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Carson City man jailed for felony intimidation following hit and run investigation

Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 9:27am

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday and faces a felony charge of intimidating a police officer following a hit and run investigation in Lyon County at the Bunny Ranch.

Francisco Avalos was arrested at 11:41 p.m. in the 2700 block of Mayflower Way. He was booked into jail following an incident in which he put his arms to the face of an officer in an intimidating manner. He also faces two misdemeanor charges including obstructing and being a minor consuming alcohol.

Gold coins of Carson City recluse sold at auction
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 5:28pm

The last remnants of a fortune of coins found packed in ammunition boxes in the garage of a recluse who died last summer was auctioned Tuesday for more than $3.1 million — but not before bidders got assurances they could return any of the rare $20 gold pieces that some collectors spotted as counterfeit.

Don Q's Nevada and Sierra fishing report for Aug. 7-14
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:05am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Aug. 7-14.

Carson City celebrates National Night Out with new community initiatives

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 11:49pm

Carson City neighbors by the thousands gathered Tuesday evening at Mills Park for the 11th annual National Night Out.

The themes for the evening were community and neighborhood partnership and outreach. Judging by attendance, it was one of the largest gatherings thus far for the annual summer event, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

"The turnout is one of the biggest I've seen," said DARE officer Lisa Davis, a coordinator of the event. "It says a lot about our citizens who have come together for a cause we all want: A safe and healthy community."

One Child AT A Time fundraiser Car Wash at Grocery Outlet - Saturday
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 1:21pm

Carson CIty's One Child AT A Time is having a fundraiser Car Wash, Saturday, Aug 10, beginning 10am at Grocery Outlet - 1831 N Carson St.‎

Second auction set for gold fortune amassed by Carson City recluse
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 10:46am

The final treasures of a quiet man who collected a fortune in gold coins will be auctioned off Tuesday in Nevada.
The body of Walter Samaszko Jr. was found in his Carson City home in June 2012.

Carson City dog's euthanasia prompts policy review
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 8:52am

A euthanized dog and a complaint by the owner prompted Carson City city government Monday to reassess how it handles such circumstances and provide training for Animal Services personnel.

Vehicle collides with gas line structure off of Highway 50 East
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 4:24pm

A vehicle collided with a gas structure in the area of a mobile home park at 4999 Highway 50 east in Carson City Monday afternoon. Initial reports are the accident caused a gas leak, according to dispatchers. The line was immediately secured, however, and firefighters will stand by until Southwest Gas arrives.

Carson City Fire Department and emergency personnel were dispatched at 4:17 p.m. to the accident. It is unknown at this time if there are injuries.

Historic Dangberg Ranch picked among favorite Nevada places
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 12:32pm

CARSON CITY — For the second year, online voters picked the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden as one of six standout sites in the 2013 Nevada Treasures in the Discover Your Nevada contest, officials announced Monday.

The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, the Star Hotel and Basque Restaurant in Elko, the Lost City Museum in Overton, the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas and the Pahrump Valley winery were also picked, said Claudia Vecchio, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs director.

Carson City to fire up drug incinerator this month
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:48am

The Carson City Sheriff's Office plans on our first firing of the Carson City drug incinerator on August 22 at 1:30 in the afternoon at the city corporate yard. We are awaiting our final EPA authorization, but believe it will be delivered well before the planned date. Also now up and running is our public drug drop off box at the Front Desk Lobby of the Sheriff's Office sponsored directly by Partnership Carson City.

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