Carson Now News

Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:52pm

This weekend some of the area’s most talented senior citizens will be on stage at the Carson City Community Center in the annual Senior Follies production of “Those Delightful Decades.” This annual production is a fundraiser for the Senior Meals Programs offered through the Carson City Senior Citizens Center.

Friday, July 13, 2012 - 10:50am

This year's A Concert Under the Stars, a fund-raiser for The Greenhouse Project has exceeded all expectations, according to Karen Abowd, project president.
"Preliminary numbers look like we raised between $32,000 and $34,000," Abowd said.
The goal had been to clear between $20 and $25,000.
The sold-out event hosted by Cafe at Adele's Wednesday,was headlined by PabloCruise and featured opening music by Jaime Kyle and The Mighty Surf Lords. Chili Bop Entertainment, co-owned by John Procaccini, long-time Carson City resident, was the event's promoter.

Friday, July 13, 2012 - 9:58am

Carson City Sheriff's Deputies have arrested Anthony Paul Luca, 32, for failure to register as an ex-felon and possession of a controlled substance.

Officers also arrested the following individuals for misdemeanor allegations:

  • A 19-year-old Carson City man for a trespassing warrant in his name and a contempt of court warrant in his name.
  • A 36-year-old transient man for disorderly conduct and probation violation.
  • A 27-year-old Dayton man for failure to register as an ex-felon and a failure to appear traffic warrant in his name.
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 3:22pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada officials are busy preparing cost and enrollment estimates so Gov. Brian Sandoval will have reliable information before deciding whether to expand Medicaid following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month upholding much of the Affordable Care Act.

Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 10:39am

$400 Million Dollars have been spent, and soon you will have a nice new bridge to ride your bicycle across. But only for a few hours, so listen up!

Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 9:57am

Carson Valley area casinos reported a drop in monthly gaming "win" for May, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday. Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and others in Douglas County except Lake Tahoe report a 9.98 percent decrease compared to May 2011. Casinos in May took in $8,248, 755. In May 2011 the "win" was $9,162,840.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 9:26pm

The Brewery Arts Center and Wild Horse Productions have announced a partnership that will welcome Wild Horse Productions as a resident company at the Brewery Arts Center.

While the BAC is open to other artists and arts organizations, as well as the general public for collaborations and to rent their facilities, a resident status may be offered to organizations who demonstrate sound business practices, financial strength, the ability to fill seats and, above all, artistic prowess. Both organizations will retain their independence and tax exempt, nonprofit status.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 5:29pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

  • Stefen Davis, 19, a Carson City man, at 7 a.m. this morning. Davis was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs with substantial bodily harm, as well as misdemeanor allegations of possession of marijuana, minor consumption of alcohol, and due care. He is alleged to have struck a pedestrian, who was taken to the hospital with a severe neck injury. Bail has been set at $25,150 plus administrative fees.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:01pm

Chamber Leadership Alumni donates to Senior Center project fundraiser, wins tickets to San Francisco Giants game

Carson City, NV, July 10, 2012: Karin Mracek, Communications Manager of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and graduate of the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, is the lucky winner of four tickets to a San Francisco Giants game. Karin was “honored to make a donation to help the Leadership Class of 2012 raise funds to refurbish the Media Room at the Carson City Senior Center and is thrilled to have won tickets to see the Giants play.”

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 3:45am

Great fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.