Carson Now News

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 11:59am

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Secretary of State Ross Miller today announced that a special election for Nevada’s congressional district two will be open to all candidates.
“You might as call this a ballot royale,” he said.
Miller’s decision allows for any candidate to be on the ballot for the Sept. 13 election. The state Republican party has favored an interpretation of state law that would allow state parties to pick a single candidate of their choice.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 9:21pm

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid hailed the death of Osama bin Laden as the most significant victory for the U.S. in its nearly decade-long fight against al Qaeda but tells The Hill the fight against the terrorism network responsible for Sept. 11, 2001 isn't over. Click here to read the story.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 9:02pm

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval tonight issued the following statement after learning of the death of Osama Bin Laden:

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:35pm

By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was selected by the Nevada DARE Officer Association (NDOA) as an “Agency of Choice” and will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference May 2-5, 2011. DARE Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across the state will be participating in a variety of training activities that will enhance classroom skills, update DARE lessons, and to discuss current prevention issues. The event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Coin, Fandango, and Carson Station, with additional funding through Justice Assistance Grant.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:26pm

On a beautiful brisk Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada members picked up trash, dog deposits and painted at Blackwell’s Pond Park. They were the first service club last year to adopt a Carson City Park.

“Our club has a positive attitude, things are always picking up,” said President elect John Ryals. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:26pm

The Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:01am

The board of supervisors will discuss and hear a presentation about the Emergency Management function in Carson City when it meets Thursday. The special item is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Sierra R...

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 7:11pm

A car chase to report tonight, shortly before 8 p.m. by Carson City sheriff's deputies who began to tail a vehicle in the area of Edmonds after a possible hit and run report. The suspect vehicle apparently sped up, exceeding speeds of 60 mph. The suspect vehicle then blew through traffic lights and stop signs. The chase reportedly ended at Pheasant and Mockingbird, according to police dispatch via scanner. A male suspect reportedly jumped out of the car and began running but was eventually detained by authorities.

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 4:44pm

A fundraiser for the family of a father and two children who died in a car accident last week had generous support from the Carson City community on Friday. Click here for a story from KOLO Channel 8. If you would like to help, you can make a cash donation.

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 12:48pm

To kick off Bike Month, the Bike Habitat will host the Tour of Carson City on Sunday, reports Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. This will be their fourth annual event with the route taking riders around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile road ride. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., ride begins at 9:30 a.m. Click here for details.