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A Lyon County jury found a Fernley man guilty Wednesday of multiple counts of sex crimes against children including sexual assault and child pornography.

UPDATE FRIDAY: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education voted Friday to name Dr. Vincent R. Solis as the next president of Western Nevada College effective July 1. Go here for the updated story.
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CARSON CITY — The Western Nevada College President Search Committee voted today to recommend Dr. Vincent R. Solis as the next president of the College. Dr. Solis is currently the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Services at Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas.

The pelvic floor is composed of several muscles that provide support for our organs and stability to the pelvis for movement. It’s a fact of life that through time women are faced with changes in their bodies that may lead to or create pelvic floor weakening. Everything rests on your pelvic floor, so ladies… it’s time to take control!

It’s Denim Day in Nevada, which is just a way to show support for the survivors of sexual assault and bring awareness to the issue. Your early morning coffee might even come with a specially made heat sleeve in honor of the occasion. The Carson City Library is continually bringing something new to our community. Today, you can get certified to use their laser cutter and engraver in the new Maker Space, or you can get a dose of some international flavor. Their Diversity in Action program features Peruvian and Latin American Folkloric music, and is suitable for all ages.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is encouraging all Nevadans to wear jeans this Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in support of Denim Day. By participating in Denim Day, Nevadans will join an international campaign against sexual assault and sexual violence and demonstrate support for victims of those crimes.

When an investigation found sexual harassment allegations against Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro were credible, Melanie Keener thought she would be able to continue her job as the sheriff’s chief deputy. But that wasn’t the case.

A major Northern Nevada developer is asking Attorney General Adam Laxalt to rescind an endorsement from Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro and to investigate multiple allegations of sexual harassment.

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Tony Manfredi, executive director of the Nevada Arts Council. The two talk about what the arts council does for the Silver State.

A former Silver Springs man was sentenced last month to life in prison with parole eligibility in a 2015 molestation case, according to the Lyon County District Attorney's Office.

A little rain can’t ruin today’s parade. The UNR Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team has made it into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Watch the game at your favorite watering hole; you’ll likely find celebratory drink specials. The next phase of Downtown constructions is ramping up. Find out what’s in store for Curry Street at today’s Streetscaping Pre-Construction Public Meeting. Nevada’s Big Give is in full swing. Choose your favorite non-profit and donate what you can; a little can go a long way.

The #MeToo movement has shed a whole new light on a subject discussed for centuries, but has never reached the level of conversation being discussed today.

A 19-year-old Carson City jail inmate was booked Monday on a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 16, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

This week's edition of It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer features Miya MacKenzie and Peggy Borgman of Adams Hub for Innovation based in Carson City. The three discuss what it is to be a business incubator and how entrepreneurs are learning and growing via mentorships throughout the surrounding area.

Carson City Soroptimist will wrap-up its month-long Human Trafficking and Living Violence Free Awareness Program with a panel discussion and art exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the north room at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with local actor Tom Strekal about the upcoming two-person Proscenium Players Inc., performance of "Love Letters' which runs Friday through Sunday, Feb 23-25, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking his girlfriend’s father, sending him to the hospital for injuries to his face and forehead, a Carson City Sheriff’s deputy said.

Freshman health students at Carson High School took courses Tuesday morning from Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Last month, award winning advertising agency SJ Marketing turned its annual client-gift project into a community support campaign, raising more than $1,250 for area non-profits. Proceeds from the campaign, “You’ve Been Givted,” went to four local charities: Awaken Reno, a human trafficking awareness organization; PetNetwork, a Tahoe-based animal shelter; Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT), a local grassroots effort; and the Reno-Tahoe area Meals on Wheels organization.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mason Valley man Tuesday for a warrant alleging sex crimes involving children.

A Carson City couple was arrested Friday afternoon in the area of Washington Street and Ormsby Boulevard for a pair of felony violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including public sexual activity and indecent/obscene exposure.

A 56-year-old man was booked Thursday into Carson City Jail for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A traffic stop for failing to use a turn signal on North Carson Street early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of a man wanted in Montana for suspicion of three counts sexual assault, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream Award. Applications may be obtained online here. Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2017.

An 81-year-old Yerington man was found guilty of three counts sexual assault on a child, one count of lewdness with a child under 14, and one count of open and gross lewdness, following a week long jury trial in Lyon County.

The Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City lit the way Saturday night during the Light After Dark Run/Walk fundraiser, an annual benefit for Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Carson City community by signing up and joining Advocates to End Domestic Violence at its annual Light After Dark Walk and Run event this Saturday, 6 p.m. at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center in Carson City.

Now is your chance to get involved, have some fun and make a difference. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is hosting a free, two day workshop to help you become certified as a Nevada Veterans Advocate or NVA.

There are new Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines on sexual orientation, however, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and questioning (LGBTQ) veterans may not be aware these changes may benefit them. If they were discharged with a less-than-honorable discharge based on their sexual orientation, they may be eligible for a discharge upgrade.

This week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Matthew Embrey, founder and executive director of Compassionate Connections Matter, a non-profit organization committed to supporting acts of altruism through community event creation and engagement.

Today, I’m so excited to announce the launch of a major project. This is my final semester of graduate school at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. I am starting research on my theory. I call it Crappertunity.