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150 Jump Start students graduate from Western Nevada College at Carson City ceremony

CARSON CITY — For the first time, Western Nevada College’s Jump Start graduating class has topped triple digits. WNC’s Jump Start graduation class includes 150 students, representing 12 high schools and two academies.

It’s by far the largest group of Jump Start graduates in the five-year history of WNC’s dual-credit program. These students graduated with their associate degrees prior to receiving their high school diplomas. Go here for a photo gallery of the Jump Start graduates and other WNC degree and certificate earners.

The students were recognized during WNC’s commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20 at Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City. WNC’s Jump Start grads are:

BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL (12)
Sruti Bhakta, Adriene Burkhart, Lily Chavez, Danny Diaz, Drue Domagala, Sarahi Jimenez, Grace Melver, Nestor Miramontes, Kade Quintana, Julia Ramirez, Sheradyn Slaybaugh, Trey Whitehead

CARSON HIGH SCHOOL (17)
Sophia Cacioppo, Syrena Chowanski, Taylor Dawley, Jessica Dotson, Ashley Harris, Kyle Ketten, Taylor Lopresti, Gillian Mandel, Adelina Mata, Abby Pradere, Ryan Riley, Angelina Santos, Natalia Smith, Jessica Taylor, Sarah Woods, Haley (Gracie) Woodward, Jaelyn Young

CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (10)
Ryan Bitter, Jazmyne Bullock, Julianne Celik, Trevor East, Andrew Kelsey, Glenda Lee, Allison Lister, Yareli Montes, Lauryn Mulac, Cala Plaizier

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL (18)
Erin Abid, AnnaMarie Addington, Kaeli Barwig, Alyssah Clements, Katherine Darragh, Madsen Evans, Delaney Frusteri, Philip Hensley, Emma Heusser, Grady Hunt, Jason Logan, Andrew Matthews, Aleea McGill-Howe, Elisio Medina, Kirsche Stanton, Laura Staten-Sandoval, Bion Wells, Kobey Workman

DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL (18)
Shelbilyn Beaty, Caitlin Camara, Mataello Cota, Sharon Fournier, Alexis Gunnell, Isabel Hensley, Emily Hillman, Jordyn Hubbard, Sarah Hyatt, Chase Jackson, Tyler Kellar, Evan McCormick, Hunter Morris, Brady Rodina, Alexandria Rose, Madelaine Shek, Rebekah Swearingen, Riana Testa

FERNLEY HIGH SCHOOL (19)
Hunter Bradley, Savannah Clark, Samantha Cornutt, Hannah Curtis, Carlie Fagundes, Erin Lett, Kennedy Lyon-Lindersmith, Kayla Mariani, Megan Miller, Mckenna Montgomery, Auburn Mortenson, Chloe Ramirez, Rei Robinett, Zoe Rogers, Eric Rosales, Olivia Schrock, Anwen Starich, Parker Strong-O’Brien, Tayler Zolyniak

MINERAL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (1)
Gloria Bale

NEVADA STATE HIGH SCHOOL (3)
Audrey Bertrand, Emma Gardner, Rhianna Gentry, Timothy Winter

NEVADA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (10)
Orquidia Alvarez, Xavier Alvarez, Samiya Cogmon, Daniella Guevara, Joshua Maranon, Tara Racut, Aysiah Taylor, Elizabeth Theriot, Cameron Torres, Briana Vega

OASIS ACADEMY (24)
Myrella Angrisani-Ramos, Megan Behimer, Jamie Bekiares, Jacob Betterbed, Breana Catlin, Haley Duke, Janell Ferrenburg-Pike, Nathan Gatlin, Katlynn Hanks, Kenyen Hicks, Iliana Hockenberry-Grimes, Savannah Jimenez, Caden Johnson, Hannah Jones, Keith Mason, Joel Mincer, Jordan Moon, Jazmine Perez, Kaylynn Perez, Serenity Resendez, Brooke Shyne, Mariah Snooks, Matthew Swirczek, Ashley Youles

PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL (1)
Alyxandra Perry

PYRAMID LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (1)
Dania Wahwasuck

SILVER STAGE HIGH SCHOOL (12)
Logan Allander, Evelyn Bachelor, Simone Booth, Olivia Diaz, Kelsey Ferrie, Andrea Gonzalez, Amanda King, Ashley Knaus, Ofelia Ramirez, Sergio-Ruben Segura-Guzman, Alanna Taylor, Joshua Turner

VIRGINIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL (3)
Maximus Anchors, Camille Fitzgerald-Brown, Cameron Miller

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Capital City CIRCLES nEW lOCATION

With determination, a healthy mindset, and the right support; anything is possible. Capital City CIRCLES has been serving the community since 2003, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering families and individuals to follow their dreams.

The Greenhouse Project Board and Action Committee members would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the 15th annual Grateful Harvest Dinner, hosted September 23 at Nashville Social Club.

The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.

Tee Jay’s Corner Cafe, chowder for charity

Tee Jay's Corner Cafe inside Cactus Jack's in Carson City will be hosting its 3rd annual "Chowder for Charity" on behalf of FISH, Friday Oct. 4 from opening 10 a.m. to closing at 8 p.m.

Veterans Day Fun Run Sponsorship

Carson High School Safe Grad Committee is busy planning our twelfth annual Fun Run. This year we are starting a new tradition of holding our 5k event on Veterans Day to honor all who have served.

It is the primary fundraiser for Carson High Safe Grad Celebration, an annual Carson City tradition established in 1988.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said today. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.

Public schools statewide are making progress toward lowering chronic student absenteeism and improving student achievement, according to data from the 2023-24 school year released Monday by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).

Meet a very special pair of sisters: Abby and Diva.

Abby and Diva are a very sweet and social bonded pair of short-haired tortoiseshell girls seeking a forever home together.

Cole Eisenhour Mural

The first day of Carson City's Murals and Music Festival 2024 is bursting with color around town. The Festival, presented by Brewery Arts Center, continues through Saturday.

In what is becoming a repeated occurrence, a teenager has been arrested for making threats relating to a school shooting, one of several in the past few weeks since this school year began.

In a region known for its rich history and tight-knit community, one woman stands out as a true icon of leadership, grace, and boundless energy. Kitty McKay, co-owner of the award-winning Nashville Social Club (NSC) and The Swan Music Hall, Carson City’s premier live music venue, is more than just a familiar face around town—she's a force to be reckoned with.

Carson City residents now is your chance to help shape Centennial Park's future. The Centennial Park Master Plan Survey is open, and your input can directly influence improvements and future projects, including the potential for the Carson City Bike Park.

The Misfits Theater Group Presents: The Inshtein Inn or Frank's Mad Pad! Join us at the Odeon Hall in Dayton, NV located at 65 Pike St, Dayton, NV for some pretty mad happenings.

The 2024 Genoa Candy Dance takes place September 28 and 29. This two-day event, which boasts over 400 arts and crafts, activity, and food vendors, plus a Saturday night Dinner Dance, draws thousands of people to Genoa.

Meet Shyloh, the charming canine who brings a sense of adventure and warmth to everyone he meets. Known for his love of the outdoors, Shyloh thrives on exploring new scents and sights. He’s the perfect companion for those who love nature walks or long hikes.

Celebrate the Halloween season on the Virginia Truckee Railroad. The entire family will enjoy this spirited collection of themed train rides where passengers will board at the historic F St 1870’s Depot in Virginia City and journey to the Gold Hill Depot Pumpkin Patch. They are then able to get off the train and choose their favorite pumpkin with the assistance of our helpers.

During the Carson City School Board meeting of trustees held Tuesday night, a public commenter brought forth an issue that had occurred earlier this week at Eagle Valley Middle School.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect or suspects involved in an attempted Sept. 11 break-in and damage to a truck in the 2700 block of Northgate in Carson City.

This Saturday, Sept. 28, Carson City will host its third annual 5K Walk/Run to Remember benefit for the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association.

In addition to the race, there will be food trucks, live music, vendors and more.

CARSON CITY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week released the 2023 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps. The maps show Nevada’s adult obesity prevalence for 2023 is 30.8 percent, a decrease from 2022 (33.5 percent) and 2021 (31.3 percent) but still higher than all reported rates from 2011-2020.

It takes a village, or in the case of Lake Tahoe, it takes "Team Tahoe" to get the funding needed to protect the Jewel of the Sierra. On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives reauthorized the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act.

Area lawmakers and a partnership of Lake Tahoe agencies all applauded the passage of what is known as the cornerstone of federal investment in the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, one of the most comprehensive and successful conservation programs in the nation.

This Saturday, Sept. 28, Nevada State Parks invites everyone to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event dedicated to public lands. This annual event offers an opportunity to give back to the cherished lands we all enjoy while raising awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting these spaces for future generations.

A 63-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI second offense, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Flowers, bees, information on pollinators

Want to learn which perennial flowers are best for pollinators? Want to show your kids how bees pollinate flowers, or how to make a Seed Bomb to make your garden explode with color next year?

Students are now several weeks into the school year at Carson High School, with the newest rule firmly in place: a complete ban of phones both inside and outside the classroom during school hours.

The introduction of the Yondr pouch was a controversial one, with some students and parents protesting the idea. However, since its implementation, administration, teachers, and surprisingly the students who Carson Now spoke with have agreed the new policy has been extremely positive.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife, along with the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Care, are saddened to inform the public that the Davis Bear’s condition worsened substantially since Friday, Sept. 20. Thus, it was determined by Animal Ark’s veterinarian, Dr. Lesli Spears and NDOWs Wildlife Health Specialist, Dr. Nate LaHue, that it was in the animal’s best interest to be euthanized.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI Nevada is the state organization providing support and guidance for the NAMI Nevada affiliates throughout the state, including Southern Nevada, Reno, and Western Nevada.

At Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, the mission is clear: to provide essential services to those in need by providing a hand up, not a handout.

Vital to this mission are the three food banks operated by FISH throughout Northern Nevada aimed at supporting community members struggling with food insecurity.

UPDATE: A map is now available highlighting the mural sites located for the second annual Carson City Murals and Music Festival. Click on map twice for full size or see the PDF below.
Carts filled with plants from the Washoe State Tree Nursery.

As fall begins, the Washoe State Tree Nursery will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 9:30 a.m. Located at 885 Eastlake Boulevard in New Washoe City, this nursery is operated by the Nevada Division of Forestry and offers native and adapted plants for landscaping and conservation.