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Nevadans encouraged to participate in Thursday Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 1:09pm

Agencies and schools throughout Carson City will participate in an earthquake drill Thursday morning. Along with millions of people worldwide, Nevadans are encouraged to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 for the 2013 Great Nevada ShakeOut.

State agencies throughout the Carson City area, as well as the Public Health Preparedness Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plan to participate in the earthquake drill.

Carson City woman jailed on felony witness intimidation charge

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 11:13am

A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday and faces a felony charge of intimidating a witness.
Rebecca Taylor was booked into Carson City Jail at 2:20 p.m. and is being held on $15,000 bail.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to 400 Saliman Road. Carson City dispatch informed deputies that Taylor had bail conditions not to meet with a man and that she had been at his residence.

Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 16
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 9:49am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 16.

Nevada demographer: Carson City population for 2013 projected at 55,122 residents
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 9:23am

The Nevada State Demographer’s Office at the University of Nevada, Reno has released its most recent population projections for Nevada and its individual counties, projecting through 2032. After seeing population declines in 2011, 2012 and this year with 363 less people living here, Carson City's projected population is 55,122.

“As our state recovers, people should bear in mind that Nevada was hit by three economic factors in the last decade: the housing bubble, the spike in fuel prices, and the financial crisis. Even so we grew by 35 percent from 2000 to 2010,” Jeff Hardcastle, state demographer, said.

Tough conditions for start of qualifier at Dayton Valley
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 10:06pm

Dayton, Nev. — Cool fall temperatures and a gusty northeast wind played havoc with scoring in the first round of the Stage One Web.com Qualifying Tournament at Dayton Valley Golf Club. A combination of the wind blowing from the opposite direction from normal, fast and hard greens and difficult pin placements lead to the high scores.

Dusty Fielding turned in the best performance of the day with a 3-under 69. Fielding from Washington, Utah was the low qualifier in last year's PGA Tour qualifying at Dayton.

NHP: Teen hit by car remains in ICU, driver to be cited
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 7:01pm

Nevada Highway Patrol says the 14-year-old hit by a car in Carson City Monday suffered serious injuries, and the woman who hit him will be cited.

Friday tourism and hospitality workshop will build job skills
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 4:33pm

The Western Nevada College Tourism and Hospitality Career Center is offering a training opportunity on Friday, Oct. 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m., to those seeking employment or advancement opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry.

The Guest Service Gold certification workshop will be at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 10 Hospitality Way, in north Carson City.

Former Carson City high school teacher receives prison sentence for sexual conduct with student
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 11:55am

Former Carson High School teacher Jennifer Dalton, 36, was sentenced Tuesday in Carson City District Court to a maximum of 30 months in prison on one felony count of sexual conduct with a student.

Dalton pled no contest on August, 20 to having a sexual relationship with a 17 years old male student.

Assistant District Attorney Mark Krueger argued that the court should send a clear message that teachers, who are in a position of trust by parents, families, and communities, should be sent to prison for violating that trust.

Carson City man faces felony domestic battery charge
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 10:22am

A 33-year-old Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend. Jared Allen Medejros was arrested at 6:38 p.m. Monday in the 2900 block of Menlo Drive. He is being held on $15,000 bail.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the residence for a call of domestic violence. Officers heard a man's voice and a woman crying outside the door. Officers knocked on the door and the man answered on his knees and had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath.

Carson City open burn fire permits now available at area fire stations
Monday, October 14, 2013 - 4:03pm

The window for open burning of yard debris in Carson City by permit will be from Oct. 19 to Nov. 17, fire officials said Monday.

The Carson City Fire Department allows the open burn period as a way to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. In order to make this a safe endeavor for those involved, the fire department requires burn permits with a valid permit number before burning will be allowed. Permits must be obtained no less than 24 hrs prior to conducting an open burn.

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