Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 3:05pm
CARSON CITY – The financial health of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is cause for serious concern because it is only 70 percent funded as of fiscal year 2010 with a $10 billion gap, a national organization reported this week.
The Pew Center on the States said the funding ratio in Nevada is below the 80 percent benchmark that fiscal experts recommend for a sustainable program.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 2:08pm
The Karson Kruzers 28th Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung car show is this weekend, June 22-24th and they are looking for vendors, judges, participants, and visitors!
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 6:32pm
A six-week-old infant died early this morning, and the death is under investigation according to Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong.
First responders were called to an apartment at 2990 Menlo Drive at approximately 12:30 Monday morning on a report of an infant who wasn't breathing. Furlong said extensive efforts to revive the child were unsuccessful. An autopsy was performed today, and Furlong said they are awaiting the results, which could take a few weeks.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 3:44pm
Two kayakers spent Father's Day on the Carson River. A father and son combination put their kayaks into the water near Bertonelli's pit around 2:30pm and left their vehicle at the Santa Maria Ranch Park in Dayton. They got caught up many times on rocks and low water areas and soon found themselves in the dark and unable to continue.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 3:31pm
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 1:07pm
CARSON CITY – About 5,500 unemployment insurance recipients who are collecting State Extended Benefits (SEB) will see an end to those benefits on July 7, the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced today.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 12:01pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors will have a long and busy day on Thursday as they are scheduled to take on a very full agenda.
The biggest and possibly most contentious item will be the final approval of the Carson City Center aka Nugget Project ballot question. The Supervisors are expected to vote on the final wording of the question, as well as statements regarding the fiscal and environmental impacts. (See the wording attached below). This item is scheduled to be discussed during the afternoon session at approximately 2 p.m.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 10:21am
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations over the weekend:
- Kenneth H. Barksdale, 50, a Carson City resident, at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Barksdale was arrested for domestic battery/strangulation of his ex-girlfriend, as well as the misdemeanor allegation of violation of court sentencing. Bail has been set at $10,500 plus administrative fees.
Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 7:36am
Carson City Airport opened its tarmac and hanger doors to the public on Saturday for its annual open house event, rolling out many rare and unusual aircraft for the public to enjoy.
From World War I replicas to the latest Blackhawk helicopter, you could see a good representation of military aircraft history on display. There were also demonstrations of radio-controlled airplanes doing spectacular stunts in the sky.
Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 8:53pm
More than 2,000 hungry locals and visitors filled downtown Carson City Saturday night for the 19th annual Taste of Downtown, a culinary event over 20 blocks that featured 43 restaurants, seven bands and plenty of community bonding.
From tangy barbecue ribs to fresh made pizza and lasagna, authentic tacos, sushi rolls and decadent desserts, there was more than enough food and good times to go around for this Carson City culinary fundraiser that benefits Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
