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Have A Heart fundraiser for F.I.S.H. at Glen Eagles
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 8:32am

Nearly 40 local celebrities will be competing at F.I.S.H.'s Have a Heart Celebration in Carson City on Saturday, March 29 at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

Local celebrities will be waiting tables and competing for the most tips to raise money for the organization's operations.

Dinner tickets are $50, and reservations can be made for either the 5:00 p.m. or the 7:30 p.m. seating. Diners will get to chose from three entrees.

Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10.

You can purchase tickets here: http://www.nvfish.com/Have-A-Heart-2014.html

Douglas County authorities warn of utility scam targeting business owners
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 3:09pm

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam in which business owners have been contacted and warned their utilities would be shut off because their bill is delinquent.

Carson Middle School's annual Chili and Bingo Night promises zesty good time
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 12:05pm

Carson Middle School's annual Chili and Bingo Night has become a cherished and favorite annual springtime Friday night Carson City family event.

With dozens of prizes up for grabs through bingo and raffle games, as well as a silent auction and the best homemade chili dished up in the state, Carson Middle School PTA organizers are hoping to make this year's March 28 event, the biggest yet.

Lady Gaga, Eagles added to Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 10:23am

Lake Tahoe meets Lady Gaga this summer. The world undoubtedly will be watching when the pop star makes a Saturday night appearance Aug. 2 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys. Organizers announced the show today.
The Eagles will play two nights on Labor Day weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29-30. It will be the 42-year-old band’s first appearance at Lake Tahoe since 2005.

Nevada awarded $4.7 million in federal Homeland Security funding
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 9:22am

Nevada was awarded $4.7 million Wednesday in federal Homeland Security money for 2014, according to the state's Department of Public Safety.

The grant award, known as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, goes to states that are considered the nation’s highest risk areas, including urban areas that face the most significant threats. 

Woman jailed after leaving without paying at Carson City grocery store
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 9:13am

A 25-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Wednesday at a Carson City supermarket after allegedly eating food without paying and then attempting to walk out of the store with a can of Dust Off.

According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, the woman faces misdemeanor charges of larceny and violation of bail conditions. Deputies were dispatched to a William Street supermarket at 1:39 p.m. on a report of a larceny.

Convicted sexual predator in Carson City Jail awaiting extradition as fugitive from justice
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 8:37am

A 51-year-old Mesquite, Nev. man with a history that includes being a convicted child sexual predator, was booked Wednesday into Carson City Jail on a felony warrant charge of being a fugitive from justice, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

The May 8, 2012 warrant, issued out of Kandiyohi County, Minn., alleges that Scott Allen McMaster knowingly violated his required registration and intentionally provides false information to avoid contact with law enforcement. He is being held in the Carson City Jail without bail awaiting extradition.

Murphy's One-year Rescue Date
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 8:14am

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Murphy's hit and run accident on Highway 50 in Mound House.

He is so full of energy and life that it is impossible to tell that his pelvis was shattered in the accident. The love he received from the community during his recovery, he gives back daily.

Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 8:10am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
You can also see the agenda below.

Carson City firefighters snuff small brush fire, children playing with matches suspected
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 5:48pm

A small shrub fire was knocked down shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday night at a park in the area of Windridge and Spooner Drive in Carson City. Children playing with matches is believed to be what started the fire, which burned some shrubs and bushes.

Carson City firefighters were called at 4:56 p.m. Smoke and flames were visible in the area. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies investigating found a box of matches next to the fire. Neighbors told officers that they saw two children, between the ages of 7 and 9, running from the area about the time the fire started.

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