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Governor's office says Nugget Project proponents overstating their support

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:10pm
A letter from Gov. Jim Gibbon's office states that a feasibility study done for the Carson City Center Project (AKA Nugget Project) has "overstated" the governor's support of the project.

Our:Town Jon and Pat Josten of WildHorse Children's Theater

Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:52am

Jon and Pat Josten from Wildhorse Children's Theater discuss upcoming summer camp activities and their fall production of "Alice in Wonderland."

Where does the Nugget Project stand now?

Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:27pm

After yesterday's revelation that Gov. Jim Gibbons' office doesn't like the numbers they are seeing about the Nugget Project, what's next?

What the letter from Gibbons' Deputy Chief of Staff Lynn Hettrick was responding to was a newly completed study from Meridian Business Advisors that looked specifically at the feasibility of moving three state agencies to the new Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project.

Nevada's New Tax Amnesty Program Brings In $3.4 Million So Far

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:17pm

CARSON CITY – A new tax amnesty program initiated July 1 by the  Nevada Department of Taxation has brought in $3.4 million in previously uncollected revenue through Tuesday, with just over two more months to go.

Carson City Sheriff's Office hosts 27th National Night Out on Tuesday

Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 3:54pm

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the National Association of Town Watch will co-sponsor the 27th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event at Mills Park on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Carson City will join forces with thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, more than 36 million people are expected to participate in America’s Night Out Against Crime.

State insurance workers on leave because of pigeon problem

Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 1:44pm

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports today that about 75 workers with the Nevada Division of Insurance office in Carson City have been put on paid administrative leave because of a problem with pigeons in the Fairview Drive office building.

Carson City man faces felony charge after allegedly choking and throwing bleach on girlfriend

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:37pm

A Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after he allegedly threw his live-in girlfriend down a half a flight of stairs, choked her with both hands and then threw bleach on her.
Jason Jeffery Lambert, 30, was booked into the Carson City jail on $15,000 bond.
According to the July 25 arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Jeanell Drive after receiving a call from a neighbor about a domestic fight.

Live Now: Carson City School District Board Meeting

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 7:00pm

Click here to watch the meeting.

Carson City school board meets tonight, principal DUI issue not on the agenda

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:15pm

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. (Catch the live video here)
District Superintendent Richard Stokes will be absent from the meeting because of a planned vacation, officials said.

Nevada ACLU Seeks Records About FBI Collection Of Racial And Ethnic Data

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 2:59pm

CARSON CITY –  The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada today asked the FBI's Las Vegas field office to turn over records related to the agency's collection and use of race and ethnicity data in local communities.

Jul 28 04:59 pm editor:

Motor vehicle accident with injuries reported at Highway 50 and Deer Run. Reports of possible back injury. Emergency crews responding.

Jul 27 07:10 pm editor:

Perhaps one of the shortest Carson City School District meetings on record. Board adjourns at 7:10 p.m.

Jul 24 06:40 pm editor:

Traffic seems to be shut down at Highway 50 on Spooner, Kirk Caraway reports. We're unsure why and will look into it.

Jul 24 05:11 pm editor:

The brush fire was unfounded, according to fire crews on the scene. It may have been smoke from another brush fire in Douglas County ...

Jul 24 05:05 pm editor:

Report of possible brush fire near Costco.

Jul 24 05:02 pm editor:

Carson City fire crews have been called to help Douglas County fire with a brush fire, close to a structure, at 810 Fox Way off of Green Acres.

Jul 24 01:58 pm editor:

A person was reportedly punched in the face outside of Costco this afternoon.

Jul 23 09:34 pm editor:

A report of a possible brush fire in the Brunswick Canyon area. Fire crews are responding.

Jul 23 04:35 pm editor:

Highway 50 on Spooner will be closed in both direction as Care Flight arrives...Developing

Jul 23 04:32 pm editor:

The westbound lane of Highway 50 is being closed because of the accident ... developing

Jul 23 04:28 pm editor:

Care Flight has been dispatched and would be arriving from Gardnerville. Developing...

Jul 23 04:27 pm editor:

Emergency crews are responding to Highway 50 one mile up Spooner in response to a motorcyclist down in the westbound lane. Developing ...

Jul 23 03:58 pm editor:

It's a couple minutes before 4 and www.carsonweather.com reports it being 97 degrees. Will we hit 100?

Jul 23 02:37 pm editor:

A traffic accident at Ormsby and Newman has emergency crews responding. Some injuries have been reported and the accident has produced moderate damage to both vehicles.

Jul 23 02:07 pm editor:

Structure fire reported at 211 Hampton Court. Carson City fire agencies are responding.

Jul 22 07:27 pm editor:

Carson City fire crews are responding to 170 Koontz Lane in reference to a mobile home fire. Smoke is showing and the home is believed to be unoccupied.

Jul 22 12:51 pm Nick:

Former Governor Kenny Guinn has died after falling off the roof of his home.

Jul 20 07:57 pm editor:

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a robbery suspect tonight in the area of Roop and Winnie. One subject is detained.

Jul 20 05:40 pm editor:

The child is going to be transported by ground, not helicopter, to the hospital, according to dispatch and emergency crews on-scene

Jul 20 05:29 pm editor:

The child is now being evaluated at the scene ... initial reports are unconscious but breathing ... Developing

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Should the city fund activities like farmers' markets and downtown concerts?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 4:43pm

Clark County Benefitting From Federal Strategy To Enhance Identification, Removal Of Criminal Aliens

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:26pm

Today U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a new biometric information sharing capability in Clark County that helps federal immigration officials identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement custody for a crime.
The capability is part of Secure Communities, ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of criminal aliens from the U.S.

The First Run of Engine #18

Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/24/2010 - 4:19pm

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/24/the_first_run_of_engine_18

The Pottery Place at the Children's Museum in Carson City

Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 11:09pm
Event Date: 
July 24, 2010 - 10:00am

Pottery painting for children, parents, walk-ins, special events, birthday parties and group events. The Pottery Place runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is located at 813 N. Carson Street. Call (775) 884-2226 or go to www.cmnn.org.

Steam Weekend at Railroad Museum in Carson City

Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 10:57pm
Event Date: 
July 24, 2010 (All day)

Rides the train pulled by Virginia & Truckee locomotive No. 25 this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (every 40 minutes or so) at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Tickets available at the Wabuska Depot at the Museum. Cash or check only. For information, call (775) 687-6953 or check www.nsrm-friends.org/calendar

Meet School Board Candidate Randy Carlson

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 4:07pm
Event Date: 
August 2, 2010 - 5:00pm

Join Randy Carlson at Comma Coffee, Monday August 2, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. to talk about schools and how we can make our schools, our community and our students more successful.

Carson Now on Google News

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 3:11pm

For those Google News fans out there, you can now find Carson Now stories on the popular news aggregation site.

You can find our stories here.

Young Business Professionals Mixer at LED Light

Submitted by gpoppinga on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 2:09pm
Event Date: 
July 27, 2010 - 5:30pm

The YBP has an exciting event approaching!

On July 27th, we are happy to have The LED Light sponsor this month’s mixer. Mary Wecker, owner of The LED Light will be giving us her insight on becoming a successful business owner. We will also be given a tour of LED Light’s beautiful new facilities. Come enjoy appetizers and a no-host bar. All your generous tips will be donated to the Dayton Valley Soccer League.

Chamber mixer tonight at Carson City Toyota

Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:24pm
Event Date: 
July 21, 2010 - 5:00pm

A Carson City Chamber of Commerce mixer will be held tonight at Carson City Toyota Scion, beginning at 5 p.m.
This is going to be a great networking event and opportunity, with General Manager Dana Whaley throwing the party. Meet the Chamber's new ambassadors who will be there to introduce themselves and help you facilitate and network with other businesses.
Carson City Toyota is located at 2590 Carson Street.

Shred Day this Saturday July 24th

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 6:36pm

by gpoppinga Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/20/shred_day_this_saturday_july_24th Shred Day this Saturday July 24th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 451 Eagle Station Lane, in Carson City for Greater Nevada Credit Union clients. If your business is interested in hosting your own "Shred Day" please contact an Offsite representative and help your clients dispose of their personal, financial or other sensitive information!

Governor's office says Nugget Project proponents overstating their support

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:10pm
A letter from Gov. Jim Gibbon's office states that a feasibility study done for the Carson City Center Project (AKA Nugget Project) has "overstated" the governor's support of the project.

Carson City man faces felony charge after allegedly choking and throwing bleach on girlfriend

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 9:37pm

A Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after he allegedly threw his live-in girlfriend down a half a flight of stairs, choked her with both hands and then threw bleach on her.
Jason Jeffery Lambert, 30, was booked into the Carson City jail on $15,000 bond.
According to the July 25 arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Jeanell Drive after receiving a call from a neighbor about a domestic fight.

Woman faces felony charges in July 21 crash near Dayton

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 10:09am

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports today that it has booked a 21-year-old woman on charges related to a July 21 head-on accident on Highway 50 west of Dayton.
Occupants of both vehicles were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center for injuries sustained in the accident. The occupants of the Dodge van were all discharged from Renown, the NHP reports.

Where does the Nugget Project stand now?

Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:27pm

After yesterday's revelation that Gov. Jim Gibbons' office doesn't like the numbers they are seeing about the Nugget Project, what's next?

What the letter from Gibbons' Deputy Chief of Staff Lynn Hettrick was responding to was a newly completed study from Meridian Business Advisors that looked specifically at the feasibility of moving three state agencies to the new Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project.

Dozens of burglary victims look for stolen goods at Carson City viewing

Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:39am
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Victims by the dozens arrived at the Carson City Sheriff's Office this morning hoping to find what was stolen from them after authorities cracked a burglary ring earlier this month that is believed to have started a year ago.

Sifting through hundreds of items such as iPods, laptops, CDs, DVDs, guns, tools and guitars, many of the victims said they were hopeful they could place positive identifications on what had been taken from them.

Should the city fund activities like farmers' markets and downtown concerts?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 4:43pm

The first run of Engine 18 in Carson City to run on V&T rails

Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 9:21am

Check out some of these great photographs of Locomotive #18 posted by Scott Schrantz at aroundcarson.com. The engine, bought in 2005 by the Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway, was in service on Saturday.

Carson City D.A. kicks off effort to tackle elder abuse

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 5:22pm

Carson City District Attorney Neil Rombardo, in conjunction with the Carson City Sheriff's Office and other city agencies, kicked off an effort today to battle abuse of elderly and vulnerable citizens.

Speaking at the Carson City Senior Center, Rombardo related his own positive experiences with his grandmother as a motivation for the effort to make sure senior citizens in this community have access to help to escape abusive situations.

Carson City School District president 'amazed' marijuana charge dropped against principal

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 2:39pm

At least one Carson City School District official is troubled by the outcome of Friday's misdemeanor driving under the influence guilty plea by Carson Middle School Principal Sam Santillo.
School board trustee president Norm Scoggin said he's "amazed" that a misdemeanor charge of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana was dropped by the Washoe County District Attorney's Office.

Carson City authorities make drug-related arrests

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 8:56am

A 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.

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