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Carson City man jailed on rape charge; bail set at $100,000
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 2:12pmA 34-year-old Carson City man is being held on $100,000 bail and faces a felony charge of rape. Juan Hugo Rodriguez-Ramirez was arrested Friday, March 29, 7:35 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Edmonds.
He is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim on March 29. The victim, whose age was not provided, also told authorities that she was sexually assaulted on March 26 in Pomona, Calif., and on one other occasion, according to the arrest report. The victim was interviewed by detectives at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Krolicki among 22 lieutenant governors asking President Obama to green-light Keystone Pipeline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:13pmRepublican Lt. Governor Association Chair Brian Krolicki of Nevada and vice chairman Tate Reeves of Mississippi issued the following statement after sending a letter on behalf of 22 Republican lieutenant governors to President Obama and Secretary Kerry strongly urging approval of the Presidential Permit application on the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Nevada May Become 12th State to Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 7:44amby RILEY SNYDER
Nevada could join the ranks of eleven other states, including California, Florida and New Mexico if a Senate bill that bans the controversial practice of horse tripping is passed by the Legislature.
Horse tripping is a sporting event in which the hind or front legs of a galloping horse are roped, causing the animal to fall to the ground.
Women to Women Nevada with Doreen Mack
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 11:32pmThis week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Doreen Mack of Carson City who discusses with hostess Carol Paz, among other things, downtown Carson City parking issues, creating a historic downtown, some local history and her own interior decorating business, Lofty Expressions.
Carson City Library Explore the World series focuses on Chile
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 5:30pmCarson City Library will present Explore Chile at Your Library on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. in the library auditorium. Danilo A. Muñoz Ormeño was born in the city of Los Angeles in the beautiful country of Chile.
In Chile, he studied theater at Viña del Mar. He came to the USA in 2010 and lives in Carson City, Nevada. Danilo is working in the culinary arts.
Carson City authorities make felony drug trafficking arrest
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:34pmA Carson City man was arrested and faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities found 14 grams of meth hidden in the man's underwear.
Eduardo Segura, 27, was arrested at Hot Springs Road and Roop at 10 a.m. Feb. 8. He was pulled over because of a vehicle license plate that was missing. Upon contact, officers recognized him because of other entanglements with the law including time in prison that involved a Carson City shooting in which he was deported to Mexico following the sentence, the arrest report states.
Immigration 'Reforms'? Real Reform Is As Simple As 1-2-3-4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 3:04pmSynopsis
1. Secure the borders.
2. Quit politicizing immigration and illegal immigration.
3. Turn off the magnet to illegal immigration.
4. Put an end to “anchor babies.”
Introduction
As an immigrant and a naturalized U.S. citizen myself, with several generations of U.S. citizens in my extended family tree and none left in Europe, I am writing to express my most vehement protest against the proposed “reforms” in our immigration laws that are being announced at the present time, whether they come from the president or Congress.
Vehicle crashes, overdose and suicide common of non-natural Nevada deaths
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/21/2013 - 11:19amNevadans who don’t die naturally are more likely to die from drug overdoses, car crashes or suicide than they are to be murdered, an analysis of Centers for Disease Control mortality data shows.
Nevada has the second highest per capita rate of death for accidental drug overdoses in the United States, trailing only New Mexico.
Explore Mendocino and Fort Bragg, Calif. at Carson City 'Your Library' presentation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 2:56pmCarson City Library will present Dr. Gino Giudice Thursday, January 24th, at 6:00 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Explore the World at Your Library is a bimonthly program and hosts a series of presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to far-away places.
Outdoors with Don Q: Two interesting days at a sport show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 8:41amElaine and I spent last Friday and Saturday manning an exhibit at the ninth annual Grand Slam Club OVIS Hunter and Outfitter Convention held at the Grand Sierra Hotel and Casino Hotel in Reno.
We were there to help Paul Dankowski, Game Warden and Operation Game Thief (OGT) Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).
The two of us serve as State Directors on the OGT Citizen's Board, and had volunteered to man the OGT exhibit trailer for those two days.
Text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State address
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 7:24pmAs Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013:
Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests ...
UNR to Play University of Arizona in Seventh Annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Submitted by Chris Graham on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 7:58pmALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The field is set for the seventh annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl with the Arizona Wildcats accepting the invitation offered by the Gildan New Mexico Bowl today. The game, slated for Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. MT/1 p.m. ET, pits the Pac-12 member against the Nevada Wolf Pack. Owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, the bowl game will kick off the FBS postseason from University Stadium on the University of New Mexico campus and airing nationally on ESPN, ESPN 3D and ESPN Radio.
Explore the World presentation on Mexico at Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00pmCarson City Library will present Explore Mexico at Your Library on Thursday, November 15, at 6 p.m. in the library auditorium. Ria White will present this program as part of a bimonthly series of presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to far-away places.
Ria, a Mexican-American and former Chicagoan, enjoys reading and world cultures. She will graciously present a brief history of Mexico and its cultural heritage.
Explore the World @ Your Library - Mexico with Ria White
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 3:54pmThis Thursday night program hosts presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to faraway places.
If interested in presenting a country please don't hesitate to call
Elisa at 887-2244 Ext. 1021.
Carson City to celebrate 'Day of the Dead' at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 1:03pmAll cultures celebrate the dead as well as mourn them. And the first of November usually marks the Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de los Muertos. In Carson City there will be a multicultural celebration Saturday, November 10, to honor loved ones who have passed away with stories, crafts, songs and exhibits, colorful folklore dancers. The Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum.
Carson City woman accused of embezzling $140,000 from CINC Industries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:51amA Carson City woman faces felony embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing an estimated $140,000 as office manager of CINC Industries, an environmental engineering company formerly owned by actor Kevin Costner.
Barbara Jean Larson, 56, was arrested October 9 and faces felony charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, uttering a forged instrument and embezzlement. She is due in Carson City Justice Court on Nov. 6. The woman admitted to stealing and told investigators that she has a gambling problem.
Obituary: Abigay Gonzalez Sosa
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 4:01amAbigay passed away Friday 10/12/12 in Carson City, Nev. at the age of 75 years. She was born in 1937 in the small town of Citala, Jalisco, Mexico. She married at the tender age of 15 years, and...
New Report Shows Nevada Among States With Highest Per Capita Debt
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 3:06pmCARSON CITY – Nevada is among the states with the highest amount of government debt per capita at $14,949, according to a new report from State Budget Solutions (SBS), a non-partisan advocate for state budget reform.
The level of debt put Nevada at 37th highest among the states.
USDA Gives Rural Nevada $240 Million Boost
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 11:53amUSDA Rural Development State Director Sarah Adler announced the spending
Gaming executives gather at Lake Tahoe to learn; face-off in competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 4:04pmTop gaming executives from around the world with gather in Lake Tahoe next week to sharpen their management skills, discuss current topics relevant to the gaming industry and hear from industry experts. They will also spend time all week preparing to face off against one another in teams at the end of week, in a competition where each team has to address a hypothetical, gaming-related management challenge – a battle of the best in gaming.
Gov. Sandoval Trade Mission Announces Business Agreements For Two Nevada Firms
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 3:16pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to the People’s Republic of China has announced two business agreements for companies located in Northern and Southern Nevada. A collaborative research agreement with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) was also expanded.
Douglas County authorities ask for help in locating couple wanted for questioning over unresolved murder
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 3:38pmAuthorities are asking the public for help in locating a couple wanted for questioning in the murder of Minnesota man whose remains were found in a shallow grave found earlier this year in a backcountry area of Douglas County.
The skeletal remains of Francisco Alejandro Lopez-Gonzalez, who was reported missing since May 2011 by family members, were discovered in a shallow grave on Feb. 22. His death was ruled a homicide.
Nevada Highway Patrol recognizes troopers, announces promotions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 2:56pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has announced a number of promotions, advancements and replacements. According to Trooper Chuck Allen, NHP has promoted Joe McKay and Dave Cox to the rank of sergeant. Cox will be assigned to the Fallon area while McKay will remain in the Reno-Sparks area.
Inc. magazine selects Northwire - NWI Lab 360 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America
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Inc. magazine selects Northwire–NWI Lab 360 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America
Company expands into Western U.S. marketplace to meet increasing demands
Deferred Action Program To Begin Accepting Applications Wednesday, 23,300 Potentially Eligible In Nevada
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 1:30pmCARSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will officially begin accepting applications Wednesday for “deferred action” from young immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and who meet other specific requirements.
15th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 9:42amIn conjunction with National Police Week, Thursday, May 3, 2012 the 15th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held on the Capitol grounds in Carson City. The service will honor the 120 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.
Obituary: John Robert "Bob" Burnett
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 4:01amJohn Robert "Bob" Burnett 71, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 1, 2012 after battling multiple illnesses for many years. Born in Clovis, New Mexico September...
Obituary: Eddie Ordaz
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 4:52pmEddie Ordaz passed away March 22, 2012 in Carson City, NV. Eddie was born on July 5, 1940 in Cottonwood, AZ and grew up in the San Fernando Valley, CA. He moved to New Mexico where he met and m...
Snow arrives at Lake Tahoe in time for ski and travel journalist conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:37pmTravel and ski journalists from national magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs and social media outlets will arrive at South Lake Tahoe next week and be greeted with several feet of fresh snow during the North American Snowsports Journalist Association National Conference.
President Obama Talks Up Natural Gas Development In Remarks Today In Las Vegas
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 11:41amPresident Barack Obama visited Las Vegas today on a swing through the West, talking up energy development to create jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
In comments delivered at the United Parcel Service hub on East Arby Lane, President Obama said development of natural gas reserves would serve both these purposes.
The president jogged out to loud, enthused cheers from a clearly friendly crowd.