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Carson City man jailed for court violations, witnesses said he tried to break into cars
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 4:28pm

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday morning in the 3200 block of Market Street. He faces misdemeanor charges of violation of pre-trial supervision and court-ordered supervision.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Walmart on Market Street in reference to a possible vehicle burglary in progress. On arrival several employees pointed to man in front of the store. They alleged the man was going through the parking lot and checking locked doors on vehicles, according to deputies via dispatch.

Fire Chief: White powder found at Nevada Supreme Court determined to be non-hazardous
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 2:08pm

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi reports the powdery substance found in a package on the second floor of the Nevada Supreme Court Building on Thursday is non-hazardous.

He said the two office workers who were isolated have not displayed any symptoms associated with poisoning. As soon as the fire department completes its investigation the matter will be turned over to law enforcement.

The substance was sent inside a letter package and claimed to be anthrax, authorities said.

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Lyon County authorities say tip about murder in Dayton unfounded after investigation
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 1:52pm

Lyon County law officers say an investigation based on a tip alleging homicide at a Dayton home has been determined to be unfounded.

After nearly two weeks of investigation, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Detective Division has concluded that the allegation of murder taking place at a residence in the 100 block of Railroad Street in Dayton hasn't generated any evidence or a victim or a crime, said Detective Lieutenant J. L. Pattison.

Woodbury announces run for Carson City District Attorney
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 10:46am

Former Deputy DA Jason Woodbury says he's running for Carson City District Attorney.

“Being elected District Attorney of Carson City would fulfill a dream I have had since I first set foot in a courtroom,” said Woodbury, 41, in a news release.

Lyon among nine Nevada counties to get federal primary disaster status due to drought
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 9:20am

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine counties in Nevada as primary natural disaster areas due to the drought. The counties included are Lyon, Washoe, Churchill, Mineral, Lander, Pershing, Clark, Nye and Humboldt.

Farmers and ranchers in Carson City, Douglas and Storey counties as well as Esmeralda, Lincoln, White Pine, Elko and Eureka counties also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous.

Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 9:05am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live. You can also see the agenda attached below.

Outdoors with Don Q: Go ice fishing, catch a nice fish and win a trophy
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 3:00am

Mark Saturday, Feb. 1 on your calendar to be a contestant in the annual ice fishing tournament at Davis Lake in Plumas County, Calif.

How to get there: Davis Lake is about 80 miles from Carson City by a combination of I-580 and
U.S. 395 north to Hallelujah Junction. At that junction, take California S.R.70 to the west and travel through Chilcoot, Vinton and Beckwourth toward Portola.

'My First Day in Prison' featured Jan. 22 at Nevada State Prison Preservation Society talk
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 5:48pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. — How was your first day in prison? That’s what E.K. McDaniel and Glen Whorton will describe at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Carson Nugget.

Of course, McDaniel and Whorton were able to go home after their first day — because they worked for the Department of Corrections. And both had many days after that to learn the unique job of working on the inside.
Their talk on "My First Day in Prison" is free and open to the public.

WNC signs three Northern Nevada softball players
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 5:35pm

Western Nevada College Softball Coach Leah Wentworth announced three area players who will be on the Wildcats Carson City roster in 2015: Carson High School pitcher Kaitlyn Jimmy; Reed High School infielder Britni Greninger and Bishop Manogue High School infielder Katie Gonzales.

Assemblyman Pete Livermore won't seek re-election
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 5:20pm

In a statement today, Assemblyman Pete Livermore, who represents Carson City in the Nevada Legislature, submitted the following to Carson Now:

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