Carson Now News

Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 9:29am

A 49-year-old Carson City man was jailed on multiple misdemeanor charges, plus a felony warrant for grand larceny issued out of Lyon County. Drake Vancleave was arrested in the 1500 block of North Carson Street on Wednesday, at 8:26 p.m.

According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area noticed a GMC Suburban driven by Vancleave didn't have a front license plate mounted in the front license plate bracket. The windshield of the GMC was also cracked.

Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 8:57am

Join Dog Town Canine Rescue for another great dog and puppy adoption event, Saturday Nov. 30 at the Carson City PetCo Store, 911 Topsy Lane.

We'll be there from 11:00 - 3:00 with a great variety of awesome family dogs and pups, available for a $100 donation. All available dogs are spayed/neutered, and fully vaccinated.

See all of our available dogs at: www.dogtownrescue.com

Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 8:30am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here for live coverage via Access Carson City Television. The agenda is also listed below.

Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 1:52am

Here are some close-up photographs of mule deer found foraging for food among Carson City's west side back, front and side yards. Nevada has an estimated population of 110,000 to 112,000 mule deer, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Since early fall there have been a handful of deer colliding with cars resulting in some fatalities. When driving along dark streets, motorists are urged to look for deer crossings through neighborhood roadways and yards.

Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 12:55am

With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters closed for the year as of November 15, this is an annual reminder for those fishermen who are done fishing for the year.

Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 6:30pm

South Lake Tahoe photographer Rick Gunn, who rode his bike around the world from 2005 to 2008, is on a mission to find a pathway to peace in Iran.

Gunn and Iranian friend Mohammad Tajeran, also a world-traveled cyclist, are raising money to fund the "Wheels of Peace Iranian-American Children’s Art Project."

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 6:24pm

Beefed up patrolling throughout Carson City on Sunday and Tuesday nights led to two arrests and 53 citations issued, reports Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.

A DUI checkpoint Sunday night at Stewart and Spear streets led to one person being arrested for driving under the influence, 24 citations issued for traffic violations, and one vehicle towed, said McDaniel.

On Tuesday night a saturation patrol of William Street and Fairview Drive led to the arrest of one person on a warrant, 29 citations issued, and five vehicles towed.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 5:41pm

A male pedestrian was stuck by a vehicle, reported at around 5:38 p.m. Wednesday night at the intersection of Highway 50 and Airport Road in Carson City. A Care Flight air ambulance was dispatched and will land at the nearby Carson City Fire Department Training Center.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 5:32pm

A burned out license plate and tail light on a vehicle led to the arrest of a two early Wednesday morning, with a 19-year-old woman facing felony drug charges.

Officers patrolling the area stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Northridge and Roop streets shortly before midnight after seeing the violations and made contact with the driver, Shayla Marie Feber and an 18-year-old male passenger.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 11:35am

The inaugural Empty Bowls Project kicks off its campaign for the Carson City area Dec. 6 at the downtown skating rink during the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Empty Bowls is a grass roots movement to end hunger. Local artists young and old donate handmade bowls. Restaurants donate soup and food. For a minimum $10 donation you choose a bowl and fill it with food.