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Lyon County Commissioners take action on Brothels, County Manager Contract and other Items
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 3:20pmOctober 15, 2020 The Lyon County Board of Commissioners Directed the County Manager to being back a recommendation to change the language on the Brothel Ordinance that would allow for escort services and other changes as allowed in other counties.
Nevada coalition aimed at protecting exploited children unveils new strategic plan
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 1:53pmCARSON CITY — A strategic plan to address commercial sexual exploitation of children in Nevada is the culmination of more than two years of effort by a broad cross-section of individuals representing child welfare, juvenile justice, the courts, service providers, advocates and other entities that work to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Nevada.
Senator Square: Carson High School students are winners in national FFA competition
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 6:49amWinners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.
Silver State Musings: Nevada on cutting edge of period technology at statehood
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 2:59pmWhat is the longest email you've ever written and sent to someone? Were they afraid to read it? Were you?
I've written some doozies in my time, but they were never quite the novella that the original Nevada State Constitution was; 175 transcribed pages transmitted entirely by telegraph wire.
Column: Remembering John McCain
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 10:31amI had already written out this morning's column ahead of time when I learned of U.S. Sen. John McCain's passing.
His death has changed the course of my day, because now I am writing to remember the man who earned the media moniker of "Maverick," and the reputation of someone who usually went his own way.
Capital City Community Band Free Concert 'Tribute to Nevada's Birthday'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 2:03pmUnder the direction of Richard Doede, the Capital City Community Band will open its thirty-ninth concert season with a Free “Tribute to Nevada’s Birthday”, Saturday, Oct. 29 following the parade from 2-3 p.m. at the Amphitheater in the Legislative Mall, Carson City.
Fleet Reserve Association honors winners in patriotism essay contest
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 7:43amThe Fleet Reserve Association, Sierra-Tahoe Branch and Unit 137 held its annual essay contest on Patriotism for Eighth to 12th grade.
A luncheon was held Saturday at the Veterans Hall in Carson City honoring the eight winners. Pictured clockwise from upper left are Grade 12:
Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison to keynote Thursday's National Day of Prayer ceremony
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 12:15pmThe Carson City Christian Ministers Fellowship is excited about the upcoming opportunities the community has to gather together in prayer. Beginning early Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m., a room has been set aside in the legislature building, room 3100, for a time of prayer preparing our hearts for the National Day of Prayer.
Douglas County advocate JoEtta Brown elected executive vice president of national retiree organization
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 10:17amDouglas County advocate and activist JoEtta Brown of Gardnerville was elected executive vice president of the Alliance for Retired Americans at the recent Alliance for Retired Americans national membership convention in Las Vegas.
Meet Vance Alm, M.D. - Candidate for U.S. Congress at a Town Hall Meeting Near You
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 9:08amVance Alm, M.D., is a candidate for Nevada's Congressional District 2 and will be conducting town hall meetings.
The public is invited to join him at one of these meetings to hear his ideas, ask questions and to have an opportunity to meet with one of potential federal representatives one-on-one.
He currently practices family medicine in Sparks and is a military veteran, serving four years enlisted in the US Army, then completing his career in the United States Air Force as a Navigation Officer.
Carson City schools, law enforcement recognize national Red Ribbon drug awareness campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 9:01amThe Carson City School District and Carson City Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to prevent substance abuse by celebrating National Red Ribbon Campaign the dates of October 21-31, 2013.
The Red Ribbon Campaign was started by the family of fallen D.E.A. Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena after he died in the line of duty. This national event was later recognized by the United States Congress and has since become the nation’s largest substance abuse prevention awareness campaign with an estimated 80 million Americans participating annually.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Resolution Moves on to Congress
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:33pmThe Nevada Assembly voted on Senate Joint Resolution 15 during their floor session Tuesday. The bill urges Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Many of the Assembly members took time to speak to the importance of passing the bill. Assemblyman James Ohrenschall was one of those who spoke in favor of SJR 15.
“Unless you’re a Native Americans, we are a nation of immigrants,” Ohrenschall said.
Heller Says Online Gaming Bill Should Not Be Political Football In Run-up To General Election
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 3:33pmCARSON CITY – U.S. Sen. Dean Heller today said online gaming legislation critical to the future of Nevada’s economy should be removed from the world of politics so partisan fights don’t “poison the water” for the bill’s future in Congress.
Heller, interviewed on the Nevada NewsMakers television program, said the legislation is too important to be subjected to political fights between himself and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid between now and the Nov. 6 general election.
Proactively Pursuing the Health of Our Community in 2012
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 6:17pmThe New Year has always been the perfect time to reflect and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As the primary wellness provider for the South Lake Tahoe area, I would like to address questions you may have about the future of healthcare and what Barton Health has planned for 2012 and beyond.