December 2016
Curbside and Christmas tree recycling locations to begin in Carson City, Northern Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 9:55pmSince 2001, more than 300,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers and many community sponsors.
Carson City marks new year in Times Square from Carson Plaza
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 5:53pm
With just a few hours of 2016 remaining on the West Coast, arguably the world's largest New Year's Eve bash in New York City's Times Square culminated at 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time with the real time midnight ball drop watched by guests at the Carson Plaza Hotel Events Center Saturday night in Carson City.
Carson City weather: Snow possible New Year’s Day, larger system may arrive by Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:51pm
A cold front expected to move into the Carson City region will bring gusty winds, chilly temperatures and chances for snow showers on New Years Day, according to the National Weather Service.
Michael R. Curcio ~ Peaceful Rest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:38pm
Michael R. Curcio passed away quietly on December 11th following a battle with lengthy illnesses. Michael was born on September 4th, 1939 in San Jose, California.
Michael was a firefighter in San Jose, California, retired and moved with his family to Genoa, Nevada where he pursued a dream of a wild west actor and entertainer, fast draw enthusiast and gunsmith, and showing his Track T with the Hot Rodders in Gardnerville Nevada.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Goldie Curcio of San Jose CA, his wife Sharon, and his daughter Shelle.
JoAnne Skelly: Whirligig mites are beneficial and worth saving
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 1:59pm
I have often written that I find the world of insects and arachnids fascinating. This comes from the person who as a child was terrified of spiders. However, my fear disappeared and my appreciation grew once I starting studying them. I thought I would finish out the year discussing a new critter, well new to me anyway.
NHP warns 'Drive High, Get a DUI' as recreational marijuana use becomes legal Jan. 1
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 12:23pmDrive High, Get a DUI, is the message the Nevada Highway Patrol and Nevada Office of Traffic Safety want Nevadans to remember as the use of recreational marijuana becomes legal Jan. 1, 2017 in Silver State.
Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike to Voltaire Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 8:10am
Event Date:
January 10, 2017 - 5:30pm Meet at the north end of Voltaire Street Closed-toed shoes and water required. Recommend walking sticks.
Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program:
Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 ½ hour duration or more.
Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike to V & T
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 8:08am
Event Date:
January 3, 2017 - 5:30pm Meet at Longview Way and Kings Canyon Road. Closed-toed shoes and water required. Recommend walking sticks.
Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program:
Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 ½ hour duration or more.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Carson City sheriff's deputies in standoff with domestic battery suspect at Pheasant Drive home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 1:19am
UPDATE 10:50 AM: The suspect has been identified as Mark Samaniego, 32. He faces a charge of felony domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm and is being held in the Carson City Jail on $15,000 bail.
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UPDATE 1:35AM: The standoff at the Pheasant Drive home ended tonight at around 1:30 a.m. when a flash bang charge was placed on the door; the device exploded and the suspect came out of the home with his hands up, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies were called Friday night to a domestic battery incident that has resulted in an armed standoff situation that is happening in the 4200 block of Pheasant Drive.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Highway 50 East near Fairview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 6:53pmCarson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Friday evening to a motor vehicle accident in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 East near Fairview.
