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It is time to welcome spring with good friends, good wine, good food and a great Train Ride on the Comstock! The V & T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train, sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, April 6, departing Carson City Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m. for a trip through the Comstock to Virginia City.

Using your cell phone without a hands free device while driving has been illegal in Nevada for more than a year.
Assembly Bill 123 could take the law one step further.
If passed, the bill would make it illegal for pedestrians to read, browse the Internet, or text on wireless devices, if they're crossing any state road, even in residential areas.

A mass shooting took place less than two years ago in Carson City’s IHOP restaurant, just down the road from the Nevada Legislature.
Since that day in September 2011, more senseless mass shootings have occurred in the United States — the one in Newtown, Conn., sparking a nationwide debate over gun control.

"Vi," passed away in Carson City one week before her 95th birthday on February 9, 2013. Vi was born to the late Louis and Frieda Cabus on February 16, 1918 in San Francisco, CA. She married Herman...

Laurie attended Emerson Grammar School, Morton High School and Morton Junior College, graduating with honors. She was an inspector of crystals for military radios as her contribution to the war ...

Florence A. Hobdy, beloved mother, Aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away in Carson City on February 9, 2013, after a short illness. Florence wa...

Helen Julia 'Sally' Hill, born December 12, 1927 to David Dotz and Helen Goetche Dotz in Fond du Lac Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2013, surrounded by her family, due to complic...

A change in the weather is headed for Carson City and the Sierra beginning early next week, dropping temperatures and bringing much needed snow to the Lake Tahoe region, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City's nonprofit agency that helps feed and provide shelter to those in need — FISH — will host its annual “Have A Heart” Banquet on Thursday, March 14. The Banquet will be at the Carson Nugget with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Ninety-five percent of FISH’s funding comes from local donations and the Have A Heart Banquet is an important part of our fundraising effort.

The members of the newly formed five-member Sagebrush Ecosystem Team, an interagency multidisciplinary entity, were announced recently.

Telephone and communication upgrades at the Nevada Department of Public Safety may interfere with communication calls with dispatch on Saturday.
The repairs are schedule to take place through noon Saturday and there is a possibility the NHP emergency line may be down during this time, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

The Carson City Symphony Association presents the Carson Chamber Singers in a pair of concerts dedicated to victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December. The first concert will be on Friday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 212 N. Division Street, Carson City. The second will be on Sunday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno. General admission is $10, free for youth age 16 and under.

Carson City's first roller derby bout is set for Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park, 1111 East William Street.

The matchup is the Carson Victory Rollers vs. Reno Roller Girls. The cost is $10 at the door or email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com for $7 pre-sale tickets!

After party and bout awards party, featuring Los Pistoleros, will be at The Venue, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road beginning at 7:30pm. $10 cover or $5 presale or with stamp from bout!! Also for after party tickets email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com.

Leora A. Johnsen of Carson City passed away at home on Feb. 8, 2013. She was born in Grace, ID June 4, 1931 to the late John (Bill) Knowles and Alice Welch. She moved to Salmon, ID with her family ...

Laurel B. Sammons, 89, of Carson City died February 12, 2013 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Her body was donated to the University of Nevada Medical School.Copyright 2013 -. All rights re...

Myron A. Johnson, 85, of Carson City passed away February 11, 2013 at his home. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-2644.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mater...

James L."Jim" Carey, 57, of Carson City passed away February 12, 2013. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements. 882-2644Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be...

by NATASHA VITALE

United Blood Services invites you to our "Giving From The Heart" Special Event. Come out and donate blood and enjoy lunch from Grandma Hatties starting at 11:30. All Blood donors will receive a special heart T-Shirt.

If you donate any time during Febuary you will automatically be entered to win a $500.00 gift card!

Find it in your HEART to donate!

United Blood Services
256 E Winnie Lane
Carson City NV 89706

UPDATE 11:32AM: Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Animal Control are looking for a coyote that killed a small dog Friday morning at Mills Park.

Tracking the coyote began at around 10 a.m. after the coyote went after the dog, chased geese and was seen roaming the area around the playground, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatchers. The dog was initially reported as being injured in the attack that happened near the park's train station but subsequently died, according to a report between Carson City patrol officers and dispatchers.

The Carson City Library will launch a weeklong grand opening celebration of the new digital technology center, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Located on the second floor of the library annex, above the current Youth Department, the center has been introduced to computer-using patrons over the last several weeks and now the community is invited, according to a news release

In the first installment of the new series designed to bring the work of artists live to the Nevada Legislature, Reno’s Amy Hunter will appear in Carson City Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. in Room 3100 to speak of her work and demonstrate her craft.

Growing up in a small town in Nevada, Hunter said, she was always engaged in the arts. She started with drawing, progressed to painting and was drawn to photography as it allowed her to express what she sees in its perfect simplicity.

Abraham Lincoln will be coming to visit the museum. He will be bringing many of his favorite personal things to share!

At least 28 employers will be at a job fair featured at the Carson City Senior Center today, Friday, Feb. 22. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. in the dining area and is open to the public, said Lynn Ellis, WorkForce Case Manager for Carson City Health and Human Services. The event is sponosored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN and Job Connect.

"If you are looking for employment you don’t want to miss this event. All are welcome. Dress to impress and bring several copies of your resume," said Ellis.

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a meat department, produce department and deli at a super center; a bar, lounge and restaurant; a bakery, caterer and restaurant; convenience stores; a fast food restaurant, a coffee house. See the full report below.

Last year, Nevada mines produced nearly $9 billion of gold. One bright spot in a recovering economy. Tim Crowley is the President of the Nevada Mining Association and says that profit is good for the state.

The future of Burning Man could be at the center of another potential legislative push in Carson City, this time at the hands of local government associations seeking to bolster local control over events that happen on federal land.

To the beat of traditional American Indian drumming, Eugene Mills joined Carson High School classmates dancing Wednesday in solidarity with the global environmental demonstration Idle No More.

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian, Optometrist at Eagle Vision in Carson City.

For the last several years, Elaine and I have fled Carson City for a short time in the month of February to escape the seemingly, unending cold, snow and ice of our area in the wintertime.
This year is no exception.
The rental home:
In January, Elaine got busy on the Internet and at www.vrbo.com (Vacation Rental By Owner), she found the perfect hideaway location in Indio, California at a rental home for the period of time February 09-20.

UPDATE 6:15PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided more details into Thursday afternoon's stabbing. The woman who was assaulted and found near Fall and Corbett streets suffered a deep cut to the arm. Her injuries are non-life threatening. The victim reported that she knows the suspect and told investigators he was an ex-boyfriend, said Sheriff Furlong.
The man is described as Hispanic, with a long dark ponytail, 5 foot 8 inches tall, and a build of about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black or dark pants.

This Thursday night program is bi-monthly and hosts presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to faraway places.
If interested in presenting a country please call Elisa at 775 887-2244 Ext. 1021.

Volunteer Joanne Kennedy sorts books at the new Friends of the Library Book Warehouse in North Carson City on Thursday afternoon. The new 1,300 square foot used book store will hold a grand opening this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2311 North Carson Street, between Denny's and Big O Tires. For more information, go to www.friendscclibrary.org.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

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 Feb. 14 to 20.

Friends of a 19-year-old woman killed after an apparent January road-rage incident are holding a fundraiser, raffle and silent auction Sunday to help pay for raising her 5-month-old son.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. today in the Sierra Room of the Community Center to go over fiscal year 2013-14 budget planning. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

Charles Nathan Manlove, 61 of Minden, passed away on February 11, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material ...

William Thomas Stephens, 78 of Carson City, passed away on February 9, 2013, Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This materi...

Nick was born Feb 2, 1945 in Connersville, Indiana. He moved with his family to Long Beach, California where he graduated from Wilson High School in 1963. Nick married Kathleen his wife of 50 ye...

He was born to the late Edward and Reika Green on January 3, 1921 in Corwith, Iowa. Bob, as he was known by many, met his beloved wife of 70 years, Glennis Viola Oxley and then had their only so...

Valentine's Day is not only bookmarked for sweethearts. As Google reminds us Feb. 14 is also the birthday of a man with historic ties to Carson City and a subsequent invention — the Ferris Wheel — that continues to make hearts, minds, memories and even stomachs go 'round and 'round.

UPDATE: The victim of a motorcycle crash in Carson City was taken by Care Flight to a Reno hospital Wednesday night after the accident near the intersection of East William and Saliman streets.

Red Thunder has gained the reputation of being one of North America's finest First Nation's Dance Companies. Red Thunder will perform in Carson City at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall on Saturday, March 2 at 2pm.

The district semi-finals for Poetry Out Loud will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street in Carson City.

Join potter Sharon Randall for 6 weeks of clay experience, beginning or intermediate instruction in handbuilding techniques including coils, slabs, pinch and extruder techniques. Create your own slab plate, soap dish, coiled vessel, wall vase, or sculptural piece. No previous experience with clay necessary. Class includes all materials: one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Some tools available; tool sets available for purchase for $16.

Tuition: $150 ($140 BAC Members)
Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm
February 25th - April 1st
Instructor: Sharon Randall
Location: Pottery Studio

What:Artist for Animals-Featuring local artist Kara Fox! Join us for wine, food, refreshments, and beautiful local jewelry and wine charms by local artist Kara Fox. Check out our Facebook event here for more details.

Time:2pm-4pm

Where: Second Chance Consignment Boutique
2578 S. Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703

A Carson City man was arrested and faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child.
David Alan Stone, 58, was arrested in the 2400 block of Bunch Way on Monday, 8:26 p.m. after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Stone was placed into handcuffs and taken to jail with a confirmed warrant and a bail amount of $150,000.

North Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter season with SnowFest, a 10-day carnival and one of the region’s most popular annual family celebrations. SnowFest is scheduled for March 1-10 and will be held at a variety of venues throughout North Lake Tahoe.

In its 32nd year, SnowFest, presented by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/ Resort Association, is expected to draw thousands of attendees, with the majority of events free to spectators.

Nevada's window into the Old West is now wide open with tickets available aboard the historic Comstock-era Virginia & Truckee Railroad which launches its 2013 season in May with runs from Carson City to Gold Hill and Virginia City through October.

A Carson City man was arrested and faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities found 14 grams of meth hidden in the man's underwear.

Eduardo Segura, 27, was arrested at Hot Springs Road and Roop at 10 a.m. Feb. 8. He was pulled over because of a vehicle license plate that was missing. Upon contact, officers recognized him because of other entanglements with the law including time in prison that involved a Carson City shooting in which he was deported to Mexico following the sentence, the arrest report states.

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