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Soccer: Coyotes look to extend streak, national ranking

The nationally-ranked Western Nevada FC Coyotes will put both its number one ranking and its 10-game United Premier Soccer League unbeaten streak on the line this Saturday as they host San Leandro United FC at the Moana Recreational Sports Complex in Reno. Kickoff is currently set for 4:45 pm.

Soccer: Coyotes remain No. 1 for fourth consecutive week

The fourth week of the American Pyramid National Rankings has a very familiar look to it, at least on top. The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have retained their spot as the No. 1 team in the country, and has been on top of the rankings they began for this season.

Nevada continues to be nation's top gold producer

Nevada’s mines produced 5.64 million ounces of gold in 2017, according to reports compiled by the Nevada Division of Minerals. This total was up 3.2 percent from the 2016 production level of 5.47 million ounces. The average annual price of gold increased slightly from $1,251 per ounce in 2016 to $1,257 per ounce in 2017.

Coyotes travel to San Jose, looking to stay unbeaten

Event Date: 
May 12, 2018 - 6:45pm

Riding a 9-game UPSL unbeaten streak, the Western Nevada FC Coyotes travel to San Jose, CA to take on Real San Jose this Saturday at 6:45 pm. The Coyotes currently sit atop the Wild West Conference standings at 7-1-0 with 22 points. The club is also the number one ranked team in the country for the second consecutive week.

WNFC Coyotes Ranked 1st in National Power Rankings

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes are ranked 1st in the UPSL National Power Rankings Week 1. The Coyotes of Carson City thus far this season have a record of 6 wins and 1 draw for a total of 19 points in the Wild West Conference that has earned them the top spot in the league, and now the top spot in the National Power Rankings.

National report ranks Nevada bridges as nation's best

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the fifth consecutive year.

UNR's College of Business ranks for online graduate program

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business received recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report as offering a top online graduate program in the country.

The College of Business’ Online Executive MBA, offered in partnership with Extended Studies, is ranked No. 33 of 199 schools in the “2018 Best Online MBUS A Programs” category.

Humane Society, Coldwell Banker host Carson City 'Homes for Dogs' adoption event Saturday

Event Date: 
September 9, 2017 - 9:00am

This Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate and Nevada Humane Society – Carson City Chapter, are joining hundreds of Coldwell Banker offices and animal shelters around the country for the Coldwell Banker “Homes for Dogs” National Adoption Weekend. The Carson City event will take place at:

Nevada Second in Report as 10 Best States for Disability Employment

The state of Nevada ranks second in successfully employing people with disabilities, behind Arkansas, in a new report for the 10 best states for disability employment released by U.S. News and World Reports.

Family Summer Party: Carson City's National Night Out arrives Tuesday at Mills Park

Carson City’s National Night Out, the safest outdoor party of the summer, arrives this Tuesday, August 1 at Mills Park, with a host of games, music, activities, and refreshments offered from dozens of agencies and community service organizations designed to promote public safety, awareness and community.

Taking a bite out of crime: National Night Out at Mills Park set for Tuesday, August 1

The biggest single-night park party of the summer, Carson City’s National Night Out, arrives Tuesday, August 1 at Mills Park, promising to pack the green space with dozens of agencies and community service organizations in the name of a public safety, awareness and community.

Long-Run Decline in Entrepreneurship Is Ominous for Nevada

This is the eighth column in a series presenting findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address critical problems facing economic growth in Nevada.

National bridge report ranks Nevada bridges best in the country

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the fourth consecutive year.

Carson City Mayor approaches 2017 with optimism in State of City speech

Following his re-election for a third and final term, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell is optimistic about what's ahead for the Nevada state capital in 2017.

He delivered his State of the City speech Monday night to dozens inside the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, reviewing the city's successes and challenges from 2016 while also reassuring residents about the future.

Nevada State Health and Social Services: Key Facts

Event Date: 
January 25, 2017 - 9:30am

This is the third column in a series presenting the findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address health and social services.

The figures reported in the PAFR and discussed here come from the actual numbers in the state’s official financial reports. They are not estimates, future projections or budgeted or requested amounts. Just the actual revenue numbers from state books and records.

Nevada job growth ranks sixth in the nation

As of the second quarter of 2016, Nevada has the sixth fastest growing private sector in the nation with a growth rate of 3.2 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Downtown Carson City business recruitment survey results released

With over 450 responses received over six weeks, the results of the downtown retail/restaurant recruitment survey show that survey participants want a diverse consumer experience, while maintaining local familiarity.

Carson Tahoe Health’s Healthcare Affiliate, University of Utah Health Care, Ranks No. 1 Nationally in Quality, Accountability

For seven years running, University of Utah Health Care (UUHC) has ranked among the nation’s top 10 academic medical centers in quality, safety and accountability. This year, the U has risen to the top.

Survey Says: WNC among nation's best community colleges in helping students reach goals

A new national survey of community colleges shows that Western Nevada College is performing among the best in helping students reach their goals.

WalletHub’s recent nationwide analysis of 821 community colleges reveals that WNC rates among the top 19 percent in the country. Moreover, WNC is listed as the top community college in Nevada.

Retirement party Sunday for CHS teacher

A retirement party for Carson High School teacher Penny Reynolds is planned for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley.

The event is open to friends and family, Reynolds said.

Carson High business club looking for donations for national competition

Ricky Garcia, 18, is preparing for the entrepreneurship competition at the National Future Business Leaders of America Convention in Atlanta from June 26 to July 3.

“They give you a situation and you have to come up with a solution,” he explained. “That’s something you have to know how to do in life, whether it’s in business or just personal stuff.”

Lineup for Brewery Arts Center's free summer concert series

The Brewery Arts Center (BAC) in downtown Carson City will be hosting a free summer concert series this year, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation.

Through the efforts of the BAC, Carson City was one of 15 cities nationwide awarded the concert series for 2016.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series kicks off June 4 and will run every Saturday evening through August 6 with live music starting at 7 p.m. along Minnesota Street next to the BAC. The 10-week music series will include one Friday night show on June 17.

The concert series is free and open to the public.

National bridge report ranks Nevada structures as nation's best for second straight year

The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the second consecutive year.

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s recently-released analysis of 2015 U.S. Department of Transportation bridge inventory data shows only 1.8 percent of Nevada’s approximately 1,900 public bridges being structurally deficient.

Kyle Winters returns to Carson City to pursue legal career with local law firm

Carson City native Kyle A. Winter has returned home to accept an associate position with Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City. This home grown talent has focused his practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, guardianships and probate law.

UNR College of Business ranks in national magazine for online graduate program

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business received recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report as offering a top online graduate program in the country.

The College of Business’ Online Executive MBA, offered in partnership with Extended Studies, was ranked No. 31 of 163 schools in the “Best Online MBA Programs” category.

Nevada emergency managers distribute nearly $7 million in federal grants

The Division of Emergency Management with the Nevada Department of Public Safety received nearly $7 million in federal grant money for 2015 designed to increase emergency preparedness throughout the state.

Research firm ranks Carson City 12th best small city in the U.S. for law graduates

A national research firm has ranked Carson City as among the best small cities in the nation for lawyers and recent law school grads. GoodCall Data Center notes in a report published Wednesday that Nevada's capital city made the list because of high lawyer salaries, great amenities and employment options.

Princeton Review ranks University of Nevada, Reno Executive MBA Program in the Top 25

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business Online Executive Masters of Business Administration has been named one of the “Top 25 Online MBA Programs for 2015” by the Princeton Review. The list is the first ranking of online MBA programs that is based on both surveys of administrators at the schools and of students enrolled in the schools' online MBA.

The Southern Drawl Band Performs in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 21, 2015 - 7:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, will present Southern Drawl Band on Thursday night, May 21, 2015 in the Performance Hall.

Amodei: National security, way of life depend on mineral production

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2), along with 29 original cosponsors, took steps Wednesday to address the strategic and economic vulnerabilities presented by mineral production, including rare earth elements — an industry dominated by China and other foreign nations.

The introduction of H.R. 1937, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Act of 2015, is intended to address American dependence on foreign minerals and to enable the United States to more efficiently develop its own mineral supplies, upon which, according to a recent 60 Minutes report, “modern U.S. life depends.”

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