February 2014
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest pair who allegedly stole purse from elderly woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 11:29pm
Two men each face felony strong armed robbery charges after they allegedly grabbed a purse Friday afternoon from an elderly woman in downtown Carson City.
Jeremy Wilson, 29, and Kevin Wrzensinski, 27, were arrested at motel room at the corner of Plaza and 8th Street within about 15 minutes of the robbery, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The men, who told investigators they are brothers, each have arrest warrants from outside the area and are not believed to be locals.
Town Hall Meeting with Brian Dempsey
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 8:41pm
Event Date:
March 11, 2014 - 7:00pm The Comstock Democrats invite you to a town hall meeting featuring candidate Brian Dempsey. Brian is a candidate for Nevada's Second Congressional District. We will meet at the Dayton Library, located at 321 Dayton Valley Road. Please come with your questions and to show your support.
WNC Baseball: Freshman holds Wildcats to two hits in seven scoreless innings
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 8:31pmAfter scoring 21 runs in their previous game, the Western Nevada College Wildcats ran into a pitcher on Friday that kept them off-balance.
Salt Lake Community College freshman right-hander Jason Jourdan checked the 14th-ranked Wildcats on two hits through seven innings en route to the Bruins’ 4-3 baseball victory in Henderson.
WNC Softball Tops Colorado Northwestern; Games continue Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 8:25pm
Western Nevada College Wildcats Softball hosted Colorado Northwestern Community College Friday afternoon for a doubleheader at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City. The Wildcats won both games, 10-2 and 7-2. Pitchers Carlee Beck and Katilyn Covione earned the wins for Western.
In game one, the Wildcats scored in the second inning when Lindsay Ashbaugh knocked an RBI double that scored Andi Lee, who was walked and Katilyn Covione who singled. The score 2-0, WNC.
Fundraiser for Tiffani Barber on Saturday at Highway 50 East Pizza Factory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 8:11pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2014 (All day)
There will be a fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 22, for Tiffani Barber, a Carson City area cancer patient, at Pizza Factory on Highway 50 beginning at noon.
Last year Tiffani was diagnosed with gliobalstoma, the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor. She found herself at age 24 in the fight for her life.
Tiffani is well known in Carson City for her beautiful contagious smile and upbeat personality. She is a hairstylist at Salon Chocolat, a Crossfit coach at Carson City Crossfit, but most of all she’s a daughter, sister and a friend.
Js’ Bistro in Dayton to hold Feb. 26 fundraiser for Medical Outreach Program
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 4:21pmEvent Date:
February 26, 2014 - 4:00pm
Js’ Old Town Bistro in Dayton will hold a Spaghetti Feed fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 4 – 8pm.
Money raised will help local residents get needed medical, vision and dental care at the upcoming Medical Outreach Response Event (MORE).
Carson City firefighters on scene of fire in East Carson City near Mound House
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 1:51pmCarson City firefighters responded this afternoon to a structure fire off of Highway 50 near Mound House. The fire, said to be an outbuilding, is off of Garnet Circle.
Firefighters were alerted to the fire at around 12:35 p.m. after seeing a column of smoke. When firefighters arrived they saw the structure burning, according to dispatch. The Central Lyon County Fire District in Mound House was notified.
A dispatcher with Central Lyon County Fire District said the structure was an outbuilding. No other information was available.
More than 60 apply to be city manager
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 11:37amCarson City attracted 64 applicants for its open city manager post, 12 of them from Nevada and the balance from 21 other states.
Carson City man not allowed in casinos jailed on probation violation charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 10:55amA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of probation violation and misdemeanor violation of bail conditions. Myron Buckley was being held without bail pending a hearing on the felony charge.
Statement of proposal by Supervisor Jim Shirk read at Feb. 20 Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 9:13amThe following was read at the Feb. 20, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting. I said the following:
A Better Plan for Carson City
Now is the time for courage in leadership as we seek to secure financing and determine the timing of projects through a cooperative effort which will bring together the community, city staff and elected officials.
