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There are checks and balances in place for secure mail-in voting, Carson City Clerk's Office assures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:32pmCarson City is currently experiencing its largest use to date of mail-in voting thanks to COVID-19, and some people are concerned over the potentiality for voter fraud.
However, according to Miguel Camacho, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Carson City Clerk’s Office, there have always been checks and balances in place to maintain a fair election for all Nevada residents.
Carson City man pleads guilty in Dec. 3 standoff with SWAT
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:11pmA Carson City man who shot inside a Morgan Mill residence earlier this month while an elderly family member hid in the home, forcing a standoff in which SWAT responded, pled guilty in Carson City court to felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to the district attorney's office.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:05pmWith activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.
Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training set for Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 1:51pmCarson City Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, are trained volunteers who represent the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected.
CASA volunteers are appointed by a Judge and serve as the voice of the child in the courtroom. The CASA volunteer helps to ensure that the children are in safe, permanent and thriving environments.
Man serving life prison sentence brought up on murder charges in Carson City court
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 10:44amA 61-year-old Northern Nevada Correctional Center inmate was booked Monday on multiple murder charges and made an appearance in Carson City Justice Court.
Accusations of fraud, lies, and neglect pile up around bankrupt Carson City sober-living facility: Part III
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 8:54pmWhen the families and friends of Lyfe Recovery clients were introduced to the facility, they were sold on the idea that their loved ones would be in a supervised sober environment to help them beat their addictions. However, what Lyfe Recovery turned out to be was a shell, barely meeting the minimum requirements. Unfortunately, for Joe Tummarello, the minimum for his own needs weren’t met during his time at the Carson City based sober-living facility, which allegedly contributed to his death.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Carson Street Roundabout to be discussed at Thursday Board of Supervisors Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will convene for their next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Free art and music events across Carson City this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 2:39pmSeveral art and music events in Carson City on Friday, June 7 are perfectly timed so you can attend all three. Drop by for appetizers and see the "Translating Silver City" art show at City Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m., then view Capital City Art Initiative's "New Crop 2019" exhibition and meet the artists over a glass of wine at the nearby reception at the Court House Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Finish the night with a free concert by Athena McIntyre at McFadden Plaza near The Fox Brewpub from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
18-year-old Carson City woman arrested after choking mother during argument regarding cat care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 9:11amAn 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1100 block of S. Nevada Street for domestic battery first after an argument over a cat escalated.
According to the police report, a mother and daughter had been arguing over a cat when they became physical.
Deputies made contact with the pair, and spoke to the mother, who had a “very noticeable mark” on her right collar bone and neck area. She said, “she did this to me,” pointing to the 18-year-old daughter, who was walking into the living room.
New members, leadership roles in place on Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 11:14amThe Carson City School District welcomes two new school board members: Lupe Ramirez, District 1, and Richard Varner, District 4. Ramirez and Varner were accompanied by Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, District 3, and Don Carine, District 6, at the Carson City Court House Monday, Jan. 7, as all four took their oaths of office and were sworn in as elected city officials.
Early voting underway in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 1:02pmEarly voting has begun in Carson City and residents are turning out in numbers to do their civic duty.
Meet Your Candidates: Carson City Justice of the Peace, Department 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 12:29pmGeneral Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Early voting will be open at the Carson City Courthouse Oct. 20 through Nov. 2.
Carson City Charters of Freedom dedication ceremony set for Thursday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 8:17amA dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom Monument will be held at noon on Thursday, June 14 at the Carson City Courthouse plaza, Carson City officials announced. The Charters of Freedom are actual-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Carson City municipal offices, courts closed
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 6:48amUPDATE: 9:15AM: Carson City municipal offices are now closed, according to Carson City Deputy Emergency Manager Stacey Belt.
"Due to weather and road conditions, the Carson City Manager and Mayor have closed all local Carson City offices, Friday March 16," she said.
The Clerk Recorders office at 885 East Musser Street will remain open for final day election candidate filings.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly stealing power generator from employer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 8:01pmA Carson City man was booked into jail on Tuesday for felony suspicion of grand larceny after allegedly stealing a power generator while serving as a temporary employee, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Court Administrator Maxine Cortes receives Court Executive of the Year Award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 4:57pmRandall Soderquist, President of the Nevada Association of Court Executives and Court Administrator for Elko Township Justice Court and City of Elko Municipal Court, and Julie Wise, Assistant Clerk of Court, Second Judicial District Court and NACE Board Member, presented the 2016 Court Executive of the Year Award to Max Cortes at the Carson City Courthouse on Monday, April 24, 2017.
Energy Savings Get Green Light In Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 4:24pmThe Governor’s Office of Energy (GOE) recently awarded $76,000 to help Carson City implement a $4.1 million project that will conserve energy and reduce the city’s operational costs.
Carson City Court Employees Serve Families and Seniors Beyond the Courthouse
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 11:02amFor 15 years, employees of the First Judicial District Court, Carson City Justice and Municipal Court and Alternative Sentencing Department adopt families and seniors for the holiday season. Through employee and judge donations, gifts and food are given to families from Advocates to End Domestic Violence and to seniors to brighten their holidays.
Couple who abducted children after Carson City court case sought by Douglas authorities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 1:34pmAuthorities in Douglas County and Carson City continues to seek two people who were involved in an Amber Alert on Monday night following an abduction in which the children were returned safe.
Wanted: New shoes for foster kids
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 6:43pmWanted: New shoes for foster children. All sizes needed. Donations are being accepted at the following locations:
Carson City court orders four to stand trial in killing of 18-year-old over pot
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 6:44pmA Carson City Justice of the Peace has ordered four young men to stand trial in the murder of an 18-year-old man over three bags of marijuana earlier this year.
Carson City courts implement new misdemeanor treatment court for drug addicts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 4:06pmA new drug treatment process through Carson City's court system will begin with its first hearing July 2 at the Carson City Courthouse. The goal is to send addicts, especially those who are young, to substance abuse rehabilitation and counseling programs.
Industrial Art showcased in CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 5:29pmEmbracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
Carson City Court Clerk, Little League coach jailed on suspicion of statutory sexual seduction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 4:43pmA 25-year-old Carson City Justice Court Clerk and Carson Little League coach has been arrested on felony charges, including statutory sexual seduction involving a 15-year-old male, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed Saturday.
Arrested was Armando Navarro. He was taken into custody for suspected statutory sexual seduction and committing certain sexual acts in public, both felonies, and indecent or obscene exposure, a gross misdemeanor. As of Saturday afternoon, Naravarro had made arrangements to post bail.
Suspect in beating of Carson City woman was due in court on domestic battery charge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:53amWEDNESDAY 5:30PM: This story has been updated. Go here for the latest update, which includes the charges filed against suspect Jordan Webber in Tuesday's domestic battery at a Dori Way home.
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UPDATE 1:05PM: A 22-year-old Carson City man faces felony charges after he allegedly beat a pregnant woman with a rock, released a pit bull on responding officers and then stabbed himself in the neck. The victim in the battery was being treated for non life-threatening injuries, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The suspect, Jordan Webber, was flown by Care Flight to Renown Medical Center in Reno. He was to appear in Carson City court today on domestic battery charges, said Furlong. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday morning, 11:25 a.m. to a report of a violent domestic battery actively taking place at the 2300 block of Dori Way in northeast Carson City.
The hysterical reporting female informed dispatchers that a man was attacking a pregnant female with a knife. She believed the victim was being stabbed repeatedly and her throat had been “slit” in the back yard of the residence.
Carson City leadership 'boot camps' designed to inspire change in organizations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 9:38pmCarson City area leaders in business, government and the nonprofit sector are encouraged to enroll in a series of workshops this month designed to inspire, energize and bring about positive, efficient paradigm changes to organizations.
Led by award-winning humanitarian and motivational speaker Ian Hill, the "boot camps" will be held June 16, 20 and 23 at the BRIC building, 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. Enrollment ranges from $199 to $249. A portion of proceeds will go to the Carson City Court Appointed Special Advocates and the Brewery Arts Center.
A Walk Down the Fall Art Walk Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 7:43amAt 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning a group of well bundled people met in downtown Carson City for the Fall Art Walk. If you missed the walk or forgot to take notes, here is a brief recap.
1) Comma Coffee – The “Backseat Gallery” in the back was featuring art by Barry Mitchell. It was a great opportunity to get a hot coffee too.
2) Legislative Grounds – A viewing of the statues of Kit Carson and Abraham Curry and the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial along the beautiful ground of the Nevada State Legislature.
It's Your City with Chris Bayer, director of Court Appointed Special Advocates in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 8:20amChris Bayer tells about CASA of Carson City (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and how you can help the children in your community.
It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.
The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television in Carson City.