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Kittens, stars, and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, Nov. 9 in Carson City

Happy Saturday, Carson City! Today we have kitten adoptions, Capitol tours, a star party, and more. Check out the full list below to learn what's going on in Carson City for this weekend!

Veterans Day 2019 events around Carson City, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe

Honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Veteran's Day is Monday, Nov. 11 with a number of events happening around the capital city and Northern Nevada which began this week and will continue through Tuesday.

Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend

Heading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.

Carson City home burglarized after hairdresser allegedly shares vacation plan with suspects

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators have three people in custody who are alleged to have been involved in a residential burglary where several firearms, among other things, were stolen.

Fundraising and Charity Pistol Match October 12th

Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 - 12:00pm

The Carson City Republican Party and Carson Guns will partner to host.

The event: An IDPA type of pistol match (Int’l Defensive Pistol Association)
Where: Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range
When: October 12, 2019 12:00 Noon for provided lunch sandwiches
Safety Briefing starts at 12:30 sharp (required)
Cost: $50. Proceeds split 50/50 CCRP and the Northern Nevada Chapter of International Defensive Pistol Association (non-profit)
Required Reservations: Check payable to CC Republican Party
Mailed to: CC Republican Party, Attention Pistol Match

Victim Advocates: Nevada Supreme Court opinion reversal endangers domestic violence victims

On Sept. 12, 2019, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion that requires jury trials as an option for offenders of domestic violence misdemeanors. At issue is a law passed by the 2015 Nevada Legislature that prohibits an individual convicted of domestic violence battery from possessing a gun.

Carson City deputies arrest pair for beating victim with bat in front of toddler during burglary

Two Carson City men were arrested early Thursday morning on Tiger Drive after allegedly beating a man with a baseball bat in front of his toddler during a robbery.

Jose Rivera, 25, and Brandon Sanchez, 21, were arrested after dispatch received a call of a home invasion burglary in progress.

Carson Rifle and Pistol Club Rifle Match

Event Date: 
July 6, 2019 - 8:00am

The Carson Rifle and Pistol Club will hold two rifle matches Saturday, July 6th at the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range. The first match will be a Mini-Palma, followed by a Vintage Military Rifle match.

The Mini-Palma is a 100 yard .22 rimfire rifle match. The course of fire is 45 shots in three stages, from either prone position or bench, slow fire. Suitable for most 22 rifles, either iron-sighted or scoped. Click here for a full description of this event.
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Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region

With the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.

Museum to mint USS Nevada medallion in Carson City on Friday

Event Date: 
June 7, 2019 - 10:00am

CARSON CITY — The big guns of the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) boomed 75 years ago on Thursday — the flagship of the D-Day invasion which turned the tide of World War II in favor of the Allies.

Nevada 'red flag' gun bill passes state Senate

Democrats in the Nevada Senate have approved a bill to let authorities confiscate guns from people judged to pose a danger to themselves or others. The omnibus firearm bill includes a ...

Carson City sheriff's deputies make multiple drug arrests

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance and a violation of suspended sentence warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly attempting to hit women with vehicle

A 59-year-old man was arrested on two counts suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon following an incident that happened at a North Carson Street motel, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Drug money allegedly motivated man accused of murdering Gardnerville women, Reno couple

A Washoe County detective says alleged murderer Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman told police he robbed and killed his elderly victims during a 10-day rampage in January because he needed money to buy methamphetamine to support his drug addiction, according to the Associated Press.

Trial date set in April 2020 for suspect in murder of Gardnerville women, Reno couple

A trial date in April 2020 has been set for Wilber Martinez-Guzman, the 19-year-old accused of killing four people during a 10-day murder spree through Douglas and Washoe counties.

On Tuesday, Martinez-Guzman had an arraignment in Washoe County District Court, where he waived his right to a speedy trial. He pled not guilty to murdering four people in Reno and Gardnerville in January. He also pled not guilty for burglary and possession of stolen weapons.

Murder suspect indicted by grand jury, prosecutors to seek death penalty in Gardnerville and Reno slayings

An indictment was filed late Wednesday against the man accused of killing two Gardnerville area women and a South Reno couple in January. Prosecutors said Thursday they intend to seek the death penalty.

Accused murderer Wilber Martinez-Guzman will be tried on four murder counts. He's been charged with the murders of Connie Koontz, 56, and Sophia Renken, 74, both of the Gardnerville area, and Gerald, 82, and Sharon David, 80, of South Reno. The murder spree happened within a 10 day period.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of DUI, having guns while intoxicated

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 9:25 p.m. for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, and three counts being in possession of a firearm while under the influence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada legislators: represent our interests, not Mayor Bloomberg's (Opinion)

Our new governor and legislature have begun to meet in session and show their true colors. It is not a pretty sight. One of their first acts this past week, by a party-line vote, was to pass legislation they characterized as “closing the gun show loophole” and “common sense gun regulation.” With a title like that, you know there’s nothing “common sensical” about it.

Suspect formally charged with murders in Gardnerville and Reno

A man arrested Jan. 19 in Carson City has now been formally charged with murder in four slayings that happened earlier this month in Gardnerville and South Reno, according to district attorneys in Douglas and Washoe counties.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report contains Martinez-Guzman confession

A probable cause arrest report released Friday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on 19 year-old murder suspect Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman contains a confession under Miranda.

Suspect linked to 20 vehicle burglaries over Thanksgiving in jail, Carson City Sheriff's Office says

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives have linked a series of crimes, including robbery, burglary and auto burglaries over Thanksgiving week that originally began Nov. 18 in the Goni Canyon area of North Carson City, a sheriff's office captain said.

Column: Centennial observance of Armistice Day

Veterans Day this year commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I armistice, an agreement between the Allied Powers and Germany that brought an official end to hostilities in the "Great War."

Carson City’s Rocky Horror Picture Show is back Friday at the Brewery Arts Center

Event Date: 
October 26, 2018 - 6:00pm

The 4th annual Rocky Horror Picture Show event is coming back to Carson City with a bang at the Brewery Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 26, beginning at 6 p.m.

Hosted by the Proscenium Players, Inc and the Brewery Arts Center, the show is all ages, free and highly entertaining.

Carson City man jailed for suspicion of second domestic battery, unlawful possession of guns

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for felony possession of guns by a prohibited person and suspicion of second offense domestic battery, a gross misdemeanor, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Deputies make multiple battery arrests Saturday

A 26 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 3 a.m. in the 100 block of Manzanita Terrace on felony third-offense domestic battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

JoAnne Skelly: Battling Yellowjackets

Recently we visited friends at beautiful Flathead Lake, Montana, where, unfortunately, yellowjackets were swarming. They attacked for no reason and their bites/stings burn and itch, often causing swelling.

Carson City man admits to stealing BB guns, says he took them for gas money

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of two counts felony burglary and for violation of parole, also a felony, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Brewing beers and brotherhood in Carson City

Brothers Jeff and Paul Young planned a soft opening of their brewery as a way to ease into the business before the official opening.

Ted Nugent puts TJ’s Corral in a July 4th ‘Stranglehold’

The Music Made Me Do It tour, Fourth of July with Ted Nugent — Happy Birthday America! Of course, he talked about Trumpian politics — along with guns and hunting — but he charmed the audience with great jokes and a rockin’ performance. A long line as the doors opened but people were inside in no time. A packed house filled TJ’s Corral at Carson Valley Inn for the continuation of the summer concert series.

Laxalt's school safety report recommends more money for law enforcement, 'red flag' policies on guns for mentally ill

In an effort to prevent school shootings, Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is recommending increased funding for law enforcement to patrol schools, for systems that would electronically transmit criminal records to a background check repository and for capital improvements to schools such as better fencing, bullet-resistant building materials and key card systems.

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