Nevada lawmakers begin study of community colleges

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City this Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. as we begin our celebration of the holiday season. the gallery will be filled with beautiful local artwork and amazing gift ideas.

Nevada voters have rejected the most significant proposed change to the state’s election system since mail-in ballots were implemented in 2020.

"Growing up with parents who are teachers means having a constant stream of knowledge, curiosity and a love for learning instilled in you." (Unknown).

This week’s senior in the spotlight, Sawyer Macy would agree with this statement. Born to two educators, it is no surprise that Sawyer has found himself a lifelong learner. As a result, he is an excellent student and a talented athlete.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office detectives traveled to the state of Utah where they arrested Robert Richards for the murder of Sara Filiatraut. Since that time, Richards has been in custody in Utah pending extradition to Lyon County.

In the 2020 election, President Joe Biden was not declared the winner of Nevada’s electoral votes until four days after Election Day.

Is it possible we’ll have to wait that long again?

Carson City Community Development is partnering with the Northern Nevada Development Authority and Nevada Rural Housing to offer free real estate agent training about NRH’s first-time homebuyer programs. The training will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor St. Lunch will be provided.

It isn’t too early to think about Western Nevada College’s Spring 2025 semester. New, continuing and returning students can make plans for the next semester now.

UPDATE 9AM: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a student pedestrian on North Saliman Road near Carson High School.

Nevada Highway Patrol has identified two people from Fernley who died in a crash Oct. 24 on US-50A and Wedge Lane in Lyon County.

YERINGTON — In response to a statement issued Friday by the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer Staci Lindberg confirms the Clerk’s Office was made aware on Friday, November 1st of an issue involving the placement of a portion of Lyon County Precinct 26 in an incorrect Assembly District.

Alternating directions of I-580 will be reduced to one lane south of Reno and north of Carson City beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 to Thursday, Nov. 7 Nov. as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance to prepare bridge anti-icing systems for winter.

CARSON CITY — On Monday, Brett Compston, who has worked more than a decade in emergency response at the state and federal level, was named the next chief of Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol has identified a Gardnerville man who died Oct. 19 from injuries in a crash on I-80 and Robb Drive in Washoe County.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence, a nonprofit in Carson City offering emergency shelter and various resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30 to celebrate the soon to be open, newly constructed shelter facility for survivors in Carson City and surrounding communities.