Carson Now News (edition 177)

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Legal Challenges Filed To Halt Anti-Abortion Ballot Measures
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:06pm

CARSON CITY – Two initiative petitions filed with the Secretary of State’s office that would amend the state constitution to outlaw abortion by declaring that life begins at conception are already facing legal challenges from the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
The petitions were filed in September by Personhood Nevada and the Nevada Prolife Coalition.

Carson City Road Report for Oct. 17-23
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 1:21pm

On Monday, October 17, Saliman Road will be closed in the southbound direction between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for sealing. One lane of traffic will remain open in the northbound direction.

During the period of Monday, October 17 through Wednesday, October 19, NDOT will be slurry sealing the following roads. Lane closures with flagger control will be in place and minor delays are expected.

  • Snyder Avenue from Bigelow Drive to US 395.
  • Frontage Road from Snyder Avenue to Old Clear Creek Road.

Finding vintage in Carson City
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 12:37pm

With Carson City rich with Nevada history, vintage is found everywhere — in museums, homes on the west side and in buildings that line downtown. Vintage can also be found among many of the capital city’s antique stores. Check out this latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Phantom of the Opera at Carson Community Center
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 10:01am

The Northern Nevada premiere of Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic tale of forbidden love, will arrive at the Carson City Community Center during weekends in early November, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The production will appear Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 4 - 20 at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-22 and may be purchased by phone or in person at the Performing Arts Office of Western Nevada College, 775-445-4249. Parking is free.

Someone needs to tell New Hampshire to jump in the ocean vis-a-vis presidential primaries
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 7:59am

The states of New Hampshire and Iowa believe they have some God-given right to essentially pick who our presidential candidates will be by holding their nominating contests before all other states.

It's a mighty undemocratic way to operate a democracy.

This week has brought a new low. New Hampshire, acting like the typical spoiled child, is complaining that Nevada Republicans can't hold their caucuses on Jan. 14, which is only four days after the primary in the Granite State.

Boy, 8, uses Heimlich to save Grandma
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:00am

A Carson City grandmother is crediting her 8-year-old grandson with saving her life after the little third-grader performed the Heimlich Manuever on her.Phyllis Maita, 60, said she was eating a ...

Annual walk to summon up ghosts, history

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:00am

Costumed characters from the past will lead the adventurous on a journey into the past when Carson City's history is explored and theatrically relived during the 19th annual Classic Ghost Walk on O...

Robbery suspect was fraud probe target
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:00am

A Carson City woman jailed this week armed robbery of a Carson City bank was being investigated, along with her husband, for insurance fraud last year. The charges were dropped against her, and her...

Bear hunt reaches halfway point
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 3:00am

The Nevada bear hunt has reached its halfway point, and 10 bears have now been tagged, Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy said.Recent kills on Sunday and Monday bring the number of...

State Employee Contracting Controversy Addressed With Administrative Changes
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 2:37pm

CARSON CITY – Ten months after a legislative audit first raised serious questions about current and former state employees working as contractors for state agencies, the Board of Examiners earlier this week approved administrative changes to prevent future abuses.

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