December 2011
Gardnerville man arrested for bumping deputy with vehicle after chase
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:30am
Thomas Patrick Burtt, 30, was arrested Friday near the intersection of Carson and Telegraph streets for felony assault with a deadly weapon after he attempted to flee from a traffic stop.
Carson City free daily news summary for Dec. 6
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:05amRumors that the Carson City school calendar and the daily start time for classes are changing is false, according to Superintendent Richard Stokes. While there are studies showing that teens perform better when they don't have to wake up early, Stokes said the district is not ready to change their start times without seeking input from all parties. He also said the school calendar will likely be similar to this year, with classes starting the third week of August.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church will be participating in the Compassionate Friends nationwide candlelight vigil on Sunday honoring children "gone too soon." Participants plan to gather at 6:30 p.m. at the church at the corner of Saliman and Highway 50, with the vigil beginning at 7 p.m.
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Health inspectors found 22 critical food safety violation at Nevada prisons this year, including spoiled food, insects and rodents. All violations were corrected.
Cookies with Santa
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:47pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2011 - 11:00am Help make a child smile at Christmas by attending the second annual “Cookies with Santa,” a benefit for The Ron Wood Family Resource Center, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Adele’s Restaurant and Lounge.
The Ron Wood Family Resource Center helps individuals, families and the community locate assistance and provides an array of support services.
The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a visit and photograph with Santa Claus, cookies, cocoa and cider, as well as acoustic Christmas music performed in the lounge by The Dowell Boyz.
Carson City Road Report for Dec. 5-11
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 4:16pmA project to complete a new north-south water transmission line on the east side of Carson City will result in activity on Fairview Drive south of Fifth Street. There will be lane closures with flagger controlled traffic. Delays are expected.
There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected.
- North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.
- Arrowhead Drive between North Carson Street and Garnet Way.
- Northgate Lane between Jumbo Court and Dyer Court.
Winter and holiday lodging in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 3:19pmWith holidays around the corner, a number of Carson City lodging establishments have built-in deals and specials for travelers to the capital city.
Nevada AG files three more complaints in robo-signing investigation
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 1:46pmThe Office of the Nevada Attorney General announced today that complaints have been filed against three more notaries in the State’s ongoing massive robo-signing investigation. Meghan Shaw, Jennifer Lowe and Joseph Noel have all been charged with notarization of the signature of a person not in their presence.
LIttle League Baseball Registration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 11:21am
Event Date:
January 28, 2012 (All day) Carson City Little League will be accepting registrations for the 2012 season on Saturday, January 28th from 8 am to noon and Saturday, February 4th from 8 am to noon. We will be at the indoor facility located in the Northeast corner of Governors field (500 East Evalyn Drive).
The league is for boys and girls ages 4 1/2 (By April 30th) to 16.
We are extending our ages from last year to allow 13-16 year olds to play in our leage. We have also added our new 50/70 program to allow for a transition from the smaller little league fields to the larger Senior league fields.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport to undergo $40 million in renovations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:00am
Beginning today the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be undergoing $40 million in renovations, including a ticket lobby with a Lake Tahoe theme. The Gateway Project, which will bring about 275 jobs now through April 2013, features an upgrade to the baggage claim area, creating a first floor single security checkpoint, plus new retail and places to eat.
Commission to discuss Nevada State Prison closure today
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 8:19am
The state Board of Prison Commissioners meets today in Carson City, and on their agenda is a report on the progress in closing of Nevada State Prison.
This local landmark dates back to the 1860s, but the old facility was put on the chopping block by lawmakers earlier this year. Gov. Brian Sandoval wanted to close it by October, but the legislature extended its last days until April. Inmates and staff have been moved to other institutions, and as of last week, there were only 139 inmates left, down from 700.
