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Report: Nevada’s new education funding formula ‘a huge stride’ but funding needs persist
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 1:29pm

Although the new K-12 education funding formula that Nevada adopted five years ago significantly overhauled how state money flows down to public schools, school funding is still well below what experts think is needed to ensure good outcomes, according to a new report unveiled Wednesday by the Guinn Center, a policy-focused nonprofit research group.

UPDATE: Carson City teen reported missing found safe at a residence
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 11:29am

UPDATE 6:30PM: A Carson City teen, Larissa Rupert, reported missing, is now safe and unharmed after being contacted by deputies who were called to a residence, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

WNC online graphic design students provide graphics extraordinaire at Brick in Carson City
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 11:18am

Graphics Extraordinaire 2024 has been a satisfying surprise for Western Nevada College Graphic Design Professor Jayna Conkey.

Night Off The Streets program in Carson City highlights Leisure Hour Club dinner meeting
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 9:20am

Jodi Miller, Executive Director of the Night Off The Streets (NOTS) organization in Carson City, will join the Leisure Hour Club for their dinner meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. She will discuss what NOTS does on a daily basis, how they help not only the unsheltered but the community as well, and the goals of the organization.

Carson Middle School’s culinary program receives Carson City Rotary grant
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 9:05am

Culinary students at Carson Middle School will soon have some new tools in their kitchen. The program recently received a $5,000.00 grant from the Rotary Club of Carson City. Club members surprised Culinary Arts teacher Tammy Borremans, who applied for the grant, in her classroom earlier this week.

Carson City area weather: Snow overnight in Sierra, rain in valleys, much colder Sunday
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 7:55am

A storm system moved into the region overnight, bringing a few inches of snow to the Sierra and rain across the lower valleys.

Clear Creek Bowmen annual Turkey Shoot happening Sunday at Carson City Archery Range
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 6:22am

Clear Creek Bowmen annual Turkey Shoot is this Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.

'Ships of Nevada' highlights art exhibit at Carson City Community Center
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 3:43pm

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents "Ships of Nevada" by Wayne Scarpaci, an exhibition with paintings of USS ships, all related to Nevada.

Douglas County to host annual flood awareness workshop
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 1:32pm

Douglas County invites residents to an educational flood awareness workshop to discuss flood preparedness and current flood control projects.

2024-2025 open enrollment period begins for Nevada prepaid tuition program
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 11:45am

The Nevada Treasury has announced the start of the open enrollment period for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, beginning Nov. 1, 2024 and concluding on April 15, 2025. The structured savings plan program allows Nevada families to explore payment options for college tuition and allows students to secure the price of in-state tuition early.

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