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The Board of County Commissioners approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement Thursday with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Employees Association beginning now through June 30, 2019.

Tonight only, July 21, one of Carson City’s own will grace the stage at the Brewery Arts Center at 7 p.m. Jessica Tucker, a classical saxophone player and 2013 Carson High School graduate is making waves on an international scale.

They did it. Western Nevada College’s Adult Literacy and Language program prepares students to reach their education goals and career aspirations.

Nevadans celebrated both Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday Wednesday during a ceremony at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds in Carson City.

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed laws Monday that create the framework for the implementation of recreational marijuana, a measure establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and additional laws aimed at ensuring Nevada’s students have safe learning environments.

Come volunteer with us! Learn how to teach English as a Second Language to an adult. United Latino Community hosts a free tutor training workshop, Wednesday, June 21, 5:15 – 6:30 pm. We are located at 1711 N. Roop (corner of Roop and Beverly). We have many students waiting to learn English. You are needed! Instructional materials and training are provided at no charge. Neither teaching experience nor a foreign language are necessary. Commitment is 1.5-2 hours per week at your convenience. Reserve a seat at 775-671-7455.

Join the Carson City Library this summer with our Summer Learning Challenge this Saturday, June 10, 2017 through August 4, 2017. Our Summer Learning Challenge encourages and rewards readers of all ages while also providing fun educational programs and special events.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed dozens of bills Thursday including measures related to autism, group homes and renewable energy.

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.

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 201, a measure that prohibits the practice of “gender conversion therapy” in Nevada.

CARSON CITY — Tedra “Teddy” Cook, 7th grade teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Bridget Gordon, 21st Century Solutions Program coordinator at Carson High School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

At libraries throughout the state, students can learn programming language to write and execute code that controls digital technology through the NCLabs online coding course.

In this edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer speaks with Florence Phillips who discusses the many ways English as a Second Language in home services helps our community. She discusses how the ESL In-Home of Northern Nevada, a non-profit volunteer organization, was formed and how it has evolved over the years.

Carson High School students worked tirelessly over the previous eight months to prepare for Carson City community volunteers, many of them CHS graduates who completed the Senior Project themselves, to evaluate both their portfolios and their speeches to be delivered Saturday.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Wednesday on a felony warrant alleging possession of schedule I, II, III and IV controlled substances, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Western minds, Western eyes, and Western culture have difficulty accepting or even understanding what is happening to Israel today, especially with its Islamic neighbors. The utter significance of this piece of real estate seems remote and of little concern to so many. Even those who consider themselves "up to speed" with the news often neglect to read, digest, and think about the ancient history of this region of the world. Perhaps the most required reading material is that of the Bible, the world's most read book of all times. We can read from as many books, etc.

El Día de los niños/El Día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures.

The Carson City Library is hosting programs during the month of April to celebrate Día to promote diversity, language, culture, and learning in Carson City!

To participate:
Pick up a Día Passport at any Día program. The kick off event is on Wednesday, 4/5/17.

Carson High School Performing Arts is proud to announce our upcoming production of "Godspell," the iconic and inspiring Broadway musical by three time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, this Thursday through Saturday, April 13-15 at the Carson City Community Center.

Diversity in Action (Día)
El Día de los niños/El Día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures.

The Carson City Library will be hosting several programs during the month of April to celebrate Día to promote diversity, language, culture, and learning in Carson City!

To participate:

I am married to an immigrant. Among the many definitions that people apply to this word is "a person who comes into a new country".

CARSON CITY — The Assembly on Monday voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, making Nevada the first state in 40 years to support the addition of the language to the U.S. Constitution.

As Julian Jordan, 8, followed the instructions to draw the face of George Washington Carver in his second-grade class at Empire Elementary School, he recited what he learned about the slave turned inventor.

(Editor’s Note: Tran is a senior, student council member, and historian at CHS)

On February 13, through CHS’ leadership class led by teacher and advisor Ann Britt, we had the privilege of having students from Efterskolen Frydensberg, a Danish boarding school, come to CHS as a part of an annual 10th grade trip to America.

“Don’t ever play cards with a man named Doc." — Jim Hunter, Teacher

I remember when girls were gross. They seemed to be unnecessary extras casted in my adventurous boyhood.

Navy cadets on the Carson High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (CHS NJROTC) orienteering team know where they're going.

Equipped only with magnetic-north compasses and maps, these cadets have found their way to the Navy JROTC Orienteering Championships for the third straight year.

Over the past seven years, Ronald Roberts has helped more than 200 immigrants become U.S. citizens through the class he offers at the Carson City Library.

Carson High School students are currently working with great intensity to fulfill their Senior Projects, a graduation requirement.

All those involved encourage students to pursue a personal interest, something to benefit others, or something to prepare themselves for their future.

Here is the 2017 State of the State presented by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

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.

Raynna Jackson began helping with Toys for Tots at the Ron Wood center before Thanksgiving in order to fulfill her CHS Senior Project graduation requirement; she decided to help give underprivileged children a Merry Christmas.

She started by putting boxes at CHS and her mother’s place of employment, Natel Company. Toys for Tots serves more than 2,000 Carson City area kids every Christmas, and Raynna took this personally; she wanted to help bring in even more gifts. Raynna ultimately facilitated the gathering of 2 large boxes of toys.