Carson Now News

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 4:32pm

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), in close cooperation with Lyon County, is scheduled to install centerline rumble strips for enhanced safety on nearly 10 miles of U.S. 50 in the Mound House area beginning approximately Dec. 19, weather permitting.

Consisting of parallel grooves cut into the middle centerline of a roadway, tires running over the rumble strips produce sound and vibration when drivers veer out of their lane. By alerting and allowing motorists to correct their vehicles, head-on crashes can be reduced.

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 12:56pm

Sierra Le Bone, a boutique for dogs and cats as well as their owners, will celebrate their grand opening Friday and Saturday at their new location at 880 South Stewart Street, across from the fire station.

The business moved in October from their previous location in the Raley's Center, and co-owner Jan McMinn said they are very happy in their new place. Even though their old store was just a few yards off busy South Carson Street, they had trouble converting that traffic to customers as other businesses in the same building began closing their doors.

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 12:00pm

Siri finds out Steve Jobs has died.

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 8:46am
Health inspections for area restaurants:
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 8:33am

The holidays are approaching. Have you gotten a flu shot? Carson City Health and Human Services encourages everyone who has not yet been vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones during the holiday season by getting a flu shot. National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 4-10, is a great opportunity to remind people that flu shots are beneficial and effective even if they are received in December and January.

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 7:25am

The Parks and Rec Commission has picked a permanent site for the 9/11 memorial in Mills Park. The memorial, featuring a piece of the World Trade Center, will be located in center of the park's Seely Loop next to the Firefighter's Memorial.

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Diane Comeaux has been appointed administrator of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.

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The Corpus Christi Catholic Community is hosting its second annual Cookie Walk on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3597 Sunridge Drive.

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Columnist Bob Thomas tries to explain why someone making $500,000 a year is "anything but rich."

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 1:15pm

Sheriff Kenny Furlong was in Reno Wednesday morning taping an interview for "The Last Wild Place," a locally-produced radio show hosted by country singer Lacy J. Dalton. Furlong talked about some of the Carson City Sheriff's Department fixtures, including it's large and passionate volunteer force, and discussed holiday safety tips.

Also interviewed were two members of Occupy Carson City and a Stagecoach resident running for Nevada State Assembly.

Those interested can listen to the pre-recorded show Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on KCMY My Country, 1300 AM, 93.5 FM or 102.5 FM.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 1:09pm

The Tahoe Fund announced today that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between December 12 and April 15.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 1:06pm

A routine registration check of a vehicle led a Carson City sheriff's deputy to arrest Bradford "Brad" Waren Stone, 30, an unemployed Dayton resident, at around 1 p.m. Tuesday, near the 2800 block of Concord Dr.

An officer ran the plates of a grey Dodge ram and discovered that it's registration was expired and that there was a warrant out for one of the registered owners. After being pulled over, Stone admitted to having a pipe used for smoking methamphetamines, and marijuana.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 12:00pm

A view of the world from the eyes of an LSU cheerleader: