows after a report of two women fighting.
March unemployment down in Carson City, Lyon County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 12:29pmMarch unemployment was down slightly in Carson City and Lyon County, but inched upward in Douglas, according to figures released Monday from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Unemployment dropped to 9.8 in Carson City, down from 9.9 percent in February and 10.3 percent in January. In Lyon County the March unemployment rate was 12.6 percent, down from February's 12.7 percent and January's 13.1 percent.
Washoe Tribal Member to Share History
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 12:13pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2014 (All day) A Washoe Tribal member will give a presentation to Jacks Valley Elementary School students on May 5 about the history of indigenous tribal lands and culture.
Jean "Yetta" McNicoll has shared her knowledge through her cultural presentation to third graders in nearby school districts for 15-plus years. She would like to educate the surrounding communities of all ages.
A free public educational presentation will take place at Jacks Valley Elementary School, 701 Jacks Valley Rd on May 5th at 6:00 PM.
For more information call 775-267-2059
Man arrested after allegedly stalking teen at Carson High School track meet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 11:59amA 58-year-old man was arrested Saturday by Carson City sheriff's deputies on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm on school grounds and stalking, both gross misdemeanor offenses.
The Minden man was at a track meet at Carson High School and was stalking a female student, whom he made contact with a week prior, according to the arrest report. The man handed the student a business card, telling her: "Text me, hey, when you feel the time is right."
Nevada law agencies zero in on speeders through May 10 in education campaign
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 11:09amSeveral of Nevada’s law enforcement agencies will target speeders in the northeastern region of the state through May 10 to change behaviors that have led to deadly crashes in the Silver State.
With its vast rural areas and wide roadways, Nevada is not immune from these behavioral challenges, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. In 2012, of the 258 deaths on our state’s roads, 100 lives were lost due to speeding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The death toll related to speeding increased by 24 from the previous year.
AYSO soccer fall registration tonight and Wednesday; fees go up after April 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 10:58am
Event Date:
April 30, 2014 (All day) Registration for fall AYSO Soccer will be tonight, Monday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carson City BRIC., 108 E. Proctor St. (the BRIC)
Get in now before the registration fees go up. The cost is $55 if registered in April and $75 after April 30.
AYSO Fall Registration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 10:56am
Event Date:
April 28, 2014 - 6:00pm What: AYSO Fall Soccer Registration
When: Tonight (Monday, April 28th) and Wednesday, April 30th from 6-9pm
Where: 108 E. Proctor St. (the BRIC)
Cost: $55.00 if registered in April and $75.00 after April 30, 2014
Registration is easy:
Returning players can register and pay online at www.eayso.org and mail their registration form to P.O. Box 512
Carson City, Nevada 89702
or bring registration form to one of the walk-in registration dates.
View From The Broadcast Booth: The possible postseason scenarios heading into the final week for WNC Baseball
Submitted by Chris Graham on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 10:06am
Hello everyone! As most of you know for the past four months I have been extremely busy with the WNC Baseball season that can be heard live right here on Carson Now every weekend. Well, the regular season is coming to a close this next weekend and WNC still has a shot at the SWAC Championship and bringing the postseason tournament here to Carson City. We hit the road to Twin Falls, ID (one of my favorite stops) to take on the College of Southern Idaho.
This WNC team has battled all year long and has really come on strong as of late.
What Works: Finding your happy
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 9:47am
Sunday I spent the day at the Reno Earth Day Festival with some friends. It was really nice to sit down on the grass, bask in the sun, and slow down for a while.
I had brought a few toys with me, four bubble guns and a hula hoop. While we were playing with the bubbles, I took a moment to observe the crowd around me — everyone “finding their happy” in their own way.
Reid: $2.5 Million in federal grant money secured for Nevada highway safety programs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 8:14amNevada will receive more than $2.5 million in federal grant money designated for highway safety programs, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid announced Monday.
The grant money amounts to $2,522,323 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It will be used for programs to reduce deaths and injuries on the highways and roads by focusing on issues such as driver education, impaired driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety, occupant protection, and emergency medical services.
