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The following are some of the incidents Sheriff's deputies responded to this weekend:

Erick Leroy Rogers, 46, a construction worker from Carson City, was arrested in the 1900 block of N. Carson St. around 2:30 p.m. Friday after officers responded to a call regarding a tip about several previous burglaries at laundromats in the Carson and Douglas area. Bail is set at $25,000.

Instinctively, Jeremiah Mock reached down for the tourniquet he kept in the left cargo pocket of his Army uniform. But it wasn't there. This wasn't war - he'd been to war three times and survive...

With a heavy heart and a third straight league title within reach, Dylan Sawyers was not going to be denied Friday night.

The Carson senior rushed for 333 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Senators to a 47-28 victory over visiting Reno High, clinching a share of the Northern 4A title for Carson and etching his name in the state record book.

This is Carson and Reno High school's last regular season Game. Carson went on to win it 42 to 28. Carson high schools next Home game is next Friday at 7:00 pm at Carson high school. Reno's Next Game is next Friday at 7:00pm where they will be playing Douglas High school.

The comedy caper movie "Tower Heist" playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City has an all-star cast, a decent script and solid direction that keeps the bull wheels turning and the laughs coming. Ben Stiller as Josh Kovacs shares the lead with Eddie Murphy as a professional crook Slide.

On Oct. 20, the Carson City Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Horizon Construction, Inc. for various improvements to Carson River Park, located on Carson River Road at Lloyd’s Bridge. The construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 7, and will take approximately three months to complete, depending on the weather.

Look outside! It's the first snow of the year. Hopefully everyone's winter driving skills aren't too rusty. Be careful out there.

Here is the news summary for today:

• Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a resolution accepting $539,989 in funding for the Health Department to set up billing for immunizations. The money comes from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, and will be used to pay for one part-time and three full-time employees. They will be responsible for creating a strategic plan to implement billing within Nevada local health departments.
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Carson City issued a proclamation on November three “recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.” Mayor Robert L. Crowell read the proclamation in the meeting of Carson City Board of Supervisors and then presented it to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested transient Joshua Lieberman, 30, at the corner of Fall and Long streets Wednesday afternoon, for felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched after a call was placed about a person possibly selling drugs. Deputies spotted the subject - later identified as Lieberman - near the FISH store, acting nervously and clenching his left fist. Being told to relax made the subject more nervous.

By CRISTINA SILVAThe Associated PressLAS VEGAS - Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley is accusing Republican Sen. Dean Heller of vowing to protect seniors while voting against their pocketbooks, the lat...

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Jose Manuel Olivas, 22, Tuesday night in the 1900 block of North Carson Street for felony trafficking of methamphetamine.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was patrolling on foot around the motel after reports of illegal drug activity in the area. He saw the suspect take a cell phone out of his pocket, and a plastic bag fell out on the ground. When the deputy asked the suspect if he had anything illegal on him, he said he had meth.

After they’ve been carved up for Halloween, the pumpkin has served its aesthetic purpose as the jack-o-lantern for all things spooky. Now that the trick or treaters are gone, the big orange gourd can serve its real purpose: all things tasty and delicious.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.

Welcome readers! Now that the newspaper is forcing you to register and eventually pay to read the news, Carson Now will be expanding our coverage so that you don't miss what's going on in Carson City. Here is today's news summary:

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After losing money for the last three years, the Arlington Ice Rink in downtown Carson City is expected to pay for itself. Joel Dunn, operations manager for Carson City Parks and Recreation, told the Parks and Recreation Commission yesterday that the city's purchase of the rink equipment and rental skates will help close the $100,000 in red ink...

Carson City firefighters responded this afternoon to a wildland fire in an empty field near the 3000 block of South Carson Street south of Mill House. Initial attack of the fire at different flanks has the fire reportedly knocked down, but fire units continue to arrive and are staging at the Mill House parking lot. Windy conditions caused the fire to spread to about an acre in size. Mop up is happening now but firefighers on the scene are reporting that, because of the wind, the burn area needs a good dousing to stop stray embers from spreading. The area is dense with brush and tall grass...

A 62-year-old man died of an apparent heart attack Monday afternoon after he was detained for shoplifting at the Safeway store on North Carson Street.

The subject was detained by store security for alleged shoplifting and Carson City Sheriff's deputies were called to the scene. While in the store manager's office, the subject turned pale and began having difficulty breathing, at which time paramedics were called.

With a crescent moon hanging brightly over the Mountain Street mansion on Monday night, revelers waited up to 40 minutes in line to introduce Gov. Brian Sandoval to Halloween - Carson City style...

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Consumers who have suffered an “extraordinary life event” may now ask their insurance company to provide an exception to the use of their credit information for underwriting and rating purposes, which may otherwise result in an increase in their premium rate.

“This is an important chance for some Nevadans who have suffered an unfortunate event to find relief during these trying economic times,” said Commissioner Scott J. Kipper of the Nevada Division of Insurance.

Another change in the skies over Carson City, Western Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra is in the forecast this week, according to the National Weather Service.
After a Nevada Day weekend of blue skies and warm weather a cold front will move into the area late Monday giving way to cooler temperatures in the valleys and a chance of snow in the Sierra on Tuesday. Later in the week, a colder and wetter system will move through the region, with possible periods of heavy snow for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, according to the weather service.

With his near-navel ginger facial hair, Billy Migan captured the trophy for Reddest Beard at the annual Beard Contest held during the Nevada Day celebration Saturday. "I just don't like to shave...

Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

Tom Donovan, of Reno, is no stranger to winning the annual World Championship Single-Jack Rock Drilling competition during the Nevada Day celebration. However, he didn't like Saturday's win. "Wh...

More photos from Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

The movie "The Rum Diary," currently housed at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, Stars Johnny Depp an roving journalist. It's based on the book of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, a '60s star of the gonzo brand of journalism. To a large extent the film is a tribute to Thompson and is so noted at the end.

Film opens with Depp as Paul Kemp recovering from a hangover in what turns out to be a hotel room in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He's unshaven, bleery-eyed and is at once nasty to the bellman who brings his breakfast to the room.

Legendary R&B singer Marvin Gaye said it. So did retired Nevada boxing official and twice elected Washoe County Judge Mills Lane. With Nevada Day finally here, it’s time to shout: Let’s Get it On.

Carson City JobConnect is holding a special event beginning Monday to find more jobs for Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County workers.JobConnect and the Department of Employment, Training and Rehab...

The Brewery Arts Center's Artisans Store is hosting a special exhibit today in honor of Nevada Day and its meaning. "Home Means Nevada" opens right after Saturday's Nevada Day parade in downtown C...

A DUI checkpoint will be held Saturday in an undisclosed location in Carson City.Carson City Sheriff's Sgt. Darrin Sloan said the checkpoint is aimed at preventing drunken driving during the evenin...