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Man soliciting door-to-door in Carson City jailed on felony warrant

Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 10:37am

A 31-year-old transient was being held without bail in Carson City Jail and facing a felony charge of being a fugitive from justice after being arrested in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue.

Ian Alexander Farmer, who has an Idaho license, was wanted by the San Diego Superior Court on a fugitive warrant. According to the arrest report from the Carson City Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to an address regarding a call for two men in the area selling goods and services, appearing to be suspicious.

Carson City Supervisors unanimously agree to fund $75,000 for 2014 Nevada Sesquicentennial fair at Fuji Park
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 9:16am

UPDATE: Carson City supervisors unanimously approved $75,000 out of its contingency fund to spend on a fair at Fuji Park next summer as part of the Nevada Sesquicentennial festivities.

Supervisors agreed that the money from the contingency fund would be reimbursed back to the city by Nevada Day 2014. The fair will be held July 30 through Aug. 3.

Carson City District Court Judge Jim Wilson announces re-election run

Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 8:03am

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election as district court judge. Judge Wilson was elected to the First Judicial District Court, which serves Carson City and Storey County, in 2008.

Judge Wilson graduated from Carson High School, the University of Nevada, Reno, and McGeorge School of Law. He was a deputy district attorney and then Elko County District Attorney. He was in private practice in Carson City for 22 years before taking the bench.

Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 7:11am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch the meeting live. You can also see the agenda below.

HopeFest outdoor concert Friday in Downtown Carson City to benefit local cancer patients
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 3:10pm

The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation announces HopeFest 2013, an outdoor concert offering free admission with all sales on food, drinks and raffle tickets directly benefitting local cancer patients.

The outdoor event featuring the band Notch 8 takes place on Friday, October 4 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. outside of the Firkin & Fox restaurant on Third Street in Carson City. The event was rescheduled due to hazardous air conditions caused by the California Rim Fire.

Judge James T. Russell to seek re-election to Carson City District Court bench
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 12:51pm

Carson City District Court Judge James Todd Russell has announced he will run for re-election. Judge Russell was appointed to the bench by Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn in December 2006. He was then elected on Nov. 7, 2008, being unopposed for a six-year term commencing in January 2009.

Judge Russell grew up on Carson City, attended Carson High School and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1969, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. From 1969 to 1971, he served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant.

Carson City couple opens The Missing Piece pre-owned furniture store
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 11:12am

Looking for something to add to your living room, dining room or bedroom ensemble but don't have a lot of money to spend?

A new furniture store in Carson City — The Missing Piece — opened this summer and offers a 3,600 square-foot showroom of pre-owned furniture at affordable prices. Located at 1800 East William Street, the Missing Piece is owned by Kelly and Donna Nolan of Carson City.

Opening the furniture store had been on the minds of the couple for a few years. Donna used to work at a furniture store in Carson City and Kelly builds and sells small furniture as a hobby.

Ashbaugh returns home to pitch for WNC Wildcats
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 10:13am

The Western Nevada College softball team’s bullpen just got stronger. Carson High School grad Lindsey Ashbaugh, who played softball at Feather River College in California last year, is coming home to pitch for the Wildcats in 2014.

Wentworth said she is very pleased with the news. The right-hander gives the Wildcats an experienced and proven college pitcher to complement another established sophomore, Carlee Beck, and three freshmen hurlers.

“It’s nice to have someone with maturity at this level. It takes some time to adjust to the next level,” Wentworth said.

Women to Women Nevada with Connie Weiser
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 9:52am

Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz welcomes Connie Weiser, owner of Connie's Alterations, Repairs, Gifts, Etc in Carson City.

Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton) and appears every Friday on Carson Now. The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

Don Q's fishing report for week of Oct. 2-9
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 9:25am

Here is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 2-9.

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