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Carson City man known as 'Fedora Bandit' sentenced to nine years in prison
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 12:06pm

David Griffith Osborne, 75, formerly of Carson City, known as the "Fedora Bandit" for his lengthy string of bank robberies in northern California, Lake Tahoe and at least one in Carson City, was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for three counts of armed bank robbery, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

Carson City restaurant, food and health inspection report
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:52am

Health inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This report is for the week ending July 19, 2013 and includes inspections of a non-profit summer food program, restaurants, a super center bakery and produce departments.
See the full report below:

Women to Women with Ann Bednarski
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:34am

Ann Bednarski has spent many of her years as an educator. Now, she is a columnist for the Nevada Appeal. She is interviewed in a two-part series on Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz.

Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton) and appears every Friday on Carson Now. The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

The Lodge to host free barbecue lunch for local seniors
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:01am

Local seniors are invited to a free barbeque-style lunch on Thursday, July 25 at The Lodge Assisted Living Community in Carson City. Seniors can enjoy a chuck wagon lunch, rodeo games, an old fashioned watering hole as well as prizes from 2 to 4 p.m.

The party takes place in the Lodge Dining Hall and Ballroom. The Lodge hosts monthly Senior Mingles as a way to help local seniors stay active and make new friends. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 775-583-8192.

Child struck by vehicle on Pheasant Drive in Carson City flown to hospital via Care Flight
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 7:34pm

UPDATE 8:40PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed that the driver involved in Thursday evening's accident involving a child on Pheasant Drive appears to be accidental and no charges will be filed at this time.

The driver "was driving along the roadway when the child walked in the way of the vehicle," said Sheriff Furlong.

Federal drought disaster loans available to Northern Nevada small businesses
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 5:39pm

The drought experienced this spring and summer has prompted the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer low-interest federal disaster loans to small, non-farm businesses in Carson City, Lyon County as well as Storey and Washoe counties.

These loans that must be applied for would offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought experienced from May 20 to July 14, 2013, said Alfred E. Judd, director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center ‑ West.

Carson City DUI checkpoint on Sunday nets arrests, citations
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 5:23pm

The Carson City Sheriffs Office held a DUI compliance checkpoint at Fairview Drive and Desatoya Street on Sunday, July 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Of the 727 vehicles that went through the checkpoint, three were impounded, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel. Deputies issued 20 citations for various offenses, made one warrant arrest, one DUI arrest, and one arrest for driving with a revoked / suspended license.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Highway 395 and Topsy
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 5:11pm

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Thursday in the area of Highway 395 and Topsy Lane in Carson City and will be flown via Care Flight. The accident was reported in the northbound lane shortly after 5 p.m.

The victim was reported to be a female and was said to have an injury to her leg. It is unknown the extent or nature of the injuries. She was reported by first responders on the scene as being conscious.

Carson City Fire Department, Douglas County rescue, East Fork Fire and Rescue and Carson City sheriff's office deputies responded.

Slide guitar master Roy Rogers to play Comstock preservation fundraiser Aug. 3
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 4:53pm

Tickets are now on sale for a special performance from Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, Saturday August 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

One dead in three-vehicle crash on Highway 395 south of Gardnerville
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 3:33pm

One person died Thursday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 395 south of Gardnerville, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

The accident, reported at 9:50 a.m. south of Riverview, involved a Ford Taurus wagon traveling northbound on Highway 395 that was preparing to make a left turn onto a private drive, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson.

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