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Western Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Western Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

The list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!

Librarians and library supporters gathered Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City to promote the programs instituted with last session’s dollars and advocate for continued funding.

Nevada Film Office officials are heading to Los Angeles next week to pitch Nevada’s many iconic locations to executive-level film and television decision makers from Netflix, YouTube, Warner Brothers, Marvel Studios and others during AFCI Week.

LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, Nev. – Gov. Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board approved performance-based initiatives for seven businesses to relocate in Nevada or expand their operations, which could create 270 new jobs.

The companies’ applications approved for initiatives represent a wide range of businesses across the state including a robotic company in Reno, a technology company in Las Vegas, and an industrial supplier of organic botanicals, spices, chili and teas in Minden.

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6 p.m., Battle Born Progress will host its biennial Northern Nevada fundraising event, Celebrate Progress, in Carson City. The event recognizes the outstanding work of Northern Nevada’s progressive leaders, activists, volunteers, and organizations for their nonstop commitment to progressive values.

St. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate Irish heritage, excellent music, food, and of course, drinks galore. Check out the list for St. Paddy's events and other happenings throughout Carson City this weekend.

Well we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.

A 33 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday afternoon at 5:06 p.m. in the area of N. Lompa Lane and Dori Way for multiple misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including drug paraphernalia possession and ex-felon failing to register.

A 44-year man was arrested Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle and three others for drug and other offenses after deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Market Street for reports of theft, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A lone coyote was spotted Saturday afternoon in the fields west of N. Ormsby Blvd, site of the former Anderson Ranch property, searching the frozen, snow-covered landscape for a fresh, warm meal to take back to her den.

Reno Orthopedic Clinic would like to recognize Dr. Martin Anderson as he enters retirement.

Western Nevada College is proud to announce one of its largest dean’s lists in years. The Fall 2018 Dean’s List includes 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 
Honorees include:

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.

A hawk was perched in a tree just off Ormsby Blvd, surveying the fields of the former Anderson Ranch and waiting for breakfast to emerge in spite of the cold air trapped by a cloud inversion that has continued to blanket the Carson City area.

A 58-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony burglary and misdemeanor obtaining money under false pretense, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Congratulations to the winners of Passport to Downtown raffle prizes, whose names are listed below in alphabetical order.

An 88-year-old Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens is among 10 finalists selected by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.

The Salvation Army of Carson City will host the free “Lunch and Learn” estate planning and charitable giving seminar Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Local accredited estate planning attorney, Cedric W. Anderson, and Salvation Army gift planning director, Mitch McConkey, will lead the discussion, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free lunch will be provided to all attendees.

The story of Adam Uber’s Curse, and Genoa’s Hanging Tree, begins in the fall of 1897. Adam Uber wasn’t exactly the Carson Valley’s darling sweetheart. In Genoa especially, he didn’t have a friend in the world.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a vehicle fire that may have extended into a structure in the 600 block of East Proctor Street near Anderson.

Comedian Howie Nave is taking his show on the road, this time to the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget Sept. 7-8.

Many around South Lake Tahoe know Howie from his number one morning drive radio show "Howie's Morning Rush" on KRLT-FM (krltfm.com) and from his years of comedy on the South Shore. He has long been a staple in the world of stand up. How long? There's a plaque with his name on it near the entrance of South Lake Tahoe that's he's called home now for almost 18 years.

A groundbreaking ceremony for an all-new Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat office in Carson City was held Friday afternoon at 1493 Medical Parkway.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell will join the team from Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat on Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new office, which will house both SNENT and Sierra Nevada Hearing Aid Center in early 2019.

On Monday Aug. 6, seven brave and funny students took to the stage at the COD Casino in Minden, as part of their graduation from Kat Simmons' comedy workshop.

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the 5600 block of S. Carson Street for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, a felony, and false imprisonment, a gross misdemeanor, after a road rage incident, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to Africa concluded on Friday in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. Durban, also known as eThekwini Municipality, is home to the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author Robin Holabird will present “Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:00 am.