January 2018
Carson City Fire Department called to small kitchen fire at Clear Creek Avenue residence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 4:43pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a small kitchen fire Monday afternoon in the 47 block of Clear Creek Avenue in south Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff's Investigations: Avoid being scammed by not falling for fraud themes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 4:10pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office consistently sees reports of people of all ages falling for scams that affect them financially. We are asking for the public’s assistance to better educate themselves so they do not become a victim of these scams. The majority of these crimes are not something we can solve.
Carson City Library back open after refresh project
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:21pmThe Carson City Library is back open following a 7-week project to refurbish the floors and repaint the interior of the building at 900 Roop Street.
Student cosmetologists at Carson City academy can make you feel and look like a million
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:11pmFor those who think they can’t afford to pamper themselves now and then and to upgrade their look, rejoice, there’s a place in Carson City where you can enjoy affordable pampering while helping students earn their beauty certification.
Carson City woman faces multiple charges after vehicle fire in Kings Canyon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:06pmA 51-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday afternoon in Kings Canyon on a U.S. Forest Service road for misdemeanor reckless driving, driving with a suspended and revoked license for DUI, alcohol consumption in public and littering, a sheriff's deputy said.
Investigation: Nevada agency leaders ignored deplorable living conditions for mentally ill
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:02pmAn initial investigation into how deplorable living conditions for the state of Nevada's severely mentally ill clients were allowed to persist found top-to-bottom failures at the two state agencies in charge of the community-based living assistance program.
Brianna's Law has matched more than 1,000 DNA samples to crimes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:56pmThere are crimes uncommitted because of Brianna Denison. Denison, a 19-year-old college student who was raped and murdered in Reno in 2008, became the catalyst for a Nevada law that is preventing and solving crimes.
Douglas County offers April search and rescue training
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:40pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is looking for physically fit and energetic individuals to participate in its upcoming April academy and join the DCSAR team.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Marc Yaffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:02pmMarc is an award-winning comedian featured on the Showtime special, Goin Native: The American Indian Comedy Slam. Marc has also been seen on the PBS special, Crossing The Line, SiTVs, The Latino Laugh Festival and Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen.
Nevada Humane Society hosts 'Super Pet Draft' ahead of Super Bowl
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 11:05amSuper Bowl 52 is around the corner, but the cats and dogs at Nevada Humane Society are cheering for a different team: Yours. Regardless of the game’s final score, you’re guaranteed to be a winner when drafting a new furry friend to your team.