Nevada

Nevada high schools posted their highest graduation rate ever at 83.17 percent for the Class of 2018, an increase of 2.32 percentage points.

Carson City School District increased 2.05 points in 2018 to 85.98 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Education.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the end of the work week. We are coming into Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, which means there's 6 days until the first day of winter, 11 days to Christmas and 18 days until 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 53. It will be windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Here is what's happening around town today:

Have you ever wondered how bears, coyotes, or birds are able to survive the harsh winter months? Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and the Nevada Department of Wildlife at Carson River Park to learn about the different ways wild animals make it through northern Nevada's winters.

A group of nine Assembly members and five state senators have formed a new caucus focused on economic development through the lens of technology and businesses that bring tech jobs to Nevada.

This Friday, Dec. 14, The Fox Brewpub in Carson City will raise their pint glasses to generate money for the victims of last month's Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. With every pint ordered, The Fox Brewpub will make a donation to directly benefit those affected by the deadliest wildfire in California history.

Vitalant and KOLO 8 are teaming up again for “A Christmas to Remember” on Wednesday, Dec. 19 in Carson City. Mark your calendars for this family event to help bring the joy of Christmas to patients in our local hospitals.

The event runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Vitalant Center, 256 East Winnie Lane in Carson City.

Join us and receive:
— $20 Fandango movie certificate through the Donor Rewards Store
— $10 Squeeze In certificate
— Limited edition Vitalant Beanie
— Enter to win Raffle Prizes
— Participate in a Ugly Sweater Contest with a prize

Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada, a group of about one hundred local beekeepers, gathered Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Bee Magic Building located in Mound House. Through the efforts of this dynamic organization, Carson City was recently designated as Nevada’s first Bee City USA. It is the 76th Bee City USA.

Government buildings in Carson City, as well in Las Vegas were evacuated briefly Thursday after receiving emails that reportedly were of a threatening nature. Authorities say similar bomb threats were sent to dozens of cities nationwide.

The Historic Gold Hill Hotel — the oldest Hotel in Nevada, first known as the Riesen House — can be found on the road to Virginia City from Highway 50, and is a popular location for weddings and events.

Art from Northern Nevada and Northern California tattoo artists are featured in the latest exhibit at Western Nevada College’s Main Gallery in Carson City.

The “Under the Skin: Tattoo Art” exhibit includes 50 pieces of art — many of which are available for purchase.

Starbucks Roasting Plant & Distribution Center is hosting an open house/hiring event at their facility on January 17, 2019 from 04:00 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. Starbucks Roasting Plant & Distribution Center is located at 2525 Starbucks Way, Minden, NV 89423.

Available jobs are: Distribution Partner/Picker (JO# 460064) and Distribution Specialist (JO# 460069).

To register for this event, please visit Nevada JobConnect to receive a referral.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

Youth Theatre Carson City opens its upcoming production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr." with four performances beginning Friday and running through the weekend in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Did you catch the spectacular sunset last night? A couple of readers submitted photos including retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, with this spectacular shot above. In the second photo, Joanna Herring provided this sunset image from Dayton Valley Golf Course. Here is what's happening around town today:

Join us to learn about how the Tourism industry responds to changes in the economy. Our event speakers include Bob Potts, Research Director of GOED, and John McGinnes, Director of Sales at the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa.

Students of the Carson Montessori school brought a special holiday treat to a music teacher diagnosed with Parkinson's in the form of a private concert on her lawn.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has named the suspect in Saturday's stolen vehicle pursuit that started in Carson City and ended with a crash near the Galena Bridge on Interstate 580 in Washoe County.

Western Nevada College is hosting a viewing party for the Jan. 20 lunar eclipse at the Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.

Four Carson High School students were named candidates for the Presidential Scholar at Tuesday's meeting of the Carson City School District Board.

Pile burn operations continued Wednesday morning in the Kings Canyon area, according to the Carson City Fire Department.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center, a Carson City based volunteer run, nonprofit organization, is holding its fourth annual Dream Christmas event, a mobile caravan of holiday joy and goodies for those in need.

The December Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meeting is Thursday, December 13th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center. The public meeting includes a festive holiday brunch with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

Good morning Carson City. It is officially midweek, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high around 50. Here is what's happening around town today:

CARSON CITY — The arrival of the new year marks Nevada’s 12th year enjoying clean indoor air. The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act celebrated its official anniversary on Dec. 8, 2018. This anniversary highlights the progress Nevada has made in protecting its citizens against unnecessary health risks while underscoring an active push toward a more comprehensive smoke-free policy.

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) held their seventh annual Great Basin Climate Forum, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at their campus in Reno. Scientists from DRI and other organizations gave presentations with a focus on what a changing climate means for the Great Basin.

Local members of the Red Hat Society delivered holiday cheer to the residents at Richards Crossing, a 39-unit affordable housing development in Carson City, developed and managed by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for the homeless and extremely low-income individuals.

Holiday With a Hero, the volunteer effort to brighten Christmas for hundreds of Carson City children, has received its biggest donation from local business Nevada Fence.

Along with a check for $10,001, the owners of Nevada Fence issued a bit of a challenge to others to help with the cause.

Good day, Carson City. It is Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 8 days until winter begins, 14 days until Christmas, and 19 days until 2019. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

It seems like forever since the Nevada band has played “Sweet Caroline.” Instead, it’s been a lot of smooth Jazz on the television from a team tuning up nicely for its conference season.

Please join us at Firehouse Subs in Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. to raise money for the costs associated with a breast cancer diagnosis for Holly Lacy.

Groups in four corners of the state have been meeting over the last year to contemplate how to better care for residents grappling with mental health issues, a population that oftentimes has no one to advocate on its behalf.