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The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City recently appointed Benjamin Korn as its new Executive Director.

"We were delighted to extend an offer to Mr. Korn because he had extensive fundraising experience as well as an MA in Non Profit Arts Management" says Casey Gilles, Board President. "The museum's Board of Directors felt these two attributes made him an ideal candidate that would chart a new course for the museum involving increased resource development, enhanced constituent engagement, and a focus on revising the museum's collection."

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The NBPTS is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a 5 percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Even though we're in the center of winter doesn't mean we can't enjoy the spring-like weather while lasts. Today will bring partly sunny skies with a high around 53. There's a slight chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Another winter storm is lurking out toward the end of the week so stay tuned.

Doug Goodman, founder of Nevadans for Election Reform, will be the featured speaker at Monday's luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City.

Goodman's group advocates for replacing primary elections with a ranked-choice system in which voters would select three candidates in order of preference. The candidate receiving the least votes would be eliminated from the count, with his or her preferences distributed to the other candidates, a process that would be repeated until one achieves a majority.

As we approach the holiday season and Christmas draws nigh, let us share with you some Christmas memories.

Both Ron and James grew up in the same area of the country, albeit at different times. Ron grew up in the 1950s and 1960s in a small town in Illinois across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. James grew up during the 1970s in a suburban area of the city on the Missouri side of the river. James’s mother even attended the high school that was the arch-rival to Ron’s in his sports, cross-country and track.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Kicking off the work week we can expect cloud coverage today with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers after 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow accumulation is expected though the roads may get icy in spots. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Jill Derby, former Democratic congressional candidate, one-time Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party, and long-time Chair of the of the NSHE Board of Regents, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. The topic of her presentation is Gerrymandering: Why state legislative races will matter as much in 2020 as races for the White House and Congress.

We’ve seen analyses of what happened in Nevada’s 2018 general election and heard various claims and characterizations. Under our leadership, the controller’s office has been known as nerd central because we rely on numbers, facts and quantitative analysis, instead of glittering generalities and snappy narratives. So, let’s do that for the election results.

Douglas County is currently recruiting for a highly qualified, motivated, visionary leader with solid leadership, organizational, and financial skills to fill the role of county manager.

Food for Thought, Inc. (FFT) is a Nevada non-profit organization founded in 2006 and is governed by a Board of Directors. The mission of the Organization is to provide nutritious meals to chronically hungry children in our community and create a lasting community-wide cooperative effort between the private sector, local businesses, and service organizations.

The dust has finally settled on Nevada's 2018 mid-term elections following months of relentless media blitzing. I doubt that I am the only one breathing a sigh of relief.

Join us for a special appearance by Adam Laxalt, Republican candidate for governor, hosted by the Carson City Republican Party at our headquarters, 1971 California St, Carson City, on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10:15AM to 10:45AM.

Good morning Carson City, it is Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, which means we are one day away from the annual nationwide trick or treating Halloween ritual but ahead of those festivities is the second annual Boo-Nanza celebration today at the Carson City Community Center that you won't want to miss. Also on tap for today are morning walks and afternoon hikes, a film festival showing at the Brewery Arts Center and more.

Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Vice President Mike Pence predicted a vaunted “blue wave” of Democratic voters will hit a “red wall” in Nevada at rallies aimed at boosting Sen. Dean Heller, gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Republican congressional candidate Cresent Hardy.

UPDATE: 7:00 pm the rally will be held at the Jet Ranch Hanger, and begins at 12 pm. Doors will close at 1 pm, and the Vice President will speak at 2. To view information on the rally, click here.

WHERE:
Jet Ranch Hangar No. 1
2600 E College Pkwy
Carson City

WHEN:
12 pm - 3 pm
Doors close at 1 pm
VP Mike Pence will speak from 2:00pm-3:00pm

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Several residents were concerned Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Carson City on parade day, where he plans to rally support for Senator Dean Heller and Attorney General Adam Laxalt, would disrupt Nevada Day scheduled events, but Sheriff Kenny Furlong said that isn't the case.

Kristin Luis is a candidate for Carson City Justice of the Peace Dept 2. She recently stopped by the KNVC studios and recorded the following interview with Brian Bahouth.

When news of the sudden death of Assembly candidate and brothel owner Dennis Hof reached us last Tuesday, we were quite stunned by it. We had gotten to know Dennis, and James had seen him several times in the weeks preceding his sudden departure.

One of his great gifts was the ability to make you feel you were the most important person in the room. Two occasions involving James come to mind, but Ron felt the same way.

Sunny skies are ahead for Carson City and much of western Nevada for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. With events taking shape in time for Friday's Passport to Downtown and Saturday's Nevada Day parade, there's lots of activity brewing this Tuesday including a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, the annual Carson Tahoe Health Spooktacularl, fundraisers, art showings and more.

Following are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.

Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:

Division 1 - Bath St

Division 2 - Adaline St

Division 3 - E Long St

Division 4 - W Long St

Division 5 - E Adams St

Division 7 - E Park St

Division 9 - Fleischmann way

Division 10 - E John St

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. As another weekend ends, a short work week begins with Friday officially Nevada Day, a state holiday and a weekend of festivities ahead including Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade.

Every year folks ask what day Halloween trick-or-treating occurs in Carson City.

In any other state and in any other Nevada community, there is no question. Trick-or-treating happens each year on Halloween night, Oct. 31.

Former Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22nd, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. All are welcome.

Tina Davis-Hersey is the Democratic candidate for Nevada’s Senate District 16 and recently stopped by the KNVC studios and recorded the following interview with Brian Bahouth.

It has been reported that Nevada brothel owner and Assembly candidate Dennis Hof died in his sleep at the Love Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, on October 16. Police do not suspect foul play.

Dennis Hof, the bombastic legal pimp who made waves for clinching the GOP nomination for a Nevada legislative seat this year, has died. He was 72.

Hof's campaign manager Chuck Muth confirmed the news.

Good morning Carson City! It seems to be a great day for business, politics and hiking! Today is Tuesday, October 16, and here's whats on the menu today:

—9 am Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

The public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Welcome to the first day of the work week. Among today's happenings are a hiring event, candidate luncheon, the third League of Women Voters Election Forum, the kick off of a item collection for the homeless, art exhibits and more.

Hello and welcome to the middle of the work week, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. It is also International Walk to School Day, so be prepared to see a lot more school children walking with their parents and friends to school along sidewalks and crossing streets. Among other featured events include the launch of "Trailblazing Nevada,” a new museum experience inside Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol, a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs for a Carson City cancer patient, a GOP open house, a talk about climate change at WNC and more.

Stacey Giomi is a candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, and though Giomi would represent Ward 1 if elected, his and all Supervisor candidates are on every Carson City ballot, not just their respective wards. Stacey Giomi recently stopped by the Nevada Capital News studios and recorded an interview with Brian Bahouth.