Supervisors turn down property tax increase, but move forward on possible water rate hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 1:45pmAssembly Minority Leader Says She Will Not Run for Re-election
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:35pmAssembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert, R-Reno, said her surprise decision announced today to leave public office has nothing to do with rumors that she could be appointed to serve out the remainde
Independent American Party Files Candidate List, Looks to Make Headway in 2010
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:50amCARSON CITY – The Independent American Party (IAP) this week released its list of candidates for 38 different offices, including the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and all three congressional seats. There are candidates for state and local offices as well.
State Legislators Disagree on Solutions to Projected $3 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2011
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:13amWith the Legislature reaching a deal to close the $800 billion shortfall late Sunday, party leaders referred to the intimidating difficulties they will face in next year’s session when legislators will have to deal with a projected $3 billion shortfall in the next biennium.
OurTown: Deborah Stevenson, Nevada State Museum
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 7:49amDeborah Stevenson from the Nevada State Museum talks about an upcoming exhibit of basketry that will be on display.
OurTown: Thieves' Carnival
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 7:31amActors Tom Strekal and John Ruiz tell about PPI's upcoming play at the Children's Museum.
Coach Eric Masters preps for new socker season
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 1:40amCarson High's new boys soccer coach has hit the ground running, preparing for his first season coming up this fall.
Carson City business report for February indicates turbulent month
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 3:50pmCarson City is no doubt swimming in the same economic pool that has gripped the nation. The latest city business report shows a mixed bag of economic news.
Matching grant program to help Nevada families save for college
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 1:17pmNevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall and the Upromise College Fund 529 Plan’s Program Manager, Upromise Investments, announced Tuesday the launch of the Silver State Matching Grant Program.
Candidates for office
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 7:28amHere is a list of candidates that have filed to run in the next election as of Tuesday:
OurTown: Sara Jones and "Three Cups of Tea"
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 5:14amCarson City Public Library Director Sara Jones discusses the Carson City Reads program, and the upcoming talk by the author of "Three Cups of Tea."
CHS softball preview
Submitted by on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:38amThere's not a whole lot to say. And it doesn't take a long time to say it.
CHS baseball preview
Submitted by on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:31amWith only four seniors and seven sophomores on this year's squad, it would be understandable if the Carson High baseball team had much lower expectations than usual for the upcoming season.
Karen Abowd to run for Carson City Supervisor Ward One
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 6:06pmKaren Abowd, co-owner of Adele's Restaurant, announced her candidacy today for Carson City Supervisor Ward One.
Carson City Sheriff's Office could carry the bulk of job layoffs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 2:26pmWith as many as 30 employees targeted for Carson City government layoffs, the equivalent of 23 of those positions may come from the sheriff's office.
OurTown: Sheriff Kenny Furlong talks about law enforcement, election
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 7:49amOurTown: Pharmacist Kirk Wentworth talks about pain management
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 7:45amKirk Wentworth, of MedCare Pharmacy, talks with KIrk Caraway about new pain management drugs.
WNC baseball preview
Submitted by on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 12:21amWhat would a Scenic West Athletic Conference and home opening series for the Western Nevada College baseball team be without having to deal with weather?
Barnett has another strong day
Submitted by on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 12:18amFormer Western Nevada College star Brian Barnett had another outstanding day for the University of Nevada baseball team in its 5-3 win at UC Davis on Monday.
ALL-NORTHERN 4A GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 10:21pm(Included are the all-Sierra and all-High Desert League girls and boys basketball teams and the all-Northern 4A girls and boys basketball teams)
30 city employees face layoffs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 10:13pmCarson City is looking at laying off up to 30 employees due to a budget shortfall caused by lower-than-expected sales tax revenues, according to a story by the Nevada Appeal.
Carson Now has learned that Sheriff Kenny Furlong met with his employees and indicated that 10 sworn officers and 16 civilian employees were facing layoffs. The sheriff and fire departments make up almost half of the city's budget.
Special Session: Assembly GOP Leader Says Bank Fee in Budget a Tradeoff, Expresses Concerns About Last Minute Jobs Bill
Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 5:44pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert said in an interview today that GOP agreement to include a new f
L&L Hawaiian BBQ
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Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 4:35pmWater bonds, property tax hikes on Carson City's Board of Supervisor agenda
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 3:18pmWater and sewer rate hikes may move a step closer Thursday when the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear plans to issue up to $32 million in general obligation water bonds over 30 years.
OurTown: D.A.R.E. officer Lisa Davis
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 8:40amLisa Davis, D.A.R.E. officer for the Carson City Sheriff's Office, talks about efforts to educate parents about the dangers of kids abusing prescription drugs.
Barnett picks up two RBI in Nevada win
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 9:00pmFormer Western Nevada College baseball star Brian Barnett went 1-for-4 with two RBI in the University of Nevada's 10-3 win at the University of Pacific on Sunday.
Smith Valley's Gleason vaults to second at Big Sky meet
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 8:53pmSmith Valley product Kylee Gleason turned in a personal record performance to capture second-place in the women's pole vault for Idaho State University at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Fi
Bipartisan Budget Deal in Place
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 8:10pmCARSON CITY – As a deal to close an $805 million budget gap was announced today, bringing a close to a sometimes rancorous six-day special session, Republican lawmakers say they helped shape the de