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Escapee from juvenile detention apprehended

A 17-year-old runaway from California who escaped from the juvenile detention facility at 5th & Saliman on Saturday morning was apprehended about an hour later, after he allegedly broke into a home and stole clothes and a cell phone.

Carson City man arrested for lewdness with a child

Rosendo Plancarte-Perez, 30, was arrested Friday night in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road for felony lewdness with a child under the age of 14.

According to the arrest report, the suspect's stepson reported to Carson City Sheriff's deputies that he watched Plancarte-Perez go into his sister's room and lock the door. When the boy asked his sister later what happened, she said he had touched her private parts. The victim told deputies the suspect had been touching her groin area through her clothes during multiple incidents when her mother was at work.

Former Nevadans leave Japan amid earthquake chaos

"The Verdict: We should go...David's company has asked us to fly to Hong Kong...we are leaving later this afternoon."

That is the latest Facebook wall post from a former Northern Nevada resident and her family living in Japan who have made plans to leave the beleagured country in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami that left the island nation devastated.

Alyson Meidell Jenkins, 33, along with many other Americans, have made plans to leave Japan immediately.

Women's History Month: Hazel's Moment in Time

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A stunt pilot, Frank Hawks, unknowingly changed the direction of history for half the world’s population on Tuesday, December 28, 1920.

All he did was take a 23-year-old former tomboy who defied normal female behavior for a 10 minute ride in his plane. “By the time I had got two or three hundred feet off the ground, I knew I had to fly,” exclaimed Amelia Mary Earhart.

Movie Review: 'Unknown' a messy bargain that includes two car chases

The 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.

DUI arrests, fights and domestic violence calls keep Carson City authorities busy overnight

Carson City authorities made four driving under the influence-related arrests and responded to a number of fights and domestic violence disputes overnight and into the early New Year's morning.

Revelry remained relatively calm until after midnight where deputies responded to a number of fights at various locations around town, said Carson City Patrol Captain Tom Crawford. There were no significant traffic issues or accidents, he added.

Observatory to host free lunar eclipse viewing tonight

Western Nevada College invites the public to a free viewing of the eclipse at the Jack C. Davis Observatory tonight beginning at 9 p.m. The dimming of the Moon begins at 9:27 p.m. and a subtle red glow will develop as the shadow of the Earth on the Moon gets darker.
The Earth will cast its shadow and totally engulf the Moon from 11:41 p.m. to 12:53 a.m. PST.
The lunar eclipse will be easily viewed with the naked eye, and volunteer members of the Western Nevada Astronomical Society (WNAS) will be available to answer any questions about the eclipse.

Sledding for Fun and Excerise

Winter is the time of year that seems to go on forever. Shorter daylight hours, cold temperatures and house-bound kids. And if you do go outside you wear so many clothes your knees won't bend.
What type of exercise would tempt you to brave the cold --- Sledding! Remember when you were young and fresh snow was an exciting part of your day? I’ll bet as you aged you lost sight of all that fun. Just imagine the calories you can burn when you force yourself to have fun with a sled!

Carson City men face burglary charges after attempting to steal video games, camera at Kohl's

Three Carson City men were arrested after allegedly trying to steal video games and a camera from Kohl's, with one man acting as a lookout using a cell phone while two others attempted to take the property.

Tanner Jordan Rust, 20; Joseph Mills, 18, and Kenneth Burden, 20 were arrested on Tuesday and are in the Carson City Jail. Rust and Mills each face felony attempted burglary charges. Bail was set at $2,500 each. Burden faces a gross misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to burglarize. His bail was also set at $2,500.

Storm continues to make travel difficult through Northern Nevada and Sierra

The Nevada Highway Patrol remains busy today attending to a number of weather-related accidents between Carson City and Reno, Trooper Chuck Allen reports.

With a winter storm warning in effect until 4 p.m. today followed by a blast of cold weather through Wednesday, conditions on Northern Nevada roads remain icy and will likely continue that way through the holiday travel period.

Nugget Pre-Noel Holiday Craft Fairs

Get your Christmas shopping done early this weekend with the Nugget Pre-Noel Holiday Craft Fairs at the Carson Nugget, on Nov. 6-7 and 13-14. Proceeds benefit CASA.

Get an early start on your holiday shopping. The fair will offer handmade and crafts, gifts, toys, jewelry, clothes and more. Great food provided by the Carson Nugget. Family activities and more. All crafters welcome.

Wild Horse Productions presents Ensemble Acting Workshop for Adults

Wild Horse Productions is proud to offer a one day workshop guided by D Davis, PhD, Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Children’s Museum of NN conference room (813 N. Carson Street, Carson City).

5K Walk-Run to benefit Dayton school children

A 5K walk/run will be held in Dayton on Saturday Oct. 23 to raise money for the Dayton Resource Bank. This “bank” is available to all students at our Dayton schools who are in need of resources that cannot be taken care of by their parents or the school.
The “bank” covers anything from class fees to school clothes and shoes. Referrals are accepted from third parties such as coaches, clergy, or school nurses, counselors, and teachers.

Back To School Spending Could Be Boon To Nevada Retailers Hit Hard By Recession

CARSON CITY – Nevada families with school-age children will spend $174 million for back-to-school supplies this month if spending trends track with national estimates, the Retail Association of Nevada reported today.

Carson City authorities arrest four on drug charges, two for felony heroin possession

Carson City authorities have arrested four people on multiple drug charges, including two arrests for alleged felony heroin possession.
Authorities assigned to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team had gleaned information on Thursday that several alleged known heroin users were hiding at a home in the 2800 block of Airport Road in Carson City.

Nevada appliance rebate application deadline extended to June 15

If you're a Nevadan who has made plans with the state to get an appliance rebate, you have until June 15 to mail in your applications.
The Nevada State Office of Energy has extended the deadline, originally four weeks from the reservation date, to June 15 to ensure participants have enough time to complete the rebate process.
“The overwhelming response we received resulted in some retailers having to schedule deliveries out two to three weeks,” NSOE Project Manager Catherine Gowen. “We still want to encourage people to get their rebates in as soon as possible.”

Carson City man faces felony drug possession charge

A Carson City man who told authorities he was hanging out in the bushes behind the old K-Mart because there was a box of clothes he was going through, was arrested on drug charges.
Kermit Kincheloe, 49, faces a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor charge of drug paraphernalia, according to Carson City deputies.

Casting Call

Pony Express living history festival at Buckland Station in Silver Springs

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. -- Please join Nevada State Parks and the National Pony Express Association in celebrating the 150th anniversary commemorating the first Pony Express ride from St. Joseph, Mo.

Carson City Sheriff's Report: 70-year-old woman arrested on felony theft warrant

A Carson City woman, who was having a fight with her neighbor regarding a television, was arrested on an outstanding felony theft warrant from Douglas County.

Volunteers sought for FISH remodel

Saturday, January 16, 5:30 p.m.
Are you the creative type? Like to paint? Like clothes? Like to hammer a nail or two? We sure can use your assistance to assist.

Children's theater schedules tryouts

Wild Horse Children's Theater announces auditions for "Aladdin,
Jr"
Calling all young actors, singes, and dancers, ages 5-16. Wild Horse

Carson City Foster Home Support and Recruitment Coalition's St. Nicholas Day Gift Card Party

Thursday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Past Pages 11/12

Past Pages 11/12By Sue Ballew

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