October 2013
Watch: How the Biggest Little City celebrates Halloween
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 4:19pm
Shane Klestinski explains the myriad ways Reno celebrates Halloween.
Polar Express tickets aboard V&T Railroad going fast, seats on four dates remain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 2:50pm
With the holiday season just weeks away, THE POLAR EXPRESS train is cannonballing down the fast track, with nearly all tickets aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad sold out.
“Embracing Dyslexia”
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 1:23pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2013 - 6:00pm CARSON CITY, NEVADA-The Carson City Library, Carson City Literacy Volunteers, and Literacy Volunteers for Children, will present a documentary film by Luis Macias, “Embracing Dyslexia”, on Monday, November 4th, at 6:00 pm, at the BRIC (Business Resource Innovation Center). The BRIC is located at 108 East Proctor Street, downtown Carson City.
Poetry and performance project brings out the best in students across Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:42amFinding ordinary magic just became a little easier for Amanda Aldridge, who teaches high school English in the agricultural community of Yerington, 80 miles outside of Reno. Thanks to money awarded through the Nevada Poetry Out Loud Program, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students, Aldridge added $500 in her budget for resources to help students overcome fears and experience the magic of poetry.
Carson High Senior is a Racing Champion
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:33am
If you were to encounter a pretty, petite blonde named Samantha Schultz in the hallways of Carson High, your first thought might be “cheerleader.” You certainly wouldn’t think “racecar driver,” but Schultz just became the first female track champion in the Strictly Stock division at Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville. The ironic thing is that at 17 she doesn’t have her driver’s license yet, and is driving on a learner’s permit.
Minden man faces DUI charge after found allegedly passed out in traffic lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 9:31amA 45-year-old Minden man was arrested Wednesday at the intersection of South Carson and Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City after fire department personnel found him passed out in the southbound lane of traffic. He faces misdemeanor charges of DUI and open container.
According to the arrest report, Carson City sheriff deputies were called at 11:49 a.m. to the location by fire department personnel who observed a man passed out in a vehicle in the No. 1 southbound lane of traffic.
Carson City man allegedly squirts hypodermic needle in front of officer, booked on felony drug charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 9:24amA 27-year-old Carson City man faces felony drug charges after being arrested in the parking lot of Walmart Wednesday.
Richard Reid Adams was arrested at 12:21 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the parking lot after receiving information that it appeared as if someone was attempting to break into a vehicle and had, earlier, went through a back pack located inside the trunk.
Volunteers of America provides poverty-stricken with life skills
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 8:47am
by CAMBRIA ROTH Volunteers of America (VOA) has been a nonprofit organization for over a century now, but many haven’t heard of their services that focus on individual women, men and families. VOA’s Northern Nevada chapter offers services ranging from...
Carson City area casinos see September gaming profits drop, Lake Tahoe sees big win
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 8:13amCasinos in Carson City and Carson Valley report a decline of nearly 4.2 percent in September gaming profits over 2012 figures but just up the hill at Lake Tahoe, the casinos at Stateline saw gaming "win" climb by 23 percent, Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Thursday.
Overall gaming in the Silver State for September was healthy, with a 7.4 percent gaming "win" with profits of $958,805,870. For the fiscal year, July 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2013, gaming related profits has increased 2.97 percent.
A Walk Down the Fall Art Walk Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 7:43am
At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning a group of well bundled people met in downtown Carson City for the Fall Art Walk. If you missed the walk or forgot to take notes, here is a brief recap.
1) Comma Coffee – The “Backseat Gallery” in the back was featuring art by Barry Mitchell. It was a great opportunity to get a hot coffee too.
2) Legislative Grounds – A viewing of the statues of Kit Carson and Abraham Curry and the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial along the beautiful ground of the Nevada State Legislature.
