Carson Now News

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/28/2013 - 11:48am

Western Nevada College Baseball Team to Have "Bowling Night"
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 5:06pm

On Monday night (January 13th) at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center on Hwy. 50 in Carson City the Western Nevada College baseball team will be having their first ever "Bowling Night." This would be a great opportunity for the community to come down and meet the players and coaches. The fun will start at 7pm. Come out and see the nationally ranked team before they start the season! It's going to be a lot of fun!

Carson City crime rate drops in 2013
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 3:34pm

Uniform Crime Reporting preliminary data for 2013 shows that the crime rate for Carson City has dropped to its lowest level since 1994.

According to press release from the Carson City Sheriff's Office, the “Crime Index”, measuring the number of major crime events (homicide, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, etc.), showed less than 1,700 events, an 11 percent decrease from the year 2012, and a 14 percent decrease from 2011.

Policy change regarding political letters and press releases
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 1:29pm

From its inception, Carson Now has been the place where anyone could submit stories, photos, opinions, etc. about local issues.

We can do this because the site has been engineered to have two tiers for where content resides. The front page offers a filtered view of the content on Carson Now, as determined by our staff based on what we feel is newsworthy.

BLM warns drought could make for wildfire conditions
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 1:24pm

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District would like to remind the community to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire due to record low precipitation and windy conditions.

"Wildfires can happen year round," said BLM Fire Management Officer Shane McDonald." The Washoe Drive Fire, which destroyed homes and forced evacuations, started in January."

Carson City takes over Douglas County health inspections from state
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 12:44pm

It’s a subtle change, but one that will bring Douglas County a more localized service to its residents and an overall cost savings to the fiscal budget.

With the onset of the new year last week, public health inspections previously handled by the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services were transferred to Carson City Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Division.

Carson City man released from prison arrested for probation violation

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 10:36am

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 300 block of C Street. Kevin Lea Nunez is being held without bail on suspicion of probation violation.

According to the arrest report, an anonymous caller spoke with dispatch reporting that Nunez had just been released from prison and had been drinking. The caller wished to remain anonymous and wanted to also report Nunez was not to be drinking as part of his conditions.

Mayor to present 2014 State of the City to Carson City Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 9:54am

Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell will present the State of the City address, with the theme "New Year: New Opportunities," on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, 7:30 a.m. at the Carson Nugget. The event is presented by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
The cost is $20 per person. RSVP prior to Feb. 3 by calling (775) 882-1565.

Here's a news release from Chamber Executive Director Ronni Hannaman:

Mayor to present State of City address

Vehicular homicide case dismissed against judge
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 9:37am

A charge of vehicular homicide was dismissed against Douglas County District Judge Michael Gibbons in a civil compromise approved Wednesday.

Burning Man 2014 theme 'Caravansary' picked, ticket and traffic information announced
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 9:01am

Ticket sales, the art theme for Burning Man 2014 and traffic mitigation plans for the annual Black Rock desert event were announced Wednesday.

Daniel Gonzales enters race for Carson City Sheriff
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 8:07pm

Carson City Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Gonzales announced Wednesday his candidacy for sheriff of Carson City.

Gonzales says he is running for sheriff with the goal of increasing integrity, transparency and accountability in the Sheriff’s Office, as well as restructuring the department to put more officers on patrol and use monies to better protect and serve Carson City and its residents.

More Stories