Friday, March 1, 2013 - 3:22pm
A 32-year-old Dayton woman was arrested early Friday morning in Carson City and faces a felony charge of possessing drugs without a prescription and misdemeanor charges including driving on a suspended license for DUI, open container and violation of bail conditions.
Friday, March 1, 2013 - 11:01am
UPDATE: The fire is believed to be burning insulation from copper wiring, authorities near the scene report. Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators have been called as it may be a law enforcement issue, according to police dispatch. At this time there does not appear to be a vehicle fire but that has not been confirmed. It is unknown if the insulation has burned into brush.
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Friday, March 1, 2013 - 10:31am
Efforts by wild horse advocates to stop the trapping of 11 horses this week may have been dashed but there are plans in the works to see if the horses can be allowed to roam elsewhere, including the Silver Saddle Ranch. Margie Quirk addressed the Carson City Board of Supervisors Thursday.
Friday, March 1, 2013 - 9:52am
At the last Board of Supervisor meeting, the public (citizens) were cleared from the room so that City Staff and the Board members could discuss issues relating to the Budget.
The conversation centered on the budgeted items – those completed – vs. – incomplete, the later an unmet challenge. The challenge: fiscal responsibility - vs. - the unmet needs of each department.
Friday, March 1, 2013 - 9:40am
Nevada stands to lose $40 million in federal dollars if automatic budget cuts set to kick in at midnight Friday extend through September, with most of the hit being taken by education, public safety and some health and human services programs, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday.
Friday, March 1, 2013 - 9:36am
Demographics as destiny or as a signpost for new pathways kept Carson City's Board of Supervisors and top staffers batting about ideas for change Thursday.
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 11:12pm
A new Carson City-based company is forming to create television shows targeting Baby Boomers. The Rockin 60's is a classic rock trivia game show that will offer cash prizes and products for people who can answer trivia questions, name 60's music and identify 60's photos as part of this tv show.
The company, formed by SJ Rose, stated that research shows Baby Boomers represent the generation with the greatest buying power in the history of our country.
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 4:07pm
If you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2013-2014 fishing license.
That new fishing license year begins on March 1 and it will run through the last day in February, 2014.
As a special tip you would be well advised to purchase that new license ASAP, because if you forget, go fishing and get checked by “The Friendly Old Game Warden,” he isn’t going to be very happy nor will you.
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 1:16pm
Carson City and nearby Douglas County as well as Esmerelda and White Pine counties have been designated disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by recent drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms today in a news release.
And the following California counties contiguous to Nevada have also been declared disaster areas because of drought conditions: Alpine, El Dorado, Inyo, Mono and Placer.
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 10:34am
A Washoe Valley woman faces felony drug and weapons charges after being stopped by Carson City patrol officers Wednesday for driving while talking on a cell phone and not wearing a seat belt.
Tina Marie Scott, 46, was arrested at Industrial Park and Hawaii Circle 5:17 p.m. after patrol officers observed the violations and then, doing a subsequent check, found drugs, money and a handgun.
