Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).

While some may believe that Nevada’s state motto may be Battle Born, this is a common misconception. Battle Born is a saying that came from the fact that the statehood of Nevada was ratified at the end of the Civil War, which gave President Abraham Lincoln the votes he needed to free slaves in the doomed confederacy and across the nation.

The true motto of Nevada is “All for Our Country,” which, interestingly, was born out of the same circumstances as the more often used Battle Born.

Meet Tic Tac, a charming senior who came into our care at the Nevada Humane Society in late August. Though his past is largely a mystery, Tic Tac's personality speaks volumes.

At 9 years young, this spirited pup is as friendly and social as they come, winning over hearts with his wagging tail and gentle demeanor.

Carson Now Reader Joe Thum sent us these photos of a bear in front of his home near the Governor's Mansion on Washington Street.