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Two face criminal charges after Carson City car chase
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 3:52amCarson City authorities arrested a 22-year-old transient on Saturday after a car chase went through residential neighborhoods before ending up crashing into a concrete barrier.
Tyler S. Norman faces felony charges of eluding a police officer and vehicle grand theft. A passenger in the car, Michael Swerdling, 23, of Carson City faces a felony drug charge.
Movie Review: 'Fast Five' one hell of a car-crime movie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/01/2011 - 4:01pmWhoo, boy, if adventure thrillers are your meat, dine at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City where "Fast Five," fifth in the series of "Fast and Furious" is whooping it up. Director Justin Lin has a ball with car chases, crashes, explosions and good crooks vs. bad crooks in Rio de Janeiro.
Carson City authorities in car chase; at least one detained
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/30/2011 - 8:11pmA car chase to report tonight, shortly before 8 p.m. by Carson City sheriff's deputies who began to tail a vehicle in the area of Edmonds after a possible hit and run report. The suspect vehicle apparently sped up, exceeding speeds of 60 mph. The suspect vehicle then blew through traffic lights and stop signs. The chase reportedly ended at Pheasant and Mockingbird, according to police dispatch via scanner. A male suspect reportedly jumped out of the car and began running but was eventually detained by authorities.
Fishing Report for April 13-20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 1:17amCARSON CITY — Here is this week's fishing report for Northern and Western Nevada, Northern California and southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 13-20:
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Brian Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (539) 283-4103) www.bigdaddyfishing.com reports:
It is Game On at Lake Almanor. How fast things can change with a break in the storms and a little sun. A week ago the fish were in a solid winter pattern and now the weather has them acting like spring.
Carson City man arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 2:31amAn unemployed Carson City man wanted on felony sexual assault and kidnapping charges was arrested at a motel room in the 200 block of West Caroline on Tuesday morning.
Brandon Hicks, 18, is being held on $200,000 bail. A warrant for his arrest was issued on March 25 in Carson City Justice Court on the alleged felony crimes of first degree kidnapping, battery with intent to commit sexual assault committed by strangulation and sexual assault.
Carson City authorities make several warrant-related arrests
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/28/2011 - 9:51amA Carson City man with a warrant for allegedly violating his probation and felony grand theft, faces additional charges of obstructing and resisting arrest.
Steven Charles Michael, 19, was arrested Friday at Musser Street and Carson Meadows after a foot chase with authorities.
'Noxious Odors' Would Be Investigated Under Senate Bill
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 03/26/2011 - 4:00amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Legislators were asked yesterday to imagine an odor so rancid and vile that it requires evacuating the Legislature.
“You would not be able to work in this building,” Donna German, who lives near Fallon, told legislators at a Senate committee.
That is the type of stench residents near Fallon say they have lived with for years.
Opinion: Community Health Centers and the Federal Budget - Who Speaks for You?
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 1:49pmBy Thomas G. Chase
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a repeal of Health Reform. Additionally, they passed budget cuts of $1.3 billion to existing funding for Community Health Centers (CHC’s).
Over the last 45 years, CHC’s have grown to provide primary care access to 20 million Americans. Study after study has shown that primary care in a CHC is less expensive and provides more reliable health outcomes than any other alternative for those with access challenges. Who is speaking for the needs of these patients?
Movie Review: 'Drive Angry' the ultimate car chase film
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 1:23amThe movie "Drive Angry," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is practically one long car-chase movie, starring Nicholas Cage and Amber Heart.
To fully enjoy this film you have to believe totally that there is an actual physical Heaven and Hell, not that the two are metaphors of consciousness. But don't fret about it; religious ideas don't count here.
Carson City jailers find drugs taped to man's penis
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 1:50amA Carson City man, who was being booked into jail on a violation of his probation, faces felony drug charges after allegedly having a controlled substance taped to his penis.
Movie Review: 'Unknown' a messy bargain that includes two car chases
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/20/2011 - 9:34pmThe film "Unknown," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, is the kind of movie one wonders if anyone really read the script before proceeding.
California Fish and Game reflects on 2010 accomplishments
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 4:37amBy the California Department of Fish and Game
From nuisance black bears and increasing salmon numbers to automated license sales and poaching arrests, 2010 was a busy year for the California Department of Fish and Game.
A popular new reality show airing on the National Geographic Channel, “Wild Justice,” is capturing some of the department’s doings, but far more happens behind the scenes.
Carson City man chucks stolen credit cards during foot chase
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 1:50amA Carson City man faces multiple misdemeanor charges after he reportedly fled from authorities, tossing stolen credit cards and dropping a CO2 gun during a foot chase over several blocks.
The 24-year-old unemployed man with a history of trouble with the law was seen walking with another man and reportedly looking through homes at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Walker Drive in Carson City.
Movie Review: 'The King's Speech' is a fine if misrated R film
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/30/2011 - 3:09pmThe highly touted English film "The King's Speech" has finally made its way to the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, in time the for the Academy Awards next month where it is a strong favorite to win an Oscar or two. It's nominated for 12 awards.
So it took its time to reach us, but the wait was worthwhile as this is clearly a superior historical drama with a fine cast.
Movie Review: 'Green Hornet' slightly funny but a weak stinger
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 5:04pmI was prepared to write off "The Green Hornet" as just another superhero movie, aimed at comic-book readings kids. Well, I was partly wrong. The film now playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City is aimed at the lower levels of intelligence, but along the way offers some humor and an incredible chase-crash-shootout scene. So all is not lost when sitting in the Galaxy stadium seats.
Dayton man faces attempted murder charge after police chase that injured deputy
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/31/2010 - 4:13pmA Dayton man who led Carson City authorities on a chase through city residential streets faces multiple charges including attempted murder on a police officer.
John Michael Foster, 46, is being held in Carson City jail on four felony and four misdemeanor charges. Bail is in the amount of $158,028.
Police chase leads to accident; Carson City patrol car hit in pursuit
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 10:20pmA car chase tonight through north and west Carson City caused a two-vehicle accident at Mountain and Winnie streets with a deputy being injured after being rammed by the suspect's vehicle.
The chase involved a red Ford Ranger that wouldn't stop for a patrol officer who has apparently suffered injuries to his hands, knee and shoulder after the suspect reportedly rammed into the patrol car head-on, reports Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Bears no longer safe from hunters in Nevada, oh my!
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sun, 12/05/2010 - 10:19amphoto © 2010 Rick Cooper | more info (via: Wylio)
So now it seems we will be able to shoot bears for sport in Nevada.
And as usual, both sides in this debate trotted out rationale that makes no sense.
Fiery Nevada Secretary Of State Debate Focuses On Past Allegations
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 9:07pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
A debate Wednesday between Democrat Secretary of State Ross Miller and his Republican opponent Rob Lauer spent most of the time on past controversies, including Lauer’s alleged assault of a woman in a bar and Miller’s track record of prosecution as a Clark County deputy district attorney.
Carson City authorities arrest Reno woman after car chase with 10-year-old inside
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/26/2010 - 4:57pmUPDATE: The case against the woman was dismissed by a Carson City Justice of the Peace Court judge.
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Carson City authorities arrested a Reno woman after she led officers on a chase through the south part of town with her 10-year-old son in the car, crossing into oncoming traffic and forcing motorists off the road.
Lake Tahoe's Valhalla Arts, Music and Theater Festival gets spicy, funky and downright funny
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 8:17pmLAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Gardnerville man steals four cases of beer for birthday party, arrested for shoplifting and meth possession
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 1:10pmA Gardnerville man, who told authorities he was planning a birthday party but didn't have enough money for beer and so he decided to steal four cases of it, faces felony shoplifting and possession of methamphetamine charges after being arrested Wednesday.
Jay William Dunkelberg, 53, was detained by Safeway store personnel following a foot chase. He was subsequently interviewed by Carson City Sheriff's Office personnel where he confessed to shoplifting and meth possession, according to the arrest report. Bail is set at $5,000.
Carson City DA: Lengthy sentence handed down in police chase, DUI crash
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 6:06pmCarson City man identified in Thursday night's community center chase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 1:41pmA 20-year-old Carson City man who jumped on a teenager at the Carson City Community Center on Thursday night has been identified as Jory McCulley, according to a Carson City jail deputy.
McCulley has been charged with eluding police, endangering a person/property, speeding 21 mph over the speed limit and reckless driving, the deputy said. His bail has been set at $10,000 bondable.
Carson City girl shaken by bizarre attack at community center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 11:55pmCARSON CITY — A 14-year-old Carson City girl who was taking a break from "The Sound of Music" rehearsals Thursday night at the Carson City Community Center, said she pushed away a man who "came out of nowhere" and jumped on top of her as stunned friends watched.
"I was kind of freaked out," the 14-year-old victim told Carson Now late Thursday night. "I just held my breath and pushed him off of me."
The unidentified man, who had led authorities on a car chase through town, was detained shortly after the attack by Carson City deputies. The incident began at about 8:30 p.m.
Deputies arrest man after chase through Carson City Community Center (UPDATED)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 9:06pmA man attempted to elude authorities tonight, driving his vehicle onto the lawn area of the Carson City Community Center, running through the building and then jumping on top of a 14-year-old girl before being detained by deputies.
The event happened at 8:32 p.m. when a justice court officer spotted the man driving erratically down Carson Street, nearly hitting a motorcyclist. The man was traveling at a high rate of speed and didn't stop, said Sgt. Mike Cullen.
Dodging through snow flurries, Senators pick up key win against Manogue
Submitted by on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 10:14pmDodging through snow flurries in a chase for postseason berth. It must be a playoff race on a "typical" spring day in Northern Nevada.
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The Carson High softball team took one step closer to realizing its goal of qualifying for the Northern 4A playoffs by winning the opener of a doubleheader against Manogue, 7-2, on Wednesday at CHS. The second game was called in the bottom of the fourth inning with Manogue leading 4-3 due to heavy snow flurries that began to fall.
A Carson man runs from the law. It took them a few minutes and a couple of damaged patrol cars, but deputies got their man
Submitted by on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 1:04am(Click image to play video)
When Robert Lee Lopez saw the flashing lights of a cop car behind him Tuesday night, he knew the game was up.
High speed chase bags wanted ex-felon on Burton
Submitted by on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 1:20amSheriff’s Deputies tried to pull over a suspicious looking car, driving very slowly through the Northridge neighborhood during the 11pm hour Tuesday evening.
Improper handling of fireplace ashes guts house on Chase Street
Submitted by on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 8:53pm(Click image to play video)
A fire over the weekend takes down most of a home on Chase Street due to a common mistake people make when cleaning out their fireplaces.