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Red Hut Lake Tahoe to host Burger Night fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 11:40amThe Red Hut in South Lake Tahoe will host a Burger Night fundraiser to benefit the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation.
Nevada nursing professor awarded National Institutes of Health grant
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 6:06amRENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing researcher Michele Pelter has been awarded $377,000 from the National Institutes of Health to study detection of ischemia, a condition that can lead to heart attacks.
Over the two-year course of the study, Pelter will work with two local cardiologists, Dr. Richard Ganchan and Dr. Anita Kedia, who will serve as consultants on the study. She wants to see if different monitoring of patients experiencing symptoms of possible ischemia could lead to better care.
Affordable Help for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment During the Holidays and Year Round In Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 4:32amAt least 24 million people in the U.S. struggle with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The good news is that millions in recovery stand as evidence that there is hope – people can stop using, reconnect with family, and go on to productive, happy lives. The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is one group promoting the fact that recovery is possible, prevention works and treatment is effective.
Sledding for Fun and Excerise
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Sun, 12/12/2010 - 5:10pmWinter is the time of year that seems to go on forever. Shorter daylight hours, cold temperatures and house-bound kids. And if you do go outside you wear so many clothes your knees won't bend.
What type of exercise would tempt you to brave the cold --- Sledding! Remember when you were young and fresh snow was an exciting part of your day? I’ll bet as you aged you lost sight of all that fun. Just imagine the calories you can burn when you force yourself to have fun with a sled!
Watch it Live Now: Carson City Planning Commission
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/12/2010 - 4:56amCarson City planners today will consider a special use permit to install a series of solar panels at Eagle Valley Middle School.
Planners will also hear a special use permit request for improvements at the Brewery Arts Center and Performance Hall. The meeting is on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Sierra Room, 851 East William. Click here to read the full agenda and here to watch it live.
Nevada Medicaid Program Continues To Grow, Adding To State Budget Challenges
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 10:15amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite the need for drastic spending reductions to balance Nevada’s budget, the government program that provides health care to the poor continues to expand, consuming a growing share of the state’s scarce state revenues.
Audit Of Nevada Agency Use Of State Workers As Contractors Finds Abuse, Potential Criminal Activity
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 12:00pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Bears no longer safe from hunters in Nevada, oh my!
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sun, 12/05/2010 - 10:19amphoto © 2010 Rick Cooper | more info (via: Wylio)
So now it seems we will be able to shoot bears for sport in Nevada.
And as usual, both sides in this debate trotted out rationale that makes no sense.
Santa Day at the Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 5:11pmBring your kids and your camera!
The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada announces their annual “Santa Day” at the Museum on Saturday,
December 11th.
Santa will be here from 10am-1pm.
Families will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes, and crafts.
Be “edu-tained” with the new exhibits and layout at the museum, where kids from 2 to 92 can be educated and entertained.
Free admission to members, non-members can enjoy the fun for the normal admission price of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids…
Carson High School lockdown over, students leave campus bewildered; police investigating rumors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 1:50pmCarson High School officials and authorities continue to investigate rumors that surfaced among students earlier today of a planned shooting to take place on campus.
The Carson High School campus was on locked down shortly after noon today because the rumors had come from multiple students, authorities said. Released from school at the end of the day, students described the situation as confusing and frightening because they weren't told why they were forced into their classrooms with the doors locked.
Nevada General Fund Revenues Projected At $5.3 Billion For Next Two-Year Budget
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 4:31pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A panel of private sector fiscal experts today projected the Nevada state general fund will have about $5.3 billion in tax revenues to spend on government services for the next two years.
The Nevada Economic Forum spent the day making projections for gaming, sales, business and other major tax revenues for use by Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval and the Legislature in crafting a balanced budget for the two years beginning July 1, 2011.
Nevada Information Technology Director Retires After 47 Years In Field
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 4:12pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons announced today the retirement of Information Technology Director Dan Stockwell after 47 years in the field, including 14 years with the state of Nevada.
“I consider Dan Stockwell a consummate professional and a good friend,” Gibbons said. “He can be proud of his service to the citizens of Nevada.”
“I would like to thank all of wonderful public service professionals I have worked with over the years with the State of Nevada,” Stockwell said. “We have truly laid the foundation for a bright future for our state.”
Dayton Food Pantry at Community Center on Dec. 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/27/2010 - 11:05pmWith the big distribution day for the holidays on Thursday, Dec. 16, the Dayton Food Pantry will operate that day only from the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street from noon to 5 p.m.
With unemployment in Lyon County at nearly 20 percent, donations are especially welcome this holiday season, explained Freida Carbery, director for the Pantry.
On the other days of December, the Food Pantry will be open for emergency food needs as usual, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4 Enterprise Way and Highway 50 (east of Smith’s Grocery) Monday through Friday.
State Senate Democratic Campaign Report Shows Return Of Contributions From ‘Pay To Play’
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/27/2010 - 10:37amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A campaign report filed by the Senate Democratic Caucus shows the group’s political action committee received about $20,000 before ending a short-lived proposal to give lobbyists access to lawmakers in exchange for campaign contributions.
Storm continues to make travel difficult through Northern Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 3:35pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol remains busy today attending to a number of weather-related accidents between Carson City and Reno, Trooper Chuck Allen reports.
With a winter storm warning in effect until 4 p.m. today followed by a blast of cold weather through Wednesday, conditions on Northern Nevada roads remain icy and will likely continue that way through the holiday travel period.
Free Thanksgiving at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 6:21pmThe Carson Nugget will hold its annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
Carson City lights up for the holidays with ice skating, ballet, train rides and festivals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:12pmCarson City during the holidays always springs alive with a festive collection of entertainment, music, and traditional favorites for the whole family.
Winter arrives just in time for Thanksgiving as the Arlington Square Ice Skating Rink opens for the season with daily skate sessions from Nov. 24 - Jan. 22. Group rates and multi-use punch cards provide savings to ice enthusiasts.
Fitness on the Wire: Thanksgiving Doesn't Have to Mean Another Pie and Another Pound
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:10pmNo one counts calories at Thanksgiving. However, if you do plan on diet control, you might also consider adding a little exercise to your holiday menu.
Start that turkey and while everyone is still asleep go outside for a long walk. Exercise during the holiday will lower your stress level, slow you down, and maybe even keep you away from the refrigerator.
— I can’t tell you not to eat too much. You wouldn’t listen anyway. However, eating light, getting plenty of rest, and putting in a little exercise time, will help you through the holiday.
Chain controls on area roads
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 8:04amMost area highways have snow tire or chains required this morning, with chains/4WD required for the mountain passes west of Lake Tahoe.
Carson City schools are all open today on time. Sorry, kids, no snow day!
U.S. Highway 50 from east of Dayton to South Lake Tahoe, and U.S. Highway 395 from Bridgeport to Reno have chains or snow tires required. SR 341 to Virginia City and Mount Rose Highway are also chains or snow tires required.
OurTown: World AIDS Day
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 12:04amCortney Bloomer from the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services talks about World AIDS Day and what they are doing locally to fight the disease.
Several Tahoe ski resorts to open this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:47pmA handful of Lake Tahoe ski resorts prepare to open for the season this weekend thanks to an early snowfall, snowmaking guns and a fairly large storm set to punch the Sierra.
Around a foot or more of natural snow across the Sierra earlier this month certainly helped get things moving. With this weekend's anticipated storm, which may bring anywhere from 2-4 feet of snow to the Sierra, resorts should get a nice healthy boost just in time for the holiday season.
Here's what we know:
Group Urges Nevadans to Reach Out for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 2:38pmChristy McGill likes to use a gardening metaphor when she explains Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey's mission to reduce substance abuse and promote recovery.
“The Coalition is planting the seeds of hope that alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover,” said McGill, who serves as director.
Carson City animal shelter scales back, announces new hours
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 1:46amNew hours for the Carson City Animal Shelter will go into effect on Monday, Dec. 7, health officials said.
The change reflects cost-cutting measures by one day from the current schedule. The shelter is now closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
Greater Nevada Employees Recognized For Outstanding Service
Submitted by Greater Nevada ... on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 5:17pmNineteen employees from Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Carson City branches and offices were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the company’s annual employee training and recognition event last month.
Thanksgiving Steam Up on The V&T No. 25
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 11:58pmWhat would a Thanksgiving holiday be without a steam train ride? The V&T No. 25 will be chugging down the tracks on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-27. Come on down and enjoy the ride. Departures both days will be every 40 minutes from 10am to 4pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Wabuska Depot at the Nevada State Railroad Museum on the day of the ride. For more information, please call the Nevada State Railroad Museum at (775) 687-6953.
Nevada Army Guard Retirees to be Honored in Las Vegas
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 1:10pmCARSON CITY – The long-time military service of all recently-retired Nevada Army Guard Soldiers will be recognized December 5 in Las Vegas during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The event includes a retiree ceremony honoring the Nevada Army Guard’s 2010 retirees at 2:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Readiness Center on Sunday, December 5.
The day’s events begin at 10 a.m. and will include a retiree briefing, identification card and defense enrollment eligibility updates, and the Hall of Fame retiree awards ceremony.
Dayton Food Pantry makes plea for Thanksgiving turkey donors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 11:19amWith an unemployment rate of nearly 20 percent in Lyon County, the Dayton Food Pantry has seen a big jump in requests for Thanksgiving food baskets and is asking the community for help.
Food Pantry Director Freida Carbery reports that while many individuals and groups have donated turkeys and trimmings, there are already 100 families in need on the Pantry list, and only 40 turkeys in the freezer. The Pantry's list of those in need doesn’t even include the numbers of families she expects to receive from the local schools this week.
Monday is Dollar Day @ Carson Lanes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 8:39pmCarson City man faces obstruction and battery charges
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 1:33pmA Carson City man faces misdemeanor battery and obstruction charges after he allegedly pushed his six-year-old nephew, which caused a family fight.
Kohl's clerk faces embezzlement charge after $1,000 taken from cash register
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 1:13pmA Carson City woman and an employee of Kohl's faces a felony embezzlement charge after she was found on video surveillance taking more than $1,000 from the company cash register.
Katherine Lynn Koval, 27, was arrested on Tuesday. Bail was set at $15,000.
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