Carson Now News (edition 160)

Monday, October 17, 2011 - 1:24pm

This weekend saw two more tragedies for the motorsports world with Nevada connections.

Most people have already heard about or seen the video replays of the horrific IndyCar crash in Las Vegas on Sunday that claimed the life of two-time Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon.

The same day, off-road racer Rick Huseman was killed in a plane crash in California after taking off from North Las Vegas.

Monday, October 17, 2011 - 5:45am

Two trends could make Halloween a treat for Nevada retailers this year.

Halloween vintage postcard (circa 1920)

The National Retail Federation (“NRF”) estimates 68.6 percent of Americans 18 years and older will celebrate Halloween this year, the most in the NRF’s survey history.  Additionally, those celebrating are expected to spend approximately $72.31 on decorations, costumes, candy and other holiday items, up $6.03 from the $66.28 reported last year.
Assuming national trends aren’t playing tricks on Nevada, 1.4 million residents 18 years and older will spend money on the spooky holiday this year. If each Nevadan celebrating the holiday spends the expected average of $72.31, total spending in the state will reach $99 million.
The current year estimate represents an increase of 17.3 percent compared to last year when an estimated 63.8 percent of the population celebrated the holiday, spending $66.28 on average.

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 2:18pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. — What part of your foot strikes the floor first in your sport, the toe or the heel? Are you a basketball player, a dancer, or a jogger? Do you train with a bicycle, the stairmaster or a rowing machine? Do you run on cement, uneven dirt or on the side of a hill? This isn't about your ankles; it’s about your feet.

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

If the legislative district lines drawn by the Special Masters are adopted, what is now called the Capital Senatorial District will no longer include the capital.The south Washoe County district...

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Carrying a sign that read, "We are the 99 percent," Michael Gonzalez shouted to passing motorists, "Jobs on Main Street, not Wall Street."He was one of about 75 demonstrators in Carson City on S...

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Prohibition in Tahoe? Nope. But we've got moonshine ... Tahoe Moonshine, that is. And this booze isn't brewed in bathtubs. "Everything is so good," said Jeff Van Hee, owner and chief distiller a...

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:00am

Supervisors on Thursday will consider approving an amended agreement between the city and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for the purchase of property along Russell Way to build an indoor ...

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 5:31pm

RENO - A rash of accidents involving motor vehicles and abandoned domestic horses on three rural highways in northern Nevada is prompting the removal of as many as 100 of the animals from the range...

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:10am

At least 70 people have gathered today for Occupy Carson City. The rally is in front of the Nevada State Legislature and will last through 1 p.m. Today's gathering is a part of a larger Global Day of Protest for the entire movement, designed to communicate the message that 99 percent of Americans are unified in their demand for government policies and laws to that benefit citizens instead of corporations.
Occupy Carson City is being monitored by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 3:00am

In an effort to lure more visitors to the capital city to spend the night and drop tourist dollars, officials are looking into providing a shuttle service between Carson City's downtown and the V&T...