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State budget is looking really thin and it could affect local schools

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With Governor Gibbons talking state worker furloughs and pay cuts, local school districts have also been put on notice that they may have to tear up their teacher contracts

School Board approves “emergency” financial back-up if Gov. Gibbons orders big cutbacks for schools statewide

If Governor Gibbons orders the kinds of budget cuts he’s been talking about lately, Carson City would fare okay.

Senator notebook

CHS fourth in Award of Excellence Standings; Rutledge makes Nevada baseball team
The Carson High athletic program had a quite successful fall season, so it should come as no surprise th

The Week that Winter Came

Gaming wins, and therefore tax revenues to the state, fall an additional 11.6% in October

The economic recession continues to pull down gaming wins throughout Nevada, and therefore less revenues to the state for vital public services like health care, emergency services, schools and univer

Carson Schools likely will be back in session Tuesday. Lyon County will remain closed.

Snow plows are expected to make Carson City streets safe enough for school buses by tomorrow morning.

Snowbound

Schools are out, and we are staying home today. I do have to say that from our narrow neighborhood perspective, the city seems to be doing a good job of snow removal.

Northern Nevada choked with heavy snowfall. Chains or snow tires are required on all major Northern Nevada highways, according to the NHP. Another foot possible today, tapering off tonight

The National Weather Service says heavy snow is still falling in the Sierra, and moderate snow is falling in the Northern Nevada Valleys.

6:31am: Carson City just closed the schools for today. CC Schools are CLOSED. NO SCHOOL TODAY!

WNC CLOSED! NO CLASSES! Nevada Appeal report of a 10am late start is incorrect. Go to WNC.Edu, top of home page.
Douglas County Schools (Minden-Gardnerville) are OPEN.

Governor Gibbons: There will be a special session of the Legislature

Speaking through his deputy chief of staff Lynn Hettrick, Governor Gibbons will convene a special session of the Legislature before June to address state budget problems and to seek further federal ai

Schools gearing up for more students learning basic school lessons on line

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In an effort to stem a steadily growing number of students turning to the internet for their basic school learning needs, and to help more kids graduate from high school, C

Whittemore named Coach of the Year

WNC Baseball

Chuck Muth: What most people are missing about Fort Hood massacre

Chuck Muth: What most people are missing about Fort Hood massacreBy Chuck Muth Fo

Keeping our school kids healthy enough for school

The Carson City School Board Tuesday night gave staff the green light to explore setting up a medical clinic for Carson City Schools children who come to school not healthy enough to be effective l

Keeping kids in school and performing better with on-line learning

Acknowledging that Carson City Schools lose many students for many reasons, Carson City School Board Trustees approved a plan Tuesday night that will put potential drop-outs in front of computers s

School board hears plan for onsite health care

School board hears plan for onsite health careBy Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.c

Guard donates trees to Carson school district

Guard donates trees to Carson school districtBy Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.co

Schools collecting coats for kids in need

Schools collecting coats for kids in needBy Teri Vance tvance@nevadaappeal.com

Obituary: James C. (Jack) Davis

Obituary: James C.

Carson's speed too much for Douglas

Carson's speed too much for DouglasBy Joey Crandall Nevada Appeal News Service

For-profit colleges boost lending

Some of the nation's biggest for-profit colleges and vocational schools are boosting enrollment in tough times by making more loans directly to cash-strapped students, knowing full well many of them probably won't be able to repay what...

Dentist office collects supplies for schools

For the third year in a row, Bauter & Holmes dental office is hosting a supply drive for local elementary schools.

City parks to maintain fields for schools

Down to only two groundskeepers, the Carson City School District is partnering with the city to maintain the bulk of its playing fields.

Fall swine flu: Obama urges vigilance, not panic

WASHINGTON - U.S. swine flu vaccinations could begin in October with children at schools among the first in line, the Obama administration said Thursday as the president and his Cabinet urged states to figure out now how they'll tackle...

Durga: A Drum Story

Your perspective of drumming will be forever changed!

“DURGA’S DRUM STORY” is a unique and acclaimed performance using multi-media to entertain

and inspire as you learn about the rich and fascinating history of drumming.

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