Friday, February 22, 2013 - 8:25am
A Carson High School student has one more thing to do before she graduates and it's to give back. Seventeen-year-old Nicole Bertholf is an honor student. She studies hard and makes time for her friends, but you would never know this was the same girl just a year ago.
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 8:21am
Nevada Highway Patrol employees from Carson City and Reno were honored Thursday in a ceremony. Each year several employees assigned to the NHP Northern Command West region are selected and recognized for their exemplary professionalism and service to the citizens and visitors of Nevada.
This year's ceremony, held in Reno at the NHP office, was to name 2012 award recipients. Carson City employees recognized are James Simpson, picked as Sergeant of the Year and Chesa Emery, selected as Dispatcher of the Year.
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 8:01am
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill legalizing online gambling in Nevada. The signing Thursday afternoon capped a dizzying day at the Legislature in which lawmakers quickly seized on the measure and passed in through both the Assembly and Senate as an emergency measure.
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 7:57am
A shattered front door drew numerous concerned looks from people arriving at the Nevada Legislature Thurs day.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 4:42pm
The public is invited to a very special Carson City Chamber educational luncheon on Monday that should be of interest to every mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle and others concerned about drug use in our children beginning in the fourth grade.
Many well-meaning adults do not realize the drugs in their medicine cabinet may be the pathway to their child’s drug use.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 10:49am
Two Carson City brothers were arrested and stolen property recovered from home burglaries reported earlier this year. Kyle Canyon Curtis, 25, and his brother Matthew Blair Curtis, 21, face felony charges involving burglary and possession of stolen property.
Matthew Blair Curtis was arrested Feb. 19, 3:02 p.m. in the 1000 block of Carson Street. Kyle Curtis was arrested at the same time at the corner of Washington and North Carson streets.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 9:18am
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrested a man in the 3000 block of Bonnyview near Cherry Creek Apartments at around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The man had been seen running with an ax. No injuries were reported.
The man was described by witnesses as running with an ax and wearing black clothes, 6'1, 230 pounds and having long black hair. Officers detained and arrested him after he was seen attempting to break into a home.
The man was taken into custody and has at least one warrant for his arrest. He was to be placed in protected custody.
An ax was recovered.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 8:55am
Carson City will offer four classes, the first beginning Feb. 25, presented by the Financial Guidance Center. The classes will focus on financial literacy and education. All classes are free and will be held in the BRIC Conference Room A at 108 E. Proctor Street from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The following topics will be discussed:
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 7:51am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 7:49pm
Carson City emergency crews responded Wednesday night to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Washington and Stewart streets.
A Care Flight helicopter was ordered because of at least one injured in the accident. The accident happened at around 7:40 p.m.
The condition of the pedestrian is unknown at this time. The Care Flight helicopter will take them to Renown Medical Center in Reno. The landing site for Care Flight was to be the former Carson Tahoe Hospital.
Carson City sheriff's deputies have re-routed traffic at Stewart and Washington streets.
