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From aviation to cybersecurity and EMT training, WNC spring semester course signups underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:05pmDon’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.
Pioneer High senior on focus as part of JumpStart career program, makes WNC Dean's List
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:51pmDavid Kimball, a JumpStart senior from Pioneer High School attending Western Nevada College in Carson City, described the experience of taking his welding certification exam as the greatest obstacle for him to overcome.
Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
Senator Square: Carson High School students become published authors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 9:12amAccording to Teen Health and Wellness, Rosen Publishing, “Sharing stories is a powerful way to connect with other people. By sharing your own story, you can connect with other teens who are dealing with similar experiences. Your words can provide hope and comfort, or empower them to face their own challenges.”
Death with dignity advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:00amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Paul Klein, a partner at Tri-Strategies LTD, a government relations and public affairs firm with offices in Reno and Las Vegas. He will be lobbying on behalf of Compassion & Choices for medical aid-in-dying legislation due to be introduced during the 81st session, which begins February 1st. The bill gives terminally ill people with six months or less to live the option of taking medicine to end their life peacefully.
Carson City-based In Plain Sight Marketing's Elizabeth Pearson earns Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 3:09pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — In Plain Sight Marketing LLC public relations and account specialist, Elizabeth Pearson has earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America.
The entry-level certificate administered by the Universal Accreditation Board is awarded to recent graduates of the Public Relations Student Society of America to demonstrate their proficiency in the public relations field.
WNC Continuing Education program offers more career training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:15pmWestern Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.
Responsible beverage server training offered via Zoom by Partnership Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 4:02pmPartnership Carson City, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and School Resource Officers are working together to offer a certificate to serve and sell alcohol, tobacco or marijuana products in Carson City.
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:45pmWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after voting to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes:
Carson City’s FISH is housing, training underemployed individuals in technical careers the community desperately needs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:15pmCarson City is facing the same problems other growing communities throughout the nation are: a lack of affordable housing which in turn is causing a gap in the workforce for important careers that require technical training.
Former rural development official to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 2:05amClint Koble, Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture's Nevada Rural Development Council in the Obama administration, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. The topic of his presentation will be “Rebuilding Rural America” — a set of policy proposals he developed based on a lifetime in public life and on his own experience as a product of rural America, having been born and raised on a farm in North Dakota.
Two Carson City teachers earn National Board Certification
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 1:56pmThe Carson City School District is celebrating two new National Board Certified Teachers from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The teachers to be recognized earning certification are Patricia Ababio, Graphic Arts teacher in the Career and Technical Education program at Carson High School, and Rhonda Holloway, English teacher at Carson Middle School.
Judge rejects Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to block state’s presidential election results
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 3:59pmPresident Donald Trump’s legal effort to overturn presidential results in Nevada has fallen short after a Carson City District Court judge rejected his team’s request to award the state’s six electoral votes to the incumbent.
WNC and GreenUP! form Nevada Green Business Network to help cut down on pollution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 5:29pmWestern Nevada College and greenUP! announced Monday the formation of the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program.
Carson City Parks and Recreation seeks snowshoe volunteers for upcoming season
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:51amThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is looking for adults interested in volunteering to assist leading snowshoe trips.
The department is hoping to offer at least a couple trips each month while there is snow on the ground.
Obituary: Paul Hochsprung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 5:04pmPaul Donald Hochsprung, born Oct. 21, 1953, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife at his side on March 23, 2020, after a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.
Tech Express Mobile Training Lab Arrives at Western Nevada College in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 5:10pmImagine a world where a college came to you.
Well, that world is just about here with Western Nevada College’s new Tech Express Lab.
Nevada State Elections Divisions Clarifies How Vote Status and Vote History Works in the Silver State
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:37pmThe Nevada Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides various tools as a service to voters, such as the Registered Voter Services website and BallotTrax. Because the administration of elections in Nevada is highly decentralized, the tools offered by the Elections Division must take in data from the 17 counties in order to function.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Does hemp hold the potential to be Nevada’s next leading crop?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:04pmHemp uses less water than many other crops, and its uses and popularity are growing. As a result, there is increasing interest in growing hemp in Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno Extension is now researching hemp varieties and best practices for growing it in Nevada, and offering online classes on the research findings.
Home Instead Career Fair this Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 1:38pmWe are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our "Best Place to Work Team" at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors?
Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 7:37amRemember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Nevada program through WNC retrains laid-off workers in manufacturing careers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 1:17pmNevadans who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic can be retrained at no cost in high-demand manufacturing careers via a new program made possible through a federal grant from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
WNC professor serves as keynote for manufacturing conference, receives fellowship award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:31pmCARSON CITY — For years, Western Nevada College and its student body have seen firsthand the energy, spirit and determination demonstrated by Professor Emily Howarth in creating and expanding the college’s Automation and Industrial Technology program and growing the number of career opportunities for her students in manufacturing.
Carson City rifle range safety volunteers sought
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 12:29pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking individuals who are interested in volunteering as NRA Range Safety Officers. These volunteers will supervise participants at the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range to ensure safe practices and procedures.
Carson City supervisors to discuss new hires, CARES Act expenditures, burial and cremation fees and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 2:25pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
On the agenda for discussion and possible action includes new city positions, a Library Board of Trustees position, CARES Act expenditures, indigent cremation and burial fee changes, road replacement and more.
WNC Golf Classic: Signups begin for 'Get Out and Golf for Education' on Sept. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:53pmAs our community recovers economically, employers will require different skills for their employees. At the same time, students will need more financial assistance to earn degrees and certificates in high-demand and evolving industries.
Alcohol server training offered at no cost remotely through Partnership Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 2:11pmPartnership Carson City, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and school resource officers are working together to offer a no-cost, certificate education on Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws.
Carson City's Pioneer High School to feature 5-part graduation plan to celebrate 2020 seniors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:03pmThis is a year unprecedented for Carson City students. High school seniors, and our local high schools are getting creative with the ways they seek to honor their graduating students.
Meet Your Farmer: Holley Family Farms celebrates ten years providing organic produce at Carson Farmer's Market
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:48amTucked away in the valleys of Dayton, a multi-generational ranch and farm has been quietly producing organic and sustainable agriculture for decades to the local community.
Holley Family Farms has been owned and operated since 1970, and bases their practices on the 19th century farming traditions of Dayton Valley, “where Italian immigrants produced vegetables and meat for the thousands of residents of the Virginia City Comstock,” according to the Holly Family Farms blog.