Carson Now News (edition 233)

Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:00am

By the time the drive-through immunization clinic closed at 1 p.m. Saturday, 2,151 people had taken advantage of the free vaccination service offered by Carson City Health and Human Services."We...

Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:00am

As many Northern Nevada casinos struggle through the recession, several smaller local venues have come under new ownership over the past few years. Since 2006, 777 Gaming, founded by Rory Bedore, h...

Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 12:29am

There were wings everywhere, of all types and flavors; the garlic parmesan seemed to be getting the best reviews from the crowd. There were four types of beer on tap (at a dollar apiece it was easily the best deal in town) and all of them were ice cold. For another dollar, one could buy a "walking taco": a small bag of Doritos, crushed and covered with meat, cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and salsa, eaten right out of the bag.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 9:30pm

If you are looking for something to do tomorrow, go down the Carson Station for the chicken wing cookoff. Good food and cheap beer go well together. Fun for the kids too (all except the beer).

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 7:54am

A resident of the Lakeview in north Carson City has filed a lawsuit against the city and his neighbor alleging that a roofing business is being illegally operated in this residential neighborhood.

The lawsuit (attached below) by plaintiff Richard Schneider alleges that his Meadow Wood Road neighbor Clay Davis is operating his business, East Fork Roofing, from his residence, in violation of city codes.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 3:01am

A fund established for the victims of the IHOP shooting Sept. 6 has collected $35,000 thus far. The IHeal Community Fund, established by Carson Medical Group with a $5,000 donation, has secured non...

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 3:01am

Margaret and Michael Riley drove to Carson City Friday afternoon from Reno just to enjoy the ambiance of the Carson Station's Wing Off, an inaugural chicken wing cookoff."We heard about it ... a...

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 9:37am

By The Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
It only takes four days to celebrate statehood in Nevada. The Silver State knows how to party! The annual Carson City Nevada Day events will observe the 147th year since joining the union, with the theme, “Nevada's Great Outdoors,” Oct. 27-30, 2011.

A four-day celebration of the Silver State's admission to the Union in 1864 will be celebrated the last weekend in October in Nevada's state capitol of Carson City.

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 9:15am

Effective Saturday, Oct. 1, NV Energy will decrease its overall electric rates by 2.43 percent for northern Nevada customers and decreasing overall natural gas rates by 10.72 percent for Reno-Sparks customers.

With this change, total electric rates will have decreased nearly 25 percent, while total natural gas rates have dropped nearly 30 percent since January 2009. According to the company, adding today’s decreases will roll back total electric prices to 2004 levels and total natural gas prices to 2001.

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 8:18am

Governor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada Departments of Public Safety and Transportation and other traffic safety partners held an event in Carson City to remind drivers that handheld cellphone use while driving is prohibited in the state as of Oct. 1.

As of Oct. 1, law enforcement is giving motorists a warning for driving while talking, typing or reading on a handheld cellphone or similar device. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, fines of up to $250, depending on the number of offenses, will be imposed for any driver using a handheld phone or device to talk, type or read.