Carson Now News

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

An independent report released today by The National Academy of Sciences is critical of the Bureau of Land Management's oversight of free-ranging horses and burros on federal public lands in the western United States and urges changes to its current roundup policies.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 1:17pm

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said he's pleased the Obama Administration has provided a second extension of the Making Home Affordable Program.

“Nevada has been hit the hardest by the housing market crisis. It is imperative that we work to help struggling homeowners who have lost so much in something that they have worked so hard to keep," said Reid in a press statement.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 11:44am

It’s not too late to register for summer classes at Western Nevada College in Carson City and Fallon. The summer term begins Monday, June 10, and offers students the opportunity to earn full credit on a condensed schedule, or get up to speed on college level skills.

WNC has more than 60 general education classes and program electives available. Sections are offered on campus and online. Browse classes and register at www.wnc.edu.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 11:20am

UPDATE: At least one person suffered serious injury after a vehicle crashed into a vacant building at 3911 South Carson Street in Carson City. A Care Flight air ambulance was ordered to the scene of the accident, reported after 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The injured person was extricated from the vehicle. The Care Flight landed in the parking lot area of the building where there are several tenants. The victim was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno. A second occupant of the vehicle was able to get out safely.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 11:07am

Carson City residents may have felt the earth shaking this morning. A magnitude 2.9 earthquake, with an epicenter in the Mexican Dam Road area southeast of Carson City was recorded, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory reports.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office reports no damages or injuries. The quake was recorded at 5:59 a.m.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 10:36am

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 June 5-11.

Don't forget, Saturday, June 8, is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day where you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license, Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp. Go here to learn more and what to expect fishing the Silver State.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 9:22am

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has seized a vehicle that matches the description involved in a hit and run that caused property damage to the patio area of Firkin and Fox early Sunday morning.

Video surveillance shows the older model pickup crashing into the iron fence in front of Firkin at 3:02 a.m., smashing through the fixtures and potted plants before speeding away.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 4:57pm

Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei offered a successful amendment on Tuesday to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill for next year, which would shift $44 million for mandatory overtime to the VA Regional Offices with the worst disability claims backlogs — greater than 365 days.

Of the 15 VAROs on the list, Reno’s backlog, with an average claims process of 504 days, is the second worst in the nation behind Los Angeles (576 days). The amendment passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 248 to 172.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 2:56pm

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold monthly “Breakfast with Brad” meetings with local residents on the first Friday of each month at the Cracker Box restaurant. The first breakfast will be this Friday, June 7, 7:30 a.m.

Any Carson City resident is invited to sit down with Bonkowski and enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about the issues they feel are most important. Bonkowski says it’s important for him to hear directly from his constituents.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:14pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislature reconvened for a brief a special session on Tuesday morning to finish up work on several bills that were not passed in time to meet Monday’s midnight deadline for the end of the 77th regular session.

Gov. Brian Sandoval ordered the 27th Special Session during the predawn hours of Tuesday. Legislators worked through the morning to pass five measures, including one that will allow the Board of County Commissioners in Clark County to raise the Sales and Use Tax in order to fund the hiring of additional police officers.