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Western Nevada College: 433 students make Spring academic dean's list

Western Nevada College has named 433 students to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees and their home towns are:

Carson City
Cheyenne Aarons, Zaid Abdelhady, Anthony Abuan, Spenser Alexander, Josef Almeida, Sarah Anderson, Rogaciano Arellano, Jorge Avalos, Jacob Bainton, Alyona Baka, Justin Bardling, Emily Beach, Ailyn Betancourt, Cynthia Brabazon, Meghan Bubb, Evan Byassee, Viridiana Cacho-Alvarez, Olivia Capps, Leonardo Cardoza, Victor Carrasco, Juana Castaneda Ruiz, Connor Chech, Juan Conchas, Kyla Cox, Cindy Crowder, Julia Cruz, Andrew Davalos, Trevor Dawley, Paulina Delgado, Antonio Dominguez, Rachelle Dominguez Hernandez, Sage Donnelly, Jakob Dzyak, Matthew Edelman, Heidi Falconer, Gabriela Fernandez, Salvador Fernandez Hernandez, Dawson Fettic, Ashley Figueroa, Chelsea Figueroa, Arietis Fisher-Burns, Gerardo Flores Aguayo, Abigail Ganze, Sarai Garcia, AC Garcia, Savahna Garcia, Lissette Garcia Velazquez, Keith Getch, Morgan Golden, Abigail Golik, Valerie Griggs, Mark Guzzetta, Joshua Hackett-Maheux, Christopher Hash, Natalie Haskell, Nicholas Haskell, Alexis Hernandez, Eric Herron, Sarah Higuera, Abigail Hill, Annji Hodorowicz, Monte Howell, Wesley Huneycutt, Cristina Ibarra Reyes, Celine Jackson, Megan Jackson, Madisson Jacobs, Brandon Jones, Amberlee Ketten, Alisha Kingsley, Kerstin Law, Lauren Laza-Twist, Nubia Leon-Lozano, Israel Lozano, Nely Mariscal, Kallie McDonald, Kaitlyn McDonald, Amelia McKay, Julieanna McManus, Chelsi McNeill, Jarrod Meyer, Todd Miller, Sarah Miller, Delaney Mott, Maryn Myler, Hallie Newman, Jennifer Nguyen, Justin Nussbaumer, Donnie Ochampaugh, Laura O’Connor, Mairelys Ortega, Sergio Pacheco-Melendres, Jazzy Peralta, Abner Perez, Shana Peterson, Christian Pineda-Arciniega, Miguel Prado, Elizabeth Pulido, Jessica Quijas Mata, Edgar Rangel, Jonathan Ratcliffe, Ryan Riley, Miranda Rios, Reveka Rivera, Briza Rodriguez, Natalie Rogers, Diego Rojas, Lily Roman, Steven Russell, Joseph Russo, Sarai Salas, Briana Sanchez, Brandon Sevilla, Cody Shelton, Jaidyn Shepard, Terrence Shields, Haylee Solorio, Martha Soto Cuadras, Cheyenne Straw, Mariana Talamantes, Amara Tedford, Christopher Thayer, Richard Todt, Taegen Tommila, Leslie Torres, Ciarra Valladon, Claudia Vazquez, Edwin Vazquez, Brett Veader, Jessica Visnovits, Paul White, Natalie Wirth, Ryan Wood, Levi Woods, Grant Zampirro

Dayton
Elise Addington, Bryan Aguilera, Anahi Arroyo-Herrera, Jenna Barlly, Ashlynn Barwig, Keerat Bhullar, Kaitlin Brown, Ainslee Brown, Christina Cabral, Alondra Castaneda Ledesma, Steven Cibrian, Nicole Cook, Kirsten Day, Joseph de Wet, Cassandra Dickenson, Leslie Drews, Naima Duarte, Isaiah Dums, Alexandra Edmondson, Shayla Edstrohm, Eden Evans, Taylor Furr, Luisa Gaviria Arroyave, Hailey Glynn, Abigail Harker, Kaitlin Hinrikus, Sarah Hodges, Anna Holley, Anthony Jimenez, Shanti Johnson, Ian Kanter, Dakota Knight, Caitlynn Koback, Linn Lawrence, Leticia Ledezma Rubio, Tyler Logan, Jada Mandeville, Giselle Medina, Madison Morton, Elora Neep, Kailey Olsen, Katherine Oppedahl, Ashley Pacheco, Lance Peterson, Lyssa Philippi, Sabrina Ramirez, Aadra Reed, Haley Rose, Maryjane Rose, Haylea Strickler, Kimberly Torres, Devin Vaughan, Alwen Vergara, Kayla Villegas, Elizabeth Vincent, Aryanna Virgen-Ortega, Roham Wahabzada, Kimberly Waski, Zane Westom, Elena Winward, Micah Woodruff

Fallon
Alia Adams, Shivam Bhakta, Hayden Blais, Desirae Blunt, Aaron Brown, Rafe Card, Dario Ceresola, Allison Christopherson, Karter Conway, Heather Cordell, Sierra Cortez, Emmanuel Demillo, Sydney Drost, Aspen Easter, Michaela Flick, Karley Frederick, Lewis Garcia, Carey Hack, Jorgen Jeppesen, Parker Jones, Conor Keitz, Jase Kroll, Angelena Leal, Alexandria Matter, Shelby McCart, Madelyn Mikulak, Amanda Ngo, Connor Nicholas, Alison Norcutt, Sadie O’Flaherty, Madison Paladini, Melanie Plasse, Benjamin Polish, Emily Richards, Savannah Robinson, Allison Ruck, John Shelton, Megan Shyne, Ashley Sorensen, Maximus Swan, Michele Tapia, Meagan Trinidad, Dylan Wallace, Brooklynn Whitaker, Maria Whitaker, Elizabeth Williams, Shailynn Winter, Kynja Woods

Fernley
Shaundrika Cassinelli, Celeste Condie, Kyle Conrado, Clara Dunbar, Aleana Duncan, Samantha Funk, James Huckaby, Carson Humes, Colby Johnson, Reese Jones, Dalton Kinamon, Alex Lopez Martinez, Paula Maghirang, Mark Mitzen, Alexandra Paredes, Emma Parsons, Aaron Robins, Aschlynn Roemer, Evelyn Rosas Ojeda, Blakeley Shoemaker, Nayeli Stopani, Bryanna Timmsen, Jacqueline Torres, Sariah Warren, Alexis Young

Gardnerville
Luis Alaniz, Chauntel Bagshaw, William Banner, Allyson Bliss, Hannah Carr, Stan Cutter, Daniel Dangelo, Abraham Downes, Patricia Duarte Gonzalez, Alexander Embree, Alicia Fehr, Wendy Frogget, William Gilroy, Adam Hamilton, Rowan Harmon, Alexandria Horner, Richard Jorgenson, Rylee Kull, Cody Lambert, Jamie Lindsey, Noelle MacDonnell, Omar Nava Del Real, Treyton Northup, Mackenzie Peters, Timothy Phenix, Savannah Pinto, Robert Pomeroy, Trinati Randall, Brandon Roberts, Michael Robinson, Ciana Rollings, Olivia Ross-Dee, Michael Rubio, Jessica Scott, Chloe Svensson, Chanden Tolbert, Audrey Topp, Araceli Valadez Paz, Calli Weston, Swade Wright

Genoa
Tasha Garrison

Hawthorne
Juliet Hernandez

Henderson
Symantha Lloyd, Taylor Wallace

Incline Village
Sarah Minkle, Jerry Sanchez

Las Vegas
Dennis Tristen Abao, Rhiannon Bree Achong, Kailey Aguilera, Jamilett Catalan, Nova Creacy, Kelsey Dosch, Ashley Howell, Criskier Ignacio, William Kenton, Jordyn Kenton, Nyla Lee, Alexzah Lopez, Victoria Newsom, Keila Ponce, Nhora Quassani, Hayli Rhoton, Kyler Ryu, Kristine Yna Saldua, Mohammad Shahzad, Coye Shelton, Albert Vandivort

Lockwood
Daniel Matthies

Minden
Bradford Adams, Trevor Ammons, Zoe Butterfield, Tyler Calhoun, Mikaela Camara, Robin Clarke, Hannah Corgan, Kaely Cuthill, Marissa Flanders, Hailey Fournier, Abby Galahan, Haylee Harjes, Jessica Kneefel, Mikayla Kuhlman, Veronica Marquez, Heather Midkiff-Alexander, Adam Morrill, Davianna Morris, Daniel Nellis, Meaganne Nellis, Emilie Prudhomme, Kathryn Rios, Madison Rodgers, Hannah Serpa, Mikayla Willden

Mound House
Tania Arroyo, Maria Juarez Razo, Armando Oliva, Anthony Pisani

North Las Vegas
Brianna Aragon, Isaac Gonzales, Isiah Gonzales, Basemath Ross

Pahrump
Barrie Fenton

Reno
Joshua Adams, Jordan Brooks, Lexi Chesney, Olivia Collins, Honor Edmands, Tevyn Esplin, Thomas Fielding, Luke Kohler, Easperee Landry, Phillip McCrary, Kyle Mello, Ricardo Pacheco, Kraig Palmer, Alana Pankopf, Audrey Rank, Katelyn Rasmussen, Reese Renaud, Rochelle Seymour, Gracie Smithee, Cadence Stewart, Flara Taylor, Courtney Thompson, Adam Trist, Peyton Trujillo, William Ventura

Silver Springs
Davannah Anderson, Ameille Delfino, Sean Hill, Kayla Limbeck, William Moore, Sara Perez

Smith
Megan Feuerhelm, David Smith

Sparks
Buster Clifton, Ryan Conley, Jewels Crable, Sara Daly, James Farmer, Melissa Fraguela, Aaron Hallauer, Jennica Harold, Jacob Mangosing, Connor Moran, Austin Roberts, Keegan Wood, Brandi Ziegler

Stagecoach
Roberto Rodriguez

Virginia City
AnnJoLee Field

Washoe Valley
Addison Fredeen, Eduardo Garcia, Kalvin Kimbro, Sarah Sorich

Wellington
Tanner Balda, Allie Kleine, Melissa Lackore

Yerington
Claire Coutts, Valeria Ramirez, Rocio Rodriguez, Natalie Rubio, Emilee Stewart, Kaiya Villines

Coleville, Calif.
Audra Hlodan

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The 120 pounds of litter collected during the inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup at Sand Harbor State Park will be used in an innovative art installation in the park's visitor center.

Over 80 dedicated volunteers joined forces to comb the park's picturesque shores on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Warmer weather is upon us – finally – which also means so is the ever popular and very educational ComputerCorps TechCamp Summer Series! Yes, summer is just a few months off and ComputerCorps TechCamp 2K24 is now accepting applicants.


On April 24, 2024, at approximately 4:48 a.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash at the location of IR580 southbound near mile marker CC01 in Carson City, Nevada. (Near the Snyder Ave. overpass).

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Douglas County officials have announced that construction will begin soon on the first phase of the Muller Parkway Project. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Minden and Gardnerville, offering an alternative route to the main U.S. Route 395 through town. The decision comes as the County moves to fill its requirement to construct 2.4 miles of two-lane road by 2025.

Carson High School is pleased to announce Katarina Klatt and Brynn Russell will carry their academic and athletic talents on to the next level with Division 1 Scholarships. A short signing ceremony was held at the Carson Aquatic Center Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with its plan to transfer certain mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento, a change that has drawn bipartisan opposition among Nevada elected officials over its potential impact on the region’s economy and fears that it would slow the processing of ma

A 32-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested Wednesday and booked for charges associated to a fentanyl drug overdose in December 2023, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the 2nd annual “Walk Us Home” 5K for Foster Homes on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Carson City.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two Carson City residents who died in a wrong way crash early Wednesday morning in Carson City.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week introduces, Shrek. While he may not hail from a swamp, this lovable pup is as big-hearted as they come, searching for his forever family.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

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Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.

Carson Medical Group broke ground on their new 31,000 square foot facility off old Hot Springs Road in October 2022 and this June it will officially open its doors to patients.

The facility, located at 1946 Old Hot Springs Road, will house the primary care physicians, their Ear/Nose/Throat practice, as well as the CMG+ walk-in clinic.

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo, Jr." at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments that the entire family will enjoy!

UPDATE THURSDAY: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people who died Wednesday morning following the two vehicle crash on I-580 in Carson City. They are Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra, 36, and Viola Santoyo Huizar, 48, both of Carson City.
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UPDATE 12:42PM: Southbound I-580 in Carson City was opened as of around 11 a.m., said a Nevada State Police spokeswoman, who provided more details of the fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

Both the driver of a car and a truck involved in the crash died. Their names have not been released pending notification of family members. The car, which was going the wrong way — northbound in the southbound lane — struck the truck and caught on fire, according to a NSP preliminary investigation thus far. The vehicle makes are unknown at this time.

Dayton Elementary School in Lyon County was honored Wednesday along 13 other schools including Carson High in Carson City as a Nevada Purple Star School.

Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.

Junior Park Ranger Day is back this Saturday, April 27 at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day.

Carson City School District hosted a ceremony Wednesday morning with local dignitaries from the Nevada Department of Education and officers from local military bases. Carson High School was honored with a Nevada Purple Star School designation for supporting military-connected students and their families.

A 37-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of obstruction, trespassing and felony sex offender failing to register, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Laura Ricks, TOSA/Instructional Coach at Empire Elementary School, was honored as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year, at the Tuesday, April 23, school board meeting and annual event.

Additionally, Sandra Guzzetta, special education paraprofessional at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was recognized as the Education Support Professional Employee of the Year, and Chelise Crookshanks, principal at Mark Twain Elementary School, was recognized as the district’s Administrator of the Year.

5th St View

Photos capturing the beautiful views in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon at 5th and Roop Street.

Tickets are now available for this summer’s Capital City Brewfest. This year’s event takes place June 22 on Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. More than two dozen brewers, as well as several food trucks, will line the street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plus there will be live music on the McFadden Plaza stage.