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Sunday, Nov. 8: Things to do around Carson City

Model train lovers are in for a special treat. It’s National Model Train Month and local aficionados are opening their doors and showing off their sets. Grab a tour guide from Hobbytown by the Denny’s Restaurant, and all aboard for a fun day. The Classic Cinema Series returns to Galaxy Theater with a showing of Die Hard. Yippy-ki-yay.

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I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 7-8

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Welcome to the weekend, Carson City. The temperatures will be brisk, but nothing a scarf and sweater can’t help guard against. The real cold shows up late Sunday and brings with it a good chance for snow. Mary Poppins would advise we bear it with a spoon full of sugar.

Douglas authorities: Gardnerville man suspected of killing his mother dies

The 27-year-old man suspected of killing his mother during a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning at a Gardnerville home died of respiratory failure Friday night, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Residents urged to report suspicious activity following Dayton Valley car break-ins

On the night of Sept. 25-26, 10 cars on the Greyhawk corrider in the Dayton Valley Country Club were rifled through by several young men. The thieves walked along the corridor testing the doors of cars parked in drive-ways. If unlocked, the cars were rifled for valuables. Items stolen were small electronics, like GPS systems, cash, or other items.

This Saturday: Trash Mob Keeping Hiking and Biking Paths Clean in Carson City

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October 17, 2015 - 8:00am

Muscle Powered, the local non-profit organization that advocates for cycling and walking, is continuing their monthly clean-up project called Trash Mobs. The Trash Mob meets on the third Saturday of every month for an hour to clean up litter along Carson City's walking and biking paths.

Suspect allegedly kills mother in early morning Gardnerville shooting

A 27-year-old man allegedly shot his mother dead during a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning at a Gardnerville home, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The investigation has identified the suspect as Jarek Kozlowski, 27. The victim, Michelle Kozlowski, was found fatally shot in the street near the Manhattan Way home.

Virginia sailor volunteers help spruce up area park, BAC grounds

Spending yet another Saturday in Carson City on their day off, 12 sailors from Virginia Beach, VA who are training at NAS Fallon, volunteered their time to assist in two needed projects.
Split into two groups, four were escorted to the Civil War burial site behind Fuji Park to build a split rail fence to protect the gravesite while the second spent the day at the Brewery Arts Center performing tasks to spruce up the grounds, repair gutters and dig up curbs.

In the photo from left to right are: Shanil Hopson; Fredrick Schmidt; Theresa McLaughlin and Damien Farinha.

Navy sailors on deck Saturday for volunteer work at historic Nevada State Prison

Glen Whorton, president of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, welcomed 13 sailors from Carrier Air Wing Three of Virginia Beach, VA to the Nevada State Prison on Saturday. The crew performs volunteer work while training at the Naval Air Station in Fallon.

Nevada tourism looks to social media, adventure for fall and winter visitor rollout

Following approval by the Nevada Commission on Tourism and TravelNevada, officials Wednesday released plans for the Silver State's fall and winter integrated marketing campaign.

Through a variety of enhanced public relations, social and paid media channels, Nevada is again focusing the campaign to Millennials and Young Gen X travelers who have an adventure mindset.

Since 2013, TravelNevada has been using a “Don’t Fence Me In” campaign, featuring a custom rendition of the famous cowboy song recorded by The Killers, to market tourism — Nevada’s No. 1 industry.

Nevada to launch fresh tourism campaign for fall featuring The Killers’ “Don’t Fence Me In”

Nevada is launching a fresh tourism campaign focused on attracting adventure-loving millennials to the state — especially to the rural areas less trafficked than Las Vegas. The Nevada Commission on Tourism voted Wedne...

Carson City sheriff's arrest log: Suspect scales fence, storage container during foot chase

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on a felony drug charge after he was treated for a heroin overdose and then, later, escaped hospital care and led law officers on a foot chase along North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Man jailed on suspicion of fourth DUI

A 56-year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Thursday night on a felony charge of DUI. If convicted, it would be his fourth, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Outdoors with Don Q: Take a leisurely sightseeing tour this Labor Day weekend

If you're looking for plans this Labor Day weekend, why not take a leisurely sightseeing tour of our own western Nevada and Sierra backyard? It’s easy to do, you’ll be on paved highways all the way, and you’ll have plenty of chances for taking photographs, shopping, buying souvenirs, eating and perhaps even a little fishing.

Emergency crews sent to motorcycle crash at I-580 at Fairview and 2 other accidents

UPDATE TUESDAY NOON: Nevada Highway Patrol reports Tuesday the motorcycle rider who crashed his bike Monday evening near the ramp at I-580 and Fairview had non-life threatening injuries. NHP also reports there were no injuries on a single-vehicle Jeep accident that flipped in the area of Spooner Junction.
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Highway 50 livestock fencing project begins

The Nevada Department of Transportation will enhance traffic safety with a new project that began Monday by installing livestock fencing on sections of Highway 50 in Silver Springs.

The project will fence approximately four and a half miles of U.S. 50 between Boyer Lane and Pinto Street and from Onyx Street to the U.S. 95 Alternate intersection in Silver Springs. The four-strand, smooth wire fencing will stand four feet high to help prevent wild horses and cattle from entering the highway.

Eagle Valley Christian School Banana Split Social is Sunday

Eagle Valley Christian School Banana Split Social!
Eagle Valley Christian School Banana Split Social!
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August 2, 2015 - 3:00pm

Eagle Valley Christian School is hosting a Banana Split Social for current and interested first through eighth grade students on Sunday, August 2 from 3 pm – 5 pm at their campus at 405 E. College Parkway.

Eagle Valley Christian School (EVCS) extends an invitation to all 1st – 8th grade students and their families to join us for Banana Splits and information on the following:

Chautauqua of the Naughty Tea Mistresses of Nevada at Dangberg Historic Park

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Chautauqua presenters Dana Lee Fruend, Yvonne Sullivan, Janet Baker and Judy Quinlan will portray Nevada pioneer women “Nellie Mighels Davis”, “Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Kincead”, “Whilhelmina Springmeyer” and “Hannah Clapp” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 am.

Carson City sheriff’s log: Woman jailed on multiple felony warrants

A 29-year-old Carson City woman with felony warrants issued for her arrest turned herself into jail officials Wednesday, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Message From Downtown 2020: Carson City on its way to becoming walkable destination community

The Downtown 2020 group initiated and promoted the Downtown Carson City Renovation plan. This took years of planning, relentless meetings with the Board of Supervisors and working with many different city agencies, City Planner, City Manager and engineers.

During this process there have been meetings with all the businesses and reaching out to the college and our high school to get them involved. We had public meetings where we listened and adapted your concerns to our plan for we understood that to be successful it takes a village.

Carson City sheriff's log: Arrests made for meth sales, trafficking

A 24-year-old woman was arrested Friday in the 1800 block of North Edmonds Drive on felony charges of possession of controlled substance for sales and possession of controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Man arrested on felony assault, child endangerment charges; woman jailed for robbery

A Carson City man was jailed Wednesday on felony assault and child endangerment charges after officers responded to an apartment complex where the suspect allegedly said he was going to throw his infant into a swimming pool, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Suspect caught trying to escape home near Roop Street

UPDATE: 6:15PM: An arrest has been made after a man had eluded Carson City sheriff's deputies in the area of Hawaii Circle. Andre Franklin, 21, was taken into custody at around 5 p.m. He was found in a home a few houses down on Hawaii Circle from where he was originally thought to be hiding. He was discovered by an officer trying to escape through a backyard.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong released the following information: At 1:37 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic battery report at the 2000 block of Hawaii Circle in Carson City.

WNC Softball: Wildcats Show Fight in Doubleheader Split with Coyotes

Giving up a three-run edge in the final inning could emotionally deflate a team. College of Southern Nevada's comeback only served as more motivation for the Western Nevada Wildcats on Saturday.
Makaylee Jaussi's sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the last of the seventh inning lifted the Wildcats to a 5-4 Scenic West Athletic Conference softball victory at Edmonds Sports Complex in the Carson City.

WNC Softball: 'Cats Take Series Opener from Coyotes

Two pitchers who are being counted on to deliver postseason victories locked up in a pitchers' duel on Friday at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City.

Carson City sheriff's arrest log: Man jailed on felony charge after pointing gun during fight

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in 3400 block of Sherman on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon in which he allegedly drew a handgun and pointed it at a victim during a fight, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Seeliger Elementary lockdown lifted after man with pajamas seen earlier leaving playground

Update 1:40 p.m.: The lock down at Seeliger Elementary has been lifted. Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes said the sheriff's office was contacted when the man was on school grounds. Several officers responded, going through neighborhoods where the man was seen leaving school property, going over a fence.

With further consultation with the sheriff's office, the school was placed in a lockdown with admittance, which closes the school off for children, keeping them indoors but being able to go from classroom to classroom, said Stokes.

WNC Softball: Wildcats level home field with sweep against Colorado Northwestern

After two weekends on the road against two of the best teams in the nation, the Western Nevada College softball team showed that it knows how to win when the playing field levels. WNC completed a four-game Scenic West Athletic Conference softball sweep of Colorado Northwestern on Saturday at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City.

The Wildcats backed the six-hit pitching of Kristina George by lining a homer and five doubles in a 6-3 opening-game victory, then Gabriella Canibeyaz delivered two hits and two RBI in a 7-3 second-game victory.

WNC Baseball: Wildcats hit Bickford but fall to Coyotes

Phil Bickford and his history of being a top-10 selection in the 2013 Major League Baseball amateur draft didn't intimidate Western Nevada College hitters on Saturday in Carson City.
In fact, the Wildcats touched up the right-hander for two hits and a run before fans had completely settled into their seats at John L. Harvey Field.

WNC Baseball: Wildcats Come Back to Remain in First

Western Nevada College found its offense just in time Friday, preventing College of Southern Nevada from taking over first place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference.
The Wildcats plated two fifth-inning runs to tie the score and then tallied five runs after two were out in the sixth to pull out a 9-4 baseball victory to gain a doubleheader split at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

Tuscarora exhibition now through June 30 inside Sierra Room of Carson City Community Center

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The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from February 26 – June 30, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.

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