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Two Carson City jail inmates face felony battery charges after a fight Monday inside one of the cells, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Arrested were Nathan Scott Chavez, 31, and Donald Lee Davis, 29, both of Carson City. Each were given bail amounts of $20,000.

According to the arrest report, officers were advised at around 9:10 p.m. there was a fight taking place inside a jail cell. Jail officers responded. Upon arrival officers observed Davis inside one of the cells with blood coming from his mouth and nose. He had visible marks over his upper body and face.

Seventy-five budding artists from kindergarten through grade 12 entered their art work into an annual contest recently as part of Carson City's annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights.

Each year, the teen board of the Carson City Library chooses a theme to coincide with the Christmas holidays. This year’s theme was “A Novel Christmas,” asking children to draw what Christmas would look like in their favorite novels.

An 18-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening another man with a knife Sunday at Mills Park, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Samuel Mercado also faces misdemeanor charges, suspicion of making threats and possession of drug paraphernalia. He’s being held on $21,774 bond.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on felony charges, battery with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Christoper Matthew Couch is being held on $35,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the 3800 block of South Carson Street regarding two people arguing. Dispatch advised they were getting several 911 calls and one of the reporting witnesses said one of the men hit the other.

The CHS Ski Team will be hosting the latest Warren Miller Film, “No Turning Back” on Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Tickets can be purchased from any ski team member or from their advisor Adrienne Schneider.

Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. They are also selling raffle tickets in conjunction with the movie. A multiple of prizes are available that evening at the showing of the film. Raffle tickets cost $1 each or 25 tickets for $20. Doors open at 6 PM.

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This is my annual reminder that November 18 was a significant date in the lives of some 4,212 hardy Alaskans (as of the 2010 census). Those folks live in a unique location known as Barrow, Alaska, which is the northernmost community in the United States.

It is located on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, about 320 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and roughly about 1,300 miles south of the North Pole. On November 18, the sun set below the horizon at Barrow and it will not peek back up over the horizon until January 23 (weather permitting).

Jun 01, 1921 - Nov 12, 2014 Robert Allen May was born to Robert L. and Mamie May and was raised in Amherst, Texas along with his brot...

Hello Carson City! Time again for the weekend event update brought to you by I love Carson City. I Love Carson City is a Facebook page dedicated to all there is to get involved with and do in the Carson City area. Not everyone is on Facebook, or wants to be, but you do NOT need to sign up to see the information.

Despite its location away from major population centers, a swarm of earthquakes in the far northwest corner of Nevada is attracting attention as it continues to rumble residents this week with several magnitude 3.0 earthquakes, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake on Nov. 21 and a magnitude 4.3 on Nov. 17.

Restaurant and food service inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. The inspections listed here were made from Nov. 12 through Nov. 17, 2014.

See the report below.

The Nevada 150 Commission announces the final sales of the popular Nevada Sesquicentennial medallions. There are two opportunities for Nevadans to purchase or complete a set of the series of four medallions that have been produced throughout the year.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was jailed Wednesday on felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation and false imprisonment, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Connor J. Jurosovich was arrested at 12:50 p.m. in the 800 block of Coffey Drive. He also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He’s being held on $36,874 bail.

One of the best investments is the money you save in a retirement account. Whether it is the salary deferral savings at work or the IRA contribution or some other retirement account contribution does not matter. Whatever you save will be a benefit to you or your heirs in the future.

A Carson City man who had a felony warrant for possession of stolen property was arrested Monday at a Brick Road resident on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Stephen Mendes, 42, is being held on $35,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the 5000 block of Brick Road for a report of domestic battery. Officers arrived and met with Mendes and asked what happened.

On December 5, 2014 from 4-7pm help end hunger in Carson City. Join the soup feast and keep the artisan bowl to remind you of the hungry people in your community.

All proceeds go to local 501(C)3, Friends in Service Helping (F.I.S.H.) to feed the hungry. It will be in conjunction with the Carson City Chamber event, Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights. $12/person includes one artisan bowl and admission to enjoy locally made soup donated by Carson restaurants and organizations.

The everyday use of a GPS device might be to find your way around town or even navigate a hiking trail, but for two physicists, the Global Positioning System might be a tool in directly detecting and measuring dark matter, so far an elusive but ubiquitous form of matter responsible for the formation of galaxies.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of felony burglary and assault charges after he was caught allegedly burglarizing a vehicle and then threatened the car owner with a buck knife, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Brewery Arts Center’s Nevada Song Composer Series presents Colin Ross in the Performance Hall, Carson City, Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.

From the western opera house compositions of the 1860s to the showroom nights of modern times, Nevada has enjoyed a rich history of American music and original song written in heartfelt, powerful and elegant American styles.

The Annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights and Official Tree Lighting tonight, Friday, Dec. 5. is more than just flipping on the holiday lights in downtown Carson City; Santa, carolers, soup, hot chocolate, and ice skating all play a part in the fun.

The Itinerary for the festival is as follows:

It's the best of the season in one spectacular experience. Join Youth Theater Carson City for their extravaganza of holiday song and dance, featuring traditional holiday music as well as selections from Disney’s Frozen, The Nutcracker, White Christmas, Glee, and much more. It’s a new holiday tradition for the whole family.

A Carson City man wanted on a felony charge of battery causing substantial bodily harm in which the victim suffered severe eye damage was taken into custody Saturday night.
Rico Wiggins, 27, was arrested at around 9:25 p.m. at a restaurant in the 3800 block of South Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. A 28-year-old man, Bryan Gaudette, was also arrested on suspicion of harboring a fugitive, a felony.

For a student athlete who has routinely associated with winners during his amateur baseball career, it’s no surprise that Western Nevada College pitcher Max Karnos has decided to make Sacramento State his next destination after the 2015 season with WNC.

Karnos, a 6-foot-4 right-hander from Anchorage, Alaska, signed a letter of intent with the Hornets this week.

“I just felt like it was the right school,” Karnos said. “I really like the coaches, I like the team, and they have a good winning tradition.”

Hello fellow anglers. Now that our evening daylight is getting shorter, take advantage of as much fishing time you can get. On the bright side, on Dec. 22, the days will start getting longer by 1 minute each day. Also remember that you have until Saturday, Nov. 15, to get in your last bit of fishing on the California rivers and streams as the season will come to a close.

There will be some areas on the Carson River and the American River that is open to fishing all year long with restrictions of zero limit and a barbless hook. Check your regulations for these areas.

Happy Friday, Carson City! I am once again pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community weekly. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong released the following information this evening about an incident in front of Carson High School this afternoon in which a 16-year-old student had a gun and was threatening to shoot himself as school prepared to let out. The release is as follows:

You are invited to join The Carson City Raiders Booster Club this Sunday, Nov. 16, as they hold their annual Christmas Commitment. During the Raiders game, we will hold live and silent auctions to raise money. Every year The Carson City Raiders Booster Club adopts homebound senior citizens.

Restaurant and food service inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. The 11 inspections listed here were made from Nov. 3 through Nov.

RENO, Nev. (November 13, 2014) – Renowned celebrities Santa Claus, from the North Pole, and Ronald McDonald, of McDonald’s notoriety, will be at The Grove, Saturday, Dec. 13, for the annual Breakfast with Santa, presented by Alice 96.5 and 106.9 MORE FM of the Reno Media Group, The Grove, McDonald’s and Model Dairy. The third annual Breakfast with Santa benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern Nevada (RMHC® Northern Nevada), a non-profit that houses families whose children are receiving medical treatment in local hospitals.

Washoe County Commissioners approved Wednesday a Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement providing $12.5 million in federal funding for the design and construction of improvements along the state Route 28 corridor from Incline Village to the U.S. Highway 50 junction.

In a Nevada Appeal op-ed, Controller-elect Ron Knecht laid out the premise for his ultra-conservative world view as follows:

"For 125 years, we’ve seen the rise of the dysfunctional politics of Progressivism. As it
has accelerated in the last five decades, we’ve had slowing economic growth and reductions in individual liberty, prosperity, opportunity and hope."