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Carson City man wanted for sexual assault of child turns himself into authorities
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 9:09am

A 48-year-old Carson City man faces two felony counts of sexual assault against a child under the age of 14. James G. Johnson, whose last known address was in a residential complex at 4013 Pheasant Drive in Carson City, is being held on $200,000 bail.

Johnson turned himself into the Carson City Sheriff's Office Detention Division on Monday at 9:45 p.m. based on a warrant issued out of Carson City Municipal Court. The confirmed arrest warrant was issued June 12, 2013.

Carson City woman Sierra Woodward identified in Sunday's fatal Highway 50 crash
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 8:26am

A 26-year-old Carson City woman, Sierra Grace Woodward, has been identified as one of the two victims who died in a fiery car crash Sunday on Highway 50 in Carson City, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Carson City Library, Nevada Legal Services offer employee rights education clinic
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:38pm

The Carson City Library and Nevada Legal Services continue to provide free legal education clinics and workshops every fourth Thursday of each month.

This month, Thursday, June 27, the Self Help Forms Completion Clinic will begin at 1:30 p.m. This workshop will provide general instructions and assistance regarding the completion of self-help forms for those who are self-represented litigants. A Notary Public will also be available.

June’s Education Clinic will begin at 3:30 p.m. Employee Rights is the topic for the Education Clinic. Register by calling 775 284-3491 x214.

Capital CrossFire launches with discussion of 2013 Legislative Session

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00pm

The first Capital CrossFire aired Sunday in Carson City. Hosted by Shelly Aldean and Karl Neathammer, the topic was the 2013 Nevada Legislature with guests Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and Nevada Press Association's Barry Smith.

Son of 'Bonanza' star Lorne Greene auctions off large collection

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:33am

‘When Sky Richarde, personal assistant of Chuck Greene, son of the late television star Lorne Greene, called Anchor Auctions and Appraisal with a collection of Lorne’s memorabilia and personal items for sale, owner and auctioneer Jeff Pilliod said he had every reason to be excited.

One flown by Care Flight, one in custody after stabbing on Hot Springs Road in Carson City
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 9:08pm

UPDATE 9:10AM: A Carson City man faces felony charges including including battery with a deadly weapon and burglary. Joseph Allison, 46, was arrested following Sunday night's stabbing in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road. Bail has been set at $50,000.

The condition of the victim, who was stabbed on the left side of his abdomen, just below the rib cage, and upper chest, is unknown at this time.

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UPDATE 9:35PM: A man was stabbed and flown by Care Flight to Renown Medical Center in Reno on Sunday night and another man is in custody following an argument that turned violent, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

A woman involved was injured and taken by ambulance. Her injuries were non-life threatening, according to the sheriff. The stabbing was reported at 8:50 p.m. in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road. Detectives remain on the scene.

The injured victim flown by Care Flight was reported to have been stabbed in the chest and stomach.

Lawmaking Nevada style: gambling on tax breaks to reap future revenue
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 12:21pm

Actor Nicolas Cage told legislators that investors and movie producers could flock to Nevada.
But he would only get to produce his “four scripts that could easily be shot in Nevada” if the Legislature passed a $20 million tax credit for the film industry, Cage told lawmakers several months ago.

NHP: Alcohol believed a factor in fiery car crash that killed 2 in Carson City on Highway 50
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 8:11am

UPDATE 12:36PM: Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a deadly two-car crash on Highway 50 in Carson City early Sunday morning in which a driver was going the wrong way, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Two people died and one remains in critical condition.

The preliminary crash investigation details indicate a blue Nissan Altima, driven by 34-year-old Jason W. Cloutier of Carson City, was traveling the wrong way, or east, in the left westbound travel lane of Highway 50, said NHP Trooper Barbara Stapleton.

Rain in the forecast for Carson City region beginning late Sunday
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 2:01pm

An unusual weather system will move into the Sierra and Western Nevada beginning late Sunday, bringing rain to the Lake Tahoe and Carson City regions through Tuesday, the National Weather Service reports.

Western Nevada College softball, baseball teams earn academic recognition

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:16pm

At Western Nevada College, student-athletes continue to maintain perspective about their No. 1 priority in college: an education. WNC’s softball and baseball teams were again among the National Junior College Athletic
Association All-Academic teams honored this week.

In addition, six Wildcats were recognized with individual NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards. The Wildcats’ softball team collectively attained a 3.31 grade-point average, topping last year’s 3.18.

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