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Man flown to Renown, faces felony charge of eluding after crashing into two vehicles
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 7:50pm

UPDATE: The suspect in the Monday crash, Thomas Paul Meader, 30, of Carson City, faces felony eluding causing injury and property damage, and felony hit and run causing injury. Misdemeanor charges including domestic battery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, no valid driver's license, no proof of insurance, and two counts violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $59,583.

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Bruce Jabbour Named General Manager at Carson Station Hotel and Casino

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 5:23pm

Bruce is back. Bruce Jabbour returns to Carson Station Hotel & Casino, 900 S. Carson Street, as General Manager of the Carson City property.

Loyal guests know Jabbour as part of the management team that took over hotel and casino operations at Carson Station when it was purchased by Las Vegas based 777 Gaming two years ago.

“It feels like coming home,” said Jabbour. “I love seeing familiar faces and meeting new guests who are enjoying all that Carson Station has to offer. This is an exciting time for this property and I am thrilled to be part of the team again.”

Carson City dines Hawaiian-style, raises $254,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 4:10pm

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada hosted their annual fundraiser, “World’s Greatest Luau and Kids’ Auction” on Sunday in Carson CIty with more than 700 attending.

This year the event was a luau theme, complete with mai tais, a roasted pig, and Club member entertainment. Marv Teixeira, former Carson City mayor, was presented with the first-ever “Distinguished Service Award” for his commitment to the Club and the youth in Carson City.

Leadership Institute and Children’s Museum unveil new Science Room
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 3:10pm

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class of 2013 will graduate on Thursday, September 12 after an intensive nine months of learning about Carson City and will unveil their leadership project at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada.

Two accidents, one involving bicyclist reported on west side of town
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 2:49pm

Two accidents this afternoon at roughly the same time in Carson City were called into dispatch. One involves a crash between a bicycle and a vehicle and the other was a two-vehicle crash, according to Carson City dispatch.

The bicycle accident was reported at around 2:35 p.m. in the area of Telegraph and Winters. The injured person was said to be a juvenile with a headache and lacerations to her face. Carson City Fire Department rescue teams have responded.

In the vehicle accident on Musser and Mountain streets, it appears to be a non-injury accident.

Carson City weekend arrests include misdemeanor assault on officer, disorderly conduct
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:19am

A 19-year-old Carson City man faces five misdemeanor charges including assaulting a police officer after he barricaded himself inside his father's bedroom, with the father asking officers to have his son removed.

The man was arrested at 9:20 p.m., Sept. 7 in the 900 block of Woodside Drive. According to arrest report, officers were in the area attempting to locate the man, a known gang member, following a fight earlier in which he fled from officers.

Two female Carson City Jail inmates face felony battery charges

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 10:03am

Two female inmates in the Carson City Jail face felony battery charges after a fight erupted at around 3 a.m. on Sept. 6. Amber Shields, 21, and Kayla Marie Robbins, 20, each face a felony charge of battery by a prisoner.

According to the arrest report, Carson City jail officers spoke with a woman who advised there had been a fight inside the jail involving three women, the victim, Shields and Robbins and that the victim had been punched in the face and head.

Nevada 11th in the country for singles
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 8:44am

Next week is “Unmarried and Single Americans Week” in the United States, and Nevada has a better reason to celebrate than most states. Nevada ranks 11th nationally for the percentage of single population, according to a Reno Gazette-Journal analysis.

It's Your City with Chris Bayer, director of Court Appointed Special Advocates in Carson City
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 8:20am

Chris Bayer tells about CASA of Carson City (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and how you can help the children in your community.

It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.

The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television in Carson City.

Common Cause Unites Women from the Latter-day Saints and the Salvation Army


Monday, September 9, 2013 - 8:01am

The women’s organization from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and women from the Salvation Army, joined their efforts to assemble personal care kits for those in need.



“Our goal is to build 100 care kits and deliver them to the Dew-drop Inn, the Salvation Army, and the F.I.S.H. organizations here in Carson City,” said Caresse Williams, Humanitarian Specialist for the Latter-day Saints and organizer of the event. 



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