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Carson City Chamber poses questions in survey for residents

Business - Last Update Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:53am

By Ronni Hannaman

As part of its Dialogue 2013 series, the Chamber is reaching out to locals who live, work, play, and learn in Carson City via SurveyMonkey.

After meeting with the Leadership Institute Class of 2013, students at WNC, Chamber members, teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the senior at the Senior Center, the Chamber is expanding its reach to allow residents to respond to two simple questions: Why do we live here and what do we see that our city will be like by the year 2020.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 15-21

Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:38am

By Don Quilici

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 15-21.

Get On The Bus! Carson River Watershed Bus Tour

Announcements - Last Update Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:59am

By Kathi Lawrence

Register is underway to attend the Carson River Watershed Bus Tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District will host its annual 2-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed on June 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Come join this highly educational and informative event. Continuing Education credits will are available for AICP planners, teachers and engineers.

Obituary: Anne J. Pierce

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

November, 1913 - April 4, 2013 No services are planned for Anne J. Pierce, who passed from this life at age 99 on April 4, 2013 in Carson City Nevada. Anne was born November...

Obituary: Harry Killebrew

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

Jan. 7, 1937 - May 11, 2013 OSC USN (Ret) Harry C. Killebrew, born January 7, 1937, passed away on May 11, 2013 in Reno NV. A resident of Fallon NV for over 40 years, he was...

Death Notice: Barbara Ann Coleman

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

Barbara Ann Coleman, passed away on May 10, 2013 in Gardnerville, NV. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406, ...

Death Notice: Alphonse Pierre

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

Alphonse Pierre, long time resident of Fallon passed away in Reno on May 13, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway, Fall...

Death Notice: Eleanor Parker

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

Eleanor Parker, 82 of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on May 10, 2013. Arrangements are trusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley (775) 882-4965. …

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Obituary: Jeannette Marguerite Jensen

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

June 12, 1922 - March 21, 2013 Long-time Carson City resident, Jeannette Jensen, 90, passed away on March 21, 2013 in Las Vegas after a short illness. A native of Canada, Mr...

Western Nevada College to graduate its largest class Monday

News - Last Update Sun, 05/19/2013 - 12:09pm

Anne Hansen, Western Nevada College

CARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.

Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.

California, Nevada governors agree to preserve Lake Tahoe Compact

News - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:58pm

The governors of California and Nevada have agreed to renew a bi-state partnership to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Compact.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Tuesday an agreement that renews the partnership, which has been under threat of repeal.

Transgender Hate Crime Bill Passes Assembly

News - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 5:52pm

Nevada Media Alliance

by ALEX POMPLIANO

Legislation that adds “gender identity and expression” to Nevada’s current list of hate crimes law passed the State Assembly by a 30-11 margin on Tuesday.

SB139 says that Nevada will not tolerate crimes motivated by hatred of someone being a transgender person. Violators would be subject to the penalties for the actual crime committed and additional penalties because of the motivation.

King of the West Sprint Cars to race at Reno-Tahoe-Fernley Speedway

Sports - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:34pm

By Roger Diez

Reno-Tahoe-Fernley Speedway hosts the King of the West Sprint Car series this weekend. The two-night show marks the return of sprint cars to the track after a seven-year absence. It is also the debut of this prestigious west coast racing series at the newly-reconfigured 3/8 mile oval at Reno-Tahoe-Fernley Speedway. These winged beasts are powered by 410 cubic inch, 900 horsepower engines that will propel them to breathtaking speeds on the track's high-banks.

Carson Middle School advanced band takes top honors at Six Flags

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:17pm

The Carson Middle School advanced band participated in "Music in the Parks" competition at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Saturday, May 11 and earned top honors.

The CMS Advanced Band earned a superior rating from each of the judges. It gets even better. They also earned first place among the field of four middle school bands that competed that day. But wait, there's more!

Out of the field of 11 bands, including a high school band, your students earned the sweepstakes trophy, which means they were the best band at the entire festival!

Nevada proposal allows groups to manage wild horses

News - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:59pm

Associated Press

The Nevada Senate is set to consider allowing the state to enter agreements with advocacy groups to manage wild horses in the state.

Carson City men jailed after getting into fight over marijuana deal gone bad

News - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:50pm

Two Carson City men were arrested and face felony drug and weapons charges after fighting each other over a marijuana drug deal that soured.

Bob L. Cryderman, 56, and Vincent Morenz, 49, were arrested in the 600 block of South Roop Street on May 10 at 8:37 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Roop address on a report of battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival officers met with Cryderman in an apartment who appeared moderately battered. He stated that he was attacked and beaten by Morenz who lived in a nearby apartment and that Morenz took his .38 revolver.

Column: Parenthood and its Boundaries, Limits and Wellness

Health & Wellness - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 8:26am

By Kristopher Komarek

All it takes is a day or two of sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aches, or pains and many of us are immediately headed toward our primary care doc’s office. Once we enter the exam room, we spill our symptoms all over the office; “I can’t breathe”, “my throat hurts”, “my head hurts”, “I FEEL AWFUL!”. But, the way you feel is not an emotion. It’s how your body feels and it feels awful.

Death Notice: Avonne Jean Mooney

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 06/02/2013 - 5:06pm

Avonne Jean Mooney, 81 of Carson City, passed away on May 11, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …

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Potted plant that spontaneously ignited determined as cause of Saturday apartment fire

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:13pm

A fire that destroyed four apartment units at the Parkway Plaza complex Saturday was caused by spontaneous ignition of a potted plant on a wood deck, Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said.

Carson City man admits to burning down his own home

News - Last Update Tue, 05/14/2013 - 12:05am

A 51-year-old Carson City man faces arson charges in the Sunday fire that destroyed his home in the 1400 block of Siskiyou Drive. No one was injured in the blaze.

Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 4:32pm

Historic Fourth Ward School

Discover the hidden gems of Virginia City by attending: the Parties of the Year 2013 Kickoff on May 17 at 5:30 pm, the Children's Comstock Chorus production May 18 at 1:00 pm, and taking the self-guided tour of the mansions, commercial buildings and historic sites throughout the weekend. Call 847-0975 for more information.

Children's Museum announces Facebook contest to mark 25th anniversary

Announcements - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 4:08pm

By Janet Baker

In conjunction with our 25th anniversary and birthday celebration, the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is sponsoring a contest featuring the "Like" button on Facebook.

Dirt Divas Split a Pair in U10 Carson Girls Softball Action

Sports - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 3:29pm

by Sandy Hawkins

The U10 Michael Hohl Motor Company/Shawn Nolan Painting Dirt Divas scored the winning run in the bottom of the 4th inning in girls softball action last Thursday night against the CarsonTahoe Marine/Safe-At-Home Pet Sitting Royal Crush by a score of 10-9.

The Royal Crush pitching was handled by: Makenzie Valentine – 9 runs on 1 hit, 14walks and 3 strikeouts; and by Lexi Fox – 1 run on 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 strikeout. The Dirt Divas pitchers were: Jocelyn Foster – 8 runs on 5 hits, 8 walks and 6 strikeouts, and Shannen vonDuering – 1 run on no hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts.

Aha Moment Tour 2013

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 1:18pm

PJ Degross, founder of the webofsupport.com, gets ready for her interview for the 2013 Aha Moment Tour this morning at the Carson City Library. The mobile TV studio will be in town today and tomorrow (May 13 & 14) - recording Americans' aha moments in a 20-city and 7,300-mile tour. The public is invited to drop by at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or go to mutualofomaha.com/aha for more information.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/NevadaPhotoSource.com

Summer kickoff party on Sunday at Boys and Girls Club in Carson City

Lifestyle - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:08pm

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada will hold a kickoff Carson City summer party on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free community barbecue will feature a Bounce house, games and activities, parent membership orientations and discounted memberships.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
See the flier below.

Nevada Indian Commission's Rupert appointed to national tourism board

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:37am

Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal

Growing up as an American Indian of Pauite and Washoe descent, learning to make baskets and cradleboards and the joy of gardening from her elders, Sherry Rupert took her heritage for granted.

AAA to honor Carson City fire personnel Friday

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:24am

By AAA

CARSON CITY – It’s AAA to the rescue. The membership-based organization known for its century-old roadside assistance will honor local rescue and emergency personnel during a party scheduled for May 17 at its Carson City location.

The event is slated for 11am to 3pm at 2901 S. Carson St. (between the Super 8 motel and Dodge dealership off Highway 395 on the south end of town.)

Washoe School Tax Bill Proceeds Without Amendment

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:00pm

Nevada Media Alliance

by ALEX POMPLIANO

A show of hands in support of AB46 at the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on May 13, 2013. Photo by David Bobzien / Instagram

UPDATE: Woman reported by family and friends as missing returns home safe

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:18am

A 21-year-old Carson City woman who friends and family reported missing has returned home and is safe, according to her father. The woman was reported missing after she did not return from Lake Tahoe, her father said.

Murphy the 'miracle dog' left for dead is adopted

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 8:53am

By Dog Town Canine Rescue

Murphy the miracle dog was adopted by Honey Tapley and family on Thursday, May 9.

Honey was one of the good samaritans who stopped to help him after he had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House and left for dead.

Fire destroys Carson City home; man in custody; second residential fire in 24 hours

News - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 2:09pm

By Jeff Munson

UPDATE: KOLO Channel 8 Reno reports that a fire Sunday night was intentionally set and a man is in custody. Investigators told the news station that the man was distraught and attempted to commit suicide when he lit the fire to the home. He escaped and no one else was injured.

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A Carson City home was destroyed by fire Sunday, the second such fire in a residential area in just over 24 hours.

The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Sun, 06/16/2013 - 3:21pm

By Jennifer Mannix, Reno Jazz Orchestra Events Coordinator

The Reno Jazz Orchestra, will present a jazz and gospel version of Porgy and Bess with the Pat Esters Gospel Choir. This will be an evening to remember! Set on the shores of Sand Harbor, this pictureqsue setting will be an ideal backdrop for the 17 piece Jazz Orchestra plus The Pat Esters Gospel Choir.

Firefighters respond to Highway 50 brush fire near Spooner Summit

News - Last Update Sun, 05/12/2013 - 8:23pm

Carson City, Douglas County and Lake Tahoe area firefighters were called to a brush fire Sunday afternoon up Highway 50, about halfway from Spooner Summit.

The fire was reported at around 4:35 p.m. on the valley side, with fire crews accessing from the eastbound lane and entering from the south side, according to dispatch. Initial reports are that it may be a burn pile that spread. However Carson Now reader Donna Angell says that's not the case.

More information as it becomes available.

UNR's Black Rock Press Publishes Poetry Book by Local Teacher

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Sun, 05/12/2013 - 4:57pm

The Black Rock Press

Minden resident Krista Lukas has published her debut poetry collection "Fans of My Unconscious." She will read from her collection at two venues in June: the Mile High Jazz Band’s Jazz and Poetry event at Comma Coffee in Carson City on June 11, 7:30 p.m., and the Ventana Sierra Advanced Writers Conference at Western Nevada College in Carson City on June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The book is published by The Black Rock Press, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013.

Children's choir gives voice to historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad season

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Sun, 05/12/2013 - 11:28am

V&T Railroad

A 60-second radio spot sung by the Sierra Nevada Children's Choir will be used as part of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad 2013 advertising campaign.

Donation Based Yoga Studio

Health & Wellness - Last Update Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:27am

Jill Larson

Studio 403 Yoga Carson City's first donation based Yoga Studio.

Fire destroys at least four apartment units at Carson City complex

News - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 8:35pm

Fire destroyed at least four units at the Parkway Plaza apartment complex in Carson City early Saturday evening, fire officials confirmed.

No one was hurt in the blaze in which two families escaped injuries when the fire began to spread quickly, said Tom Tarulli, assistant fire chief for Carson City Fire Department. Two other families were not home at the time of the fire, which happened in building R, which occupies several two-level apartments.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Truck slams into power pole, Carson City man taken by CareFlight

News - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 4:37pm

A Carson City man was taken by CareFlight to Renown Medical Center in Reno after the truck he was driving hit a power pole Saturday afternoon at the corner of Musser and Minnesota streets.

The condition of the man is unknown at this time. No other injuries were reported. The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. The driver was conscious at the time he was taken by ambulance to the former Carson Tahoe Hospital site a few blocks from the accident scene where he was picked up by air ambulance.

The cause of the accident is unknown at this time.

College Baseball: WNC takes region championship

Sports - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 4:40pm

Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College

There are few teams that can compete with one that allows just a single run in three tournament games. Western Nevada College pitchers completed a dominant Region 18 baseball tournament performance with a 6-0 championship victory against College of Southern Nevada on Saturday in Henderson.

“Our guys were ready to play,” said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. “They earned it. They grinded it out all year, and they kept believing in one another and themselves.’

Wildcats’ right-hander Philip Belding tossed a four-hit gem to provide WNC with its third straight complete-game pitching effort.

Carson City road report for May 13-19

News - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 1:39pm

Here is the Carson City road maintenance and construction report for the week of May 13-19.
Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, Lompa Lane will be closed between Highway 50 East and Menlo Drive.

Detours will be marked. In addition, the JAC bus routes 2A and 2B will be re-routed to follow the detour route and the bus stops on Lompa Lane and Menlo Drive will be temporarily closed during the road closure.

Carson City sergeant allegedly exposes self to female deputy

News - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 1:31pm

Madison Corney, KRNV

A Carson City Sheriff's sergeant recently resigned after allegations that he allegedly exposed himself to a female deputy between January and February of 2013.

Women are 'buying in' to home ownership

Business - Last Update Sat, 05/11/2013 - 12:57pm

By Terri Hendry

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and in honor of mother’s, daughters, sisters, aunts, and all women, it is interesting to note how far women have come in just a few short decades when it comes to home ownership.

In 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act was passed making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin when renting or selling a home. In 1974, the Fair Housing Act was amended to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sex. Prior to that time, women (as well as minorities) found it nearly impossible to obtain credit or to buy a home.

Bike to Work Week 2013

Outdoors - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:22pm

Jeff Moser

Article originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter.
We have a full week of fun scheduled next week starting with the Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge.

Women to Women Nevada with Candace Stewart

Lifestyle - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:20am

Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz interviews Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimers" for this week's program.

Candace Stewart of Carson City most recently served as the Program Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada, which was created to support families and caregivers of those with dementia, as well as educate the community on the many different types of dementia.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Health & Wellness - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:00am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 10, 2013.

Inspections include restaurants and take-out restaurants; bar and lounge facilities; retail food producers; a mobile food truck and an inspection of a motel.
See the full report below.

Dozens testify on Nevada same-sex marriage

News - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:32am

Natasha Vitale, Nevada Media Alliance

A Nevada Assembly Committee took testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 13 on Thursday when many of those who had testified earlier this year repeated their support for or opposition to the measure that would repeal Nevada’s constitutional ban against same-sex marriage.

Nevada casino March gaming revenues up, Carson City down by 2 percent

Business - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 8:45am

March gaming revenues for Carson City area casinos fell by about 2 percent from 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports.

Statewide, Nevada casinos fared better, with an increase of 7.04 percent over March 2012 "gaming win" revenues. For the fiscal year, gaming win is in the plus at 2.79 percent.

Carson City area casinos include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except South Shore Lake Tahoe. Carson City and Carson Valley casinos in March took in $8,283,845 compared to $8,454,507 in March 2012.

WNC Softball: Wildcats Bask in Glow of First Postseason Win

Sports - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:53am

Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College

They did it. Western Nevada College’s softball team earned the program’s first postseason victory with a 2-0 win against Colorado Northwestern in the Region 18 tournament on Thursday morning in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Sophomore pitcher Ali Lostra blanked the Spartans on five hits and struck out the final two hitters with the potential tying runs on base to secure the history-making victory.

“It was really exciting,” said WNC coach Leah Wentworth. “Along with the first postseason win, another first was that I don’t think we shut out anybody this year.”

WNC Baseball: Hamlin, Crunkilton Propel Wildcats at Region Tournament

Sports - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:48am

Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College

Cody Hamlin scattered seven hits and struck out 10 and Joseph Crunkilton homered as Western Nevada College rallied for a 3-1 victory over Salt Lake in the Region 18 baseball tournament on Thursday in Henderson.

The victory sends the Wildcats (39-18) into a winners’ bracket matchup with tournament host College of Southern Nevada, which routed College of Southern Idaho 10-1, at noon Friday.

The teams quickly settled into a fast-paced pitchers’ duel between Hamlin and Brady Corless.

Candle likely the cause of early morning fire at Carson City gift shop

News - Last Update Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:11am

By Jeff Munson

A candle is believed to have touched off a small fire inside an East John Street business early Friday morning, Carson City Fire Department officials said. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters were called to Touched by Angels at 108 East John Street at around 3 a.m. after smoke was reported coming from the upper level of the business.

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