***Press Release***
TRE Fire grows to 6,600 acres
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 11:40amDouglas County sent out an update this morning on the TRE Fire, which they say is now 6,600 acres. They also believe the fire was caused by a private residential open burn.
Press release:
The fire has grown to 6,600 acres burned. 2 homes and 17 outbuildings have been reported damaged or burned from the fire. No personnel injuries have been reported or discovered.
First Flume Trail Ride of the Year
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:30pmFlume Trail Mountain Bikes officially opened for business on May 12th this year. The light winter snowfall has nearly melted off the lower trails, giving access to Marlette Lake and the Flume Trail. A few of us rode the Flume on Saturday, May 12th to go check it out.
Sheriff announces the incorporation of license plate reader technology
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:15pm**Press release available for download below**
Sheriff Kenny Furlong has announced that he has authorized the installation of a license plate reader system (LPRS) in a patrol vehicle, to be operational this week. The LPRS system is expected to increase officer safety and productivity.
Details behind the new technology were not provided, but the LPRS is expected to be able to read license plates of vehicles in all weather conditions, day or night, at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour.
Safety tips for ATV use
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:12pm**Press release available for download below**
The Carson City Sheriff's Office has issued a statement regarding ATV and off-road safety in light of the ATV accident late Sunday evening.
"There are many measures you can take to stay safe when off-road driving. These include the following:
1. Always wear protective gear to include a seat belt if in a vehicle.
2. Before you leave let someone know where you are going and how long you plan to be gone.
3. Make sure you have plenty of water.
4. Take extra provisions in case you get stuck.
Carson City Sheriff's Open House to include free admission, food, children's activities
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 1:29pmPress release available for download below.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be hosting their ninth annual Sheriff's Open House from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at their location at 911 E. Musser St. There will be free food while supplies last, a free child ID kit for every child present, and free activities for children of all ages. For more information, please contact officer Lisa Davis at 283-7809.
Flume Trail Mountain Bikes to Open Soon
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 3:40pmAs you might expect from the view of the mountains down here in Carson, the snow is melting off fast up there. Here’s the latest update from Flume Trail Bikes:
Legends of the West Bike and car Fest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 1:25pmLegends of the West Bike & Car Fest
Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest is coming to Carson City on June 30, 2012. The planning for this event is going fast and furious and we are anticipating a great second annual show. This event is being held on June 30, 2012, under the auspices of the Carson City Downtown Business Association and is being managed by Arlington Group Events. The CCSO 9th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge will take place at Legends. See these highly trained men and women compete for glory in slow motion!
The Mono Lake Story
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:01amCarson City Library will present “The Mono Lake Story”, a film, on Thursday, May 3rd, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A previous article provided an earlier date for the showing of this DVD, Thursday, May 3rd is the correct date. Mono Lake Committee Volunteer Jackie Stroud will be on-hand for questions and discussion about the restoration of this diverse ecosystem.
THE MONO LAKE COMMITTEE AND RESTORATION
Incline Village runaway truck ramp claims another victim
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 8:50pmThe runaway truck ramp at the bottom of Mount Rose Highway in Incline Village was the scene of another tragedy today as a truck driver was killed trying to stop his vehicle using the ramp.
The Nevada Highway Patrol reports that the truck was carrying composite decking material on a flatbed trailer. The driver used the ramp to stop the vehicle, but the cargo broke loose and crushed the cab of the truck.
Nevada unemployment drops to 12 percent; Carson City down to 12.4
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 9:55amFigures released today by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show the state's unemployment rate in March dropped to 12 percent overall, with Carson City down to 12.4 percent.
Unemployment dropped .3 percent statewide over the previous month, and 1.6 percent over the last year.
The jobs picture in Carson City, while showing improvement, is lagging slightly behind the statewide average, with a .2 percent drop in unemployment over February, and 1.1 percent drop over the last year.
See the DETR press release below:
Sheriff's Office to conduct training exercise
Submitted by T. Costa on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 12:44pm***PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BELOW***
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be hosting a joint training exercise with several other area police departments on Saturday, April 21 at 505 E. King Street (the old Kinkead building). Residents are being warned that on the day of the excerise they may hear what appears to be gunshots from the area around that facility.
For more information, contact Reserve Commander Tom Crawford at 887 - 2500 or download the press release below.
Sheriff's Office to hold citizen Academy
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 3:49pm**PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BELOW**
The Carson City Sheriff's Office has announced that they will be holding their Citizen Academy beginning May 2. These academies are available several times a year to the public who are interested in learning how the Sheriff's Office operates. Classes will run from May 2 through June 20 and will be held from 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. Wednesday evenings at the Ormsby Room of the Sheriff's Office.
There is no charge for these classes. The deadline for completed applications is 5 p.m. April 27, 2012.
Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony to be held May 3
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:15pmFeel free to download the press release below.
The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony will be held at noon May 3, 2012, at the Nevada State Capitol. The ceremony will honor the 120 peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty in Nevada.
Three officers have been killed in the line of duty over the last year: Deputy Sheriff Jack D. London, Clark County Sheriff's Office; Special Agent Don C. Ware, US DEA, Las Vegas; and Correctional Officer Tracy A. Hardin, Nevada Department of Corrections.
The Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Run will begin on April 26.
Capital City Reads: A Thousand Splendid Suns
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 4:48pmPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Moore
900 N. Roop St
775.887.2244 x 1019
awmoore@clan.lib.nv.us
Capital City Reads: A Thousand Splendid Suns
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-The Carson City Library would like to invite the entire community to participate in a citywide reading initiative to discuss the timely, and powerful message found in Khaled Hosseini’s best seller, A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Carson City Sheriff's Department: call for drug dog program donations
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:26pm***Please feel free to download a copy of the press release below.***
March 17th 2012 DUI sobriety checkpoint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 12:24pmPress Release for DUI Checkpoint March 17th, 2012.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Joining Forces, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 6:00 pm to midnight on Saturday, March 17th. Sheriff’s Office personnel will be greeting all drivers that pass through the checkpoint. To keep traffic flowing smoothly, any drivers that show signs of being under the influence will be directed to a second screening area to avoid back up during the checkpoint.
Maurice White announces candidacy for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:35pmMaurice White has announced that he is running for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2 seat, currently held by Shelly Aldean.
Aldean announced recently that she will not seek a third full term.
Here is the press release about White's announcement:
Don't Overlook Tax Credit!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 4:49pmPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Salogga
Business Resource Innovation Center
108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
msalogga@carson.org
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Carson City on Tuesday
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:42am(press release) Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise owner Farrokh Hormazdi will be opening his doors for business tomorrow, Tuesday January 31st. The first 100 people receive a free big barbecue pulled pork sandwich.
"I am extremely excited to open and begin serving authentic barbecue to our community," said Hormazdi.
The new 1,448 square foot store is located at 3250 Retail Drive, Suite 100. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Sublime with Rome, George Clinton and Rob Schneider fill up entertainment venue MontBleu Resort
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:15pm(Press Release) On the heels of its most successful year, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe continues its popular top-contemporary entertainment with the addition of Sublime with Rome and special guest Everlast; George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; and comedian Rob Schneider.
Assemblyman Pete Livermore announces re-election bid
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:17pmPete Livermore has announced he will be running for a second term representing Assembly District 40, which encompasses most of Carson City.
Livermore served on the Carson City Board of Supervisors until he was elected to the Assembly in 2010, edging out fellow supervisor Robin Williamson.
The following is the text of a press release sent out by Livermore today:
Carson City Justice of the Peace John Tatro first to file for reelection
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:48pmToday marks the opening of filling for this year's election for Carson City Justice of the Peace, and the current holder of that office John Tatro was the first to file.
He also issued the following press release:
Carson City unemployment drops to 12 percent
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:57pmUnemployment figures released this morning show the state's overall unemployment rate held steady at 13.4 percent, still the highest in the nation and well above the 9 percent national average.
Carson City's jobless rate dropped to 12 percent in October, down from 12.4 percent the previous month. In October 2010, the unemployment was 13.1 percent.
Unemployment in the Las Vegas metro area dropped to 13.1 percent, down from 13.4 percent in September. The Reno metro area also saw a drop, from 12.6 to 12.1 percent.
Full press release below.
Press Release for Book: WESTWARD WOMAN: My Two Thousand Mile Trek of Raw Discovery along the DONNER TRAIL
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 6:53pmPress Release 11/15/2011
Book Title: WESTWARD WOMAN: My Two Thousand Mile Trek of Raw Discovery along the DONNER TRAIL (ISBN-13: 978-1463738822, ISBN-10: 146373882X)
Author: Barbara Maat
Available on www.amazon.com
For more details:
Pictures and an early draft are on www.DonnerTrail.Homestead.com
Vehicle of missing woman found
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:32amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies have located the vehicle belonging to a Gardnerville woman missing since Friday, and believe she was killed when it rolled down an embankment near the East Fork of the Carson River.
Loraine Bosch of Gardnerville was last reported to be heading to the FISH Thrift store in Carson City in her 1986 green Ford truck on Friday. That vehicle was located Monday night, heavily damaged with a body trapped inside.
Arrest made, cash recovered in Carson City bank robbery
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 5:43pmPress release from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong:
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 0910 hours, the Sheriff's Office received a "hold up" alarm from the Nevada State Bank, at 4267 South Carson Street. The suspect was identified as an adult female who showed a handgun to the bank teller. The female presented a demand note, directing the teller to keep her hands where they could be seen and to put the money into a bag. The note also directed the teller to have other tellers move to one side together and keep their hands visible. The demand note read "Any mistakes and I start shooting"
Carson City woman dies in rollover crash near Fernley
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:21amNevada Highway Patrol reports that 31-year-old Carolyn M. Dana of Carson City was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 50 Alternate eight miles south of Fernley on Sunday afternoon.
Governor Asks Council to Review Education Data Systems
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 7:51amGov. Brian Sandoval yesterday signed an executive order directing the P-16 Advisory Council to review education data systems in Nevada.
The Council, created by state statute, is intended to help coordinate education efforts in Nevada from the preschool through postsecondary levels and has the authority to address the data information system for public school students.
Rural Nevada Community Gets Needed Help from Low-Interest USDA Loan
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 5:05amA federal effort to pump affordable loan money into rural communities across the nation is bringing the city of Caliente a brand new pumper truck and a rescue vehicle with a mini-pumper, and not a moment too soon.
A small tribute to Steve Jobs
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 5:35pmThere are many people who remember where they were and what they were doing when they found out that John Lennon had died. Others remember the death of JFK with similar sadness, the memory sharp and untouched after nearly 50 years.