Carson Now News

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 11:07am

Carson City area job seekers will have a chance to meet with at least 50 employers Feb. 21 at an employment fair at the community center.

The fair runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the gym area of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. It is being sponsored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN, Inc. and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 10:36am

When the Carson City version of Dancing with the Stars spins into action on Saturday, Feb. 22, it will be the product of months of preparation and legwork from more than 10 local celebrity dancers.

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 10:18am

This week's Women to Women Nevada features Rupal Wadhia, owner of Foodies Bystro in Carson City. Rupal has introduced some great food and culture to Carson City. Foodies Bystro also offers a full vegan menu and high teas.

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 10:06am

This bald eagle staged an early morning Valentine's visit to southeast Carson City in the Bennett Ave./S. Edmonds Dr. area.
He was out there for over an hour. Two days ago, while on a hike, I saw a bald eagle soaring over the Edmonds Park area - he was being escorted back to the west side by our resident golden eagle.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 1:07pm

Western Nevada College hosts Salt Lake Community College, the national NJCAA runner-up for the past three years, in its home-opening softball series beginning Friday at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City.

Doubleheaders against the Bruins are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday.

The Wildcats (3-10, 0-4) got off to a rough start in SWAC play after dropping four games to ninth-ranked College of Southern Idaho last week.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 12:57pm

The executive director of Nevada's health insurance exchange says meeting a lower enrollment target will still be challenging.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 12:36pm

A 63-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of DUI at 3:22 p.m. in the 500 block of East William Street.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to a grocery store in reference to a possible DUI driver. A witness advised the woman was in a small blue car and that she appeared intoxicated.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 12:31pm

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has announced the full implementation of the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Decal Program, developed more than a year ago to fund prevention efforts against aggressive invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 7:00am

Thursday's Women to Women program on Charter Media will feature a very special lady from London, England. She was born, bred and educated quite well for the world of business and customer service. She is the local owner of a popular tea and sandwich shop in the heart of Carson City.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 6:36am

A Lake Tahoe-area man accused of bilking 11 investors out of $3.6 million in a fraudulent scheme to buy a Douglas County golf course has pleaded guilty to 24 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.