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There are new Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines on sexual orientation, however, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and questioning (LGBTQ) veterans may not be aware these changes may benefit them. If they were discharged with a less-than-honorable discharge based on their sexual orientation, they may be eligible for a discharge upgrade.

The award-winning ribs served up by Carson City BBQ are among the 22 entries for the 29th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off that begins this Wednesday, Aug. 30 and runs through Monday, Sept. 4 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

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.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will honor a distinguished area veteran and a veteran's support group in a ceremony this coming Monday, August 21. The public is invited to attend as United Veterans Legislative Council Chairman Kevin Burns and the Douglas County non-profit, Welcome All Veterans Everywhere will be recognized and honored.

The wait for northern Nevada veterans is finally over. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., there will be Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home. The event will be held on the site of the new facility, 2 Kietzke Lane, Sparks, NV, which is located across from the DMV.

As a sign of the good news that Misty Vaughan Allen and Kevin Burns were about to share Saturday at Western Nevada College (WNC), the weather remained dry and calm for the Third Annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March along West College Parkway.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Reno's Veterans Guest House is considered a "Home Away from Home" for U.S. military veterans and their families. The only facility of its kind in the country, the Guest House provides temporary, overnight lodging for veterans or military members while they are undergoing treatment at any medical facility in the Reno-Sparks area.

(Reno and Las Vegas, NV)—The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) has named Fred Wagar its new Deputy Director of Programs and Services. Wagar brings vast experience in connecting veterans to services and benefits with strong background and expertise in helping disabled veterans.

The man believed to be responsible for shooting at and attempting to firebomb the home of a Carson City judge and sending him a threatening Christmas card in the mail has been formally charged for the crimes, officials announced Tuesday.

Longtime Carson City residents Sam Landis, Rob McFadden, and Mark Turner announced they will break ground on Mills Landing, a town house community designed to bring affordable housing to Carson City, in a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at 1428 State Street in Carson City.

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) officially introduced a new suite addition to its office space — located at 3695 Desatoya Drive in East Carson City — Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event for the public.

Governor Brian Sandoval is recommending lawmakers approve his $8.1 billion biennial budget proposal that would advance more than $33 million dollars to allow construction on the greatly anticipated and much needed Northern Nevada State Veterans Home in Reno.

On Jan. 11, Gov. Brian Sandoval will present Linda Haigh, founder of Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs’ Adopt a Vet Dental Program, with the Veteran Supporter of the Month Award. This award recognizes Nevada citizens who dedicate themselves to easing the transition between military and civilian life for veterans and supporting veterans in need.

South Lyon Medical Center is holding a special veterans recognition ceremony at its long-term care facility in Yerington to honor its military veteran residents, a hospital press release said.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed one of its own back from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. On Thursday, Brian Humphrey was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Nevada will receive $204,381,300 in federal funding for projects at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon, Reno VA Medical Center. In addition, $90 million was allocated nationwide for const ...

The Reno-Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) will host “Grand Prix Charity Fundraiser” to benefit Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals on Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Need 2 Speed, 6895-B Sierra Center Parkway, Reno.

If you need help and don't know where to turn, Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) probably has the answer.

Besides offering a host of services — from medical to housing and employment — CCHHS also acts as a referral source to community services as well as a hub where service providers and clients connect.

Sens. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Jon Tester, D-Mt., are calling on the Government Accountability Office to study how to address doctor and other medical staff shortages at the nation’s VA hospitals.As m ...

Mar 14, 1930 - Jul 31, 2016Drusilla “Drucy” J Service, 86, of Chester, VA, went home to ...

SERVICE, Drusilla “Drucy” J, 86, of Chester, VA, went home to be with her Lord peacefully surrounded by family July 31st, 2016.

Born on March 14, 1930 in Bolckow, MO, Drusilla spent her life in California, Nevada and Virginia. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, she had an unwavering and steadfast devotion to her family and to the Lord. Drusilla’s belief in goodness, her sense of optimism, and her belief that everything would be all right was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Jim Moran, 89, died May10, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Reno, NV. He was born Sept 25, 1926 in Sawte ...

The public is invited to join Western Nevada College student veterans for the second annual Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk in Carson City on Saturday, May 7. It begins at 10 a.m.

The 1.3-mile walk from Bully’s Restaurant parking lot, up West College Parkway to the college campus is to honor and remember an alarming number of veterans who have taken their own lives. National data reveal that more veterans die from suicide than in battle. Those statistics indicate that 22 veterans take their lives daily.

Members of the Carson City Veterans Community Council (CCVCC) met Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes within existing member organizations, as well as to welcome new members onto the council.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and City Manager Nick Marano, both veterans, attended Wednesday's meeting and highlighted changes to the city's new, improved web site scheduled to go public by the end of May.

Come enjoy the Capital City Community Band, directed by Richard Doede, as they perform their free annual spring concert on Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. in Western Nevada College’s Carson Nugget Theater (formerly known as “Sarah Winnemucca Hall” located in the Aspen building), 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City. Featured in the concert will be several solos or ensembles from various sections of the band.

Military veterans who have difficulty traveling outside of Carson City for Veterans Administration (VA) services have the benefit of some of those resources coming to them.

Perfecto Manuta, a Readjustment Counseling Technician with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, coordinates the Mobile Vet Center, an outreach on wheels for the Reno Vet Center.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of four felony counts of battery on police officers after deputies were called to a domestic dispute in the 2900 block of Concord Drive, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

As the old saying goes, "when opportunity knocks, answer the door."

Randy Wright, DDS of Advanced Dentistry by Design in Carson City had little idea who or what was knocking on the other side of his door, let alone the impact he would have, when he answered it in late 2015.

Thomas Kraft considers his civilian life a work in progress. But to the case managers of the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center of America, he's been building a success story for himself since arriving in Carson City.

The 58 year-old United States Navy veteran and former submariner had been homeless for about 13 years when he arrived in Carson City last fall from Southern California, where he had lived for much of his civilian life.

A federal grant aimed at providing permanent places to live in Carson City for veterans who are homeless has been awarded to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority, officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday.