Letter: Vote Democrat? Really?
by Peter Hennessey, Ph.D. This is in reference to the Letter: Think before you vote, Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now.Contrary to the writer's assertions, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barak Obama and...
View ArticleCarson City men face reckless driving charges after drag race
Two 18-year-old Carson City men were arrested Monday and face misdemeanor reckless driving charges for drag racing through the east side of town.Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies patrolling the...
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Reno Businessman Speaks Out As New Effort Launched To Fight Excessive...
RENO – Businessman Raymond Pezonella said today he knew the burden of complying with government regulations had hit a new level of absurdity after an all-day audit resulted in an $8.99 gas tax charge...
View ArticleGov. Gibbons frets about gas prices
(AP) — Gov. Jim Gibbons says gas prices are up as much as 50 cents from just one month ago in tourist-dependent Nevada and other states in the West, and he wants to know why.
View ArticleAuto insurance bill would hit 40 percent of Nevada motorists
State lawmakers are debating whether the minimum auto liability coverage Nevada drivers need to carry should be raised for the first time since 1954. Assemblyman William Horne (D-Dist. A34) says some...
View ArticleWith a name like “clunker,” it had to be popular…
(Click image to play video) A wildly popular federal-run program that allows owners of gas guzzlers to get big discounts on a new gas-sipping vehicle has drained the money pot. They’re looking for more...
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Gas station clerk arrested for selling to minors, carrying fake ID
You would normally think it's minors who get busted for fake IDs when it comes to buying alcohol, but in this case, a gas station clerk was arrested after he sold alcohol to a 16-year-old decoy, and...
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Outdoors with Don Q: Memories from an unforgettable six week adventure
Bob and Lorraine (my cousin) Scholes of Dayton plus Elaine and I just returned from a six week vacation trip to Italy, Sicily and Switzerland. It was the Scholes’ second trip to Italy and our...
View ArticleFive Guys Burgers Coming to Carson
AroundCarson.com I guess it's a good sign to see new retail going up, even if there are empty storefronts nearby. Some new construction is happening in the parking lot of the south Walmart, on the...
View ArticleFree Spaghetti Lunch for Veterans and Military at Carson Valley Inn
Event Date: November 11, 2012 - 11:00amThe Carson Valley Inn is serving a Free Spaghetti Lunch for all Veterans and Active Military – plus one guest – on Veteran's Day, Sunday, November 11. The event...
View ArticleLesson learned! Senators gain split of double header against Fallon
Even after surging to a 6-0 lead in the home half of the first inning, the Carson High softball team wasn't ready to relax during the second game of its Sierra League double header against Fallon on...
View ArticleA Carson man runs from the law. It took them a few minutes and a couple of...
(Click image to play video) When Robert Lee Lopez saw the flashing lights of a cop car behind him Tuesday night, he knew the game was up. So he stomped on the gas and led deputies on a quick high speed...
View ArticleSouthwest Gas increase hearing Monday
The Public Utilities Commission has set a Monday hearing to give the public a chance to comment on Southwest Gas applications to raise rates in northern Nevada.
View ArticleAt $3.54 average, Nevada gas prices among lowest in country
Reno's average rose 6 cents to $3.67, Sparks rose 6 cents to $3.70 and Carson City rose 6 cents to $3.61. Elko has the highest average in the state after a 4-cent rise to $3.80. Demand for gasoline has...
View ArticleCarson City firefighters knock down brush fire
A brush fire was reported this morning in the area of Clear Creek and Center as was a possible gas leak near the Stewart Community Center. Carson City firefighters were called at around 9 a.m. near the...
View ArticleCarson City is getting a huge Christmas gift (sort of) from Douglas County
An alert Carson City Public Works employee has uncovered a gas tax collection snafu that has sent hundreds of thousands of Carson City gas tax dollars mistakenly to Douglas County. Perhaps as much as...
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A Personal ‘Stimulus Check’ Might Be Waiting For You At Nevada Unclaimed...
CARSON CITY – I checked with high hopes, but alas, my dreams of finding a pot of gold did not materialize. Maybe you will have better luck. The state has $490 million sitting around that it wants to...
View ArticleSouthwest Gas alerts customers to scammers posing as utility employees
Southwest Gas is warning customers about a number of individuals who have posed themselves as utility employees in the Carson City area. In a news release the utility noted that employees always wear a...
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Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
By Don Quilici With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs. And, that ice covering effectively...
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Outdoors with Don Q: A four-day adventure in Eastern Nevada
By Don Quilici On May 9 through May 12, six of us were on a fun-filled, four-day, outdoor adventure way over in Eastern Nevada. The six were: Bob “Slick” and Lynda McCulloch and Elaine and I, all of...
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