April 2014
WNC Baseball: Bennett’s dramatic homer lifts Wildcats past Coyotes
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 6:54pmWestern Nevada College freshman outfielder Jake Bennett couldn’t have dreamed for a better situation to step to the plate in the ninth inning on Saturday afternoon.
With the Wildcats trailing rival College of Southern Nevada 3-2 and Joey Crunkilton on first base with one out, Bennett launched the first pitch from Josh Nuernberg over the right-field fence for a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory for WNC at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.
Wheeler spokesman: Assemblyman gets two stents but doesn't have heart problem
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 6:03pm
Minden Republican Assemblyman Jim Wheeler had two stents implanted on Saturday but his spokesman says it wasn't a result of a heart attack and the press was wrong to say he had one, according to a news release.
Nevada District 39 Assemblyman, Jim Wheeler, checked into the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Hospital early this Saturday morning after awakening with chest pains, said his press spokesman Steve Donahue.
Here is the news release:
CAPITAL CUTUPS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 3:19pm
CAPITAL CUTUPS
Dancing Mainstream Plus with Plus Brush Up
Fridays 6:30 to 9pm
Caller: Charlie Brown
Cuer: Carol Wilson
Carson City Senior Center
901 Beverly Drive
Carson City
Dance Lessons start in February
Dress is casual to full square dance style
For more information call Conn Davis at
775-831-7539.
Carson City area road report for week of April 28 to May 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 11:59amHere is the Carson City area road report provided by the public works department for the week of April 28 through May 4, 2014. Beginning Monday, a project to provide utility and street improvements will begin on Vista Grande Boulevard.
The street will be closed between Topsy Lane and Old Clear Creek Road to vehicles until project completion estimated to be in June. Motorist will need to use other routes.
Nevada Assemblyman Jim Wheeler to have surgery after heart attack
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 11:46amNevada Assemblyman Jim Wheeler, R-Minden, suffered a heart attack and will undergo surgery Saturday, according to his fellow lawmakers. Doctors planned to put in a stent, the lawmakers said. It’s a common procedure when there is some sort of blockage.
Carson City Animal Services closed after break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 11:32amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in overnight at the animal services facility at 3770 Butti Way. The shelter is closed today.
All animals were accounted for and safe. More information will be released once available.
Kirkpatrick: No Plans for Nevada Legislative Probe of Bundy-BLM Incident
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 6:13amCARSON CITY — Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick said Friday she has no plans to launch a legislative inquiry into the recent dispute involving Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Douglas County Library Hosts Spring Book Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 4:56am
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Repeats every day until Sun May 18 2014 .
May 16, 2014 - 3:00pm
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May 17, 2014 - 3:00pm
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May 18, 2014 - 3:00pm Douglas County Library hosts its annual Spring Book Sale, featuring more than 15,000 titles May 16 through May 18 at the C.V.I.C. Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave. in Minden.
Everyone is invited and Friends of the Library receive a 15 percent discount all weekend. There will be lots of signed books at reasonable prices,with more than 50 categories to choose from, including children's, fiction, art, nonfiction,and technical.
Hours are Friday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the Douglas County Library at 775-782-9841.
Carson City DA moves to reinstate charges against Ty Robben
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 6:50pmThe Carson City District Attorney’s office is moving to reinstate criminal charges against Ty Robben — including that he tried to solicit a hit man to kill Justice of the Peace John Tatro.
WNC Softball: Utah's Snow College slows down Wildcat offense
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 4:24pmThere has been no scarcity of hits for the Western Nevada College softball team in recent Scenic West Athletic Conference series with Colorado Northwestern and North Idaho College.
But on Friday, the Wildcats struggled at the plate against Snow College pitchers Taylor Allman and Belle Stoddard in Ephraim, Utah.
