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Western Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.

The Nevada Mining Association has teamed up with the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada for the first-ever “Mining In Today’s World” patch program.

Reno native Dawn Wells, who starred as Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles, according to her publicist. She was 82.

Carson City-based DeBug Computer faced a Christmas challenge. Every year, the company hosts a Photos with Santa event with proceeds going to a local non-profit. The DeBug team huddled with Santa to discuss how to reach the children safely during the coronavirus pandemic. They decided to ask children, with their parents’ consent and supervision, to email a letter to Santa@debugcomputer.net.

According to an article originally published in the Washington Post, federal agents of the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) raided Lyon County based Polymer80, a company accused of illegally manufacturing and distributing firearms, failing to pay taxes, shipping guns across state lines, and failing to conduct background investigations.

According to a press release issued by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine in June of 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Polymer80 for selling what are described as “ghost guns.”

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

Stop by the Postal Annex this November and get a chance to win a $100 Raley's Giftcard for your Thanksgiving Dinner. Spend $10 or more on shipping, local novelties , or any of our other products and services for tickets!

Hello seekers! Our medallion has been found, and a hearty congratulations to winners Penny, Kimberly and Melissa Russell! This team found the medallion at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area just outside Yerington. Did you have a good time hunting? I was way off, but I always like the hunt itself! Here are the clue explanations:

CARSON CITY — As a result of COVID-19, V&T Railway Commission has announced that fan favorite, Polar Express, has been cancelled for the 2020 season. In its place, V&T Railway will host Santa’s Drive-Thru Village, a socially distanced holiday event, Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-24.

The up-and-down Arizona Diamondbacks might make some moves again at the Aug. 31 MLB trade deadline.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Carson City is conducting a simplified auction through its website from May 1 through June 2. The parish has acquired a collectible vintage (est. 1940’s) textile piece in the very popular Sunbonnet Sue motif, suitable as a queen bed topper, a twin bed coverlet, or a charming wall hanging at 75” x 82”.

Silver State Industries, the industrial arm of the Nevada Department of Corrections has launched a hand sanitizer manufacturing program to dramatically increase the supply available to medical personnel, corrections, and other law enforcement throughout Nevada.

Less than a month after the first instance of COVID-19 was announced, the state has surpassed 1,300 cases. Testing has ramped up including the addition of private labs like, Quest and LabCorp, on top of two state labs in Northern and Southern Nevada.

While many of Carson City’s local businesses were mandated to shut down to help the rapid spread of COVID-19, some businesses were deemed to be essential under Governor Sisolak’s order; however, even those essential businesses have changed the way they do business to try and alleviate stresses on the health care system.

Do you need to access printing or shipping services? Designated as an essential service provider, PostNet of Carson City, located at 3250 Retail Drive Suite #120, will remain open to serve customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Do you need to access printing or shipping services? Designated as an essential service provider, PostNet of Carson City, located 3250 Retail Drive Suite #120, will remain open to serve customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Owned and operated by Lauren Chamberlain and Renee Barnett of Carson City, PostNet provides services including shipping and mail services (UPS, FedEx, UPS & DHL), package receiving, copies, full-service printing, faxing, notary, and much more.

Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered — not asked — all nonessential businesses in the state to shut down and cease operations at midnight Friday as part of a monthlong closure to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus.

But what exactly is an “essential” or “nonessential” business?

On Wednesday, the Nevada Health Response Center (NHRC) released the COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative listing of essential services and sectors and non-essential services and sectors. The release includes social distancing measure.

RENO — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at free presentations, statewide.

Going into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.

Looking for a "One Stop Shop" that will get all your office and shipping needs done in a snap?

Carson City's "Postal Annex" will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new location at 3827 South Carson Street.

Every viable seed is a mini-miracle of genetics and food supply, because each is a potential plant. Sometimes we take seeds for granted and simply buy any packet of seeds. With over 100 seed companies in the United States, there are many options.

Heading into the home stretch that is Friday, March 8, 2019 we welcome you to the end of the work week. More spring-like weather is ahead, which isn't exactly all sunshine and flowers. Forecasters say they'll be some sun but also a chance for rain and even some snow showers. Stay tuned. Otherwise, read on for what's happening around the Carson City area today.

In this week's edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer speaks with Paradise Spa and Wellness Center owner Starr Harvey Nixdorf about the all-encompassing facility here in Carson City.

Jerky Junction Inc is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701.

Available jobs are: Entry Level Food Processor (JO# 465777) and Shipping & Receiving (JO# 465780).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

Hello Carson City, and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. We're looking at mostly cloudy conditions today with a high temperature near 50 along with a chance of rain showers this evening into Wednesday. Here's what's happening around town today:

CARSON CITY — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide.

Jerky Junction is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City.

Available jobs are: Entry Level Food Processor (JO# 460396), Packaging Supervisor (JO# 460391), and Shipping & Receiving (JO# 460392).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

A recent documentary on PBS on plastic pollution shocked me with something called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.