Carson Now News (edition 217)

Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 10:20am

Carson City's nonprofit agency that helps feed and provide shelter to those in need — FISH — will host its annual “Have A Heart” Banquet on Thursday, March 14. The Banquet will be at the Carson Nugget with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Ninety-five percent of FISH’s funding comes from local donations and the Have A Heart Banquet is an important part of our fundraising effort.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 9:36am

Telephone and communication upgrades at the Nevada Department of Public Safety may interfere with communication calls with dispatch on Saturday.
The repairs are schedule to take place through noon Saturday and there is a possibility the NHP emergency line may be down during this time, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 10:42am

UPDATE 11:32AM: Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Animal Control are looking for a coyote that killed a small dog Friday morning at Mills Park.

Tracking the coyote began at around 10 a.m. after the coyote went after the dog, chased geese and was seen roaming the area around the playground, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatchers. The dog was initially reported as being injured in the attack that happened near the park's train station but subsequently died, according to a report between Carson City patrol officers and dispatchers.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 8:36am

The Carson City Library will launch a weeklong grand opening celebration of the new digital technology center, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Located on the second floor of the library annex, above the current Youth Department, the center has been introduced to computer-using patrons over the last several weeks and now the community is invited, according to a news release

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:28am

In the first installment of the new series designed to bring the work of artists live to the Nevada Legislature, Reno’s Amy Hunter will appear in Carson City Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. in Room 3100 to speak of her work and demonstrate her craft.

Growing up in a small town in Nevada, Hunter said, she was always engaged in the arts. She started with drawing, progressed to painting and was drawn to photography as it allowed her to express what she sees in its perfect simplicity.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:12am

At least 28 employers will be at a job fair featured at the Carson City Senior Center today, Friday, Feb. 22. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. in the dining area and is open to the public, said Lynn Ellis, WorkForce Case Manager for Carson City Health and Human Services. The event is sponosored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN and Job Connect.

"If you are looking for employment you don’t want to miss this event. All are welcome. Dress to impress and bring several copies of your resume," said Ellis.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:04am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a meat department, produce department and deli at a super center; a bar, lounge and restaurant; a bakery, caterer and restaurant; convenience stores; a fast food restaurant, a coffee house. See the full report below.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 6:54am

Last year, Nevada mines produced nearly $9 billion of gold. One bright spot in a recovering economy. Tim Crowley is the President of the Nevada Mining Association and says that profit is good for the state.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 6:51am

The future of Burning Man could be at the center of another potential legislative push in Carson City, this time at the hands of local government associations seeking to bolster local control over events that happen on federal land.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 6:48am

To the beat of traditional American Indian drumming, Eugene Mills joined Carson High School classmates dancing Wednesday in solidarity with the global environmental demonstration Idle No More.