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Nugget Project tidbits
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:17amThere is an interesting discussion going on over at the Nevada Appeal site concerning the Nugget Project.
The story begins two week ago when Guy Farmer wrote a rather harsh column that slammed the Nugget Project. In response, last week there was a guest column by Michael Douglass criticizing Farmer's take on the subject.
Las Vegas Artist Working On Gov. Gibbons Painting Despite Not Being Selected For Official Portrait
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 3:11pmCARSON CITY – Budding Las Vegas artist Alex Krasky was not selected to paint the official portrait of out-going Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons for display in the state capitol, but he is going ahead with his canvas anyway with the hopes of personally presenting his work to the governor.
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Featured In New Book
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 3:31pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is featured in a new book that focuses on eight communities throughout the U.S. which have been especially creative in supporting the unique strengths and needs of each community’s youth.
Under Fire, State Senate Majority Leader Pulls Plug On ‘Pay To Play’
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:03amCARSON CITY – Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, today criticized a fund-raising “pay to play� letter sent out recently by Majority Leader Steven Horsford, saying it borders on an ethics violation.
“I have always avoided that kind of a fundraiser,� he said. “I think it is inappropriate. The perception is that to have access to a leader or chairman you have to pay. I think that sends a terrible message.�
Motorcyclist killed, wife injured in Churchill County accident
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 11:31amA Battle Mountain man died on Sunday morning after he crashed his motorcycle in Eastern Churchill County, the Nevada High Patrol reports.
Michael A. Jurad, 66, died of his injuries. Jurad's wife, Mary L. Jurad, who was a passenger, was flown to Reno and is listed in serious condition this morning at Renown Regional Medical Center, NHP reports.
The accident was reported at 9:46 a.m. Sunday on State Route 722 near mile marker 15 in eastern Churchill County, a mile west of Carroll Summit.
Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic 2010 winners
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 7:27pmHere are the 2010 winners of the Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic held this weekend at Mills Park. The event brought hundreds of car enthusiasts to Carson City for the weekend before many moved on to Reno for the Hot August Nights celebration.
Among the winners, there were three speciality picks. These winners and the images of their cars will be featured on T-shirts and advertisements for next year's event. They are:
Chick's Choice - 1954 Corvette, owner Fred Takashima; Vancouver, Washington
Carson City authorities make drug-related arrests
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 8:56amA Carson City woman faces multiple drug charges after being stopped on a traffic warrant.
Geraldine May Guthrie-Dumas, 50, was booked on suspicion of felony possession of a methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance charges a well as allegedly holding prescription pills without a prescription and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $9,581.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City hosts Powwow traditions exhibit
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 2:36pmCelebrating Nevada's rich American Indian culture is a new exhibit at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City called "What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition."
This colorful exhibit, featured now through Aug. 7, was developed by the Folklife Program of the Nevada Arts Council and presents art and crafts that capture the vibrant spirit of the contemporary powwow, Nevada-style.
National Group Says Nevada Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Teen Hiring, Union Official Disagrees
Submitted by on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:25pmCARSON CITY – It may be welcome news for those who have entry level jobs, but a more than 9 percent hike in the minimum wage to take effect Thursday in Nevada will have a chilling effect on hiring, particularly for teens, according to one national group.
A Nevada union official disagrees, saying the minimum wage hike isn’t to blame for the state’s record jobless rate or the high unemployment levels seen among teens in the workforce.
Carson City man faces felony charge after allegedly beating brother with motorcycle chain
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:35amA Carson City man faces a felony battery with a deadly weapon charge and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after allegedly beating his brother with a motorcycle chain.
Michael W. Putz, 28, is being held at the Carson City Jail on $33,132 bond.
New Car Dealers Open
Submitted by on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 10:49amNevada School District Websites Earn Overall Grade Of "D" For Transparency, Two Largest Districts Fare Better
Submitted by on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 8:20amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s 17 school districts earned an overall “Dâ€� grade for information they provide to the public on their websites, according to an analysis by Sunshine Review, a pro-transparency group based in Washington, DC.
New Michael Hohl auto dealerships open
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sun, 06/20/2010 - 6:21pmI was gone for part of last week, and I missed that the new Michael Hohl Honda and Subaru auto dealerships on South Carson opened up on Monday. Looks like the Nevada Appeal missed it as well, at least as far as their website is concerned. Hopefully the addition will add some new sales tax revenue to Carson City's coffers.
NHP investigation continues in Gardnerville accident that killed one
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 10:20amAn investigation continues into a deadly accident on Pinenut and East Valley roads on Saturday that killed a 24-year-old Gardnerville man. The Nevada High Patrol says speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
NHP reports that a passenger riding in the back seat of a Mitsubishi, Michael A. Lombardo IV died at the scene after being ejected during the accident, reported at about 1 p.m.
Raley's offers discounted Tahoe celebrity golf tournament tickets at checkstand
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 3:49pmLAKE TAHOE — Grocery shoppers can now add Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo and Taylor Hicks to the basket at their neighborhood Raley’s, Bel-Air and Nob Hill Foods supermarkets by purchasing specially-priced tickets to the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 13-18, 2010.
Lake Tahoe to celebrate 21 years of celebrity golf at American Century Championship
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 4:46pmLAKE TAHOE — The American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe celebrates its 21 birthday, July 13-18. Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Bode Miller, Troy Aikman, Jerry Rice, Don Cheadle, Mario Lemieux, Taylor Hicks are among the 80 sports and entertainment stars and Hall of Famers competing in the 54-hole, $600,000 tournament on NBC Sports.
Carson City man arrested after allegedly stealing Jeep, switching plates
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 1:37pmA Carson City man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep Cherokee and switching license plates.
Scott Michael Tyzbir, 49, faces charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a hypodermic needle and possessing drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $27,264.
Yucca’s Fate Discussed by Nye County Commissioner and Waste Repository Consultant
Submitted by on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 2:13pmThe fate of Yucca Mountain, and its effect on Nevada as a whole and Nye County in particular, were discussed in a television interview yesterday by Nye County Commissioner Gary Hollis and Nye County Nuclear Waste Repository consultant Michael Voegele.
Tea Party Carson City: Smiles for now in an otherwise sea of venom, hostility at president
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 11:57amWith veiled threats to the governors of Nevada and several other states last month by a far-right militia group, the amount of anti-government fervor may be boiling over nationally, but all is peaceful today in Carson City as more than a thousand have gathered at the Capitol to protest President Barack Obama, Sen. Harry Reid and health care.
Oh, and taxes. But there were far more anti-Obama and Harry Reid signs and a few Hitler ones than anything remotely about the IRS, today being the filing deadline for federal income taxes.
More Calls for Ensign’s Resignation Trickle In
Submitted by on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 8:08amCARSON CITY – Despite being described as a “wounded” senator who has not been effective in representing Nevada in Washington, DC, state Republican officials and candidates surveyed by the Nevada News Bureau for the most part are still not calling on U.S. Senator John Ensign, R-Nev., to step down.
Homeland Security Commissioners, Sheriffs Frustrated With Lack of Progress
Submitted by on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 1:41pmCARSON CITY – Members of Nevada’s Homeland Security Commission expressed frustration today that more than eight years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, local law enforcement and other emergency responders still can’t communicate with each other when responding to an emergency.
Salomon Backyard Bang Rail Jam at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:34amSandra Bulllock’s film “Murder and Numbers” OK but not outstanding
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 5:18pmSandra Bullock, fresh off wining an Academy Award, stars in
this crime-thriller from 2002, available at the Carson Library.
Carson City Toyota grand opening today
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 8:03amLooks like today is the big day for Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota. They are opening their new dealership location on South Carson Street today. We'll have more on this event later.
One thing that should be noted is that the much-maligned decision by the city to provide millions in redevelopment funds to Campagni and Michael Hohl to build their new dealerships has provided some much-needed jobs to Carson City at a critical time. How much worse would our local economy be without these projects?
Candidates filed for state offices
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/13/2010 - 7:44amU.S. Senate
Sharon Angle, Republican
Scott Ashjian, Tea Party
Gary Bernstein, Republican
Sherry Brooks, Republican
John Chachas, Republican
Nevada Higher Education Representatives Assess Cuts
Submitted by on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 1:27pmLast week, the Nevada Board of Regents held a meeting in what marks the beginning of nine weeks of discussion on how to further reduce their budgets to adjust for the 6.9 percent cut in funding agreed upon by Nevada Legislators during the special session in February.
State Legislators Disagree on Solutions to Projected $3 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2011
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:13amWith the Legislature reaching a deal to close the $800 billion shortfall late Sunday, party leaders referred to the intimidating difficulties they will face in next year’s session when legislators will have to deal with a projected $3 billion shortfall in the next biennium.
Regents Hear Scenarios if Steep Budget Cuts are Mandated by Governor, Legislature
Submitted by on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 5:29pmRENO – Those charged with overseeing Nevada’s system of higher education heard several scenarios today if the current state budget crisis requires cuts of 22 percent, from closing campuses to huge