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Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 29, at the Fallon campus of Western Nevada College, and WNC students, their families and community members will be learning in the coming weeks how the stat...

Teacher's aide Linda Peton, who has drawn the support of teachers and students during her struggle with a failing heart, received a transplant during a seven-hour surgery early Wednesday morning...

Here's what's hot on local jazz scene this week in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011: The Mile High Jazz Band will gather for Hot August Jazz Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.

There's plenty of music set for this weekend in Carson City, including jazz lineups in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011. Music in the Market continues today, Saturday, through 1 p.m. at the Third and Curry Street Farmer's Market. Meanwhile, Saturday night at plan:b microlounge inside of Sassafras will feature award-winning jazz musician Joe Berry. While on Sunday it is Jazz Picnic in the Park.

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.As fall approaches, it's time to start thinking about cooler weather and the start of school. While students at Fremont Elementar...

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.As fall approaches, it's time to start thinking about cooler weather and the start of school. While students at Fremont Elementar...

CARSON CITY – State officials and lawmakers are rejecting the suggestion that they acted improperly last year when fees generated from several college savings programs were shifted to shore up the cash-strapped Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship for academically eligible Nevada high school graduates.
But one former lawmaker, who voted for the transfer, acknowledges he remains concerned about the decision.

Fall classes at Western Nevada College begin Aug. 29, and online registration is in full swing at www.wnc.edu. Students in Douglas County can take classes at the WNC Douglas campus and often skip ...

The STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, is looking for host families in the Carson City area for two students. International high school exchange students are coming to stud...

Follow the Carson City School District Board meeting live beginning at 7 p.m.. Click here to watch. Below is the agenda.

Elementary and middle school students in the Carson City School District will pay a nickel more every day for a hot lunch.Anthony Turley, finance director for the district, said the increase had no...

Soroptimist International of Carson City recently honored Avery Hudak and Caitlin Sinclair, winners of the Violet Richardson Award.This award is bestowed upon Carson High School seniors who exem...

Soroptimist International of Carson City recently honored Avery Hudak and Caitlin Sinclair, winners of the Violet Richardson Award.This award is bestowed upon Carson High School seniors who exem...

Students and family members from Kinderland Nursery School participate in the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Carson City, Nev., on Friday, July 1, 2011. Click here to see the entire gallery.
Photo by Cathleen Allison / www.NevadaPhotoSource.com

Assemblywoman April Mastrolucca, D-Las Vegas, Monday issued a statement protesting the veto of legislation requiring schools to provide breakfast to low-income students in public schools."This bill...

Nevada is about to shorten and streamline the process of determining gaming licensing suitability for applicants, and gaming law students at the William S. Boyd School of Law can claim the credit.
The bill was created and lobbied by students in cooperation with the gaming control agencies. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed A.B. 213 into law near the end of the legislative session.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today signed four public education reform bills into law, saying Nevada has “made great advancements on behalf of our schoolchildren.”

They call themselves the Deaf Ninjas - a group of three Carson City young adults learning the art of karate at the Carson ATA Blackbelt Academy.But they could just as easily be labeled revolutio...

Four TechCamps 2K11, are slated for this summer and are open to students ages 10-15 years and offer participants a chance, not only to learn about computers but also to build a 2 gigahertz-plus com...

PRESS RELEASE — Squaw Valley USA starts the five day countdown to the resort’s June 15 season pass deadline. Following the June 15 deadline, most season pass prices are slated to increase so skiers and riders are encouraged to buy now to get the best season pass deal in Lake Tahoe. Starting at $399 for adults and $99 for kids, Squaw Valley 2011-12 season passes are on sale now at squaw.com.

During her salutatory address Thursday evening at Dayton High School's graduation, Lauren Coons recognized the distinct paths that the students, all the while supporting one another in their div...

By Patrick Pittenger
The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission awarded several new projects at its June 8 meeting. The newly awarded projects will be funded primarily through federal and state grants. Here's a list of the projects:

Ric Schrank's life goal is to cycle the distance to the moon and back. His mission this summer is to get his students there - or as close as possible.The industrial technology teacher and vice p...

CARSON CITY – A bill appropriating $10 million from the general fund to ensure the long-term financial health of the Gov. Kenny Guinn Millennium Scholarship saw final legislative approval today and will go to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his review.
Senate Bill 486 saw unanimous support in the Assembly. It earlier passed the Senate on a 20-1 vote with Sen. Don Gustavson, R-Sparks, voting no.

Are we going in the wrong direction? Donuts are not nutritious. Too much sugar. Not enough substance.Gov. Brian Sandoval brought the camped-out students donuts in front of the Legislature and tried...

During a ceremony to announce the completion of a 60,000-square-foot array of solar panels at Seeliger Elementary School, Superintendent Richard Stokes advised students to take note of its signific...

The 3rd annual Concert Under the Stars will rock Carson City on July 13th behind Adele’s Restaurant and Lounge. Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Booker T will headline the event. The soul legend will perform music from his critically acclaimed new album “The Road from Memphis” as well as old favorites. Also performing, Sonoma based Frobeck. The band’s unique blend of pop, funk and rock has been wowing audiences since 2005. Reno favorite The Mighty Surf Lords will open the show.

CARSON CITY – A bill allowing Nevadans to carry concealed weapons on college campuses passed the Senate today and now heads to the Assembly for consideration as the legislative session draws to a close.
Senate Bill 231, sponsored by Sen. John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, passed 15-6.

The purpose of the Performing Arts Charter High School (to open in the fall of 2012) is to provide those high school students who have an interest and talent in theater, dance or music to pursue th...