May 2014
Carson City man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 11:39am
A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on a charge of sexual assault, according a criminal complaint filed by the Carson City District Attorney's Office.
John Allen Teifel was arrested at 6:14 p.m. in the 300 block of East William Street by a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team deputy after a warrant was issued earlier in the day for his arrest.
Nevada National Guard awarded money to employ veterans
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 10:50amThe Nevada National Guard is getting a federal cash boost to help unemployed veterans find jobs. The Secretary of Defense-Reserve Affairs has approved a $650,000 grant, to help jobless or underemployed veterans secure jobs across the silver state.
BLM demonstrators arrive in Carson City on horseback to deliver petition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 1:52pm
A group of horseback riders who left from Elko on Memorial Day arrived Friday in Carson City to present Gov. Sandoval with a petition regarding the BLM and its position on grazing reductions on federal lands and the closure of an allotment in Lander County.
Sandoval met with about 40 ranchers and told them he would make sure their concerns were heard by top brass at the BLM. Many said they were concerned about ongoing allotment reductions throughout Nevada, including those in the Battle Mountain District.
Nevada Day 2014 celebration planning underway in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 1:15pm
Nevada’s state capitol, Carson City, will host festivities to pay tribute to the Silver State’s 150th anniversary of statehood. A full schedule of events during the Nevada Day holiday weekend will be highlighted by the original Nevada Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 1, when celebrating crowds will line the Carson Street parade route to view the floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, public officials and celebrity guests.
Women to Women with Dr. Robin Titus
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 1:02pm
This week's Women to Women is with Dr. Robin Titus from Smith Valley, Nev. She is running for Nevada Assembly, District 31.
In its third season, Women to Women Nevada, hosted by Carol Paz of Carson City, is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 p.m. on Channel 190 in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon and Lake Tahoe. The program also airs Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 8-8:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Episodes also appear every Friday on Carson Now.
"Gem of a Fundraiser"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 12:52pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2014 - 5:30pm Join us for our "Gem of a Fundraiser"
June 14th 5:30-9:00PM
Thunder Canyon Country Club
We will have a silent and live auction, featuring a one-of-a kind gold pendant made by a master goldsmith and a $50 Standing Liberty gold coin.
We will also have an array of collectibles including jewelry, works of art, designer clothing and much more.
Tickets are only $10.00
For more information or to purchase tickets call (775) 883-6506.
Missing Black Polydactyl Cat
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 11:04amMissing Black Polydactyl Cat, we need your help in locating my daughters cat,he has been missing for three days now and is very missed. We are hoping that somebody sees this ad and that our cat is returned safely. Please contact my daughter at 775-315-9807 if anyone knows of his whereabouts or has found him.Thank you.
Nevada peace officers association president opposes legislation for bigger trucks
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 10:05amAs president of the Peace Officers Association of Nevada, I speak on behalf of 36 Nevada law enforcement associations and more than 1,500 law enforcement officers and members — and none of my members wants additional semi-trailer truck configurations unleashed onto Nevada highways.
Unfortunately, though, legislation in Congress is currently being debated that would allow heavier trucks in three states. Not only would this bill run counter to the position held by the Nevada law enforcement community that bigger trucks threaten highway safety, it would fly in the face of common sense.
Carson City deputies arrest man on domestic battery charges after fight with family
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 9:38amA 21-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in the 200 block of South Carson Meadows on suspicion of two counts domestic battery after allegedly punching his mother and brother in the face, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy said.
The man, who lives in 29 Palms, Calif., was booked into jail after officers were called to an apartment complex shortly before midnight regarding an intoxicated man causing problems, according to the arrest report.
Carson City couple invests $100,000 for WNC construction management faculty chair position
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 7:04am
Making Western Nevada College the best educational experience possible for students brings pleasure to Rob and Dorothy Ramsdell. Over the past 15 years, the Carson City couple has been instrumental in improving programs, facilities, equipment and students’ educational opportunities at WNC.
Their unwavering generosity and support of WNC recently touched the college’s Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Construction Management program when they made a lead gift of $100,000 for the an endowed faculty chair position.
