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Karson Kruzers sale to benefit accident victim's family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 10:42am
The Carson City car club, Karson Kruzers, will hold a yard sale on Saturday, April 2nd at 8 a.m., at 4340 Highway 50 East (near Sherman Lane). Proceeds from the sale will go to help the family of Rayna Donoho-King.
Rayna, 21, was killed in a tragic accident Friday, March 18 on Highway 50. Rayna was a loving, talented gal with a smile that lite up a room and a contagious joy for life! At the time of Rayna’s death her family was still trying to deal with the death of her Grandfather, W. Ray Donoho, who was killed eight weeks prior in a freak accident in Redding, Calif.
Former Nevadans leave Japan amid earthquake chaos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 9:28pm
"The Verdict: We should go...David's company has asked us to fly to Hong Kong...we are leaving later this afternoon."
That is the latest Facebook wall post from a former Northern Nevada resident and her family living in Japan who have made plans to leave the beleagured country in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami that left the island nation devastated.
Alyson Meidell Jenkins, 33, along with many other Americans, have made plans to leave Japan immediately.
State worker launches budget deficit plan, issues challenge to economists
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 5:11pmCarl Kuhl, a state Parole and Probation employee of six years, has created a plan that he claims will eliminate Nevada's budget deficit within two years.
In a news release issued on Tuesday, Kuhl said his plan not only will reduce the budget deficit but also help repair Nevada's economy at the same time. It is a pretty big claim, he admits, coming from an Accounting Assistant I, an entry level position.
Gov. Sandoval’s Security Returns To Normal After Arizona Shooting
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 3:32pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today his security has returned to normal levels after it was determined the tragic Saturday shooting of an Arizona congresswoman was an isolated incident.
Famous 'Shoe Tree' cut down by vandals
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 8:41amThis may be one of the worst acts of senseless vandalism I've ever seen. Or, maybe someone really wanted a pair of shoes.
A plea to teens and parents: Tell someone before its too late
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 4:43pmViolence on Sunday that led to near-tragedy ended today with the arrest of a 17-year-old Carson City boy. The incident is a reminder of how fragile children can be and how early intervention can prevent something like this from happening again.
Lake Tahoe's Valhalla Arts, Music and Theater Festival gets spicy, funky and downright funny
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 8:17pmLAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
“Troublesome” suicide victim’s name released
Submitted by on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 3:28pmA Carson City man who threatened suicide and who also issued a threat to anyone who entered his apartment, thereby triggering a big police response including the Carson City SWAT team, has been ide
Four year old boy rushed to CTRMC from Hot Springs Road apartment dies
Submitted by on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 11:43pmA tragic end to a valiant fight to save the life of little four year old Jacob who fell ill at his Hot Springs Road apartment Thursday.
