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Free 8-week stress management workshop

Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 10:46pm

Take time to take care of yourself! Learn about your personal stressors. Find techniques to keep them at bay. We'll discuss causes, symptoms and effects of stress, from family stressors to career burnout, and introduce new methods for dealing with them. Homework each week is to try the techniques, then watch as life becomes more manageable and fulfilling.

Carson City road construction report for week of Jan. 21-27

Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 4:46pm

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Jan. 21-27: There will be work on Snyder Avenue between Bigelow Drive and Center Drive due to utility relocation related to the next phase of the Carson City Freeway.

All of the work will be on the shoulder and no delays are expected.

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, there will be utility maintenance at the following locations. Temporary traffic control will be in place with minimal delays possible.

— Second Street between Carson Street and Curry Street
— Third Street between Carson Street and Curry Street

Hundreds Join Pro-Gun rally in Carson City

Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 3:54pm

Thousands of people are gathering in state capitals nationwide to rally against stricter gun control measures.
In Carson City, hundreds of people came together along Carson Street in a demonstration to show support for gun rights. Organizers emphasized it was an unarmed, peaceful rally.

Opinion: A Fabricated Lie

Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 8:43am

Recently, while dialing thru the radio spectrum I stumbled upon the “conservative” Mike Gallagher talk show, which is broadcast locally here in Carson City, on KKFT-99.1.

Mr. Gallagher stated (and I am paraphrasing here) “our children are not allowed to pray in public schools”

“The United States Supreme Court has never held that students cannot pray in school.

Carson City December unemployment rate drops by 2.7 percent over 2011 figures

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 3:48pm

Nevada's unemployment figures continue to show relative signs of improvement with a decline in figures for December at 10.2 percent compared to November's 10.8 percent. In Carson City, the drop was significant, with 10.1 percent unemployment for the month compared to 12.8 percent a year ago, a 2.7 percent difference.

Explore Mendocino and Fort Bragg, Calif. at Carson City 'Your Library' presentation

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 2:56pm

Carson City Library will present Dr. Gino Giudice Thursday, January 24th, at 6:00 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Explore the World at Your Library is a bimonthly program and hosts a series of presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to far-away places.

Winter Wine and all that Jazz celebration Saturday at Carson Nugget

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 1:38pm

Winter, Wine and all that Jazz is celebrated Saturday in Carson City. More than 40 wines, lots of people, music, fun. A fundraiser for the Brewery Arts Center, 7pm at the Carson Nugget. Enjoy the music of the Millenium Bugs! Winter Wine and all That Jazz is a great way to support your local arts center — the BAC presents plays, concerts, children's theater, pottery, artisan's store and more! Get your ticket online at www.breweryarts.org or at the door! Bring a friend! The arts help make our lives more enjoyable and meaningful. See you there!

Dayton man tasered, jailed for punching Carson City deputy in the face

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 12:17pm

A 26-year-old Dayton man was arrested and faces felony charges of battery on a police officer and probation violation after he allegedly punched a Carson City deputy twice in the face with a closed fist.

Christopher Scholl was arrested at 2 a.m., Thursday in the 1700 block of Fair Way after a foot chase with officers. According to the arrest report, officers were patrolling the area of Empire Ranch Road and Morgan Mill Road. A vehicle entered the Empire Ranch neighborhood and began driving around and came to stop in front of a home on Fair Way.

Rollover accident at Washington and Curry streets

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 12:10pm

Carson City emergency crews responded this morning to a two-vehicle accident at Washington and Curry streets in which a truck was reported to have turned on its side and that a passenger inside one of the vehicles was trapped.

According to first responders, the trapped occupant gave authorities a thumbs up that he was OK. Traffic was stopped and re-directed at Curry, Nevada, Robinson and Washington streets. There were two people reported injured in the accident.

The accident happened at around 11 a.m.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 9:12am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes restaurants and lounges throughout Carson City. See the full report below.

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