$12
Carson City area road report for July 12-18
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 8:24amHere are the road construction projects in the Carson City area for Monday, July 12 through Sunday, July 18. Expect some delays and use caution in the construction zones.
The Roop Street widening project will continue this week with the following impacts expected:
— Effective Thursday, July 8, Roop Street will be closed to through traffic from William Street to Robinson Street. This closure will last through Sept. 1.
—The intersection of Caroline Street and Roop Street will be closed to through traffic through Sept. 1. Traffic may cross Roop Street at Washington Street.
Lake Tahoe's Valhalla Arts, Music and Theater Festival gets spicy, funky and downright funny
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 8:17pmLAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Gardnerville man steals four cases of beer for birthday party, arrested for shoplifting and meth possession
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 1:10pmA Gardnerville man, who told authorities he was planning a birthday party but didn't have enough money for beer and so he decided to steal four cases of it, faces felony shoplifting and possession of methamphetamine charges after being arrested Wednesday.
Jay William Dunkelberg, 53, was detained by Safeway store personnel following a foot chase. He was subsequently interviewed by Carson City Sheriff's Office personnel where he confessed to shoplifting and meth possession, according to the arrest report. Bail is set at $5,000.
Carson City, Carson Valley gaming down 1.1 percent in May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 12:21pmCasino game winnings in Carson City and Carson Valley dropped by 1.1 percent in May, while statewide gaming revenues declined by 4.7 percent, according to figures released today by gaming regulators.
Cheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmCheroke Wheel Basket Weaving Workshop
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 1:13pmQuestionable Billing, Attendance Problems Costing $2.3 Million Identified In Audits Of Nevada Mental Health Programs
Submitted by on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 2:15pmCARSON CITY – Audits of two state mental health programs reviewed today identified a number of serious findings, from physicians working only a few hours a day to questionable and potentially fraudulent bills for services to the mentally ill.
Energy Department Loses Ruling To Terminate Yucca Mountain Licensing, State To Appeal
Submitted by on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 11:06amCARSON CITY – A ruling by a panel of federal judges saying the U.S. Department of Energy does not have the authority to withdraw its licensing application of Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository will be appealed, a Nevada official said yesterday.
Carson City man sentenced to prison for selling meth, beating girlfriend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 8:13amCarson City DA: Lengthy sentence handed down in police chase, DUI crash
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 6:06pmKrolicki: New Nevada Task Force takes aim at job growth, business diversity
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 6:24pmGibbons to defend prison closing
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 2:03pmGov. Jim Gibbons will defend his plan to close Nevada State Prison in Carson City at a Board of Prisons meeting tomorrow afternoon, saying that they do not expect to lay off any employees.
The governor's office has provided the following talking points to defend Gibbons' decision to close NSP, which were made available to Carson Now:
Nevada State Prison in Carson City has approximately 310 full-time employees (all classifications). Of those employees, only 40 percent actually reside in Carson City. The breakdown by percentage is:
Open House at Carson City Airport
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 10:00amFlights of fancy and aviation demonstrations will be on tap Saturday at the Carson City Airport Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event and parking is free and open to the public.
Festivities will include skydiving demonstrations, fly-bys, model aircraft demonstrations, static displays, hot-air balloon rides and lots of food and snack vendors.
Nevada commits to AT&T in $12 million contract for service upgrades
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 8:16amThe state has signed a four-year $12 million contract with AT&T for telecommunications services, including private network, managed internet services and security, now making AT&T the primary communications provider in Northern Nevada.
Carson City health officials urge vaccinations following California whooping cough outbreak
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 11:23amCarson City health officials are urging vaccinations after several reported cases of whopping cough in neighboring California.
First Day of the Annual Farmer’s Market at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 3:14pmShoppers perused the fresh fruits and vegetables at the first farmers’ market of the season at the Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park on Wednesday.
More than 20 vendors were on hand offering fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and flowers. For the first time in the market’s 16-year history, there are also vendors selling fresh meat and prepared foods like lumpias, wraps and sandwiches.
Contested GOP State Senate Primary Races Split Between Moderate And Conservative Candidates
Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:44amCARSON CITY – In the fight for control of the Republican Party in the state Senate in the Tuesday primary it was an even split, with conservative candidates taking two of four contested seats and two others going to more moderate candidates backed by Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio.
Carson Valley Days
Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:00amPrimary Election Results UPDATE
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 7:00pmFor the latest go to the Carson City Elections Department and Secretary of State's Office
UPDATE: 9 PM:
Carson City Sheriff
Furlong, Kenny — 48%
Guimont, Bob —32 %
White, Bob — 18.4%
100 percent reporting
Total votes: 12,094
Ken Furlong: 5,875; 48.58 %
Bob Guimont: 3,977; 32.88%
Bob White: 2,242; 18.54%
Gov. Gibbons Optimistic Congress Will Extend Medicaid Program That Means $88 Million To Nevada Budget
Submitted by on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 1:58pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons expressed optimism today that Congress will act to extend Medicaid funding that was counted on by state lawmakers in February when they approved an $800 million plan to balance the budget.
Vodka binge lands Carson City man in jail; charged with child endangerment
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 6:30pmA 44-year-old Carson City man faces gross misdemeanor child endangerment charges after he drank a bottle of vodka and began verbally abusing his children at a Saliman Road apartment.
Deputies were dispatched on Saturday to the Carson City Walgreens on East Williams after three visibly scared, barefoot children asked a store employee for help because their father was at home, drunk and they were afraid of him.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” being performed at The Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 5:04pmJune 5, 2010 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
June 6, 2010 – 2:00pm
June 11, 2010 – 7:00pm
June 12, 2010 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
June 13, 2010 – 2:00pm
William Shakespeare’s tale of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is being performed by the Brewery Arts Center Stage Kids at The Maizie Harris Jesse Theater in the Brewery Arts Center. The story tells the adventures taken by four teenagers who get lost in a magical forest.
General Admission: $9 per person,
Students, Seniors, & Brewery Arts Center Members: $6 per person
A Rail of a Good Time: Virginia & Truckee Railroad opens season with great deals
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 5:25pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad opened its 2010 season with completely booked train rides over Memorial Day weekend. As if channeling the “Little Engine that Could,” the historic railway started right where it left off last year with overwhelming public support. After a sold-out season in 2009, the V&T has expanded operations to Friday through Sunday rides, now through Oct. 31.
The strong beginning to the V&T’s summer operations has tourism officials hopeful the trend sticks.
Republican candidate for Senate withdraws from Nevada race
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 1:10pmA Nevada Republican U.S. Senate hopeful is withdrawing from the race a week before the primary election.
Gary Bernstein threw his support Tuesday to John Chachas, a former Wall Street banker who grew up in Ely and returned to Nevada to run for the seat held by Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid. Bernstein was a long shot in the race that drew 12 GOP candidates.
Stewart Father's Day Powwow in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 12:03amThe Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Committee in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Stewart Alumni will host the 2010 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow at the former Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Stewart Campus, 5500 Snyder Avenue.