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Richards family donates $900K property to FISH
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 2:51pm

FISH, a nonprofit Carson City social services agency, is receiving Carson City real estate valued at $900,000 from Garth Richards, his family and an associate.

Service today for Nevada advocate for elderly, former Carson City Supervisor Janice Ayres
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 2:40pm

UPDATE: A funeral service for Janice R. Ayres, a longtime Carson City resident and champion for the elderly and disabled in Nevada, will be held today, Friday, in Carson City at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Musser and Division streets.

A gathering for family and friends of Ayres will follow at Cafe at Adele's, 1112 North Carson Street.

Ayres was 92 when she died May 27, 2013.

WNC Wildcats continue success; several players off to standout NCAA baseball programs
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 2:05pm

The pipeline from Western Nevada College to NCAA Division I and other standout baseball programs around the country continues to flow with Wildcat talent.

WNC baseball coach D.J. Whittemore has announced that five players from his 2013 team made up primarily of freshmen have been inked by Division I schools, while two others have signed with NCAA Division II powerhouse Dixie State College. The five join nine players from last year’s team who signed with Division I teams and eight from the 2011 squad.

Medical marijuana bill clears Nevada Assembly
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 1:05pm
CARSON CITY — The Assembly passed a bill Monday that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada.

SB374 initially appeared to fail the required two-thirds majority vote on the final day of the legislative session to the extent that Democratic lawmakers cast no votes so the measure would be reconsidered later on. However, that was not the case; the confusion was caused by a glitch on the board that shows the Assembly’s ‘yea’ and ‘nay’ tally.

Five arrested in Saturday night baby shower melee in Carson City
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 12:32pm

Four Carson City men and one woman were arrested and face multiple charges after law officers were assaulted when they attempted to break up a loud baby shower party Saturday night.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called in as backup as the party in the 1700 block of North Curry Street grew out of control, with three known gang members pushing, shoving and threatening officers.

Carson City authorities seek help in finding pickup that crashed into restaurant patio early Sunday
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 7:51am

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is looking for an older model Chevy or Ford pickup that slammed through an iron fence into the patio area of Firkin and Fox early Sunday morning causing extensive damage.

Video surveillance shows the event happening at 3:02 a.m. The pickup is described as a yellow 1970s or early 1980s model Chevy or Ford, in good condition, with a white or cream stripe and chrome highlights. The vehicle should have driver side front and front quarter panel damage.

Sports Kiosk Ban Bill Passes Assembly
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 9:41pm
CARSON CITY — A bill that bans sports kiosks from bars and taverns passed in the Assembly on Thursday with a vote of 41-0, despite sparking controversy earlier in the legislative session. SB416 would restrict free-standing sports-betting machines and defines sports kiosks as sports books, which only casinos can have.

Assembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey, R-Reno, said of the bill, that he supported it despite having initial misgivings.

Thunderstorms and potential for record heat through weekend
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 2:38pm

A chance for thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday followed by potential record-high temperature are what National Weather Service forecasters anticipate for the Carson City region this week.

Moisture and instability will increase Monday with thunderstorms possible over the Sierra from South Lake Tahoe to into Mono County. The potential for thunderstorms will build northward into Sierra, Plumas and Lassen counties Tuesday and Wednesday, and along Highway 395 in Western Nevada, according to the weather service.

Jazz and Beyond seeks volunteers for annual Carson City music festival
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 1:33pm

The "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" committee is seeking volunteers, sponsors, and program advertisers for the 10th annual festival, August 2-18.

The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers. It features more than 100 world class, regional musicians in over 40 performances and special programs at multiple venues in Carson City’s historic district, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Beyond jazz, it includes bluegrass, blues, mariachi, and more.

At least 49 employers sign on to June 14 Carson City job fair
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 9:51am

With at least 49 area employers signed on, a June 14 Carson City job fair may be one of the city's biggest in recent memory.

The fair, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, will feature employers from area casinos, local manufacturers, home health, home improvement outlets, department stores, retail, banking, staffing agencies and restaurants.

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