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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.

Location: Pottery Studio
Instructor: Kym Maehl
Cost: No Cost for Workshop / Nominal fee of $10 for supplies and firings

Join BAC Pottery Instructor, Kym Maehl, for an afternoon of creative fun! In this two hour hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to the workings of the pottery studio, receive a demonstration of wheel throwing AND create a pinch-pot mug, that is safe for daily use and food consumption. This is a wonderful way to experience the world of pottery and to spend an afternoon in creative bliss!

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.

Join us for a fun and entertaining day of great art, gift ideas, music, song and food at the Brewery Arts Center Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale and Open House. The teaching artists, art students, Artisans and the Nevada Artist Association Gallery artists will have lots of new and exciting artwork for sale. Demonstrations and performances in various visual, fine and performing arts will be presented by local professional artists (just in time to enroll in summer camps, classes and workshops). Come share in the fun and excitement that is your local arts council, the Brewery Arts Center

For the past few weeks, we've been subjected to dueling columns on the Carson City Center Project, aka Nugget Project.

First you had the side that wants the question put on the ballot in November via a petition. Then, you had the project supporters who tried to push back against this effort, insisting that our elected officials should handle it.

I think you can now officially score this a win for the ballot petition.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will be discussing the proposed budget for 2012-13 at the board's next meeting on April 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.

The full agenda is below:

Albert died peacefully in his home in Minden, NV where he has lived with his wife, Shirlene Matye, since 1992. He was born in Wisconsin in 1918 to Nicholas and Anna Matye and was the fifth of s...

Wanda L. Garver, 84, passed away April 10, 2012, in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material...

Rehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.

Here are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada by Nevada Department of Wildlife:

April 2: Sparks Marina in Sparks: 3,448 rainbow trout: 10.4 inches.
April 2: Sparks Marina in Sparks: 1,501 brown trout: 10.2 inches.
April 3: Boulder Reservoir in Washoe County: 1,199 rainbows: 10.6 inches.
April 3: Liberty Pond in Churchill County: 524 rainbows: 10.2 inches.
April 4: Truckee River in Washoe County: 4,810 rainbows: 8.8 inches.

This is a final reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2012 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised that the final deadline for RECEIVING your application(s) is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 16.

The drawing results will be made available to the public by June 11.

If you want to apply, you can do so by one of two different methods:

The Carson High School Safe Grad Committee is hosting it's second annual Safe Grad 5K Walk-Run to raise funds for this year's and future Safe Grad Celebration for graduating seniors. It will take place this Saturday, April 14th starting just behind the Firkin and Fox. Pre-registration through Friday, April 13th with forms available @ the CarsonSafeGrad12 Facebook page ($30,drop forms @ Dennis Brinson's Allstate Insurance:Curry & William St.) and Race day registration beginning @ 8:00 a.m. ($35). Students (w/id) register for only $20! Come out and support this important community event.

See the full reports below:

CARSON CITY – A state agency today reported that significant changes have been made to the unemployment insurance benefit structure affecting both current and future recipients.

Merle Edward Riggs, 87, passed away April 11, 2012, in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This ...

Show season is finally upon us. Freaks of Nature would like to request your presence at the 1st Annual Sheriff's Showdown. Held at Harley Davidson of Carson City. Registration is from 9-11am and trophies at 3pm. This event is Open to all makes and models, including bikes! Registration is $15. There will be Live Music, Food provided by Dickie's BBQ, Art by Air Face Painting by Lynzie, Fresh Lemonade, Les Schwab Tires and many more vendors. We even brought out the bounce house for the kids. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets, as we will have tons of prizes to be won!

Come and visit us May 4-6 at Iglesia Ebenezer El Buen Pastor 150 E. Roland Street, Carson City, NV 89701

Today is the day of your Salvation

Ven y visitanos a nuestra campaña Mayo 4 al 6. Hoy es el Dia de Tu Salvacion

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.

Sunday through Tuesday, April 22-24, are the 2012 dates for the highly-popular John Riordan Invitational Fishing Derby. John is the Assistant General Manager for the Carson Station Hotel and Casino in Carson City, and this will be the 15th version of his annual, fun-filled, fishing event at Topaz Lake.
His derby is traditionally co-headquartered at the Topaz Lake Marina and the Topaz Lake Lodge at Topaz Lake, which lies along the Nevada-California state line about 40 miles south of Carson City.
Here is some information about that derby:

Derby Rules:

Featuring products from JAFRA COSMETICS, CACHET CANDLES, TASTEFULLY SIMPLE, UPPERCASE LIVING, LONGABERGER, SCENTSY, JEWELS by PARKLANE, MICHE BAGS, TUPPERWARE, DOVE DISCOVERIES CHOCOLATE, SILPADA, USBORNE BOOKS, XOCAI CHOCOLATE, HERITAGE MAKERS, WINE SHOP AT HOME AND THE PAMPERED CHEF: all at one stop! The perfect event to shop for ALL your gift giving needs AND to treat yourself!

OVER $700 IN PRIZES.

Earn 1 ticket for every $10 you spend, 2 tickets for each adult (over 18) guest you bring and 5 for scheduling your own in home party!

CARSON CITY – A Carson City District judge today rejected an initiative petition proposing to create a new and higher rate of taxation for Nevada’s largest casinos, finding that the 200 word description of effect of the measure was misleading.

In rejecting the petition, Judge James Todd Russell said he did not believe he had the authority to rewrite the description himself.

An incident at the Carson City Detention Facility on Monday afternoon led to felony allegations of battery by a prisoner to be added to the list of allegations for two prisoners: Lauren Kaye Smith and Kelly Lynn Davis. The two women are alleged to have attacked another female inmate. Bail has been set at $20,000 for each woman.

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

The annual Carson Girls Softball fundraiser for the Sharks Tournament Softball teams will be held on May 18th for 6PM to 9PM at the Fuji Park Exhibition hall. For a $20.00 donation you will get all you can eat bratwurst and all you can drink beer! There will be a silent auction, raffle and door prizes from local business plus it’s a great time. All proceeds go to the Sharks tournament season and fund there indoor facility utilized by the girls in our community. For tickets contact jessie@carsongirlssoftball.com

At the urging of Congressman Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a committee has been formed to find an unnamed mountain peak seen from South Lake Tahoe that will be dedicated to fallen U.S. soldiers from the area.
Congressman McClintock's office approached the U.S. Forest Service about opportunities for a memorial. Forest Supervisor Nancy Gibson came up with the idea of naming an unnamed peak as one of the options for a memorial on National Forest System lands.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s polices of low taxes and small government ranked it 18th among states in its ability to compete and grow its economy, according to a report released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Rev. Robert Wayne Snedigar, 75 passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital on Monday April 2, 2012. He leaves his partner Gayle Schmidt of 24 years of Dayton, Nevada and his extended family Kymberlei, Ri...

Franklin J. Ross, age 90, long time Carson City resident, formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away on January 13, 2012 in Palm Desert, CA. Frank was born in Bowbells, ND, August 19, 1921. He moved...

Ken was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He moved his family to Granada Hills, California in 1964, then to Nevada in 1981. Ken's family brought him much joy and happiness. He enjoyed all spo...

Eva M. Rossiger, 70, passed away April 8, 2012 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Florencio Tenorio, 75, of Gardnerville, Nevada, passed a...

Alyce Raydene Pisani passed away peacefully in her sleep April 5, 2012. Alyce is survived by her loving children, Kevin, Ralph, Lynn and Lori; and sisters Virginia & Arlene. Re-united with her husb...

CARSON CITY – U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., today downplayed the notion of any disagreement with GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval arising from their opposing views on the Small Business Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2010.

CARSON CITY – Nevada casinos won $932.2 million in February for a 5.7 percent gain over the same month in 2011, even without the Chinese New Year event that annually brings high rollers to the Las Vegas Strip, the Gaming Control Board reported today.

CARSON CITY – Two top state law enforcement positions have been filled by the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Troy Abney was named as chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol after a national search. Abney has 28 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as the assistant chief of the California Highway Patrol where he led 786 sworn and non-sworn members.

Mile High Jazz Band Presents April Jazz Anniversary Concert Tuesday, April 10, 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee in Carson City. For 11 years, Mile High Jazz Band has been playing the second Tuesday of every month at Comma Coffee. Come celebrate with us! Hear the sensational big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, and enjoy anniversary cake at intermission. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under.

Carson City celebrates National Library Week, Mon.-Fri., April 9-14 with engaging discussions, community conversations, poetry readings and film best-selling authors.

Nevada's gaming industry continues its climb out of the doldrums, posting a 5.72 percent increase in February over the same month a year ago.

For the fiscal year, gaming win is up 3.95 percent over the year before.

Nearly every area of the state saw strong growth in February, led by the Boulder Strip in Clark Country that saw a 22.94 percent. Washoe County saw an 8.14 percent increase in February, despite a 7.49 percent decline in North Lake Tahoe.

The Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Navin to the position of Chief of the Capitol Police Division.

“Chief Navin comes to the department with a wealth of knowledge in the law enforcement field and will bring great leadership to the division,” said Director Chris Perry.

The Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy L. Abney to the position of Chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol. The department conducted a national search to fill the position and made an offer to Abney based on his extensive knowledge and experience.

“Chief Abney is an experienced professional who brings many years of leadership and will lead the division comprised of 647 employees both sworn and non-sworn,” said Director Chris Perry.

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

  • Ashley Ore-Larson, 18, a Carson City woman, for conspiracy to violation the controlled substances act and possession of heroin. Ore-Larson was also arrested for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has been set at $18,500 plus administrative fees. At the same incident, officers arrested two more people for felony allegations:

The existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.

The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.

CARSON CITY – The president of the powerful state teachers union said today she is “excited” that another labor organization, the AFL-CIO, plans to pursue a business profits tax initiative petition.

“It will be a big deal,” said Lynn Warne, head of the Nevada State Education Association. “We’re excited that Danny (Thompson, executive secretary-treasurer of the Nevada State AFL-CIO) has decided to move forward with this. Anything we can do about funding our schools adequately in this state is great.”

The Carson City School Board will discuss tentative budget scenarios and assumptions for the next fiscal year at their next meeting on Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.

The board will also meet in closed session to discuss labor relations with the district's management representatives.

The full agenda is below:

More than 50 Carson City and nearby residents are planning to gather on Monday, April 9, to take part in an unprecedented week-long nationwide progressive mobilization, called 99% Spring, to take back the country for the 99%. Reno area residents will also be meeting on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected, but traffic control will be in effect.

  • College Parkway in the vicinity of the Freeway.
  • US Highway 50 in the vicinity of the Freeway.
  • Northgate Lane between Jumbo Court and Dyer Court.
  • Emerson Drive between Mark Way and College Parkway.
  • North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.
  • Arrowhead Drive between N. Carson Street and Garnet Way.

Driving home the future of visitors and spending to the Silver State, the Nevada Commission on Tourism's annual Rural Roundup at Lake Tahoe April 18-20 will headline the acclaimed author of "The Experience Economy and Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want."

James H. Gilmore's book, whom he co-authored with Joe Pine, was recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Ten Ideas That Are Changing the World." In it he asserts that consumers want authentic products and experiences — something rural Nevada is singularly positioned to offer with its historic destinations and attractions.

Proponents and city officials fear the electorate's decision about City Center because when the record is examined, no impartial analysis can be produced justifying its necessity. Fact-based concerns have been raised by many, but intentionally ignored by city officials and proponents without careful analysis.

If there is such thing as an Easter Bunny naughty list, I’m pretty sure that David Reutimann will find his Easter basket full of rotten eggs tomorrow morning. He is definitely on Hendrick Motorsports’ bad list after ruining an almost certain 200th win and a probable 1-2-3 finish for the organization. Reutimann was limping around to try and stay in the top 35 in points when his car died at the end of the front straightaway, bringing out the caution. A wreck on the restart took out leaders Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon and damaged Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s car.

The 2012 Carson City/County Democratic Convention will be held on April 14, at the Community Center Gymnasium 851 E William St., starting at 8:00 AM for registration. To avoid waiting in line, you may also preregister at the Democratic Headquarters 502 E. Johnson Street, Friday April 13 from 6PM to 9 PM. If you would like to become a Democrat, you may also register with the party at this time.

Marie Aloyisia Rocco, born April 28, 1928, passed away peacefully at her home in Carson City, NV, on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the age of 83. The youngest of five children, Marie was born in...

Lawrence Edward Lathrop, son to Herb and Doris, lived June 4,1949 - March 29, 2012. Larry is survived by his siblings, Leslie, Dennis, Gerry and Anthony; loving wife of 40 years, Kathryn; sons, Ja...

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