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Carson City Ghost Walk season opens May 26
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 4:04am

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours with the first tour taking place on May 26, 2012 at 1 p.m.

The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes.

Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 2:33am

With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication, South Tahoe Now reports.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.

Purchase Of ‘Air Time’ Not Frequent But Some Nevada Lawmakers Want to Review
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 1:00am

CARSON CITY – A little-known benefit of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is the right to purchase up to five years of service towards retirement.

Referred to by some as “air time,” or the ability to add years of retirement without actually putting in the time in a public sector job, the benefit can allow state and local government workers to retire early, collecting annual pensions years before they would be eligible otherwise.

Nugget Project: It's about the money
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 1:07pm

There are enough nuggets buried inside the Nevada Appeal's follow-up story today on the Carson City Center Project — aka Nugget Project — to keep heads in this town spinning for a week.

Last chance to see funny musical 'Forever Plaid' in Carson City
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 12:54pm

You've got one more chance to see "Forever Plaid," a musical trip through time with a quartet of the same name. Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City is closing night for this very musical comedy about four men who died in a car crash on their way to their first public performance as Forever Plaid.
Starring is this look back at music of the 1950s-1960s are a quartet of singers and comics — Marshall Brodeur (the sort of MC), Leoney Berg, James McDuffie and Corey B. Stockton. The show is directed by Stuart Ross. And he has done a fine job.

Washoe Valley man on parole faces felony weapon charges
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 1:59pm

Nevada Department of Public Safety - Division of Parole and Probation officers arrested Andrew Kay at his home in Washoe Valley, Nevada on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for Probation Violation. The arrest of Kay resulted in the seizure of multiple weapons.

On May 11, 2011, Andrew Kay was placed on probation supervision for 14 felony and two gross misdemeanor convictions; Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, Burglary (two counts), Grand Larceny, Malicious Destruction of Property (five counts) and Possession of Stolen Property (five counts).

Pew Study Gives Nevada Low Marks For Evaluating Effectiveness Of Tax Incentives
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 1:43pm

CARSON CITY – A new study by the Pew Center on the States identifies Nevada as one of 16 states that did not publish a document between 2007 and 2011 that evaluated the effective of tax incentives.

Sheriff's Office to conduct training exercise
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 11:44am

***PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BELOW***

The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be hosting a joint training exercise with several other area police departments on Saturday, April 21 at 505 E. King Street (the old Kinkead building). Residents are being warned that on the day of the excerise they may hear what appears to be gunshots from the area around that facility.

For more information, contact Reserve Commander Tom Crawford at 887 - 2500 or download the press release below.

Crime Log: Carson City man turns self in on felony warrants
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 11:41am

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

  • Cody Scott McChesney, 32, an unemployed Carson City man, for two uttering a forged instrument warrants in his name. McChesney was also arrested on a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant. McChesney turned himself in at the Carson City Detention Facility on Wednesday afternoon. No bail has been set.

Fernley 95A Speedway racing
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 10:41am

Opening night at the Fernley 95A Speedway clay oval in Fernley, NV. Racing divisions include IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stock, Hobby Stock, Pure Stock Minis, Modified Minis, Dwarf Cars, and Box Stock Outlaw Karts. Spectator gates open at 3PM, racing starts at 6PM.

General admission is $8, with $5 tickets for seniors over 55 and kids under 8-14. Youngsters seven and under are free, as are disabled persons and military in uniform. The tailgate section will cost you $30 per carload, or $20 for driver and one passenger.

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