May 2014
Convicted Murderer with Carson City Ties Dies in New York Prison
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 7:12amNEW YORK — Sante Kimes, who along with her son made up a notorious grifter team convicted of the murders of a wealthy widow in New York and a businessman in Los Angeles, has died in her prison cell at age 79.
Carson City sheriff's detectives search for pair who robbed home at gunpoint early Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 3:44pmTwo armed men kicked in doors of a Carson City home early Sunday morning, holding two at gunpoint while taking items and demanding a safe, a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective said.
No one was hurt in the robbery, reported to the Carson City Sheriff's Office at 4:49 a.m. in the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive, said Detective Sal Acosta. Both men ransacked the home, occupied by a 101-year-old man and a caretaker, before leaving and remain at large, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Senators Contribute Their State Athletes In Track and Field
Submitted by Kyle Kunz on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 1:26pmThis Friday and Saturday, Carson High School was privileged enough to host the state championship track and field meet. The meet included over 2,500 athletes from all divisions of schools within the state of Nevada.
May 31 preview of the Carson City Experience to reveal 'Augmented Reality'
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 8:48am
Examples of augmented reality will be exhibited and demonstrated by Agency 36 in anticipation of the August launch of the Carson City Experience. The event will be held May 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carson HorseShoe Club.
Carson City men pen book on bars in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 8:25am
What do you get when four friends tour the back roads, alleyways, towns and venues drinking beer? A good weekend with a chance of a hangover?
For Frank Smith, Jim Kiernan, Larry Messina and Bob Fredlund what you get are a lot of good times, camaraderie and a book out of the deal. Fresh off the presses these four gentlemen from Carson City — two realtors and two retired executives — have put together the book: Bars of Nevada, The Historical, Hysterical and Barely Standing.
"21,000 Copy Investigation Charade"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 10:09pm
For those who are not familiar with the 21,000 copy investigation by Moss Adams:
I was involved and here is the recap.
An anonymous employee of Carson City contacted Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline to report the following:
"In January 2014 on two different occasions [Jim Shirk] made 2,000 copies on a City copy machine and on another occasion [Jim Shirk] made 17,000 in one single day, on a City copy machine".
These accusations made against me were completely false and I knew the truth and I knew it would be discovered.
Video: Carson City sheriff candidates talk budget, policies and policing at chamber forum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 6:43pmFour candidates for Carson City sheriff squared off Wednesday night in a forum hosted by the chamber of commerce. The candidates were presented questions about budget matters, policies, goals and staffing.
The candidates are incumbent Sheriff Ken Furlong, Deputy Don Gibson, Sgt. Daniel Gonzales and former U.S. Marine Lorne Houle. Early voting in the primary election began Saturday. The primary election is Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
South Lake Tahoe forced to repeal sex offender ordinance
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 5:59pmDue to a ruling by the California Court of Appeals, the City of South Lake Tahoe can no longer enforce their sex offender ordinance that made it a misdemeanor for sex offenders to be within 300 feet of a school, park or recreation areas.
At its May 20, 2014 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council had to repeal the ordinance. To be official, the City Council will have a second reading and vote on the item in June.
"This is mind boggling," said City Councilwoman JoAnn Connor. "I am disgusted that the court has decided to ignore children in deference to sexual predators."
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through June 1
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 4:39pmHere is the Carson City area road road report for the week of May 26 through June. 1, 2014. Ponderosa Drive has been permanently closed to public traffic south of E. Roland Street. Temporary access will be allowed for emergency vehicles and buses only.
The sidewalk on the south side of Robinson Street between Carson Street and Plaza Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29.
Carson City sheriff's SET team helping criminals stay clean
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 12:23pmWith just a few hours of sunlight left on a spring afternoon, Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt Brian Humphrey and his partner, IVO are set to begin their ten-hour shift.
But what may appear to be routine patrol, is actually more of a fishing expedition.
