Carson Now News

Friday, May 11, 2012 - 5:29am

CARSON CITY – They have names like “A Better Nevada PAC”, “A Bolder Nevada” and “The Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus”.

They are all political action committees formed or renewed by state lawmakers this year to help promote their parties, push their candidates and protect their ranks in an effort to maintain and/or win control of the Assembly and Senate.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 12:57pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s casino winnings took a tumble in March after two strong months in 2012, dropping 10.9 percent compared to March 2011, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported today.

The decline was led by Clark County markets, including the Las Vegas Strip, which was down 14.9 percent over March 2011.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 11:45am

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Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:52am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following people for felony allegations:

  • Jaime Rosaschi, 49, a Carson City man, at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rosaschi was arrested for attempted burglary and attempted larceny, as well as a misdemeanor allegation of evading arrest. Bail is set at $23,000.
  • Jeremy Weedmark, 26, a Carson City man, at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. Weedmark was arrested for attempted burglary and attempted larceny. Bail is set at $22,500.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 6:58am

Learn more about volunteering to becoming a guardian ad litem and speaking up for a child. CASA of Carson City will hold an Information Hour on May 21, 5:30pm, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th St. Carson City. CASA volunteers are appointed for to speak up for the best interest of children removed from their parents custody due to abuse or neglect. Being a CASA volunteer requires research, communication, patience and caring. It is rewarding and challenging. CASA volunteers make a difference for kids.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 5:27am

Celebrating National Train Day, the Nevada State Railroad Museum’s historic 1910 McKeen motor car will ride the rails from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in Carson City.

Now a stellar attraction for rail enthusiasts and family fun, the McKeen Motor car operated from 1910 to 1945 racking up more than a half-million miles between Reno and Minden. The prestigious car became a diner and an office but was rescued by the museum when it was donated by the Bernhard family of Carson City in 1995.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:32pm

In today's economically stressed environment, it would be quite the political feat to enact any kind of tax increase.

But the backers of the Carson City Center Project, aka Nugget Project, are going to have to hope they can pull off a miracle two-fer.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:29pm

Press release available for download below.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be hosting their ninth annual Sheriff's Open House from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at their location at 911 E. Musser St. There will be free food while supplies last, a free child ID kit for every child present, and free activities for children of all ages. For more information, please contact officer Lisa Davis at 283-7809.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:27pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Emma Jeanne Grim, 85, a Carson City retiree, at around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. Grim was arrested for a violation of an extended protection order after she was alleged to have stood in the protected person's yard and began yelling at him. Bail has been set at $10,000.

The following individuals were also arrested for misdemeanor allegations:

  • A 68-year-old Reno man for first-offense DUI, failure to maintain a lane, and a basic speed violation.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:09pm

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 May 9, 2012.