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Carson City man arrested for lewdness with a child, stolen credit cards, obstruction and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 11:18amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of 2nd and Curry on four felony counts including two fugitive from justice warrants for lewdness with a child and obstruction, one count of using a false ID to avoid prosecution, and one count of obtaining or possessing credit cards without consent.
According to the report, Gary Pedrucci was arrested after Special Enforcement Team deputies were traveling south on Curry Street and saw an SUV partially in the roadway for north and south traffic.
Carson City man arrested on warrants for alleged assault with machete, firearms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 11:50amA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 4000 block of Furnace Creek Road on five felony warrants including three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of domestic battery with a deadly weapon.
According to the arrest report, Michael Craig Henson Jr. was arrested on the original crime, which involved the use o a firearm and machete.
Congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman announces campaign manager
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 4:19pmCARSON CITY — Congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman announced Michael Cullen as her campaign manager. Cullen most recently served as the Nevada Political Director for Secretary Julián Castro’s presidential campaign. He was also a member of Hillary Clinton’s Nevada team in 2016.
Obituary: Shirlee Veverka
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:43pmShirlee Leah Boyer Veverka, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, at her daughter’s home in Carson City, Nevada, surrounded by her four children.
Carson City man arrested for battery, admits pushing Uber driver for refusing service dog
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:18amA 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor battery after allegedly pushing an Uber driver to the ground causing injury, a sheriff's report states.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 7:10pmFor those returning from the three-day holiday weekend, Tuesday is shaping up to be a great day around the capital city. Muscle Powered will host morning and evening walks; it is the final day of early voting for the Nevada caucus, plus there's the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its gallery in the Brewery Arts Center, classes at Yaple's Ballroom, meetings and more.
Early Carson City voting in Nevada Democratic caucus process begins Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:35amStarting this weekend, Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.
Carson City Sheriff's SET arrest 3 for suspected drug, firearm crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 10:30amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested three in the area of Bryan Circle and Lompa Lane for suspected drug, firearm and other offenses, a booking report states.
Carson City’s newest boutique ‘Fat Amy’s’ opens with February Wine Walk
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 4:34pmCarson City’s newest boutique “Fat Amy’s” opened its doors on the most beautiful wine walk of the year this Saturday.
Offering a selection of unique retro-inspired clothing, make up, purses, home decor and more, Fat Amy’s is located at 318 Carson Street above Battle Born.
NV Energy reports nearly 300 Carson City customers without power
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:34pmNV Energy reports power outages late Tuesday morning affecting nearly 300 customers around Carson City. An outage was reported in the West Winnie Lane area around at around 10:35 p.m. affecting 271 customers. At around the time of the outage Carson City dispatch reported that a tree limb was down in the area.
Annual Carson City Republican Lincoln Day Dinner featured Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 1:36pmThis year's Lincoln Day Dinner is going to reflect the energy and excitement of the 2020 presidential campaign and the Carson City Republican Committee has planned a special evening for all.
United States Representative Mark Amodei will be our Master of Ceremonies; we will also be hearing from Adam Laxalt and Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald. You will have an opportunity to meet some of our Republican politicians from Nevada like Senator James Settlemeyer, Nevada's Minority Leader, and Nevada Assemblyman Al Kramer.
Sandra Osheroff Obituary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 5:46pmSandra Louise Osheroff, aka Sandy, nanny, and mom, a mother, bookkeeper, dog lover and community mover and shaker, adored by many, feared by some, died of cancer on January 20, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 82.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office issues warrant for Carson City man for failure to appear on domestic assault
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 4:16pmThe Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for 32-year-old Carson City man Jason Michael Fisher. The warrant is for failure to appear on a charge of domestic battery first, and failure to appear on a charge of domestic battery second.
Fisher is 32, 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds, according to the warrant. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Carson City deputies arrest men for possession of drugs, bottled mercury
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:30amA 31-year-old Gardnerville man and a 29-year-old transient man were arrested in the area of the Goni Water Tower after deputies were alerted to a man in a vehicle next to the tower who appeared to be incapacitated and found they were allegedly using drugs and were in possession of several bottles of mercury.
Carson City School District releases statement after former CHS student's death
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 1:59pmThe Carson City School District issued the following statement Monday following the death Saturday of Carson High School 2017 graduate Jake Roman, whose mother, Susan Roman, is a teacher at Carson Middle School and Jake's father, Blair, who is the athletic director of Carson High School.
Carson High grad, son of CHS athletic director dies in snowmobile accident, GoFundMe page established
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 4:51pmThe Carson High School community is mourning the loss of Jake Roman, a 2017 CHS graduate and son of Athletic Director, teacher and head football coach Blair Roman. Jake died from injuries in a snowmobile accident at Lake Tahoe, according to friends of the family.
380 students make Western Nevada College fall semester Dean's List
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 2:38pmFor the second straight Fall semester, more than 370 students at Western Nevada College made the Dean’s List. After 373 students made the Dean’s List last fall, that total was topped by 380 students who qualified for the honor for the recently concluded fall semester.
To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:
Dayton man sentenced to 20 years in prison for hit and run that killed man walking dogs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:40pmLyon County District Attorney, Stephen B. Rye, announced Tuesday that the Third Judicial District Court sentenced James Parisi, 39 years of age, of Dayton, Nev., to the maximum sentence of 20 years in the Nevada State Prison with parole eligibility after seven years on one count of duty to stop at the scene of an accident causing death.
Obituary: Eric Steven Abowd
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 10:53amEric Steven Abowd left this world all too early at the age of 39 on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Eric was born March 28, 1980 in Seattle, Washington but moved to Carson City shortly after, where he spent all his growing-up years. Eric bled Nevada blue and white as a wrestler, running back and Captain for the Carson High Football program. He was always happiest driving the ball up the field.
Activities around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:06pmThe second week of January has blown in quite fiercely, with a High Wind Warning to last through 1 p.m. Tuesday. Activities around the capital city include the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the library, a brown bag luncheon featuring famed environmental writer Michael Branch at the Nevada State Library and Archives, the weekly gathering of the Carson City Toastmasters at Max Casino, a meeting of the Carson City School Board, live cool jazz at Living the Good Life and more.
Nevada State Library lunch series Tuesday features Pulitzer-nominated environmental writer Michael Branch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:41pmWriter, humorist and environmentalist Michael Branch will discuss his works this Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City as part of its Brown Bag luncheon series. Branch is the author of several published books, one of which is the Pulitzer-Prize nominated John Muir’s Last Journey: South to the Amazon and East to Africa.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 7:05pmMoving forward to the first day of the work week, we're looking at sunny skies then blustery conditions Monday night and a slight chance of snow showers in the valleys into Tuesday morning. Activities around the capital city include the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet, plus a free yoga class at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Michael Bennet advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 8:23pmThe Michael Bennet presidential campaign will be center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With a record 13 candidates still vying for the nomination, these luncheons afford Democrats who remain undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses an opportunity to put hard questions to campaign representatives on a whole range of issues.
Jack in the Box on South Carson Street to close
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 1:17pmAfter 30 years in Carson City, the Jack in the Box restaurant at 3665 South Carson Street will close its doors Jan. 15, 2020, its franchise owner announced Wednesday.
Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Full Moon Hike this Friday night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 1:01pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host January's Full Moon Hike on the Wild Horse Trail this Friday, Jan. 10. Not only will the hike feature some wild horses and the "Wolf Moon" it will also be a celebration of Carson City's first Winter Trails Day.
New events center, potential casino sale could boost prospects for South Tahoe market
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 5:37pmSTATELINE — Mont Bleu, a resort that has gone by three names and had five owners in 41 years, is playing a central role in the future of the South Lake Tahoe gaming market.
Eldorado Resorts CEO Thomas Reeg said the Reno-based company will need to sell at least one of the three casinos it will own in Tahoe once a $17.3 billion merger/buyout of Caesars Entertainment is completed early next year.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for alleged unlawful firearm possession, warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 11:38amA 45-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony being a person prohibited of having a firearm, a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant and other offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.
Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:37pmI See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.
Carson City Historical Society spearheads campaign to save Adele's building
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 6:46amThe Carson City Historical Society Board held an emergency meeting on Dec. 21 to discuss the eminent demolition of Adele’s, and strategized on how this historic building could be preserved.
The board voted to pursue a fund raising campaign to work with the community to preserve the 155 year-old Adele’s building at 1112 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nev.
Carson City’s first 'Unsilent Night' happens Sunday at BAC as part of worldwide music event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/21/2019 - 2:11pmFor the first time, the Brewery Arts Center has organized Carson City’s "Unsilent Night." An original composition by Phil Kline, "Unsilent Night" was written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer.