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Carson Youth Wrestling Club Competes at National Tournament
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 2:01pm

The Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club competed in the Rocky Mountain National’s Rumble in Reno wrestling tournament this past Saturday at the Peppermill.

Carson City’s youth wrestling club had 20 wrestlers competing in both the Rookie and Experienced categories for ages 6 to 15 years old. The club finished with ten top placers, four of which were first place honors.

Filing dates announced for 2014 election

Monday, February 24, 2014 - 1:26pm

Candidate filing for non-judicial offices on the 2014 ballot will take place between 8 a.m. on Monday, March 3 through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14. Secretary of State Ross Miller encourages candidates filing at the Secretary of State's office to schedule appointments in advance with Elections Division filing officers in Carson City or Las Vegas.

Carson City murder suspect trial set to begin today
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:23am

The suspect in an open murder case is set to begin his trial Monday in Carson City nearly one year after a Jan. 26, 2013 road-rage incident that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Desiree Bragg.

Leonardo Cardoza, 27, has pled not guilty to charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon.

It's Your City with Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:44am

Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski provides an update of the Feb. 20, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting in this edition of It's Your City.

Among board actions, supervisors accepted a $40,000 grant for fire fuel reduction tree service and reviewed other grants. The board reviewed and accepted a liquor license application for Francisco's mexican restaurant set to open in April at the Carson Mall.

Carson City man jailed on suspicion of felony child abuse
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:10am

A Carson City man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of felony child abuse, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Michael Isaiah Rodriguez, 21, is being held on $20,000 bond.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded at 3:14 p.m. to the 1400 block of Siskiyou Drive for a report of child abuse. The minor child at the location had fresh bruising on the left side of his face, left eye, chest, back and neck. The mother of the child told officers that she believed her boyfriend, Rodriguez, had caused the injuries to her son.

Column: Yielding and the right of way when merging on the freeway
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:37pm

Recently, I wrote about the method of turn when entering a roadway from an intersection or side street. This led to some discussion in regards to another issue, yielding to oncoming traffic when using the freeway on ramps.

Having been nearly struck myself by drivers of vehicles who fail to yield, I thought I would address this question. Yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so.

You must:
• Slow down as you come to the intersection
• Give the right of way to pedestrians and through traffic

Family members remember troops honored on Nevada Fallen Banner in Carson City
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:28pm

Sgt. David J. Drakulich loved to paint and draw as a child. But when the Reno native, then 16 years old, saw the hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, he put aside his artwork and began training to join the U.S. Army.

WNC Softball: Wildcats complete four-game sweep
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:22pm

One Hospodka presented enough of a challenge for Colorado Northwestern Community College pitchers to contain on Saturday, but two Hospodkas in the top half of the Western Nevada College lineup proved to be too much for the Spartans to handle.

Twin sisters Makenzie and Meghan Hospodka hit two-run homers as WNC completed a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader sweep of CNCC with a come-from-behind 7-5 victory in Carson City.

College Baseball: Wildcats rally from 3-0 deficit in ninth to beat Colorado Northwestern
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:18pm

Talk about having your back against the wall and responding. Western Nevada College trailed Colorado Northwestern 3-0 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday night in Henderson and still found a way to win.

Carson City road report Feb. 24 through March 2
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 2:06pm

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Feb. 24 through March 2, 2014. There will be lane closures due to utility work at the following locations:

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