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It will be a weekend of classics at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, Aug. 19-20 with a mix of music, railroad and automotive history.

Imagine taking a class where one of the goals is to restore a third-generation classic 1953 Cadillac convertible.
Look no further than Western Nevada College’s Automotive Mechanics program for that unique instruction in the approaching fall semester.

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Carson Car Center (CCC) has purchased Carson City Hyundai from the Dick Campagni Automotive Group, said CCC General Manager Wayne Lew.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 at Carson High School. Though the school year is concluded, teachers will be talking about this class for some time to come. According to CHS government teacher Angila Golik, “This is an amazing class of great kids, a huge accomplishment since there are close to 500 seniors in the class.”

It is that time of year again, time for the Carson High School Class of 2017 to graduate and move on toward other exciting endeavors. Many graduates will continue their education by heading up to the next level, going off to college, while some will attend a trade school, and yet others will simply begin employment in a field of their choice.

Western Nevada College is graduating one of its largest classes ever, with 551 students graduating with 592 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony today, Monday, May 22 at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

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In the world of used cars, there is used and then is Carson Car Center used.

"Our used inventory is different from other used inventory, because 80 percent of our cars are slightly pre-owned," said Carson Car Center General Manager Wayne Lew. "Used 2015, 2016 and 2017 cars make up the majority of the lot."

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Carson City Toyota and Capital Ford have started new scholarships through Western Nevada College that will be offered beginning this fall. These donations are dedicated to helping students pursuing careers in automotive mechanics as well as students pursuing associates degrees in other academic areas.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Automotive Service Excellence industry certifications that more and more auto repair shops are requiring of their employees. Jump Start an auto mechanics or auto body repair career as a high school junior or senior.

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On Wednesday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. at Capitol Automotive, Muscle Powered is presenting Marcus Marchegger (owner of Capitol Automotive, former board member of Muscle Powered, and himself an avid cyclist) with a plaque in recognition of his generous contribution.

The play on words are endless for Virginia City’s 26th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, taking place March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the heart of the historic mining town. The “oysters” consumed at this festival are the land variety, meaning bull or sheep testicles.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two theft cases at the Walmart on Topsy Lane south of Carson City. The first theft occurred on Jan. 30 and the second on Feb. 20, 2017. In both cases two male subjects stole used vehicle battery cores from a fenced area near the automotive service department.

UPDATE 3:42PM: Opal Avenue, Topaz Avenue and Tahoe Avenue in Silver Springs are currently impassible. Crews cannot do any repair work until the water stops flowing.
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Lyon County is experiencing localized flooding ​throughout Central Lyon County. The following roads are closed by Lyon County:

​— River Road at Cardelli Road
— Fort Churchill Road from Riverview Elementary School to the Nevada Automotive Test Center
— Break-A-Heart from Highway 50 to Fort Churchill Road

An ambitious effort to explore solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation and to establish a “Living Lab” in the northern Nevada communities of Reno, Sparks and Carson City is under way.

Affordable. High student success rates. Supplemental Instruction. Students mature. Now in its third year, Western Nevada College’s Jump Start College has evolved into a highly successful, dynamic program that is providing a variety of higher education benefits to Nevada high school students.

Western Nevada College offers a vast range of opportunities for individuals to build their futures through Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Employers seek skilled talent. Jobs requiring some higher education often pay a premium of 60 percent over non-STEM jobs.  Whether one semester of targeted education or a two- or four-year degree, CTE higher education is a great investment.

Decided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment.

Automotive Technology students at Western Nevada College are jump-starting their automotive mechanics careers.
Five of the nine students completing four accelerated classes in automotive mechanics during the fall semester are part of the Jump Start College program.

With an extended break between the fall and spring semesters forthcoming, what better time for students and individuals planning to enroll at WNC next year to apply for scholarships through Western Nevada College’s Foundation and other organizations?

Click Bond manufactures adhesive-bonded fasteners for the aerospace, marine and automotive industries and is headquartered in Carson City.

A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery after allegedly spraying her roommate with pepper spray in the face during an argument, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Western Nevada College was able to shine a bright light on the future, employment trends and what it has to offer students interested in technology, engineering and automotive fields during its Career and Technical Education Open House on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Carson City campus.

What is in it for me? Western Nevada College will answer that question by presenting career options and pathways leading to a sustainable living wage at its Career and Technical Education Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Fifteen incarcerated inmates, some being U.S. military veterans held at the Warm Springs Corrections Center in Carson City will be taking Western Nevada College classes with scholarships generated through an inmate barbecue fundraiser held earlier this year.