July 2014
Ken Kepner
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 11:07amKen Kepner, a resident of Carson City since 1986 has passed away at the age of 91. He was born June 14, 1923 in York, PA. ...
Pair arrested on drug charges after woman allegedly gives kids 2 joints for doing dishes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 11:02amA Carson City couple were jailed Thursday on felony drug charges, including suspicion of providing marijuana to minors in exchange for chores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Jessie R. Heinz
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 10:35amJan 15, 1916 - July 9, 2014 Jessie Heinz, age 98, died July 9, 2014 at the Homestead Senior and Memory Care Community in F...
Women to Women with Carson City Supervisor candidates Karen Abowd and Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 9:30amThis week's episode of Women to Women features Lori Bagwell and Karen Abowd. Two residents who are running for Supervisor, but in different wards — Abowd, Ward 1 as an Incumbent and Bagwell in Ward 3.
Both of these women are business veterans as well as experienced in working with budgets. Karen will be running for re-election in November, while Lori will be running for the first time in an elected position.
Statewide June gaming revenue climbs, Carson City and Lake Tahoe see slight decrease
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 8:42amGaming revenue for Nevada casinos rose more than 14 percent in June, while Carson City and Lake Tahoe area figures fell some for the month, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board numbers released Friday.
Carson City area casinos, which include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except Stateline, report a 5.5 percent decrease in gaming revenue for June, taking in $7,934,128 compared to June 2013 where gaming profits were $8,396,690.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $906,904,294 in June 2014.
On Myths and Fairy Tales: The Sad State of Political Knowledge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 5:50amRecently, right here in Carson City, I was asked to sign a “Petition to Impeach President Obama”. I was told to “impeach” meant to remove a sitting President from office and that by merely signing this petition, President Obama and his wife Michelle, would be leaving the White House because “the people have spoken.”
Bowl Making Event Saturday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:57pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 10:00am Enjoy a free family event this Saturday. Come and make an Empty Bowl to donate to the Empty Bowls Carson City Project in the lower level of the Children's Museum. 813 N Carson St, Carson City, NV.
All ages welcome. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
For more information on upcoming events, please like our Facebook page here and visit our website here.
Carson City detectives seek the public's help in solving several commercial burglaries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 6:08pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a series of commercial burglaries. Since January of this year Carson City has experienced 27 burglaries at local businesses, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective David LeGros.
During these burglaries cash, guns and electronics have been stolen from businesses in areas throughout town and resulting damage done from the break-ins.
The majority of the burglaries have occurred in the east portion of Carson City in the area of Fairview Drive, Desatoya Drive and Butti Way.
May Loraine Laca
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 5:55pmMay 7, 1931 - July 22, 2014 Life long resident of Fallon, May Loraine Laca, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Banner Hospital. Ma...
Carson City fires director of Animal Services
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 4:34pmAfter four months as the director of Carson City Animal Services, Cindy Hannah has been "let go" Carson City Manager Nick Marano tells KRNV.
