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Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors

News - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:39am

The Carson City Board of Supevisors are meeting today in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

Outdoors with Don Q: Having fun at Indian Creek Reservoir

Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:23am

By Don Quilici

Last Thursday, Doug ("Mack The Naw") Busey of Douglas County and I spent a very enjoyable day, fishing at Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County, Calif.

Indian Creek Reservoir (ICR) is a man-made reservoir located in the backcountry between Woodfords and Markleeville. ICR and its surrounding area is managed and maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Assembly Republicans oppose mining tax proposal

News - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:09am

Sean Whaley, Las Vegas Review-Journal

CARSON CITY - The day after some of their Senate colleagues called for a mining tax increase to compete with a teacher-backed margins tax on the 2014 ballot, Assembly Republicans Wednesday said the focus this session instead should be on reforms that will save taxpayer dollars.

Bill could make bear hunts illegal

News - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:00am

KTVN

Just two years since the first legal black bear hunt in Nevada, the State Senate is set to discuss a bill that would outlaw the hunts

Carson students show off technology, science skills

News - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 9:55am

Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal

Seven years ago, Lisa Stocke-Koop opened up her Carson Middle School classroom to a science and technology night where her students and their parents could participate in hands-on activities and see community demonstrations.

Obituary: Richard Laurence Menzies

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Carson City NV - Richard Menzies, 78, joined our father in heaven on Monday, March 4, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Charlene; his daughter, Merri ...

Obituary: Kyle Richard Banko

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

A Celebration of Life for Kyle Richard Banko- cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend, will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11 a. m. at Capital Christian Center, 1600 Snyder Ave,...

Obituary: Brian "Retread" Young

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Brian "Retread" Young, 66, passed away at home in Silver Springs, NV, on March 3, 2013. Brian is survived by his wife, Monica; son, Timothy Young; daughter, Donna Young; grandchildren, Tyler Geiger...

Obituary: David W. Phillips

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

On February 25,2013 David W. Phillips passed away peacefully at home. David was a gentle spirit in this world who has joined the love of his life, Aline M. Phillips. When he married Aline in No...

Death Notice: Kyle Richard Banko

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Kyle Richard Banko, 24 of Carson City, passed away on March 2, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may...

Death Notice: Joan Grace Newman

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Joan Grace Newman, 76 of Minden, passed away on March 3, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not b...

Death Notice: Marjorie Betty Barkley

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Marjorie Betty Barkley, 92 of Carson City, passed away on March 4, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material...

Death Notice: Jack Zell Casady

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Jack Zell Casady, 75 of Carson City, passed away on March 2, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may n...

Death Notice: Mozelle L. Sliauter

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:52am

Mozelle L. Sliauter, 86 of Carson City, passed away on March 4, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material m...

Nevada School Police Officers May Get Expanded Jurisdiction

News - Last Update Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:20pm

Nevada Media Alliance

by RILEY SNYDER

School police officers in Washoe and Clark Counties could play a more active role in public safety if a Nevada Assembly bill passes this session.

Assembly Bill 103, which was introduced today in the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs, would remove the jurisdiction restrictions placed on school police officers in Washoe and Clark counties, giving them classification as full-fledged police officers. Most of the questions regarding AB 103 came from a proposed repeal of the jurisdiction guidelines in the Nevada Revised Statues.

Soroptimist International of Carson City features 2013 Champagne and Shoes - A Ladies Night Out Event

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:39am

By Soroptimist International of Carson City

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites the community to our absolutely fabulous fundraiser, “Champagne and Shoes” – A Ladies Night Out. The event is on Friday, April 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. It will be a night of excitement, fun, friendship, contests and prizes, fabulous gourmet hors d’oeuvres and free champagne!

Business Insider: Carson City one of 15 cities to show rebound in housing market

News - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:36pm

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce sent an alert out Wednesday noting that Carson City is one of 15 cities to show rebound in the housing market, according to the Business Insider.

Carson City Strings in the Schools hosts spring concert

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:17pm

By Elinor Bugli

Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.

Mile High Jazz Band presents Breaking the Ice: An Evening of Big Band Jazz and Poetry

Lifestyle - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:10pm

By Elinor Bugli

The Mile High Jazz Band with guest vocalists Jakki Ford and June Joplin will be joined by eight poets and readers for Breaking the Ice, a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry. The event will be on Tuesday, March 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.

Carson City Animal Services Initiative fundraiser at County Purr Farm

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:44pm

Help us build a new animal shelter one card at a time. The Carson Animal Services Initiative fundraiser will be at County Purr Farm Scrapbooking store, 3220 Highway 50 East in Carson City.

Stop in Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and make 5 special animal themed cards for only $5 all supplies are provided. All proceeds will go to CASI. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win wonderful prizes.
Refreshments are donated by Grocery Outlet.

Call by April 3 to reserve your card kit. (775) 885-7377.

It's Your City With Eugene Paslov discusses performance arts-based charter school

News - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:02pm

Educator Eugene Paslov gives an update on a new charter school coming to Carson City. Nevada Performance Academy is planned to begin classes in August of 2013.

Carson City woman jailed after attempting to steal 40 pieces of clothing from department store

News - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 3:47pm

A 28-year-old Carson City woman faces a felony grand larceny charge after allegedly trying to steal approximately 40 items of clothing valued at around $1,000 from Kohls.
Lindsie Newman was arrested Monday 6:45 p.m. after store security stopped her as she left the store without paying. The woman placed items of clothing in a purse and in a plastic bag, according to the arrest report.

Nevada Women's Expo to focus on friends, family and reunion planning

Health & Wellness - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:19pm

The region's premiere women’s event, The 11th Annual Nevada Women's Expo, will take place on March 23-24 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Local ownership and production by Kristy Hawke and Destinations West, LLC has created an event people can count on year after year. For less than the price of a movie ticket, women throughout our region and beyond make this event an annual tradition to get together with their girlfriends, moms, daughters, aunts, grandmas and grandchildren.

The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank releases research on the effects of federal tax policy changes on Nevada’s high-income households

Business - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:22pm

The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the fifth of its High Net Worth briefings today. The research prepared by local market research firm Applied Analysis estimated that recent changes in federal tax policy could cost Nevada’s high net-worth households as much as $1.8 billion annually. Changes analyzed included those sourced to higher marginal and capital gains tax rates, modifications to the alternative minimum tax, the reintroduction of deduction limitations for wealthy families (Pease limitation), new Medicare taxes and a permanent modification to the estate and gift tax.

Walk and Rally at Nevada Legislature to Support Carson City Wild Horses

Announcements - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:11pm

There will be a rally/walk in front of the Nevada Legislature Thursday from 11:30-1pm in support of wild horses in Carson City and against the BLM's decision to remove a herd of 11 horses from the area. Bring a sign if you can or just show up.

Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz Hopes to Improve Education Legislation

News - Last Update Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:20pm

Nevada Media Alliance

by NATASHA VITALE

Photo by NATASHA VITALE

'Dancing with the Stars' Carson City Edition set for Saturday

News - Last Update Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:32am

WNC

Dance floors around town are heating up as contestants for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Carson City Edition, polish their routines. The event takes place Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the Carson High School gymnasium.

Local stars expected to compete include Sheriff Ken Furlong, District Attorney Neil Rombardo, City Supervisor/Adele’s co-owner Karen Abowd, Miss Carson City Vannesa Macias, and several others. They are teamed up with experienced dancers as they vie for the mirror ball trophy.

Winter weather returns to Carson City and the Sierra

News - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:59am

Winter weather has returned to the region with snow falling in Carson City and in the Sierra. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 10 Wednesday night for South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Incline Village. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Carson City and much of Western Nevada.

Don Q's weekly fishing report for March 6-13

Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 8:52am

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 March 6-13.

Death Notice: Richard "Rick" Menzies

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Richard "Rick" Menzies, 78 of Carson City, passed away March 4, 2013. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with the arrangements, 775-882-2644.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material m...

Death Notice: Brian Lee Young

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Brian Lee Young, 66, passed away March 3, 2013 in Silver Springs, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This m...

Death Notice: Garrett Wesley Joel Hardin

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Garrett Wesley Joel Hardin, 39, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on March 3, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766. Copyright 2013 -. All rights rese...

Death Notice: Roy Dean Parks

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Roy Dean Parks, 86, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on March 4, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This m...

Death Notice: Bernard R. Godec

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Bernard R. Godec, 91, Carson City resident, passed away at Renown in Reno, Nevada on Feb. 10, 2013. Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten ...

Death Notice: Bernard Perry Lamb

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Bernard Perry Lamb, 81, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away March 2, 2013. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is entrusted with the arrangements. 775-882-4965Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This...

Death Notice: Barbara Loring Marzden Jacobs

Obituaries - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:56am

Barbara Loring Marzden Jacobs, 87, passed away Feb. 28, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. For more information please contact Anthony Jacobs at 775-720-8953.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This...

Carson City Public Works to host March 14 workshop on downtown Carson Street parking plan

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 10:27pm

By Patrick Pittenger

The Carson City Public Works Department will give a presentation and conduct a workshop Thursday, March 14 to answer questions and take public comment regarding proposed plans to create a pedestrian-friendly environment on Carson Street through the downtown area.

The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center, Sierra Room. The public is invited to ask questions of Public Works staff regarding the project and provide comments regarding the conceptual plans.

Mary Kay Global Makeover Day in Carson City

Announcements - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 10:09pm

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mary Kay, Independent Consultants are attempting to set a world record on Friday, March 8 for the most makeovers done in 24 hours. The timing of the event on International Women’s Day, kicks off the Mary Kay® One Woman Can™ Makeover Contest.
Carson City Independent Consultant Carol Swanson will be doing makeovers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment at 1037 Sunburst Drive in Carson City.

Call (775) 267-0418 or email carolswanson@marykay.com to schedule. See the flier below.

Science Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes

Lifestyle - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 10:39pm

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Science Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes. Instructor: Chris Johnson from the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Douglas chapter.
Come learn how to use a telescope. What can you learn from them? How can I tell what I'm seeing? A great family workshop. Call for reservations today. Space is limited. Free with admission $3child/$5adult/$4seniors

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org
http://www.cmnn.org/

Watch it Live: Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 6:29pm

The Carson City Park and Recreation Commission meets tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

Soup's On! Featuring Dialogue 2013

Announcements - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 6:00pm

Carson City Chamber Soup’s On! luncheon featuring Dialogue 2013 will be Wednesday, March 27 11:30 a.m.
at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center, 1251 Country Club Dr., Carson City.

The Cost: $15 per person with advance RSVP by March 25 or $20 at door. To reserve call (775) 882-1565

Humane Society national office urges BLM to return Carson City wild horses back to public land

News - Last Update Wed, 03/06/2013 - 5:19pm

UPDATE: Wild horse advocates will hold a rally in front of the Nevada Legislature Thursday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to protest the BLM's decision to remove a herd of 11 wild horses from the area. The advocates say the want the horses, picked up from the BLM last week, to be put back into the wild. The BLM contends the horses have been problematic and pose a safety hazard.
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The Humane Society of the United States is the latest animal rights organization to denounce the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to remove a small band of wild horses located east of Carson City, Nev., in the Pine Nut Herd Management Area.

Carson City open burning to begin March 16 with proper permits

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 10:43pm

Permits will be available March 11 for opening burning that will run from March 16 to April 14, the Carson City Fire Department announced Tuesday.

The open burn period gives residents in the city an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. In order to make this a safe experience, the Carson City Fire Department requires a burn permit and valid permit number before residents are allowed to to burn. Permits will be issued on a walk-in basis at the following locations:

Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's 'Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me' takes Carson City stage March 29

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Fri, 03/08/2013 - 1:04am

The Friends of the Carson City Library will welcome comedienne Paula Poundstone in concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater in Carson City on Friday, March 29.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with the performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater, located in the Carson City Community Center. Reserved seats are $45 and general admission $35. Tickets can be bought at www.ticketderby.com (go to Paula Poundstone.) Tickets can also be purchased by calling (775) 885-9807 or at the Browsers Corner Book Store at the Carson City Library.

Senate Republicans propose mining tax as an alternative to margins tax ballot initiative

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 11:24am

Andrew Doughman, Las Vegas Sun

CARSON CITY — Nevada Senate Republicans called on the Legislature today to both remove the mining industry’s constitutional tax protections and find a way to increase taxes on the industry as an alternative to the margins tax ballot initiative.

Fundraiser brings in thousands for son of Carson woman killed in January

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 11:18am

Wheeler Cowperthwaite, Nevada Appeal

For John Bragg Jr., his haircut was bittersweet. On one hand, he hated long hair, but he had been letting it grow out since his sister had died after an apparent road-rage incident.

Firefighters battle early morning blaze at Carson City apartment complex; no injuries, at least 3 units damaged

News - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 5:27am

By Jeff Munson

Carson City firefighters battled a fully-engulfed blaze at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning that forced the evacuation of several residents.

The fire, reported at around 1:30 a.m., was at the Comstock Apartments, 1215 East Fifth Street near the corner of Parkland in Carson City. It began in a lower unit and spread to nearby apartments on the ground and top floor and into the attic. There were no reported injuries to any of the apartment tenants though one declined treatment for smoke inhalation, said Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi. No firefighters were hurt.

Obituary: Darlene Ricco

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 5:58am

Darlene Ricco, born March 10, 1943, died February 15, 2013. Beloved friend of "the sisters" and countless others. Darlene was very proud of her work in the mental health field and worked tireles...

Obituary: Lynn Daily

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 5:58am

Lynn Daily, 66, of Filer, Idaho, passed away March 2, 2013, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Patricia "Lynn" Young was born September 21, 1946, in Fresno, CA, to Chick & Inez Young. She married Patrick Jo...

Obituary: Kevin Leonard Nielsen

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 03/05/2013 - 5:58am

Kevin Leonard Nielsen passed away at the age of 56 on February 25, 2013, in San Francisco, CA. Kevin was born on March 6, 1956, in Crescent City to Leonard and Beverly Nielsen, second of four c...