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CARSON CITY, Nev. – Gov. Brian Sandoval has issued a proclamation declaring February Career and Technical Education Month in Nevada.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Search And Rescue is recruiting individuals with a desire to serve their community while working in the great outdoors.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC," at the Community Development Building (the Brick) 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through April 12, 2018; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.

"ART from WNC" includes a wide variety of art including graphic design, drawing, photography, and watercolor painting that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.

CARSON CITY — School districts throughout Nevada can now begin computer science curriculum for all grade levels after the state's Board of Education this week unanimously approved K-12 computer standards.

Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Thursday that Carson City-based Ganesha Enterprises LLC has become its newest economic development partner.

Carson City Soroptimist will feature recipients of some of its annual Awards and Scholarships during its January Program Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from noon until 1 pm, at Glen Eagles.

Pro Group Management, a workers' compensation insurance company based in Carson City, has received "Best for Workers' Compensation Administration – USA" for the second consecutive year in the Business Excellence Category from AI Global Media. The national award identifies leaders in the ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Are extreme weather events linked to global warming? Deciphering the science and providing answers is the job of national weather broadcasters and journalists. How do they decide what is aired? These topics and more will be addressed at Tahoe South’s annual Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference Jan. 21-24.

Three Lyon County casinos and property owned by Pioneer Crossing casinos, LLC have been bought by Truckee Gaming, company officials announced this week after the deal was completed and approved last month by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will start their day on Feb. 15 with Sanskrit mantras, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.

On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Northern Nevada, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines will start their respective sessions with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Reno, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Iowa Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Nevada's school performance report card was released Thursday with three Carson City schools, three Douglas County schools, and two Lyon County schools earning above-the-standards recognition in the freshly released Nevada School Performance Framework data.

The first Saturday in December is designated as Global Fat Bike Day. Generally, any bike with tires 4″ or wider falls under the category of a Fat Bike. GFBD is a day for all the like-minded enthusiasts to get together for a fun ride, and events are shared around the world through photos ...

The Carson City Library will participate in the inaugural nationwide Winter Reading Challenge from Dec. 22, 2017 through Jan. 5, 2018. We challenge you to read (or listen) to books for one hour a day to help us win $10,000. Our goal is for Carson City to read 90,000 minutes over a two-week span, that’s a mere hour a day each.

Turbo Global Partners, a Carson City-based marketing consulting services company, has signed a Sole-source Memorandum of Agreement with DEX Imaging, Inc., an independent provider of office technology based in Tampa, Fla. Turbo also announced the initial launch of the Marketing Program for ...

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada is participating in the 6th annual #GivingTuesday, a global day of online giving, on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

GARDNERVILLE – The East Fork Professional Firefighters Association is participating in the 6th annual #GivingTuesday, a global day of online giving, on Tuesday, November 28.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present ”World Music Award Night" on Dec. 2nd 2017 @ 6.30 PM at Center for Spiritual Living, 4685 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV 89509

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada's 2nd District Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting in favor Thursday of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform the nation’s tax system:

Just one week to go until Thanksgiving. You’ll have from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. to drop off your donation to the Holiday for the Hungry Frozen Turkey Drop at the Carson Nugget; you’ll see the FISH truck on Carson Street and can drop it off without leaving your car. Sherry Rupert, Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, is tonight’s speaker at the Nevada State Museum. Learn about the future of the Stewart Indian School, and probably some interesting things about its history. The Polar Express begins its seasonal run this weekend.

My sister lives in Sutherland Springs. I go there to see her every Thanksgiving. So, when she marked herself safe on Facebook from the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church, my heart dropped into my stomach. I called her and she relayed who she knew who had been shot. Eight people she knew died, five of them from the same family. Five more were injured. My heart rose to my throat.

Nevada Day is just around the corner, but don’t jump the gun. This weekend offers fun for the young and young-at-heart. If you’ve got more apples than you know what to do with, the Greenhouse Garden Center has a cider press available today. Play BINGO for a good cause at the Carson City Senior Center, and don’t forget your costume. Carson City Symphony Association begins their 34th Season today with a concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater; as always, those under 18 get free admission.

SUNDAY:

Welcome back to the weekend, readers. Halloween stuff is plentiful (go HERE for a complete list of upcoming activities), pumpkins are patched, the ghosts are walking, and there are loads of events to keep you, your friends and family entertained. The Harvest Train at the Nevada Railroad Museum is a fun treat for kids of all ages. It’s time for the annual all-day downtown Ghost Walk. From 10 a.m.

Turbo Global Partners, a marketing consulting firm headquartered in Carson City, has partnered with Millisecond Technologies Corp., to form a joint ...

Carson High School junior Ethan Byassee placed first in Race for the Cure held Sunday at City Plaza in downtown Reno. The 17-year-old finished with a time of 17:23. Ethan is a member of the CHS Varsity Cross Country team and Track and Field teams.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Click Bond, Inc. is proud to announce multiple promotions, as well as the creation of a Continuous Improvement department.

“As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, Click Bond couldn’t be more excited about the future," said Click Bond president and CEO Karl Hutter. "Each of these individuals has worked hard to help our team deliver unique ideas and product designs, top notch quality and on-time delivery of product, and incredible customer support.”

The Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of friendship and family fun at "Day Out with Thomas: The Friendship Tour 2017."

Children everywhere can spend the day with their friend, Thomas, when the No. 1 Engine pulls into the Virginia and Truckee Railroad station in Virginia City for two weekends next month: Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29.

DAYTON, Nev. – RTP Company, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic molding compounds, is preparing to reopen its Dayton facility, which has sat largely empty since the company shuttered the plant in 2001. The plant is scheduled to open near the end of 2017.