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On The 'Patriot Militias' in Nevada (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 9:23amFact Sheet: Unlawful Militias in Nevada
What is a militia? Federal and state laws generally use the term “militia” to refer to all able-bodied residents between certain ages who may be called forth by the government to defend the United States or an individual state.
See 10 U.S.C. § 246.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for stolen truck, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:50amA 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.
Carson City parents arrested after leaving three small children at home alone for hours in ‘filthy’ home
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:40amCarson City deputies arrested a man and a woman for felony child abuse, neglect and endangerment after they left their three small children home alone for hours.
Obituary: Verne Horton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 4:01pmVerne R. Horton of Carson City, Nevada passed away at his residence on October 19, 2020. He was born February 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA and is survived by loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda; sons Sean and Scott, daughter Debra, 5 grandchildren and brother, Jim Horton.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for alleged battery after drinking six pack, fighting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:27amA 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested late Wednesday for misdemeanor suspicion of battery in an incident at an apartment complex, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City deputies make arrests for drug, indecent exposure and theft offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 2:47pmA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor offenses, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 10:24amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City supervisors allow hemp cultivation indoors, block outdoor agricultural cultivation amid lawsuit
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:55amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted to create a new ordinance relating to hemp cultivation within city limits on Thursday, allowing for indoor cultivation within certain zoning districts, effectively blocking outdoor agricultural cultivation.
Carson City man allegedly knees pregnant girlfriend, prevents her from calling for help
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:06amA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for alleged multiple offenses including suspicion of felony interference with a victim of battery by preventing them from calling for help, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The best teacher I ever had
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:56amMs. Moser. What a great lady. She knew what was happening in every time zone, and she understood adolescents better than any adult back when I was an incorrigible adolescent myself. She was our speech teacher in high school when I was deathly afraid of public speaking. I would rather have a coyote gnaw on my arm than to have to speak in public.
Carson City man accused of discharging firearm inside apartment while under the influence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:49amA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 1300 block of North Edmonds for felony suspicion of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm while under the influence.
Carson City deputies arrest man for punching deputy, running after giving false identification, allegedly exposing himself
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 9:53amA transient man was arrested by Carson City deputies Thursday for battery on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and providing false identification to avoid prosecution.
Carson City arrests: Domestic battery suspect accused of throwing bowl oranges, TV remote
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 1:41pmA 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery after allegedly throwing oranges and a TV remote at the male victim and then twisting his private parts when he attempted to call for help.
Nevada OKs small business aid, widens eligibility after struggle to give away commercial rent assistance
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 8:04amNevada is launching a new, broad-based grant program for businesses and nonprofits that suffered pandemic-related hardship after an earlier effort to offer commercial rent assistance was able to get less than half of its funds out the door.
Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:02amCarson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.
Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:46amThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
Nevada Driver’s License/ID Card Renewals Now Available Online
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:41pmMost Nevadans with driver’s licenses or identifications cards that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to renew online at the Nevada DMV’s website, http://www.dmvnv.com.
Carson City deputies arrest man for burglary, possession of burglary tools
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:50amA 31-year-old Silver springs man was arrested in the 3300 block of N. Carson Street for felony burglary and possession of burglary tools.
'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Carson City deputies arrest man on three felony warrants following domestic dispute
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 2:21pmA 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1400 block of Rand Ave for three felony warrants including fugitive from justice and tampering or injuring a vehicle.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
Carson City man booked after Ring video shows alleged lewd act on door bell camera
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:48amA 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
WNC graphic design student honored to help design women’s suffrage specialty license plate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:36pmWestern Nevada College graphic design student Maxine Thew won’t have to worry about her legacy as a young artist.
Starting this fall, her artwork is guaranteed to be seen every day in Nevada going forward and only the future knows when her art will no longer be visible. You see, her “everlasting” art will frequently appear on roads and freeways around the state.
Lyon County deputies arrest man for open murder following active shooting on State Route 338
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:41amOn September 10, 2020, at approximately 2028 hours, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispacth Center began receiving multiple 911 calls about an active shooter on the highway in Smith Valley.
DMV extends Nevada driver’s licenses and ID cards, offers special hours for new residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 5:14pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.
Carson City arrest report: Pair booked for possession of stolen property, vehicle recovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:46amTwo were booked Tuesday for suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest 3 for suspected gun-related assault offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 10:55amThree were arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses following an incident involving a firearm that happened at a Woodside Drive residence and a shot fired into a sidewalk on South Curry Street, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report.