Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 2:39am
A Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the face with a cup in front of their 5-year-old daughter, grabbing the woman by the throat and preventing her their from leaving the home.
Justin Thomas Keeney, 33, was arrested Thursday, April 28, in the 900 block of Saliman Road. Bail was set at $27,500.
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 11:59am
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Secretary of State Ross Miller today announced that a special election for Nevada’s congressional district two will be open to all candidates.
“You might as call this a ballot royale,” he said.
Miller’s decision allows for any candidate to be on the ballot for the Sept. 13 election. The state Republican party has favored an interpretation of state law that would allow state parties to pick a single candidate of their choice.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 9:21pm
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid hailed the death of Osama bin Laden as the most significant victory for the U.S. in its nearly decade-long fight against al Qaeda but tells The Hill the fight against the terrorism network responsible for Sept. 11, 2001 isn't over. Click here to read the story.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 9:02pm
CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval tonight issued the following statement after learning of the death of Osama Bin Laden:
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:35pm
By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was selected by the Nevada DARE Officer Association (NDOA) as an “Agency of Choice” and will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference May 2-5, 2011. DARE Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across the state will be participating in a variety of training activities that will enhance classroom skills, update DARE lessons, and to discuss current prevention issues. The event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Coin, Fandango, and Carson Station, with additional funding through Justice Assistance Grant.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 4:26pm
On a beautiful brisk Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada members picked up trash, dog deposits and painted at Blackwell’s Pond Park. They were the first service club last year to adopt a Carson City Park.
“Our club has a positive attitude, things are always picking up,” said President elect John Ryals. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:26pm
The Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 7:11pm
A car chase to report tonight, shortly before 8 p.m. by Carson City sheriff's deputies who began to tail a vehicle in the area of Edmonds after a possible hit and run report. The suspect vehicle apparently sped up, exceeding speeds of 60 mph. The suspect vehicle then blew through traffic lights and stop signs. The chase reportedly ended at Pheasant and Mockingbird, according to police dispatch via scanner. A male suspect reportedly jumped out of the car and began running but was eventually detained by authorities.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 4:44pm
A fundraiser for the family of a father and two children who died in a car accident last week had generous support from the Carson City community on Friday. Click here for a story from KOLO Channel 8. If you would like to help, you can make a cash donation.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 12:48pm
To kick off Bike Month, the Bike Habitat will host the Tour of Carson City on Sunday, reports Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. This will be their fourth annual event with the route taking riders around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile road ride. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., ride begins at 9:30 a.m. Click here for details.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 4:57pm
By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – The Assembly worked late today meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget for health and human services.
The review by the entire 42-member Assembly followed a similar session held in the Senate earlier this week.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:26pm
By Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 1:42pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – State employees could face further pay increase suspensions as well as cuts to holiday pay under a bill proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
State employees would again face a pay freeze for the time the years they have worked with the state, as well as any potential merit pay. This is in addition to a proposed 5 percent salary cut.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 9:48am
By Sean Whaley
RENO – Texas Congressman Ron Paul said today he will decide “before June” whether to make another bid for president as a Republican candidate in 2012.
Paul, 75, in an interview before a breakfast at the Washoe County Republican Party office, formed an official exploratory committee on Tuesday in advance of GOP debates set for May.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 9:42pm
A Cruise Night to benefit the the family of Alexis, Colton and David Melendrez, who died in a car accident in Mound House — will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday night, April 29, in Carson City, reports KOLO TV Channel 8 Reno. The benefit cruise is to raise money to help defray the costs associated with funerals and medical expenses.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 12:00pm
Jane Johnson, Program Chair of the American Association of University Women Capital Branch, presents a set of Cool Careers books to Amber Sady, the Carson City Library Youth Services Librarian. These books were created by Sally Ride Science and donated by AAUW to interest girls and boys in today's exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 10:52am
Updated: The following is a press release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: At approximately 12:30 p.m. today Wade Kelly was apprehended following an extensive manhunt in the Round Hill area of Lake Tahoe. Mr. Kelly was being sought on suspicion of committing battery with a deadly weapon.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 4:03pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – State Republicans and Democrats today released their proposals for new state legislative political districts.
The competing proposals for state Assembly and Senate districts both keep the Legislature at its current size of 63 legislators.
The Democratic proposal, however, includes Senate districts inside of which are nested two Assembly districts. Democrats said they introduced “nesting” in order to simplify and harmonize how Nevadans are represented at the state levels.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 8:56pm
UPDATED: A 56-year-old Gardnerville man has been identified as the victim of an accident Tuesday night on Foothill Road in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Dan Steven Navone died at the scene of the single-vehicle accident, reported at 8:33 p.m. Navone was driving a 1997 Chevy Tahoe in the eastbound lane and apparently overcorrected. The overcorrection caused the him to vault over a barb wire fence, said NHP Trooper Dan Lopez.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 1:04pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Nevada Republicans have released data regarding their proposals for new congressional districts as well as state senate and assembly districts.
Please see below for the raw data. The Nevada News Bureau will be providing a full analysis of both Republican and Democratic proposals later this afternoon.
Click here for data regarding Republican proposals for U.S. Congress districts
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:02pm
An accident last week in Mound House claimed its youngest victim this afternoon. Colton Melendrez, 3, died from the injuries he sustained in the Friday accident on Highway 50 East that also kill...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 11:54am
Gov. Brian Sandoval announced today that he is appointing Congressman Dean Heller to fill the unexpired term of John Ensign in the U.S. Senate.
Heller, a long-time resident of Carson City and Carson High School grad, will join the U.S. Senate on May 3, when Ensign's resignation takes effect. Heller was elected to the Nevada's 2nd district congressional seat three times. Before that he served as Secretary of State and represented Carson City in the state assembly.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 8:13pm
Jill Derby, who twice lost to Republican Rep. Dean Heller, says she'll run for his open House seat now that Heller has been appointed to the U.S. Senate. Click here to read the story.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 8:50pm
NEWS RELEASE — In a board room still crowded following a 12-hour hearing, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve the Boulder Bay Community Enhancement Project. Four years in the planning, the project will replace the aging Tahoe Biltmore Casino in Crystal Bay, NV with an eco-friendly, mixed-use resort that will significantly reduce stormwater pollution and vehicle emissions associated with the site.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:41pm
Statewide taxable sales for February increased 4.3 percent over last year and represents a 5 percent increase for eight consecutive months, the state's Department of Taxation reports today. Carson City saw a 10.4 percent increase over last year, likely because of the State Legislature session.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 12:02am
In Carson City and Carson Valley, golf courses are vibrant green, fairways lush and putts are rolling smoothly at Divine 9 layouts – the golf season is here and the big winter a distant memory.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 8:30am
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 11:32pm
With the Opening Day of the 2011 California fishing season right around the corner on April 30, if you are planning to fish, you need to be aware that you will need to possess one or more of the following to be legal:
— The 2011 non-resident annual fishing license is $116.90, and it is good through Dec. 31, 2011.
— A one-day resident or non-resident license is $14.04.
— A two-day resident or non-resident license is $21.86.
— A 10-day non-resident license is $43.46.
Second-Rod Stamp:
A Second-Rod Stamp is $13.53.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 10:10am
Here is the fishing report for Western Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra for the week of April 27. Opening Day for fishing on California lakes and streams is April 30.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530) 365-7500 www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water surface temperatures are at 44.7 degrees and water clarity has improved in most areas to 6.5 to 7.5 feet.
Lake Almanor looks great, and the bite has really picked up.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 3:01am
With just one Republican joining the majority, the Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 140, the bill restricting cell phone use while driving.The bill by Sen. Shirley Breeden, D-Las Vegas, would a...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 3:01am
In the first move of what promises to be a contentious reapportionment tug-of-war, legislators later this week are unveiling their proposals for redrawing 63 Nevada Senate and Assembly districts. A...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 3:00am
No teachers in the Carson City School District will be laid off next year as a means to balance the budget, Superintendent Richard Stokes announced during Tuesday's board meeting. Instead, he said,...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 3:29pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – The governor has found $50 million that could erase some of the most controversial cuts in his $5.8 billion proposed budget.
The new revenue projections could mitigate an array of budget cuts to autism, mental health, emergency medical services and rural counties. Those services would have been eliminated or transferred to cash-strapped counties that may not have been able to fund them.
Added to a Mar. 28 amendment of $25.8 million, that leaves the budget about $86 million larger than when the governor submitted it.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 9:01am
Carson City area walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
This celebration brings together numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer in a unified effort to fight back.
Teams of enthusiastic residents will gather at Centennial Field for an overnight relay from 10am July 16th to 10am July 17th. The event celebrates anyone who has battled cancer and their caregivers and also remembers loved ones lost.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 3:22pm
By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment picture may be improving, even seeing some job growth in March, but a federal report measuring a broader spectrum of the state’s workforce continues to paint a much grimmer picture for those seeking work.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 7:06pm
By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Two bills that would close loopholes and increase transparency in Nevada’s election and campaign finance laws won approval in the Assembly today with no time to spare.
Secretary of State Ross Miller is seeking the bills restricting the use of multiple political action committees to bypass campaign contribution limits and requiring electronic filing of campaign contribution and expense reports by most candidates.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 11:15am
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – State legislative Democrats plan to be the first to reveal their proposals for redrawing political boundaries of Nevada’s Assembly and Senate this Thursday.
Democrats will introduce maps of the proposed boundaries and then debate their suggestions together with Republicans in the Assembly chambers during the evening, said Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas.
The unveiling of the maps represents the first public look at what promises to be a contentious debate about the state’s political districts.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 5:08am
This is "do-or-die" day for a number of bills before the state legislature in Carson City, which must pass today or be dead for this legislative session. They include a measure that is designed to get more local businesses to install rooftop renewable-energy devices. You may have heard of net-metering, where home owners install renewable energy systems and sell power back to the grid. This bill (SB184), is designed to reach the next level, small and mid-sized business.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 7:17pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – A bill removing the mining industry’s right to take private land heads to the governor’s desk after passing in the Assembly this evening.
Senate Bill 86 gained early bipartisan support when Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, joined the bill’s sponsor, Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, in criticizing a corporation’s ability to take land from a private citizen.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 2:57pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – The answer from Gov. Brian Sandoval is no.
Today the governor’s senior adviser, Dale Erquiaga, rebuffed a proposal from state Democratic legislators to hold public hearings and a public review process in selecting a replacement for resigning U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev.
“I think the law and tradition are clear, this is an executive decision,” Erquiaga said at a press briefing this afternoon. “We appreciate the Assembly’s and Senate’s advice, but it’s not relevant to the current decision.”
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:37pm
The following is an updated news release provided by Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen in regards to Friday's fatal accident on Highway 50 and Kit Kat Lane in Mound House.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:25pm
Environmental agencies have opened a new phase in their investigation into mercury contamination in the Carson River and Washoe Lake watersheds that has been associated with a historic Comstock Lode gold and silver mining.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 11:00am
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 5:09am
Nevada spends more than $300 million a year on corrections, and advocates for children believe there's a way to reduce that number by funding early learning programs.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 3:41am
More unsettled spring weather continues today with a strong Pacific jet stream expected to bring gusty winds to Carson City, Reno, Carson Valley and the Sierra.
Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory through 8 tonight.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:21am
A light agenda on Tuesday for the Carson City School District Board, with a discussion on bond projects, an update on proposed education cuts by the State Legislature and recognition of the district's Educators of the Year.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:46am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets.
Applicants must be willing to serve about six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a four-year term that expires June, 2015.
The Board of Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board for four years. Applications will be accepted through May 19.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 7:56am
An 8-year-old girl died overnight after an accident on Highway 50 east of Carson City in Mound House on Friday afternoon, which also claimed the life of her father, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports today.
The girl's identity has not been released. Her father, David James Melendrez, 30, of Carson City died at the scene of the accident. The condition of a young boy, 3, also inside the car with his sister, and his father Melendrez, is not known at this time, said Trooper Dan Lopez.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:53am
The film "Water for Elephants" opened Friday night at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in a gala showing as a benefit for the V&T railroad group at $15 per head. Reason is that old No. 18 of the V&T more or less stars in the movie. More on the benefit later.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am
The deadline that will define the remaining non-budgetary issues for lawmakers to deal with this session hits Tuesday.By the close of business Tuesday, all bills without an exemption must clear ...
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am
A light sprinkle throughout the morning didn't dampen the spirits of Earth Day enthusiasts who cheerfully cleaned up three areas of Carson City Saturday.The event is sponsored annually by the Ca...
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am
The Carson City Planning Commission will consider this week a special use permit request from the Carson City School District and Carson City Parks and Recreation Department to allow the constructi...
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 5:14am
There will be shoulder work at the intersection of 5th Street and Butti Way. However, no lane closures are expected.
Clearview Drive is closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive for construction on the next phase of the NDOT freeway project. Detours are marked. The road is expected to reopen by November of 2011.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 1:00am
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — The Legislature played host to a former director of the CIA yesterday, who came to voice support for a renewable energy bill.
James Woolsey, director of the CIA between 1993 and 1995, said the passage of the bill is a matter of national security.
Senate Bill 184 would establish a “feed-in tariff” program in Nevada, which would allow small-scale solar, wind, geothermal and other energy producers to “feed in” their energy to the grid.
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 6:39pm
By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – After a lengthy hearing in the Assembly today on what several witnesses said were the catastrophic effects of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget recommendations for higher education, Republican members held firm with the executive branch in a series of funding votes.
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 3:15pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s rural Republican legislators are struggling to defend the governor’s budget that cuts their communities.
Democrats have been showcasing cuts to the rural counties in order to convince rural Republican legislators that a vote for tax increases is a vote to mitigate the harm to their districts.
Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, said that rural counties are already “cut to the bone,” and in many cases could lose all that they have left.
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:57am
By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
With yesterday’s preemptive, hastily announced resignation, Senator John Ensign’s graceless fall from grace continued.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 8:57am
The final details are in place for the CSN/WNC game on Friday, April 22nd where the WNC Baseball program will give half of the ticket sales to the Memorial Funds each honoring the boys ("The Stephen Anderson Memorial Fund" and "The Keegan James Aiazzi Memorial Fund"). Blue and White rubber bracelets will also be sold at the game that will read: RIP Stephen & Keegan (on front) and 'Forever Strong' (on back). Each bracelet will be sold for $3.00 and 100% of those proceeds will go to the boy's funds. Come out and show your support for Stephen and Keegan on Friday, April...
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3:48pm
A donated old home across from the Carson Nugget became an ideal training and staging area for Carson City firefighters today.
The Carson Nugget provided fire personnel an opportunity they seldom get, which is to train inside a home that is already set to be destroyed. In the Nugget's case it was a old gray outbuilding located at the southeast corner of the casino’s property.
Over the next few days firefighters will be given the opportunity to work though training exercises that involve both smoke and fire, including stints like this afternoon's that involve life-saving...
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 1:55pm
By Andrew Doughman
RENO – President Barack Obama highlighted Nevada’s renewable energy sector today with a visit to the heat-to-energy company ElectraTherm, in northern Nevada.
In front of a backdrop of “green machines” Obama touted plans to end $4 billion in subsidies for oil companies in favor of providing incentives for renewable energy companies.
