June 2014
Karson Kruzers seek judges for 30th Anniversary Run What-Cha-Brung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 10:20am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 28 2014 .
June 28, 2014 - 8:00am The Karson Kruzers' 30th Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung car show is this weekend, June 27-28, and you can become a part of this fun event without entering a vehicle.
The Kruzers need people to judge the event,and no experience is necessary. Just answer yes to the following and you might be just the right person:
Are you a classic car, truck or motorcycle enthusiast? Do you want to meet others with the same interest? Would you like to have a chance to get a closer look at the beauties most only see in a magazine? Are you 18 years old or older?
Carson City detectives ask for help in identifying robbery suspects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 8:44am
Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives have asked for the public's help in identifying a pair suspected in a June 4 robbery. The event happened at 12:45 when the two, seen in the above photos, entered a Carson City business.
The female suspect distracted the business owner, while the male suspect reached behind the counter and stole several pieces of jewelry and later left the business.
Anyone with information on the two suspects, please contact Detective David LeGros at 775-283-7853.
Elko-Area Mines Still Thrive Despite Continued Slide in Gold Prices
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:50amELKO — Nevada’s mining industry might be taking a hit right now because of low gold prices, but walk through this city on any weekday about 6 a.m. and you wouldn't know it.
Feds to Help Keep Sage Grouse Off Endangered List
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:42amRENO, Nev. (AP) — The Obama administration is launching an effort to accelerate protection of sage grouse along the California-Nevada line with $31 million in spending through 2024 to help ranchers and others improve habitat in what one top official says may be the best, last chance to keep the bi-state population off the list of threatened species.
Oil, Gas Project OK’d on Nevada Sage Grouse Land
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:36amRENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal land managers have approved an oil and gas project involving hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in a portion of northeast Nevada identified by state wildlife officials as essential habitat for the imperiled greater sage grouse.
Group Seeks to Expand Gun Sale Background Checks
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 6:32amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A group has filed an initiative petition with the secretary of state's office to expand background checks to nearly all gun sales in Nevada.
New McDonald's plays host to employees, friends, family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 1:35am
The McDonald's on Winnie Lane and Carson Street opened its doors early for a special crowd - the friends and families of its 70 new employees.
Sunday evening found the new facility packed full of customers (all of them somehow related to McDonald's employees) in preparation for the grand opening this upcoming Tuesday.
2014 winners of 21st annual Taste of Downtown Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/22/2014 - 5:59pm
Here are the winners of the 21st annual Taste of Downtown Carson City. Saturday's event, which brought thousands to the downtown area and had more than 40 restaurants represented in the mix, was the main fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence. The winners were voted on by ticket holders of the main event.
Results
Best overall- Firkin & Fox
Best taste- Sassafras
Best sweet - Carson City Confection
Best discovery - Lady Tamales
Best atmosphere- Comma Coffee
Best band - The Cutters
Best shop - Artsy Fartsy
A Taste of Downtown Is a Taste of Success
Submitted by Kyle Kunz on Sun, 06/22/2014 - 1:47pm
The 21st annual Taste of Downtown kicked off Saturday evening and continued early into Sunday morning in Carson City. From Fifth Street on the event covered 13 city blocks, packing the sidewalks with locals and visitors. With restaurants and bars from near and far all setting up stands with the hopes of being voted Carson City's best, there was no shortage of food, drinks or fun in the thriving heart of downtown.
Regional chili competitions to spice up Carson City this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 10:41pm
UPDATE: Get it while it's hot this Saturday and Sunday in Carson City. The Honor Flight Nevada program and Glen Eagles will host the High Sierra Regional Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair this weekend.
International Chili Society chefs will compete for a chance to go to the World Cook-Off in Las Vegas. The public is invited to sample red and verde chili as well as salsas. Tasting kits are $3 each. The "People's Choice" Chili award will be determined by the vote collected by everyone who samples.
