Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Some Nevada Welfare Recipients Have Fun on Taxpayer Dime But Most Spending Appropriate

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 8:26am

CARSON CITY – There are a few withdrawals in vacation destinations like New Orleans and Hawaii. There are a few from such tourist locations as Angel Stadium in Anaheim, SeaWorld San Diego and Pier 39 in San Francisco.

There are about 1,600 withdrawals in more than 35 states and the territory of Guam. And there are about 100 withdrawals at liquor stores and quite a few at Nevada casinos or slot parlors.

Fishing report March 7-14

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 9:25pm

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon. This report is for March 7-14.

Outdoors with Don Q: The new Nevada fishing license year

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 9:03pm

If you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your new Nevada 2012-2013 fishing license.
That new fishing license year began on March 01 and it will run through the last day in February, 2013.
As a special tip you would be well advised to purchase that new license ASAP, because if you forget, go fishing and get checked by “The Friendly Old Game Warden,” he isn’t going to be very happy nor will you.

Crime Log: Carson City deputies arrest couple for kidnapping allegations

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 8:22am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested several people for felony allegations this weekend, as well as one man on a gross misdemeanor allegation.

Patrick William "Roach" Ouellette, 29, an unemployed Reno man, for felony warrants in his name of 1st degree kidnapping with the use of a deadly weapon, second degree kidnapping with the use of a deadly weapon, battery with a deadly weapon, and assault with a deadly weapon. Duellette was also alleged to have committed felony extortion, which carries a $250,000 bail charge.

Nevada Political Season Gets Under Way Today With Dozens Of Candidates Filing For Office

Monday, March 5, 2012 - 7:21pm

CARSON CITY – There was a flurry of candidates filing for office and some political maneuvering today as Nevada’s 2012 election season officially got under way.

Over 90 candidates filed for a variety of offices in Clark County.

Another 17 filed with the Secretary of State’s office and others filed in their respective counties around the state.

High Sierra Flycasters 2012 Fundraiser

Monday, March 5, 2012 - 3:23pm

Ready for some good company to help you get tuned up for spring fishing? There’s nothing like the reminiscences of trips of the past and the anticipation of a new season to get the piscatorial juices flowing.
If this sounds like something for you, come to the High Sierra Flycasters Fund Raiser on Saturday March 10.
You can see the Weirachs’ photo history of the past years’ catches, meet up with old friends, make some new ones, and try for some nice prizes.
All this is to the music of Linda Sandstrom and dinner by Todd Wilcks’ Hey Ewe Barbecue.

Another lunchtime distraction

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 1:00pm

A massive avalanche destroys a ski lift in France. No worries about that happening around here this year. Enjoy your Sunday.

Most bizarre Daytona 500 ever

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 2:44pm

We expected a 24-hour race at Daytona in January. What we did not expect was a 36-hour race in February, but that’s what we got. It was almost exactly 36 hours from the scheduled start of the Daytona 500 until the checkered flag flew for Matt Kenseth. It was perhaps the most snake bit race I have ever seen, with an unprecedented cancellation for rain. A second-lap accident took several drivers out of contention, including rookie Danica Patrick and five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

Two injured in early morning shooting in Carson City (updated with photos)

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 11:10am

Two persons suffered gunshot wounds after a fight broke out in front of a bar early this morning.

According to Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong, a bartender at Toads Bar, located near the intersection of Williams and Stewart streets, called in a fight in progress a little after four this morning.

When deputies arrived on the scene, there was a big group of people actively engaged in a fight in front of the bar near a taxi cab. A man later identified by witnesses as Emanuel Moreno, 21, of Carson City, then allegedly pulled out a gun and shot one person in the spine. The victim was later flown by Careflight to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

A deputy returned fire, hitting the shooter in the left hand. He reportedly dropped his gun and scattered with the rest of the fleeing crowd. Furlong said after daybreak they were able to track the suspect's blood trail to two different areas in the neighborhood behind the bar.

Moreno later turned up at Renown, saying he was involved in a fight in Reno. Furlong said Mario will be formally arrested for attempted murder after he gets out of surgery.

Lawmaker Review Of 45-Year-Old Nevada Public Education Funding Plan To Proceed With Funding

Friday, March 2, 2012 - 11:50am

CARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today moved forward with a review of the state’s 45-year-old formula for funding public education after receiving $125,000 from the Clark County School District to pay for a study.

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