August 2014
Fourth suspect in McCune murder pleads guilty
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 11:44am
Raul Garcia entered a guilty plea today in Carson City District Court in the April 6, 2013 murder of Nevada's chief insurance examiner.
Garcia was arrested in connection with the beating death of William McCune, 62, at his apartment in Carson City. Three other co-defendants — Makyla Blackmore, Anthony Elliott and Michael Evans — pled guilty to lesser charges in October. Blackmore and Evans had agreed to testify against Garcia had it gone to trial.
Brewery Arts Center lays off professional staff, will continue to operate with volunteers
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 11:40am
The Brewery Arts Center has announced that the organization is going through a reorganization and has let go its professional staff, but will continue to operate its current programs with help from volunteers.
The following statement was posted on the organization's website:
Carson City real estate agent provides home improvement and staging tips
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 10:15amAre you looking to relocate, upgrade to a larger home or downsize your space? In this segment of Carson TV News, Carson City Real Estate Agent Garrett Lepire has some tips to stage your current home to make the best impression on prospective buyers.
Follow Carson TV News at www.facebook.com/carsontvnews for updates, information and to learn more about the program, which airs weekly on Mondays, Charter Cable Channel 193, at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. and throughout the week. Have a news tip? You can also submit photos and video to CarsonTVnews@gmail.com.
Carson City artist takes his project to Burning Man
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:57amWith the Burning Man counterculture festival taking place this week on the Black Rock Playa, many local artists are taking part in the event. Jake Smith of Carson City returns for a fourth time and talks about the project he's worked on for the festival.
Local churches unite for worship event tonight in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:46amSeveral local churches will be uniting together tonight to worship and pray for Carson City. The event, called "Engage" begins at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, August 29, at the Carson City Community Center.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and several local ministries will be on hand to share the work that is being done in our community. This is the third Engage event in Carson City and momentum has continued to grow with each event.
Marching band debuts one of largest ensembles at Saturday’s Wolf Pack football game
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:40am
From 120 members in 2012 to 180 in 2014, the University of Nevada, Reno has seen its marching band, the “Pride of the Sierra,” grow in numbers, support and pride.
Kicking off during Saturday’s Wolf Pack football game against Southern Utah, Greater Nevada Credit Union continues its fundraising campaign, “It’s Time to Support the Band.”
Man jailed on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:31amAn 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 9:55 a.m. in the 1600 block of East Fifth Street on five misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence of marijuana, following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, an officer stopped the man for failing to maintain a lane of travel westbound on Fifth Street from the roundabout. During the traffic stop the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Women to Women with Jo Etta Brown
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 8:34am
This week on Women to Women is Jo Etta Brown, executive vice president of the Alliance for Retired Americans.
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.
Carson City firefighters called to brush fire in Hells Bells area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 8:37pmUPDATE: Fire at Hells Bells and Fifth Street in Carson City Thursday night was reported extinguished at 9:04 p.m.
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Carson City firefighters were called Thursday night to a brush fire in the area of Fifth Street and Hells Bells. The fire was reported at 8:29 p.m. Arriving first responders, including Carson City sheriff's deputies, said smoke was coming from the fire, reported to be about 30 feet by 30 feet in size. It was reported under control to dispatch at 8:43 p.m.
Western Nevada College welcomes students with annual barbecue lunch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 5:22pm
New and returning Western Nevada College students were treated to a barbecue lunch Thursday, an annual Carson City event hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada College. WNC officials report a significant increase in full-time student enrollment, with more than 4,000 total students registered this semester.
