Carson Now News (edition 217)

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 5:19pm

This week's Women to Women Nevada features Carol Swanson, independent director of sales for Mary Kay, a former PhD Nursing administrator and retired U.S. Army Colonel. Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" is broadcast Thursday's, 7 p.m. on Charter Cable and here at Carson Now.
You can follow Swanson on Twitter here or her website here.

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:51am

Gun and ammunition sales would include another tax, and firearm sellers could be held liable for the actions of buyers if a prominent Nevada lawmaker gets his way.

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:44am

A Lyon County deputy is on paid administrative leave after authorities say he shot a man outside a home in Stagecoach Thursday night.
Deputies say they were near a home in the 5000 block of Desert Lane in Stagecoach around 10pm Thursday when they heard a gunshot.

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:38am

A review of proposed changes in the code and permit fees governing food establishments in Carson City could spark considerable business interest Thursday.

Friday, March 1, 2013 - 3:37pm

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This week's inspection includes several restaurants, a bar and lounge and three elementary school cafeterias. See the full report below.

Friday, March 1, 2013 - 2:22pm

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 - 10:01am

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 - 9:31am

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 - 8:52am

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 - 8:40am

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.