Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Weather system could produce snow in Carson City by Thursday
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 3:07am

Cold weather will return to Carson City and western Nevada this week with the possibility of snow by Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A strong cold front will move into the region ending a week of sunny skies and warm weather. The system will produce some light snow by Thursday night into Friday for the Sierra, Lake Tahoe and on to the valley floor.

Brooks says he won't take leave from Nevada Legislature
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 2:54pm

Troubled Assemblyman Steven Brooks, D-North Las Vegas, intends to serve in the Legislature this session, scuttling a potential deal that would have had him take a leave of absence.

Douglas authorities seek help identifying man in credit card fraud at Target store
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 12:47pm

Two instances of fraudulent use of credit cards used at the Target store on Jacks Valley Road in early January has Douglas County authorities asking for the public's help.

On Jan. 2 and again Jan. 4 the man in these two photos entered the Target store and used fraudulent credit cards to obtain an undisclosed amount of merchandise, said Sgt. Pat Brooks in a Douglas County Sheriff's Office news release. The man is considered a "person of interest" in the case.

At least four in custody after auto theft chase in Carson City
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:40am

At least four people are in custody today and face charges of auto theft after allegedly stealing vehicles over the past several days, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.

The four subjects, believed to be men and possibly a juvenile, are believed to be involved in the theft of two cars this morning alone in which a vehicle was reported stolen, was recovered and then stolen again, Furlong said. More arrests were in the making late this morning at an apartment at 2808 Menlo Drive.

"This thing has mushroomed. We think there's more to this than stolen vehicles," Furlong said.

Registered sex offenders in Carson City and Douglas County checked during weekend operation
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:20am

Sex offenders registered in Carson City and Douglas County had status checks this weekend during a sweep conducted by the Nevada Department of Public Safety Parole and Probation and the state's investigations division.

Detectives conducted the operation Saturday, Feb. 2, and did surveillance and made home contacts on 23 supervised sex offenders residing in Carson City and Douglas County. The agency received funding for the operation through a United States Department of Justice COPS grant.

Agency to hold acting casting call in Carson City Feb. 22
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 10:43am

A casting call for adults and children interested in television, commercials, movies and stage productions will be held in Carson City Feb. 22 at Silver State High School, 788 Fairview Drive from 6 to 7 p.m.

Gas prices soar in Nevada and nationwide
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 9:04am

Gas prices are trending up, leaving many motorists pretty frustrated. Even with the recent climb, GasBuddy.com said gas prices are about 13 cents higher year-over-year. But that might not be the case for long.
Gas Analysts said the price of gas is skyrocketing because the price of oil is on the rise.

Legislature open for business
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 8:37am

The 77th session of the Nevada Legislature opened for business Monday with the usual pomp and circumstance but little of the drama members were afraid might occur around the swearing in of Assemblyman Steven Brooks, D-North Las Vegas.

State insurance commissioner warns of robocallers promising lower rates
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 3:27pm

CARSON CITY – Insurance Commissioner Scott J. Kipper is warning Nevadans about a telephone scam circulating in the Silver State.
The scam is an automated call that tells consumers that their zip code has been re-evaluated and that they now qualify for lower insurance rates. According to a news release, consumers are then asked to “press one for more information,” if they do, they will be transferred to a voicemail system that asked them to leave personal information.

Carson High School Students Design Custom Debit Card
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 2:54pm

Carson High School in Carson City now has its own “Senators” debit card for student checking accounts. The card was designed by students through a contest held by Greater Nevada Credit Union, which has an educational branch inside of the high school.

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