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Historic Nevada State Prison tours sold out, more planned at later dates

UPDATE 3:25PM Thursday: Tours this weekend and June 5 for the historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City are now filled and sold out. More tours will be announced at a later date at the website here.
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Be one of the first to go to prison. Not for anything you might have done, but for the history. The storied Nevada State Prison in Carson City will be open for public tours this weekend.

You'll be regaled with tales of prisoners past and hear the stories of the only prison ever to allow gambling inside the walls. So much history here. The NSP can be added to our other museums such as the railroad museum, the amazing state museum/mint and the Stewart Indian Museum.

Reservations a must:
On Saturday, May 29; Monday, May 31; and Saturday, June 5 we are offering four tour events on each day: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Tickets are $10.75 each, which includes the booking fee.

To purchase tickets:
Memorial Day Weekend, go here.

Saturday, June 5, go here.

Go here for a story from earlier this year about tours planned in 2021.

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A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 2400 block of North Carson Street for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Eagle Valley Middle School went ‘dough to dough’ in the Parent Teacher Organization’s annual cookie dough fundraiser. In total, the gross sales were equivalent to more than $23,000. The school earns about 40 percent of total gross sales, bringing the net total to $9,200. A total of 1,547 units were sold.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the day after Tuesday's election. It is Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from Thanksgiving and 48 days until Christmas.

UPDATE 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.

UPDATE 12:08AM: With all but 557 early votes remaining to be counted, the movement to end brothels and legalized prostitution has failed among Lyon County voters. As of midnight Wednesday, 16,206 have voted "no" and 3,916 voted "yes."
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A voter movement to end brothels and legalized prostitution in Lyon County appears to have failed, according to preliminary absentee and early voting results late Tuesday night.

Live Midterm General Election Night Coverage - Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson bring you real time reporting and analysis on all the big races.

Jordan Caroline is a force to be reckoned with.

The seventh-ranked Nevada Wolf pack opened their season against a strong BYU team at a roaring Lawlor Events Center on election night. When all the votes were tallied, the home team prevailed 86-70 thanks in part to Jordan Caroline’s first-half effort.

UPDATE 6:15 PM: Firefighters were unable to find the source of any fire and have begun to pull resources off of it, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. Those who were evacuated from the building are now allowed to go back inside.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday evening to a structure fire reported at Carson High School.

CARSON CITY — In honor of Veterans Day, the Carson Nugget is offering two free tickets for its Al Stewart concert on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m. to active duty service members and veterans. These tickets also get service members and veterans and a guest into the meet-and-greet with Stewart at 8:30 p.m.

UPDATE 4:13PM: An accident involving a juvenile pedestrian this afternoon is causing widespread traffic problems along William Street, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area. The injured juvenile male has been flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle incident involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Saliman and William streets.

The Brewery Arts Center is proud to present a new workshop with Hollywood screenwriter Sean Mick. This workshop will cover all aspects of the screenwriter’s craft, including structure, character, dialogue, format, sales and marketing.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety Investigations Division and the state's Threat Analysis Center, working in partnership with participating law enforcement agencies, have launched NevadaMostWanted.org, a website that features profiles and photos of fugitives with active arrest warrants currently wanted by Nevada law enforcement.

CARSON CITY — Saturday, Nov. 3 was the State Cross Country Meet in Boulder City, Nevada at Veteran's Memorial Park. Sierra Lutheran had a successful day. The 1A/2A girls race was the first race of the day.

This past Saturday, Nov. 3, a small yet passionate group hiked the Carson River and Mexican Ditch Trail while learning about “Leave No Trace.” This environmental recreation practice consists of the following seven principles:

Don’t worry. My business column this morning isn’t going to be filled with party politics. But I will ask you an important question about the politics of your company. How do you make decisions in your business?

Voters have reported problems at voting locations in two counties, Washoe and Lyon counties. The Lyon County Clerk's office tells KOLO there have been problems in Dayton and in other voting locations with computer programs not updating.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City invites families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to attend a free seminar on Thursday, Nov. 8, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Carson Nugget.

A 28-year-old man was arrested Sunday for attempted burglary, two counts battery on a peace officer and obstructing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Wolf Pack women’s basketball team wants in on its first NCAA Tournament bid.

CARSON CITY — In partnership with the History Channel and Charter, Spectrum Communications, Carson High School will host a ‘Take a Vet to School’ event in the school’s library, Wednesday in honor of Veteran’s Day.

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, also known as POST, will hold a ceremony Nov. 15 for 21 graduates from 14 Nevada agencies who will accept their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class of 2018-02.

Good day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. It is also Election Day. Polls in Nevada open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, enjoy another day of sunny skies with a hike, brisk walk or bike ride around town. There's both a morning and evening hike offered through Muscle Powered or you can simply walk through downtown Carson City and alongside the capitol building. Also featured today are activities that promote diabetes awareness through Carson Tahoe Health, numerous art showings, local political party election night events and a classic film being shown at the Brewery Arts Center.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday morning to a vehicle accident on Highway 50 East near the intersection of Deer Run Road.

Tuesday is Election Day. So far, it appears over 13,000 Carson residents cast their ballots during early elections, with Republicans seeming to be in the majority of early voters. Click here for full numbers.

A poverty simulation was held Monday at Carson City's Fremont Elementary School, led by the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, an organization with the mission of ending poverty in communities by promoting relationships across class lines.

With winter approaching, Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center is participating in a donation drive of mostly clothing items for homeless veterans. Donations can be made at the Veterans Resource Center during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 10.

The 1998 Coen Brother's movie, the Big Lebowski, has long had a cult following. It is one of the most quoted movies of all time, and there is even a new religion dedicated to it, fittingly called, Dudeism.

In honor of its 20th anniversary year, Lebowskifest will be held at Wink's Silver Strike Lanes in the Ranchos, located at 1281 Kimmerling Road, on Nov. 10 from 7 pm - 10 pm.

Now underway, Carson City Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheerleading is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. It is the oldest youth football and cheerleading program in Northern Nevada. Each season, Pop Warner provide tackle football and cheerleading activities to approximately 300 boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14.

A woman reported missing by the Carson City Sheriff's Office was located in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 31.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle accident in the 2700 block of North Carson Street.