Kenny Furlong
Carson City Sheriff to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:19amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sheriff Kenny Furlong, the 26th Sheriff to serve Ormsby County/Carson City since 1861, and the 6th Sheriff of the Combined Municipality of the City/County of Carson City.
Sheriff Furlong to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 1:58amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong. He'll be prepared to field questions on any topic on the minds of attendees. Kenny is the 26th sheriff to serve Carson City and Ormsby County since 1861, not counting Carson City Sheriff Chon Wang, played by Jackie Chan in Shanghai Knights.
University Police Services Donates to WNC Food & Hygiene Pantry
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 3:24pmUniversity Police Services, which provides a safer learning environment for Western Nevada College and other Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, has taken its service to students one step further.
Sheriff Ken Furlong to address the Rotary Club of Carson City on Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 11:04amSheriff Ken Furlong will be the guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Carson City’s lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The public is invited to attend the event online via Zoom.
Carson City Sheriff to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 12:31amMonday's Democratic tele-luncheon will feature a town hall-style presentation by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Protesters outside Governor’s Mansion in Carson City attract police presence
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 7:46pmA group of protesters, some dressed in military fatigues and open-carrying guns, gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday to call on Gov. Steve Sisolak to open all businesses.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.
Local dignitaries visit Carson City elementary classrooms, guest-read for reading week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:35amEach year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.
Deputies, Sheriff Furlong arrest two for burglary while in possession of firearms following foot chase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 11:31amA 29-year-old Carson City man and a 25-year-old Carson City man were arrested for multiple felonies including burglary, possession of a stolen fire arm, possession of burglary tools, and more.
Carson City School District Awarded $1.15 Million School Safety Grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 9:50amIn support of the recommendations from the Federal Commission on School Safety's final report, the Carson City School District is pleased to announce the Nevada Department of Education has awarded $1.15 Million in grant funding for school safety.
Woofs, Wine and Whiskers, a purr-fect evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 9:20pmCarson Animal Services Initiative would like to thank everyone who joined us on May 18 for our annual Woofs, Wine and Whiskers wine tasting event. Once again people came together to help animals in need, and we are grateful!
CASI continues to assist the community through our Critter Fixer low-cost spay/neuter voucher program for low-income applicants.
Spotlight on mental health is focus of Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:00pmOne in five of us will experience a mental illness within this year. That’s the staggering figure from the National Alliance on Mental Health, also known as NAMI, one that cannot be taken lightly. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Nevada's governor, dignitaries visit Carson City classrooms, guest-read during reading week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 11:49amGrade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City temporarily experienced a reprieve from their day-to-day academic endeavors last week when several community partners and local dignitaries visited classrooms to read to students.
Senator Square: Carson High School students advance to state competition
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:55amRecently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
Sheriffs confident man arrested in Carson City responsible for slayings in Reno, Gardnerville
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 2:50pmA man residing in Carson City was arrested in connection with murders in Gardnerville and Washoe County, according to sheriffs from Reno, Douglas County and Carson City.
On Saturday, Jan. 19, Wilbur Ernesti Martinez Guzman, 19, who resides in Carson City, was arrested in connection with the murders in Douglas County and Washoe County.
According to Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam, law enforcement agencies are confident there is enough evidence to link Guzman to all four homicides.
Elderly couple dead in double homicide, investigators say similarities to Douglas murders
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 5:36pmUPDATE: 1/18/19 at 3:15PM: According to a story in the Reno Gazette Journal today, the elderly couple found dead in their South Reno home Wednesday have been identified by friends as Jerry and Sherri David. Jerry David was a former president of the Reno Rodeo Association.
The identities of the elderly couple still have not been released by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, which is leading the investigation into their deaths that have been ruled homicides.
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An elderly man and woman died as a result of homicide at their south Reno residence after their bodies were discovered Wednesday, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office confirmed during a press conference.
UNR Police consider expansion to WNC, discussion at Jan. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 12:06pmA discussion to bring the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department to the Carson City branch of Western Nevada College will be held at the special joint meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees and the Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Jan 17.
Carson City Sheriff's Office welcomes two new deputies with swearing in ceremony
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 3:34pmThe Carson’s City Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new deputies in a swearing in ceremony held Thursday afternoon.
Giomi, Luis and Furlong are Carson City's 2018 Election Day winners
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 11:56amThe winners of the 2018 contested Carson City elections are Stacey Giomi for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, Kristin Luis for Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, and Kenny Furlong for Carson City Sheriff.
Carson City 2018 General Election Results
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 8:00pmUPDATE 9:40PM: 100 percent of ballots for Carson City have been counted, including absentee and early voting. Here are the final results for the contested races:
Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1
Stacey Giomi: 14,373 (66.54 percent)
John Wood: 7,228 (33.46 percent)
Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, Nonpartisan, 6-year term
Kristin Luis: 11,079 (50.92 percent)
Ryan Russell: 10,680 (49.08 percent)
Carson City Sheriff
Kenny Furlong: 17,536 (78.86 percent)
Lorne R. Houle: 4,700 (21.14 percent)
Go here for results of how Carson City voted in state contested races. Those include races for State Senate District 16, with Democrat Tina Davis Hersey and Republican incumbent Ben Kieckhefer; State Assembly District 40 with incumbent Republican Al Cramer and Democrat Autumn Zemke.
Statewide election results from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office can be found at www.silverstateelection.com and include races for U.S. Senate, House District Representative District 2, Governor and other state offices.
Sheriff: VP Mike Pence's visit to Carson City on Nevada Day won't interfere with events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 2:23pmUPDATE: 7:00 pm the rally will be held at the Jet Ranch Hanger, and begins at 12 pm. Doors will close at 1 pm, and the Vice President will speak at 2. To view information on the rally, click here.
WHERE:
Jet Ranch Hangar No. 1
2600 E College Pkwy
Carson City
WHEN:
12 pm - 3 pm
Doors close at 1 pm
VP Mike Pence will speak from 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Several residents were concerned Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Carson City on parade day, where he plans to rally support for Senator Dean Heller and Attorney General Adam Laxalt, would disrupt Nevada Day scheduled events, but Sheriff Kenny Furlong said that isn't the case.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada celebrate ‘Lights on Afterschool’
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY — Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement by drawing attention to the many ways after school programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things — such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry — and discover new skills.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office welcomes three new deputies to department
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 12:39pmOn Thursday afternoon, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office welcomed three new deputies during a swearing in ceremony led by Sheriff Kenny Furlong.
Monday night forum hosts Carson City candidates; second forum held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:06pmThe public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 6:14amGood morning Carson City. Today is Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Welcome to the first day of the work week. Among today's happenings are a hiring event, candidate luncheon, the third League of Women Voters Election Forum, the kick off of a item collection for the homeless, art exhibits and more.
An interview with Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 1:07pmKen Furlong is seeking his 5th term as Carson City Sheriff and recently stopped by the Nevada Capital News studios and recorded the following interview with Brian Bahouth. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has a roughly $19 million budget and some 140 employees to include as many volunteers as paid staff.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Coffee with a Cop becomes lattes served by officers at Carson City Starbucks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 10:47amPatrons at the E. William Street Starbucks in Carson City were treated to the unexpected Wednesday morning when they came in for their daily lattes and were greeted by the smiling faces of members of law enforcement behind the counter in honor of national Coffee with a Cop day.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
Intoxicated Carson City man jailed after pushing firefighter, threatening deputy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 10:36amA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday evening in the 6900 block of Bigelow Drive for resisting a public officer, a misdemeanor, and battery on a firefighter, a gross misdemeanor, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.