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January is National Radon Action Month, and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s (UNCE) Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28.

A 55-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony shoplifting after attempting to steal $228 in merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A new senior center will be built in Fernley thanks to the William N. Pennington Foundation, which awarded Lyon County $3 million that was signed off Thursday by the Board of County Commissioners.

Students probably didn’t even notice them, unless they were curious about a group of people wearing yellow, blue and red vests on a recent morning at Western Nevada College.

The reach is even farther as Renown has small offices in Carson City, Fallon, Fernley, Silver Springs, and on USA Parkway in the fast-growing ...

The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will honor Veterans, past and present, at our November Meeting! We will also pay tribute to our MIA’s and POW’s and celebrate both the Navy and Marine Corps birthdays. Our speaker for the Special Veteran’s Day celebration will be Katherine (Kat) Miller, Colonel, USA retired, who is Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Here is an updated parade list for all the entries in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. Note, there was a last-minute change in streets where the entries are supposed to line up that is different than the printed program. The change was made to accommodate some larger floats. Above is the line-up map, and the list is below:

Carson City, Nev. – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, is offering a workshop Nov. 13 to train people throughout the state how to properly use pesticides. The workshop is meant for certified applicators and those wanting to become certified, including people who regularly handle pesticides as part of their jobs, such as farmers, ranchers, park employees and groundskeepers. Attendees will receive continuing education units.

FALLON, Nev. — Holistic land management can help farmers and ranchers better manage their resources to reap environmental and economic benefits.

First Independent Bank, including its Carson City location, is helping provide warm winter coats to Northern Nevada children whose families may not be able to afford one.

For the third year in a row, First Independent Bank is joining the Hot August Nights Foundation to encourage the general public, as well as First Independent Bank clients and employees, to join in this important coat collection drive.

... mentors in business is her father, Dr. Dan Rowe, who founded the Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute with offices in Reno, Carson City and Fallon.

Have you ever considered a career in law enforcement or emergency dispatch? If so, you may find answers to some of your questions at job fair this Saturday, Oct. 7 in Carson City.

The Carson Sink is an interesting and desolate place. The Carson River terminates here, bringing water and sediment from as far away as the Sonora Pass area in the Sierra. It’s home to the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge and Fallon National Wildlife Refuge. A Navy Bombing Range shares the im ...

Scattered rain and snow showers remain possible with a very chilly airmass that is spreading over Carson City and much of western Nevada, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Freeze Watch for late Friday through Saturday morning.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking public input to help guide future Nevada transportation projects and plans through on-line feedback and upcoming community meeting workshops.

UPDATE: Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Dr. Thom Reilly and Board Chairman Kevin J. Page plan to visit WNC on Monday, Sept. 18 to gather information for naming an acting or interim president at the college.

They will meet with the WNC Institutional Advisory Committee, Foundation and Associated Students of Western Nevada at 11 a.m. in Reynolds Center Room 102. Members of the public may attend this meeting and provide comments.

There will be an interactive video of this meeting available on the Fallon campus in Piñon Hall Room 202 to allow public comment.

The itinerary focuses on locally owned restaurants in Reno, Fallon, Carson City, Carson Valley, Stateline and Incline Village, along with recreational ...

Carson City and Carson Valley are featured in a new food-themed road trip itinerary through northern Nevada developed by TravelNevada and Reno Bites, the food event taking place Oct. 9-15 in Reno.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed Executive Order 2017-11 ordering all flags to fly at half-staff beginning from sunrise to sunset Monday, September 11, 2017 in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.

As harvest season winds down, farmers will be returning to the classroom to learn new techniques and trends for crop production. Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute will offer a Hoop House Production workshop on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the WNC Fallon Campus, 160 Campus Way in Fallon.

Multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the state carried out sex offender compliance checks of 430 individuals in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Churchill and portions of of Washoe County last week, the largest collaborative effort of its kind for sex offender checks, according to Nevada Parole and Probation.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. The middle of the week may be known as hump day, but the Brewery Arts Center wants it to be something to look forward to. Wheeled Food Wednesday features family fun, community, and plenty of yummy eats from local food trucks. It’s generally thought that Carson City was named after Kit Carson, but that’s only partially true. The Carson River was named for the explorer, while Carson City was named for the river that runs through it. Learn more about this important high desert watershed at Dayton State Park.

Fire crews are battling the Tungsten Fire east of Fallon that started Monday afternoon and was sending smoke into the Dayton area.

Weekends fly by way too quickly. Enjoy the last few days of August with a ride to Virginia City aboard the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train. Take a peek inside the historic Wungnema House on the east side of Mills Park, courtesy of the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation. If you are over 21, try your hand at BINGO in the Carson City Senior Center. Even if you aren’t a big winner, the Meals on Wheels program benefits from your afternoon of fun.

SUNDAY:

You’ll see some pretty interesting vehicles on the road these next few days, as travelers from all over head to Burning Man. If you aren’t off to the Playa yourself, there will be plenty of fun around town to keep you and your family occupied. The second annual Family Fun Day in Mills Park is your best bet for kids of all ages. This week’s free concert at Brewery Arts Center features the Dusty Green Bones. Don’t forget your dancing shoes; they’re sure to keep you on your feet.

SATURDAY:

Congrats, Carson kids, you've just about survived the first week of school. Families can celebrate with a concert in Minden Park that will be filled with the music of Credence Clearwater Survival. Adults will enjoy an outdoor concert at Living the Good Life with Mo'z Motley Blues Band - just make sure to wish the proprietress a happy birthday. Fallon might be a few miles away, but their Cantaloupe Festival, Carnival, and Country Fair is sure to make up for the drive with delicious offerings and a fun country tribute concert.

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Offers thirty hours of new driver education in a classroom setting. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers: Auto Insurance, Accident Victims, DMV Examiner, Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and our WNC Auto Instructor to give vehicle & engine component identification.

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) will host a veterans' town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Court House located at 1616 8th Street in Minden.

The Carson City Library celebrated Monday morning's solar eclipse in all its spectacular glory. Hundreds turned out for the NASA-themed event complete with safety viewing glasses, information booths and more.

Western Nevada College is proud to announce that 32 students have qualified for the 2017 Summer Dean’s List.
To earn this distinction during the summer term, students attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and completed six units of classes or more. Students achieving the academic honor are: