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Nevada State DARE Officer Conference Begins Monday
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:35pm

By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was selected by the Nevada DARE Officer Association (NDOA) as an “Agency of Choice” and will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference May 2-5, 2011. DARE Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across the state will be participating in a variety of training activities that will enhance classroom skills, update DARE lessons, and to discuss current prevention issues. The event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Coin, Fandango, and Carson Station, with additional funding through Justice Assistance Grant.

Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada continues adoption upkeep at park
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:26pm

On a beautiful brisk Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada members picked up trash, dog deposits and painted at Blackwell’s Pond Park. They were the first service club last year to adopt a Carson City Park.

“Our club has a positive attitude, things are always picking up,” said President elect John Ryals. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

Wellness Fair with Veterans’ and Military Families’ Outreach on May 7
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:26pm

The Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.

Officials to learn their role in emergency management plan
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:01am

The board of supervisors will discuss and hear a presentation about the Emergency Management function in Carson City when it meets Thursday. The special item is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Sierra R...

Carson City authorities in car chase; at least one detained
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 7:11pm

A car chase to report tonight, shortly before 8 p.m. by Carson City sheriff's deputies who began to tail a vehicle in the area of Edmonds after a possible hit and run report. The suspect vehicle apparently sped up, exceeding speeds of 60 mph. The suspect vehicle then blew through traffic lights and stop signs. The chase reportedly ended at Pheasant and Mockingbird, according to police dispatch via scanner. A male suspect reportedly jumped out of the car and began running but was eventually detained by authorities.

Carson City shows support for father and children who died in car crash
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 4:44pm

A fundraiser for the family of a father and two children who died in a car accident last week had generous support from the Carson City community on Friday. Click here for a story from KOLO Channel 8. If you would like to help, you can make a cash donation.

Tour of Carson City kicks off Bike Month
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 12:48pm

To kick off Bike Month, the Bike Habitat will host the Tour of Carson City on Sunday, reports Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. This will be their fourth annual event with the route taking riders around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile road ride. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., ride begins at 9:30 a.m. Click here for details.

Jim Harbaugh, 49er's head coach, to speak at Governor's Dinner

Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:26pm

By Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

Assembly Hears Details Of Sandoval Social Services Program Cuts In Friday Budget Review
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 4:57pm

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – The Assembly worked late today meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget for health and human services.
The review by the entire 42-member Assembly followed a similar session held in the Senate earlier this week.

Legislature Debates Cuts To Benefits, Overtime, Pay Increases For States Employees
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 1:42pm

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – State employees could face further pay increase suspensions as well as cuts to holiday pay under a bill proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
State employees would again face a pay freeze for the time the years they have worked with the state, as well as any potential merit pay. This is in addition to a proposed 5 percent salary cut.

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