February 2014
Nelda Price Clements
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 2:03pmApr 23, 1941- Feb 06, 2014 Nelda Price Clements, born 4/23/41 passed from this earth 2/6/14. Nelda was a loving and compassionate wom...
WNC softball opens home series against No. 16 Salt Lake
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 1:07pmWestern Nevada College hosts Salt Lake Community College, the national NJCAA runner-up for the past three years, in its home-opening softball series beginning Friday at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City.
Doubleheaders against the Bruins are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday.
The Wildcats (3-10, 0-4) got off to a rough start in SWAC play after dropping four games to ninth-ranked College of Southern Idaho last week.
Nevada health insurance exchange: lower enrollment goal a challenge
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:57pmThe executive director of Nevada's health insurance exchange says meeting a lower enrollment target will still be challenging.
Woman jailed on suspicion of DUI after parking lot collision
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:36pmA 63-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of DUI at 3:22 p.m. in the 500 block of East William Street.
According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to a grocery store in reference to a possible DUI driver. A witness advised the woman was in a small blue car and that she appeared intoxicated.
Nevada wildlife implements boating decal program, enforcement begins
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:31pmThe Nevada Department of Wildlife has announced the full implementation of the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Decal Program, developed more than a year ago to fund prevention efforts against aggressive invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels.
Women to Women program features Carson City businesswoman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 7:00amThursday's Women to Women program on Charter Media will feature a very special lady from London, England. She was born, bred and educated quite well for the world of business and customer service. She is the local owner of a popular tea and sandwich shop in the heart of Carson City.
Tahoe man admits fraudulent golf course scheme
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 6:36amA Lake Tahoe-area man accused of bilking 11 investors out of $3.6 million in a fraudulent scheme to buy a Douglas County golf course has pleaded guilty to 24 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
Outdoors with Don Q: Late winter offers lots of opportunities for staying busy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 6:23am
If you're not into traditional winter sports such as ice fishing, ice skating, downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, there is not a lot to do in late winter...for most people.
Some choose to stare out the window, complain about the snow, ice, frost and darkness of wintertime and stay glued to their TV sets. However, there are plenty of activities to take your mind off our cold weather, dark mornings and evenings, if you would like to do so.
Lyon County master plan vote draws legal fire from residents
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:26pmAt the Lyon County Commission meeting January 2, the commissioners voted 4-1 to grant a request from Comstock Mining Inc., to modify the county Master Plan and change the zoning, which would allow pit mining in and adjacent to Silver City.
Four of the Commissioners ignored the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the express wishes of the citizens of Silver City and voted without explanation to abandon precedent and acquiesce to the company's desires.
Weather Service: Windy conditions should stick around through the weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 3:00pm
A strong Pacific jet stream approaching the west coast will bring periods of gusty winds to the eastern Sierra and western Nevada today through this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The image on the left shows forecast wind gusts for Wednesday afternoon, with the strongest gusts expected in northeast California, northwest Nevada, and across Reno and Carson City where a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m.
