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380 students make Western Nevada College fall semester Dean's List

For the second straight Fall semester, more than 370 students at Western Nevada College made the Dean’s List. After 373 students made the Dean’s List last fall, that total was topped by 380 students who qualified for the honor for the recently concluded fall semester.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:

CARSON CITY
Zaid Abdelhady, Erin Abid, Spenser Alexander, Briza Ambriz Rodriguez, Sarah Anderson, Alondra Angulo, Laina Joy Aquino, Kenneth Aydelott, Mina Barnato, Russell Baron, Antonio Barrera, Cole Bates, Kate Brady, Evan Byassee, Viridiana Cacho-Alvarez, Sarah Campbell, Olivia Capps, Omar Casildo, Juana Castaneda Ruiz, Connor Chech, Lindsay Chowanski, Juan Conchas, Kyla Cox, Lauryn Crawford, Julia Cruz, Michael Cu, Kim Angelo Del Rosario, Paulina Delgado, Bradley Denney, Rachelle Dominguez Hernandez, Jakob Dzyak, Mohammad Esmaeilisarbaghi, Gabriela Fernandez, Salvador Fernandez Hernandez, Stacy Ferrel, Ashley Figueroa, Chelsea Figueroa, Arietis Fisher-Burns, Gerardo Flores Aguayo, Katherine Fraker, Yasmine Gallegos, AC Garcia, Edgar Garcia, Savahna Garcia, Lissette Garcia Velazquez, Morgan Golden, Abigail Golik, Bradley Gomez, Austin Gordon, Valerie Griggs, Mark Guzzetta, Christopher Hash, Natalie Haskell, Nicholas Haskell, Stephanie Herget, Meighan Herzberg, Calli Hess, Sarah Higuera, Annji Hodorowicz, Alexandra Hooper, James Horner, Monte Howell, Cristina Ibarra Reyes, Celine Jackson, Emily Jaeger, Maria Juarez, Amberlee Ketten, Kerstin Law, Daniel Ledezma, Nubia Leon-Lozano, Jennifer Lombardo, Marisol Lopez, Jenica Mariscal, Tyler McCallister, Makenzie McDaniel, Kaitlyn McDonald, Kallie McDonald, Julieanna McManus, Jarrod Meyer, Benjamin Miller, Delaney Mott, Sailor Mueller, Jacob Myers, Maryn Myler, Hallie Newman, Jennifer Nguyen, Ruben Nunez, Mairelys Ortega, Jasmine Peralta, Christian Pineda-Arciniega, Mirian Ponce, Hope Rakow, Ellie Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, Amberlee Rangel, Edgar Rangel, Derek Redlark, Jacqueline Richards, Lissette Rivas, Reveka Rivera, Michael Rodriguez, Natalie Rogers, Diego Rojas, Javier Ruiz-Alamillo, Steven Russell, Joseph Russo, Jenifer Salguero, Briana Sanchez, Lesly Sanchez, Anaili Sandoval, Jordan Sandoval, Branden Schenkhuizen, Brandon Sevilla, Cody Shelton, Jaidyn Shepard, Terrence Shields, Hannah Stevenson, Cheyenne Straw, Victoria Stroud, Mariana Talamantes, April Tedrowe, Jacob Truhill, Ciarra Valladon, Brett Veader, Jessica Visnovits, Ryan Wood

DAYTON
Elise Addington, Bryan Aguilera, Anahi Arroyo-Herrera, Jenna Barlly, Ashlynn Barwig, Keerat Bhullar, Gerardo Blanco, Ainslee Brown, Kaitlin Brown, Alondra Castaneda Ledesma, Steven Cibrian, Cassandra Dickenson, Naima Duarte, Isaiah Dums, Shayla Edstrohm, Eden Evans, Taylor Furr, Hailey Glynn, Abigail Harker, Caleb Holley, Anthony Jimenez, Ian Kanter, Linn Lawrence, Leticia Ledezma Rubio, Tyler Logan, Jada Mandeville, Joseph Martinez, Giselle Medina, Joshua Melia, Madison Morton, Samantha Motta, Elora Neep, Kailey Olsen, Ashley Pacheco, Lance Peterson, Lyssa Philippi, Aadra Reed, Haley Rose, Brittnie Sisson, Lucas Spencer, Haylea Strickler,

Kimberly Torres, Cameron Vasquez, Devin Vaughan, Roham Wahabzada, Kimberly Waski, Mackenzie Wells, Zane Westom, Elena Winward, Dalton Yannikos

FALLON
Hailey Anderson, Desirae Blunt, Brandon Burgess, Sequoya Casey, Allison Christopherson, Heather Cordell, Matthew Fields, Michaela Flick, Karley Frederick, Michael Gallentine, Lewis Garcia, Carey Hack, Amanda Impastato, Sidney Jaques, Jorgen Jeppesen, Conor Keitz, Ivy Kent, Jase Kroll, Shelby McCart, Madelyn Mikulak, Mary Nash, Sadie O’Flaherty, Rebekah Orozco, Katherine Pankey, Benjamin Polish, Amber Revels, Emily Richards, Savannah Robinson, Allison Ruck, Megan Shyne, Hamilton Sommer, Ashley Sorensen, Matthew Sorensen, Maximus Swan, Maria Whitaker, Elizabeth Williams, Shailynn Winter.

FERNLEY
Alyssa Bixby, Shaundrika Cassinelli, Celeste Condie, Antonio Corona, Clara Dunbar, Aleana Duncan, Taylor Foy, Samantha Funk, Bryson Harrison, James Huckaby, Carson Humes, Colby Johnson, Reese Jones, Dalton Kinamon, Alex Lopez Martinez, Paula Maghirang, Keilahna McFall, Kacie Meisner, Mark Mitzen, Alexandra Paredes, Emma Parsons, Randi Riede, Aaron Robins, Aschlynn Roemer, Evelyn Rosas Ojeda, Blakeley Shoemaker, Nayeli Stopani, Bryanna Timmsen, Jacqueline Torres, Sariah Warren, Alexis Young

GARDNERVILLE
Chauntel Bagshaw, Allyson Bliss, Jacob Brier, Hannah Carr, Abraham Downes, Alexander Embree, Wendy Frogget, Sindy Gil-Salinas, Adam Hamilton, Danner Hillman, William James Chappell, Richard Jorgenson, Joshua Keith, Rylee Kull, Cody Lambert, Hannah Lyons, Tatianna Petri, Charles Pitcock, Trinati Randall, Kevyn Reid, Drew Reseck, Brandon Roberts, Steven Rodgers, Ciana Rollings, Michael Rubio, Jessica Scott, Chloe Svensson, Annie Tewalt, Audrey Topp, Araceli Valadez Paz, Niccole Wellington, Julia Weston, Katelyn Wiggins, Swade Wright

HENDERSON
Symantha Lloyd, Taylor Wallace

INCLINE VILLAGE
Carissa Link

LAS VEGAS
Rhiannon Bree Achong, Kailey Aguilera, Jamilett Catalan, Nova Creacy, Kelsey Dosch, Ashley Howell, Criskier Ignacio, Jordyn Kenton, William Kenton, Nyla Lee, Alexzah Lopez, Victoria Newsom, Paige Peters, Keila Ponce, Nhora Quassani, Hayli Rhoton, Kyler Ryu, Mohammad Shahzad, Coye Shelton, Albert Vandivort

LOCKWOOD
Daniel Matthies

MINDEN
Bradford Adams, Amber Bohman, Zoe Butterfield, Tyler Calhoun, Mikaela Camara, Hannah Corgan, Hailey Fournier, Abby Galahan, Haylee Harjes, Jessica Kneefel, Daniel Montes-Castaneda, Davianna Morris, Emilie Prudhomme, Jose Ramirez Larios, Kathryn Rios, Hannah Serpa, Madelaine Shek, Lilyan Slais, Alyssa Sweetland, Matthew Wallace

MOUND HOUSE
Tania Arroyo, Anthony Pisani

NIXON
Chayslin Lee

NORTH LAS VEGAS
Brianna Aragon, Basemath Ross

RENO
Jordan Brooks, Elijah Freitas, Kihana Garcia, Elizabeth Hermansen, Johnson Iroegbu, Luke Kohler, Alana Pankopf, Ethan Price, Audrey Rank, Katelyn Rasmussen, Reese Renaud, Grace Smithee, Peyton Trujillo, William Ventura, Philip Wilson

SILVER CITY
Kevin Carty

SILVER SPRINGS
Davannah Anderson, Mayra Ledesma, William Moore

SMITH
Jesse Euler

SPARKS
Ryan Conley, Sara Daly, James Farmer, Barrie Fenton, Jennica Harold, Niko Jackson, Jacob Mangosing, Jesse Pursley, Dillon Tompkins

STAGECOACH
Katherine Martin, Noemi Ortiz, Roberto Rodriguez

STATELINE
Lauren Meeks

TRUCKEE, Calif.
Holden Reed

VIRGINIA CITY
Zoe Coombs, AnnJoLee Field, Allison Hultberg

WASHOE VALLEY
Eduardo Garcia, Kalvin Kimbro, Christopher Mayes

WELLINGTON
Tanner Balda, Paul Costa, Crystal Crable, Allie Kleine, Maycee LaFleur, Michaela Yonehiro-Hanks

YERINGTON
Claire Coutts, Fabian Ramirez, Rocio Rodriguez, Natalie Rubio, Kaiya Villines

ZEPHYR COVE
Lothel Englekirk, Rebecca Petty

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A 32-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested Wednesday and booked for charges associated to a fentanyl drug overdose in December 2023, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the 2nd annual “Walk Us Home” 5K for Foster Homes on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Carson City.

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Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week introduces, Shrek. While he may not hail from a swamp, this lovable pup is as big-hearted as they come, searching for his forever family.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

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Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.

Carson Medical Group broke ground on their new 31,000 square foot facility off old Hot Springs Road in October 2022 and this June it will officially open its doors to patients.

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The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo, Jr." at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments that the entire family will enjoy!

UPDATE THURSDAY: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people who died Wednesday morning following the two vehicle crash on I-580 in Carson City. They are Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra, 36, and Viola Santoyo Huizar, 48, both of Carson City.
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UPDATE 12:42PM: Southbound I-580 in Carson City was opened as of around 11 a.m., said a Nevada State Police spokeswoman, who provided more details of the fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

Both the driver of a car and a truck involved in the crash died. Their names have not been released pending notification of family members. The car, which was going the wrong way — northbound in the southbound lane — struck the truck and caught on fire, according to a NSP preliminary investigation thus far. The vehicle makes are unknown at this time.

Dayton Elementary School in Lyon County was honored Wednesday along 13 other schools including Carson High in Carson City as a Nevada Purple Star School.

Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.

Junior Park Ranger Day is back this Saturday, April 27 at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day.

Carson City School District hosted a ceremony Wednesday morning with local dignitaries from the Nevada Department of Education and officers from local military bases. Carson High School was honored with a Nevada Purple Star School designation for supporting military-connected students and their families.

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Laura Ricks, TOSA/Instructional Coach at Empire Elementary School, was honored as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year, at the Tuesday, April 23, school board meeting and annual event.

Additionally, Sandra Guzzetta, special education paraprofessional at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was recognized as the Education Support Professional Employee of the Year, and Chelise Crookshanks, principal at Mark Twain Elementary School, was recognized as the district’s Administrator of the Year.

5th St View

Photos capturing the beautiful views in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon at 5th and Roop Street.

Tickets are now available for this summer’s Capital City Brewfest. This year’s event takes place June 22 on Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. More than two dozen brewers, as well as several food trucks, will line the street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plus there will be live music on the McFadden Plaza stage.

The Carson City Planning Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24 in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William St. at 5 p.m.

The agenda includes trail improvements, a therapeutic horse riding academy, a care facility and more.

Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club invite the community to participate in a Walk for Hope on Wednesday, May 1, at 9 a.m.

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Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is looking for volunteers to help us clean up trash and other debris at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Course on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register today using the link here to spend a sunny day volunteering with your community.

Parent night series hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services will examine school absenteeism and attendance this Thursday, April 25. Parents, families and students are encouraged to attend.

At noon Friday April 26 on Paul Esswein’s radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio, Carson High School AP students Bebe Keil and Tanner McCune will be his guests.

Prepare for a phenomenal adventure as the Twain Train VIP Excursion makes its triumphant return to the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot in Carson City on Friday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m., passengers will embark on a remarkable 24-mile round trip ride to Virginia City where they can experience various Mark Twain events.