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Re-Elect Ron Knecht as Nevada Controller (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 8:33amPlease indulge us as we ask you to re-elect Ron as Nevada Controller. If Ron wins, James also gets reappointed Deputy Controller.
Ron’s running on his record and qualifications. When we discuss below things we’ve done, it’s both of us, but also 39 other people in the office. We’re blessed with an outstanding team of professionals led by talented managers.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:02pmThe thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Carson City arrests: Man booked for felony escape by a prisoner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 9:02amA 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging escape by a prisoner, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Emblem Club bowling for charity event this Saturday at Gold Dust West
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 1:22amCalling all bowling enthusiasts: This Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 p.m. at Gold Dust West Bowling Center in Carson City.
There will be Raffle prizes, cash prizes for high scores team and individuals. Open to any age, families, friends.
Applications at Gold Dust West Bowling Center due by Oct. 11.
Proceeds will benefit our Carson City Charities, Nursing Scholarships, WNC scholarships, Hearing Dog programs & Camp Sign Shine. Carson City Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Programs
Carson City transient man arrested for felony warrant on attempted vehicle theft
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 9:29amA 44-year-old transient man was arrested early Friday morning at a Carson City casino for felony parole violation for allegedly attempting to possess or sell a stolen vehicle, and a contempt of court warrant.
Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest log: Deputies make felony cocaine busts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:06amA 32 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday evening at 7:34 p.m. in the area of North Carson Street and College Parkway on felony drug possession and a host of misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City man loitering around school jailed for having switch blade type knife, marijuana
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:14amA 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon at a school and three misdemeanors including a bench warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.
Really? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 9:04amDemocrats have hit a new low. Beyond Antifa. Beyond plain socialism. Beyond the Clinton lies and corruption. Beyond any reason and decency.
They dug up and then hid an accusation that Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh was involved in sexual misconduct when he was in high school.
Not a series of continuing transgressions. Not an incident ten years ago, or from law school, or from his undergraduate college days. But in high school.
We guess they couldn’t find the girl with whom Kavanaugh played “post office” in kindergarten.
What Works: The power of forgiveness
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 2:19pmThis morning on my radio show, I discussed the topic of forgiveness. It’s a tough subject, especially if you have been hurt. However, forgiveness is not for the person or situation being forgiven. It’s for you. And, sometimes, the person or situation isn’t the only thing that needs to be forgiven. You need to forgive yourself as well.
Southwest Gas proposes $3 a month rate hike for northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 2:25pmCARSON CITY — Nevada's Public Utilities Commission will hold a consumer meeting to get feedback on plans by Southwest Gas to raise rates for northern Nevada gas customers by 3 percent or nearly $3 a month.
Carson City arrests: Man admits stealing purse from vehicle at fitness center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 9:51amA 31-year-old man was arrested Monday for a vehicle burglary that happened earlier this month at a Research Way fitness center, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose and Throat breaks ground on new Carson City facility
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 11:25amA groundbreaking ceremony for an all-new Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat office in Carson City was held Friday afternoon at 1493 Medical Parkway.
Carson City man jailed for brandishing gun, threatening to shoot inside convenience store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 9:24amA 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for multiple felonies Tuesday after he allegedly brandished a gun and threatened to shoot people inside a Highway 50 East convenience store, a sheriff's deputy said.
Nevada governor signs emergency regulation clarifying school volunteer background checks
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:58pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education on Wednesday announced the signing of an emergency regulation, providing guidance to schools on how to meet new background check requirements for volunteers until a permanent regulation is adopted later this year by the Legislative Commission. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the emergency regulation.
Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat celebrates groundbreaking of New Carson City office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 2:58pmCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell will join the team from Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat on Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new office, which will house both SNENT and Sierra Nevada Hearing Aid Center in early 2019.
Carson City sheriff addresses homeless issue after man found dead near encampment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 10:57amA homeless man was found dead Monday evening in a field in the area of Long and State streets. There were no signs of foul play and an autopsy is underway, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Caitlin Jemma: Cosmic cowgirl who brings The Goodness
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 6:22pm“A connection with nature and the cosmos were always fundamental for me,” Caitlin Jemma says. “As a teenager I didn’t appreciate it as much. But in retrospect, I’m really glad I had time in nature.”
The promising young singer and songwriter was raised on a country acre of land in the hillsides outside of Virginia City.
Column: E Pluribus Duo and pitfalls of the two-party system
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 11:56amI told myself some time ago that I would not infuse my columns with politics, so I will tread lightly here to (marginally) "walk the line," as Johnny Cash once sang.
Carson City man admits to stealing BB guns, says he took them for gas money
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 10:10amA 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.
Carson City deputies arrest man who threw meth over freeway ramp fence
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 9:25amA 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including a felony, after driving with his high beams on early Sunday morning, and then attempting to throw methamphetamine over a freeway ramp during a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Rollover reported Monday in Goni Canyon determined to be incident previously investigated
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 7:37amCarson City fire department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday morning to the area of Goni Canyon for a vehicle rollover, which turned out to be a vehicle that had been in the canyon for quite a while and had already been investigated.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly beating girlfriend, tells deputy he caught her falling
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:20amA 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 400 block of Jeanell Drive for domestic battery and two failure to appear warrants after allegedly beating his girlfriend for two days, a sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly dropping pen full of meth at black jack table
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 1:26pmA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance after allegedly dropping a pen full of methamphetamine at a casino Sunday night, a sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly trying to run woman over arrested for additional charges
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:23pmA Carson City man who was arrested last week for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attempting to run over his wife’s friend with his car was arrested Monday on additional charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City deputies make arrests for drugs, domestic battery and jail house brawl
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 10:44amA man and woman were arrested for trespassing early Sunday morning with one facing a felony drug charge, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City man faces domestic battery, DUI charges after argument over phone
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 9:17amA 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail on a felony contempt of court warrant after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a felony charge of attempting to escape from prison, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Public hearing scheduled July 18 in Carson City on Nevada guardianship rules
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 9:20amThe Supreme Court of Nevada has scheduled a public hearing in Carson City on Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m. to review the work of the Commission to Study the Creation and Administrations of Guardianships.
Carson City emergency crews respond to gas line break at Curry and Robinson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 10:35amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a gas line break in the area of Curry and Robinson streets.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for impersonating officer, flashes badge at gas station manager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 1:42pmA 64-year-old Mound House man was arrested Wednesday for gross misdemeanor impersonating a police officer among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City jail inmate set for release booked on home invasion, burglary warrant
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:27amA 35-year-old Carson City man set to be released from jail Tuesday was booked on a felony warrant issued June 20 out Douglas County, a sheriff's deputy said.