A domestic violence and anger management counseling class meets last week at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. From left, Joe Zeman, Will Signer, Anthony Gray, Anthony Montoya, Tobias Stewart, Brandon Henley, Corey Booth, Rob Hernandez, and Simeon Reese as well as counselors Debbie McBride and Walt Dimitroff.
The Nevada Veterans Coalition seeks donations that will be used for thousands of wreaths to be places in December at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
A Navy officer salutes a gravesite after placing a wreath.
An exterior view of the Nugget Casino Resort taken Thursday, Oct. 26.
Apple Inc.'s solar energy complex near Boulder City in Southern Nevada, seen here, is similar to its plant at Fort Churchill in Lyon County.
WASHINGTON — In the entire Army, there is only one soldier who can claim to have the ability to defeat the Nevada Army Guard’s Sgt. Grant Reimers in a Best Warrior Competition.
American Comprehensive Counseling Services’ Debbie McBride, who teaches sociology and psychology at the Western Nevada College Fallon campus, is also a counselor for those incarcerated at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Once again it is time to honor our veterans who gave a portion of their life for our country. At 9 a.m. on the third Saturday in December, the Nevada Veterans Coalition (NVC) will be placing wreaths on veteran’s graves at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
A modest solar facility in Lyon County could be the start of a trend of large power users in Northern Nevada building their own renewable energy sources.
Carson High’s soccer team hopes of reaching the state championship ended with a stunning first-round playoff upset at the hands of the Hug Hawks on Tuesday night.
Just get to game five and somehow and some way the Carson High volleyball team will figure out how to get it done.
Smoken Rabbits will play classic rock at the Flag Raising Ceremony on Nov. 18 at Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs.
Carson City resident Christine Shivley-Benjaminâs dolls, pictured, will be featured at an art show and sale Friday and Saturday in Reno.
Folklore dancers are scheduled to perform on Saturday at the Nevada State Museumâs Day of the Dead celebration.
Bureau of Land Management rangers patrolling the “Competition Hill” area of the Sand Mountain dunes 28 miles east of Fallon observed a UTV driving uphill collide with a large OHV.
The Rams knocked off the Packers and Raiders to complete an unbeaten season and win the 2017 Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League last week.
A playoff bid and ownership of a new rivalry trophy are at stake Friday (7 p.m.) when Carson travels to Minden to take on arch-rival Douglas.
An afternoon of free music is planned as part of a flag-raising ceremony to benefit local veterans.
Ev Musselman from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St., and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Living the Good Life, 1480 N. Carson St.
Art doll maker Christine Shively-Benjamin of Carson City will be among 30 artists from Northern Nevada featured at the 23rd annual Reno Artisan Show and Sale on Friday and Saturday.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 4:26 p.m., a 54-year-old transient woman was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies responded to reports of panhandling near the 4100 block of S. Carson Street. Bail was set at $410.
Matt Goings of Fallon looks confident in tie down roping at the Fallon Junior/Senior High School Rodeo.
Just two and a half years ago, Deputy Michael Jerauld was working as the front desk support specialist with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Today, he’s worked his way to being the newest member of the department’s Motor Unit.
The Churchill County Middle School 7th grade girls' basketball team won the league championship after an undefeated season. Pictured in no order are Darci Owens, Liliona Bettencourt, Baley Skeen, Kambrie Thorn, Ramona Norris, Payton Smith, Lexi Freeman, Kaiserita Otuafi, Mattea Cortez, Kaitlynn Hoffman, Skai Shults and coach Keith Lund.
Marquita Marie MacArthur, age 77 of Carson City, passed away on October 05, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5500
Churchill County Middle School’s 7-grade girls’ basketball team came away champions in the Sagebrush League’s finals, dominating the competition both days of the championship.
Karlee Hitchcock maneuvers to slam the ball back to Dayton's Stephanie Kiernan as Fallion's Journey Martin watches.
Fallon's Elizabeth Williams jumps high to return the ball to Dayton's Hailey Glynn.
Fallonâs Tommy McCormick (3) relies on help from Christian Nemeth (12) and Jacob Weber (25).
Harley Fausey looks for a block.
Dayton solidified its standing Thursday for a Northern 3A volleyball playoff spot this weekend by sweeping Fallon in three sets at the Elmo Dericco Gymnasium.
WINNEMUCCA — With its playoff chances in the rear-view mirror, the Lowry High School football team was playing for pride and momentum into the 2018 season.
Douglas Lloyd Veltum, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Minden, Nevada.
Kick up your dancing shoes and enjoy the live music of Dan and Nadine from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carson City Senior Center.
Claudia Small, 81, of Carson City, NV, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017.
Bill Park, job site Superintendent, points to a spot on the annex dome that has been repaired with a two-part epoxy Wednesday at the Capitol.
Repairs are underway on the 111-year-old annex dome at the Nevada State Capitol as seen here this past Wednesday.
The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] is delighted to present its 15th Anniversary Fundraiser and art silent auction at The Studio @ Adams Hub. CCAI will host the celebration, Friday, November 3, 5-7pm at the Hub, 177 W Proctor Street, Carson City. No tickets are needed to attend the party.
Living Sustainably, a free discussion about building a sustainable community, is set for Nov. 14 courtesy of Sierra Nevada Forums.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell listens discussion concerning The Vintage project last December.
Annette Donnelly and her son Seth, 6, attend the Spooktacular event on Monday.
Mylee Gary, 7, had her face painted at the Spooktacular event at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on Monday.
Phoenix Mewborn, 13, hangs 10 at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Centerâs Spooktacular on Monday afternoon.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 9:50 a.m., a 27-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of two counts of contempt of court after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 3400 block of Imperial Way. Bail was set at $2,000.
The Board of Supervisors will be reduced to three members this week as Mayor Bob Crowell and Supervisor Lori Bagwell head to Washington, D.C. to attend the Nevada Local Elected Officials’ White House Convention.
State controller Ron Knecht has formally announced he will run for a second term in that office. He said he has kept his original campaign promise to cut costs and save taxpayer money, cutting spending and, in his first two years, returning more than $1 million to the state treasury.
State controller Ron Knecht has formally announced he will run for a second term in that office. He said he has kept his original campaign promise to cut costs and save taxpayer money, cutting spending and, in his first two years, returning more than $1 million to the state treasury.
The Dayton Valley Dog Park must elect a new Board of Directors before Dec. 31 or the park grounds will be returned to the county.
Samantha L. Medina, 22 of Carson City, passed away on October 29, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
A Yerington man was sentenced for child molestation last week in Lyon County. Arlyn David Hogarth, 81, was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a child, one count of lewdness with a child under 14 and one count of open and gross lewdness on Oct. 18, following a week-long jury trial.
Robert L. Schmick, 48, of Reno, passed away October 28,2017 in Reno. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-4965
Sandra R. McCord, 57, died October 27, 2017 in Sparks, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Beverlee J. Lavallee, 82, died October 16, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Ralph Carson, age 73 formerly of Silver Springs, NV, passed away on October 20th, 2017 in Weiser, ID. Arrangements are in the care of Thomason Funeral Home, 208-414-1234
Carson City Symphony Chorus in rehearsal for previous Holiday Treat Concert.
Attention singers! The Carson City Symphony Chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, October 31, for the December 10 Holiday Treat concert with the Carson City Symphony. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will honor veterans, past and present, at its November meeting.
Bartender Shaun Arinov stamps a passport Friday at Battle Born Social Friday.
Karynn Sucaldito performs on an aerial hoop Friday in McFadden Plaza.
Barb Magee stamps a passport at Kaleidoscope Antiques Friday during the Passport To Downtown event.
Kerry Risenhoover checks Yasha Krassovskiy's passport Friday in McFadden Plaza during the Passport To Downtown event.
Skyla Sharpe , 8, enjoys a ride on the Tornado at Mills Park Friday.
McKenna, 8, Destiny, 10, and Malia Aday, 2, take a spin on the Speed Boat ride at the RSVP Carnival Friday.
Wes Deputy of Carson City and his step-son Zachary Carpenter, 12, play a ring toss game at the RSVP Carnival Friday in Mills Park.
LAS VEGAS — Most of the 2,140 eligible Nevada participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program renewed their status, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
From left: SLHS Principal Dr. Tami Seddon, Michael Nelson, and Carson City Rotary President Katie Leao.
RENO – Eric Musselman sounded like a coach who had just lost a basketball game early Sunday evening. Thanks to a 58-point first half, Nevada won its second exhibition game, 100-83, over Stanislaus State before an announced crowd of 7,032 at Lawlor Events Center.
RENO – The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team played Sunday without junior forward Jordan Caroline, who has been bothered by injuries since training camp started.
âControlled Burnâ was a really hot participant at this yearâs Nevada Day Parade.
Carson City High Blue Thunder Marching Band at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.
Fernleyâs High School Vaquero Band entertains spectators at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.
7 year old Sebastian Pena rides a miniature horse in the Nevada Day Parade.
Oldtimers drivng oldtimers at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.
Kaleb Denham from Elko, NV, tries his talent at he rock drilling contest.
A hot air balloon is about to launch from Carson Street in front of the Ormsby House.
Hot air balloons populate the sky above Carson Street.
A hot air balloon floats near the Capitol dome.
A hot air balloon floats near the Capitol dome.
Addison Davis, 6, Avery Davis, 3, Kinley Davis 2, Henry Olm, 3 and Helena Olm, 4, are looking forward to the beginning of the parade.
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Smokey Bear leads the Forest Service vehicles during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson City Sheriff's Department Motor Patrol kickoff the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
5 year old Blain Shire assists his grandfather with driving the big fire truck down the parade.
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Nutcracker Ballet float during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Experimental Aircraft Association's display during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson Middle School Marching Band during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson Middle School Marching Band during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
A Carson High Cheerleader during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching band performs during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell gets a ride down Carson Street during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
US Senator Dean Heller atop his horse during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
US Senator Dean Heller's grandkids lead the way during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval walking with the First Responders from the Las Vegas shooting during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval walking with the First Responders from the Las Vegas shooting during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
A selfie opportunity during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson City Sheriff's SWAT Team tactical vehicle during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Carson City Sheriff's Department Motor Patrol kickoff the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Tobin Rupert of Carson City competes in the single-jack rock drilling competition at the Max Casino.
Emma Baker of the Mackey School of Mines is exhausted after her 10 minutes of rock drilling Saturday at the Max Casino.
The Kaia Fit crew pose for a photo in Telegraph Square prior to the start of the run/walk Saturday morning.
Runners make their way north on Carson Street as hot air balloons soar overhead Saturday morning.
Amanda and Alex Repp, a one-year old tiger from Dayton, walked in the 28th Annual Nevada Day Classic 8K and 2 Mile Run/Walk.
Toni Anderson runs the 2-mile event Saturday morning with her Great Dane 'Earl.'
6-year-old Karly Rombardo runs the 2-mile event Saturday.
Runners leave the starting line for the 8k event Saturday morning.
Multi-year winner, Virginia City's 'Stink-E' wins the scruffiest beard competition Saturday.
Joe Clark of Carson City wins the reddest beard competition Saturday.
Whitest beard winner Mike Coli acknowledges the crowd in McFadden Plaza.
Kelsea Frobes, 13, gives knuckles to her dad Dave during the reddest beard competition in McFadden Plaza.
The Batmobile is always a crowd favorite during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
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CHS student Keith Conley working on his Senior Project, physical fitness, in preparation for Air Force after graduation along with Emily Harper working on AP environmental science.
CHS student Nestor Beltran studying Algebra online.
CHS student Jens Robison fulfilling the foreign language requirement by taking Norwegian from the University of North Dakota.
CHS Speech and Debate competing at Wooster High School.
CHS Senators Mountain Bike Team on the podium taking 3rd place overall for the series.
Library lounge furniture courtesy of the CHS PTSA.
CHS MTB team member Greta Pugh singing the National Anthem.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will present Beauty and the Beast on three weekends starting on Nov. 4 at the Carson City Community Center.
I call it a hijacking by the Washoe County School District.
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The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 1:17 p.m., a 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of violation of a suspended sentence, possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance and failure to maintain a lane after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Tonka Lane and Janas Way. Bail was set at $4,640.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Blanca Sosa leads a group of runners on the first lap at regionals Friday at Reed High School.
Hunter Rauh was the top finisher for Carson at the regional championships Friday finishing 22nd with a time of 18:01.
SPARKS – Sierra Lutheran’s Jared Marchegger won his second consecutive 2A-1A regional cross country title Friday afternoon at Reed High School.
VIRGINIA CITY – Sierra Lutheran knocked off Virginia City, 25-20, 25-17, 17-25 and 25-17 Friday morning in a Northern 1A match.
The Formula One circus made its annual visit to these shores last Sunday, with points leader Lewis Hamilton grabbing Austin’s Circuit of the America by the longhorns and wrestling it into submission.
Jon Elizabeth Frey left us on October 13, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born to Caroline and John C. Bohm on March 9, 1967. She was a lifetime Carson City resident.
The American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during World War II.
The CAMPO and RTC meetings scheduled for Nov. 8 are canceled.
Carson City Recreation’s Dog Obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, begins Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 20.
David Riley Stuard, 67 of carson city, Nevada, passed away on October 25, 2017 in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Dayton's Tyler Fraio fights for extra yards during Thursday night's game against Fernley.
Dayton quarterback Trenton Thompson drops back for a pass Thursday night against Fernley.
Tigers defensive back Kane Hoyopatubbi (13) runs an interception back to put Douglas in scoring position Thursday night in Minden.
The Tigers' Jack Overton reels in a pass for a big Douglas gain Thursday night against Galena in Minden.
Daytonâs Ashley Mason (5) sets the ball up as Stephanie Kiernan watches.
Dayton's Brianda Diaz slams a kill past Fallonâs Elizabeth Williams.
MINDEN — Tommy Corcoran rushed for 236 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Galena Grizzlies to a 48-28 Sierra League football victory against Douglas on Thursday night. Galena (2-1, 5-3) surged to a 20-0 first-quarter lead and then held off a comeback bid by Douglas (0-3 league, 2-7 overall) to preserve a playoff-clinching win
The 2017 football season came to a quiet end for the Dayton High football team.
FALLON — Dayton solidified its standing Thursday for a Northern 3A volleyball playoff spot next week by sweeping Fallon in three sets at the Elmo Dericco Gymnasium.
All the Dodge For A Cause teams stand for the playing of the National Anthem Thursday night at the MAC.
Chantal Torres of the Carson City Courts 'Thunderballs of Justice' team catches a ball for an out Thursday night at the MAC.
Purple Cobras (CC Visitors Bureau) team member Joel Dunn hucks a dodgeball towards the opposing team Thursday evening at the MAC.
Carson City School Disrict Public Information Officer Dan Davis loads a backpack for the McKinney-Vento program Thursday at the district office.
Backpacks were loaded with daily living supplies and other goods for McKinney-Vento students Thursday at the school district operations service center.
Ty Gangi just might end up as the best quarterback in the Mountain West this season. That honor right now belongs to Colorado State’s Nick Stevens.
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Mark Korinek, director of operations with the Carson City School District, is being honored for his role in the districtâs implementation of sustainable practices.
Carson City Sheriff's Officers ride down newly remodeled Carson Street Saturday morning.
Merchants will give out candy and other goodies during Monday's eighth annual Spooktacular.
Fernley resident Julianne Collmee holds a flag while waiting for returning Honor Fligth veterans with her boxer, Allie,
Kay Wright of Reno and Harvey wait in the airport for veterans arriving on an Honor Flight.
Nevada Highway Patrol Major Rob Stepien, left, and Captain Dean Buell, right, honor Trooper Trent Barnes at a retirement ceremony.
Trooper Trent Barnes receives a fan from a Fallon resident for a Cram the Cruiser event.
Trent Barnes and other officers from local law enforcement agencies hand out information at Community Days.
Trent Barnes retired in September from the Nevada Highway Patrolâs Fallon-Fernley District Office.
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A & K Earth Movers, Inc. will be celebrating 60 years of business in Northern Nevada this month. The family owned and operated business started in 1957 as a General Engineering Contractor
Adonis Puentes & the Voice of Cuba Orchestra plays in Fallon on Nov. 4 at the Oats Part Art Centerâs Barkley Theatre.
When passengers arrive at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, a welcoming party of wet noses and wagging tails greet visitors or residents returning home.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard. Jessica Erin Griggs pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. She will be sentenced in January.
Halloween is right around the corner when the Downtown Merchants’ Association’s annual Spooktacular returns. The Spooktacular will be Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. all along Maine Street in Fallon’s historic downtown. Among the events, the Fallon Theater will be hosting a haunted house, portraits done by PictureThis, and costume contests for families; 2 Sisters Boutique will have a kids and family costume contest, and the Lahontan Valley News will host a pet costume contest.
For almost three decades as a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper, Trent Barnes covered the wide expanses of territory by driving thousands of miles. At the end of the day, though, he looked forward to the final stretch that took him home to his adopted hometown.
Last week was the anniversary of Black Monday. On Oct. 19, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) lost 508 points, or more than 20 percent of its value, as it fell from the previous trading day’s closing value of 2,247 to 1,739.
There’s a town on the eastern side of Nevada that can trace its roots almost as far back as the Mormon Fort in Las Vegas. The town is Panaca, located about 150 miles northeast of Las Vegas via U.S. 93. The surrounding area, known as Meadow Valley, was first explored in 1857.
A&K Earth Movers, Inc. will be celebrating 60 years of business in Northern Nevada this month. The family owned and operated business started in 1957 as a general engineering contractor; today the company employs 200 to 250 employees and does work on projects up to $15 million.
The booking report as presented by the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Halloween is almost upon us. Of course, on Halloween night, you may see a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy. Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams. But some people seem to have real fears about other things – such as what may happen in the financial markets. One way to keep those fears at bay is to avoid certain impulsive moves, such as the following:
I’m sure that my husband sometimes wonders about me because occasionally he’ll ask, “Who are you talking to?” “Watson,” I answer. Yes, I talk to Watson as if he were a person. So that led me to the question: Do dogs understand language?
Last week I wrote a Shaggy Dog story, which is a story that meanders and eventually ends in a bad pun. I figured since there was a Shaggy Dog story there must be a cat story in the same genre. Well, my search led me nowhere, and I soon realized that I was barking up the wrong tree.
Adonis Puentes & the Voice of Cuba Orchestra is an innovative all Cuban seven-piece (guitars, tres, piano, bass, trumpets and percussion) ensemble — whose distinctive sonero sound will transport you to the dance halls of Havana.
Expect a fine plate of food at the Nevada Builders Alliance Womenâs Council 18th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise money for scholarships for students in construction related fields of study. The breakfast is held at Redâs Old 395 Grill in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6-9:30 a.m.
Carson High’s cross country team got its first look at the course being used for Friday’s NIAA Regional Cross Country Championships, and coach Pete Sinnott liked it.
Fallon inside linebacker Trent Thorn records another tackle in a previous game.
Jordyn Dahl pushes the ball down the field during the Lady Wave's senior night match against Incline.
Maddie Guerrero takes possession of the ball from the Incline Lady Highlanders.
Adrian Martinez turns the ball around to attack Incline's goal during the last soccer match of the season.
Allie Lister practices putting at the Fallon Golf Course. During the state tournament she broke 100 for a new personal best.
Brynlee Shults and Brooklynn Whitaker prepare for another set during a doubles match against Sparks.
Egon A. Klementi, 83, died October 25, 2017 in Stateline, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Since moving to the 3A seven years ago, Greenwave sports has seen enormous amounts of success.
Linebacker Trenten Thorn had a taste of Fallon’s state football championship two years ago, and as the playoff run begins, the Greenwave senior would love to see another 3A trophy.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 8:22 a.m., a 39-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear after deputies responded to reports of a hit and run near the 1900 block of Airport Road. Bail was set at $215.
Fallon’s doubles tennis teams traveled to Las Vegas for the state tournament Friday, but only made it to the quarterfinals before elimination.
The Lady Wave soccer team played an intense match, Wednesday, ending the season with a 4-2 loss against Incline.
The Lady Wave golfers made a strong showing during last week’s state tournament in Pahrump, either improving or holding steady to averages.
It was a picture-perfect underdog story.
Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Nevada's Brendan O'Leary-Orange (17) makes the catch in front of Air Force's Marquis Griffin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Nevada's Kelton Moore (23) runs against Air Force sueinf the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Nevada's Brendan O'Leary-Orange can't come up with the touchdown reception against Air Force on Friday.
Nevada's Korey Rush (99) tries to stop Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman as the Falcons amassed 550 yards on the ground Friday at Mackay Stadium.
Abel Carter stretches to bring down a Damonte receiver Friday night at CHS.
Defensive end Jesse Case (44) brings down Damonte quarterback Cade McNamara in the first half Friday night.
Richard Romero blitzes through the Damonte line Friday to bring down the Mustangs' quarterback Cade McNamara.
Kyle Rudy (35) looks upfield for running room Friday night at CHS.
Abel Carter stiff arms a Damonte defender Friday night at CHS.
Carson City is once again celebrating the cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with a party and screening of the original musical on Friday.
Time is running out for Nevada high school seniors to take advantage of an opportunity that could shape the rest of their lives.
Thousands of used books, children’s books, and audio books will be offered in a fall sale sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.
Free self defense seminars for kids and women are being offered on Nov. 18 at No Limits Martial Arts Academy, 3242 Research Way.
Julia (Julie) Bertucci entered Heaven’s Gates October 19, 2017. Julie was born in Chicago, IL November 18, 1931 to August and Lillian Kush. She married Frank Bertucci in 1952, traveling to Long Beach, CA for their honeymoon and they never returned to Chicago.
Senior Ismael Mendoza works the ball through the Douglas defense Wednesday night at Carson High.
Sophomore Jose Godinez flies in towards the Douglas goal Wednesday night at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
First place was already wrapped up, but that didn’t stop the Carson High boys soccer team from putting on a dominant performance.
Brenda Horton, Tom Spencer, Brandi Spencer and Vern Horton, Brendaâs husband.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevadaâs Carson Valley Torch Club members prepare for their Lights On Afterschool Haunted Teen Center.
Dana Foltz performs aerial art in Reno, Nev., on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
RENO — Elijah Foster wore a big smile Wednesday afternoon at the official University of Nevada men’s basketball Media Day, and with good reason.
I’ve been loving the fall this year. It seems like the leaves have such color and are lasting a long time. I don’t rake or blow them so that might have a lot to do with it. You couldn’t ask for nicer weather, cool crisp mornings and warm afternoons. Pumpkins, apples, pears, Halloween, Nevada Day with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. I know a lot of people still use their grill even when the weather gets colder, but I tend to cook inside because I like the way the heat from the oven and stove help to warm up the house.
Dayton High ends the 2017 season with a match-up against league-leading Fernley. Kickoff is Thursday at 7 p.m.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 1:35 p.m., a 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of violation of bail conditions after deputies conducted a pedestrian stop near 5th Street and Carson Meadows. Bail was set at $3,000.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an alcohol compliance check on Friday to make sure local businesses are following state laws.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has located a local missing man.
Duane E. Christian DMD, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, surrounded by his family in St. George, Utah.
David Bozon, 72, died July 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Defender Annika Wick leaps for the ball in a game against Douglas on Tuesday
Carson's Bella Wakeling gets ahead of the Douglas defenders during Tuesday night's game.
Natalie Anderson sets the ball in a game against Douglas on Tuesday night.
Kamille Soderstrom bumps the ball to the front line in a game against Douglas on Tuesday night.
Carson High volleyball coach Robert Maw called a timeout, his team on the ropes and trailing 13-10 in the fifth set.
Tuesday night was more than a rivalry game for the Carson High girls soccer team against Douglas.
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Gloria Valdenegro, a Carson High School sophomore and National Honor Society Officer, stands in front of the blood donation sign-up board holding last year's challenge competition trophy.
The classic holiday ballet “The Nutcracker” is coming to Carson City over Thanksgiving weekend.
Fallon local Emmily Butz, 24, is competiting in Steven Austin's Broken Skull Challenge game show premiering 7 p.m. Oct. 31 on CMT.
The Depot travels down Williams Ave. on the way to way to its new home in Fallon in 1987.
Karen Isbister, right, of Aerotek, a Reno staffing and recruiting firm, writes down information from an interested job seeker.
Lori Norcutt with the Churchill County School District hands out an employment application.
Churchill County Parks and Recreation presents its annual haunted house and hay ride Thursday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. The first 90 minutes of each night will be for faint of heart. Admission is $4 for the haunted house and $2 for the hayride. Children 2 and under are free. On Friday at the Churchill County Pool from 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Trunk or Treat. Free treats, contests and prizes for best dressed trunk and prettiest, funniest and scariest costumes.
The Depot Casino and Restaurant will be celebrating 30 years of operation next month with an event-filled party for the community.
Eight female athletes across the country were chosen to test their strengths in one of the most physically challenging obstacle courses on television — and Emmily Butz of Fallon is among those hardcore contenders.
Highland Village, a nonprofit retirement community in Fallon is hosting its inaugural “Walk the Block” event to raise awareness on Alzheimer’s disease.
Although the job market has improved significantly in Northern Nevada since the first local job fair took place more than three years ago, both employers and job seekers were still looking for that “perfect match.”
Churchill County Parks and Recreation presents its annual haunted house and hay ride Thursday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m.
Spencer Smith of Jefferson Center for Holistic Management.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has invested $4 million in new snow safety tools and technology for the 2017-18 season.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has nearly tripled the size of its Gazex remote avalanche control system. Nicknamed dragons, the system uses propane and oxygen to create concussive blasts in order to cause avalanches.
Brenda Horton, Tom Spencer, Brandi Spencer and Vern Horton, Brendaâs husband.
The Veteran of the Month has been recognized. From left are Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller, Andy LePeilbet, Veteran the Month Dallas Croft and NDVS VAST Manager Pieter Droog.
Holistic land management can help farmers and ranchers better manage their resources to reap environmental and economic benefits.
The Public Employees Retirement System board voted Thursday to lower its expected rate of return on investments for the coming year.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is upping the ante for the 2017-18 ski and snowboard season with a $4 million investment in the resort’s snow safety program.
Dallas Croft, a United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with a 29-year Air Force career received Saturday the Governor’s Veteran of the Month honor and award.
New Business for August and September 2017 American Innovative Materials 186 Industrial Way
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Ms. Walker River during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Mini Club of Northern Nevada during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
You just never now who might make an appearance during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Reno Rodeo Association entry during the Nevada Day parade.
The Silver State Model T Ford Club during the Nevada Day parade.
Bobby Freeman performs during Saturday's Nevada Day parade.
The Northern Nevada Celtic Community takes part in parade.
Kerak Shriners with a mini clown car on Saturday.
BMX Carson City promoting healthy living during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Nevada College Savings Plan float during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday
The Eagle Valley Middle School Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
An Eagle Valley Middle School Cheerleader during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Miss Battle Born during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Reno Rodeo Queen during the Nevada Day parade.
The Western Nevada Performing Arts group during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
Carson Middle School Marching Band during the Nevada Day parade.
Batman giving the thumbs up to a great Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
BMX Carson City showing some tricks during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The high flying acrobatics of Tumbleweeds Gymnastics during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Mutant Vehicle Misfits warming up the air with a little fire during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
Megan Sakalerios with Nevada Rainbow during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.
A photo ops with the Northern Nevada Celtic Community during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The Nutcracker Ballet float during Saturday's parade.
The high flying acrobatics of Tumbleweeds Gymnastics during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
An Eagle Valley Middle School Cheerleader during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day parade in Saturday.
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
A ferret hangs out at the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade.
Batman says it is all thumbs up during the Nevada Day parade.
Sen. Dean Heller and his wife, Lynne, during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.
The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.
The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Clowns walk in the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
Parade-goers enoy the weather during the Nevada Day parade Saturday.
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval with his wife, Kathleen, and dog during the parade.
The Carson High Naval ROTC walk in the parade on Saturday.
Children patiently wait for the next parade float to throw them candy during the Nevada Day parade Saturday.
A visitor quietly admiring the Capitol in the early moments before the Nevada Day Parade.
The Nevada Highway Patrol entry in the 2016 Nevada day parade on Saturday.
An early morning parade goer waits for the start of the Nevada Day parade on Satruday morning.
A Carson City Sheriff's Officer and K9 during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
Sen. Dean Heller during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
The National Honor Guard starting the Nevada Day parade.
The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.
The sights during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Boy Scouts enjoying the beautiful day during the Nevada Day parade.
The Otto Twins ride with the Carson Senators Cycling Team during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.
The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong rides a horse in the parade on Saturday.
A child plays with bubbles during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.
The Carson High Blue Thunder Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.
Nine area photographers are sharing their work in a photography show and sale Dec. 2 in Silver City.
J.C. Crane Brown scored four touchdowns as the Bengals beat the Packers 30-16 in Week 5’s featured game of the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League.
It is with great sadness that the family of Judith A. Goldstein announces her passing on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the age of 77 years.
Bellissima is displaying a red ribbon in support of a drug free community. In no order: Owner Angela Larramendy, Emilia Jones, Melanie Plasse, Jennifer Marshall, Rose Vasquez, Sarah Courser, Amanda Olsen, Jalicianna Kratz
STOP members bring a red ribbon to HIS INSPIRATIONS. Pictured left to right: Melanie Plasse, Emilia Jones, Jennifer Marshall, Wende Hook (owner of HIS INSPIRATIONS), and Emily Marshall.
STOP volunteers invite the community to join them and unite for a drug-free community. Pictured are: Bryan Duenas (sitting left), Melanie Plasse, Emilia Jones, Jennifer Marshall, Emily Marshall, Rose Vasquez, Jalicianna Kratz, Amanda Olsen (standing behind sign), Sarah Courser (sitting middle), Lesley Duenas and Tully Barton (sitting on step).
Churchill Coalition’s Student’s Taking On Prevention (STOP) high school members are dispersing red ribbons for their Red Ribbon Week Campaign through October 31st.
In a small town on the Comstock, nine photographers are set to present their work in a photographic arts show and sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2.
Ev Musselman from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St.
Matthew Fagundas and Spring Creek's Kynan Lee battle for the ball at the Churchill County High School field earlier this season.
Chandler McAlexander looks for an opening to kick the ball toward Elko's net.
Aspen Mori takes possession of the ball during Fallon's match against Elko.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 9 a.m., a 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear after deputies responded to reports of a suspicious subject near the 1100 block of Kennedy Drive. No bail was set.
SPRING CREEK — The Spring Creek Spartans boy’s varsity soccer team dominated Friday’s match with the Fallon Greenwave 7-0, leaving them with few advances and few chances to score.
Fallon's Gabe Hardy prepares to snap the ball against Wooster.
Fallon's Tallon Amezquita kicks the PAT against Wooster last month.
Fallon's Brock Richardon returns the opening kickoff against Wooster.
Fallon junior Shelbi Schultz connects with a serve on Monday.
Fallon's Rylee Buckmaster passes the ball against Fernley on Monday.
Fallon senior Macie Anderson serves against Fernley in Monday's league contest.
In its penultimate series for the season, the Lady Wave played three tough home matches in four days against Elko, Spring Creek and South Tahoe.
The Fernley High School volleyball team kept alive its hopes for one of the top two seeds for the Northern 3A Regional with a four-set win over Fallon, Monday Night.
SPRING CREEK — The Spartans varsity football team scored a major upset Friday, defeating the Greenwave, 42-25, in Northern 3A football.
This isn’t the Buckaroos of old but they’re slowly getting back there.
Michael “Sean” Wooley, 46, died October 16, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Billy Vaughn Stockton, age 78 of Minden, passed away on October 21, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services. 775-883-5500
Pearl L. Gulbranson, 85, died October 24, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Marvin D. “Marv” Ecklund, 83, passed away October 19, 2017 in Carson City.
Jeffrey M. McCaffrey, 57, died October 15, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Myrna Joan Lumsden passed away October 20, 2017 in Hawthorne, NV. She was born March 10, 1937 in Billings, MT to Frederick and Martha Hieb Landenberger.
Linda Sue Day, long time Fallon resident, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2017. Linda was born in Midland, Michigan on Dec. 14, 1956. She has lived in Fallon for 38 years.
Stefanie Schmidt had the march of her life, but it wasn’t quite enough for Carson’s volleyball team to upset perennial powerhouse Bishop Manogue.
Randy Garcia dances during the 35th annual La Ka Lel Be Powwow in 2016. This yearâs event will be held at the MAC Oct. 27-29. Photo by Kevin Clifford/Nevada Momentum
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 10:58 a.m., Melissa Mulder, 27, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and obstruction after deputies responded to reports of a welfare check near the 3000 block of Northgate Lane.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will host a training on how to properly use pesticides 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 13.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, is offering a workshop Nov. 13 to train people throughout the state how to properly use pesticides. The workshop is meant for certified applicators and those wanting to become certified, including people who regularly handle pesticides as part of their jobs, such as farmers, ranchers, park employees and grounds keepers. Attendees will receive continuing education units.
Dean a fourth generation Nevadan, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife and son by his bedside. Dean was born in Fallon, Nevada to Jay and Pauline Bliss.
Marvin Dale “Marv” Ecklund, 83, of Dayton, passed away October 19, 2017. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-4965
William “Boyd” Lynch Jr., (W.B. Lynch Jr.), 92, of Mound House, NV passed away on October 18, 2017. Arrangements are uder the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Desert Mementos, a collection of short stories on Iraq and Nevada by Caleb Cage.
RENO – Kendall Stephens came to Nevada with the reputation of a very good long-range shooter, and he didn’t disappoint.
A lot of the talk at Wednesday’s Mountain West Media Summit in Las Vegas was about the ever-changing rosters in college basketball these days.
Ronniel Elliott attempts to pop in a shot on goal Saturday against Wooster.
Efren Ramirez heads the ball downfield towards the Carson goal Saturday against Wooster in Reno. The Senators won the game 2-1.
RENO — The Carson High boys and girls cross country teams turned in strong efforts at the Northern 4A Sierra League Championships on Friday at Rancho San Rafael Park. Carson’s boys took second while the CHS girls placed third.
RENO — Carson High wrapped up its first Sierra League title since 2011 with a 2-1 victory over Wooster on Saturday.
Dr. Tami Seddon, Principal of Sierra Lutheran, presents NMSC Letter of Commendation to Aleyna Gilson.
Dana Gail Brooks and Jack Winston Rivers on their wedding day at the River Highlands Ranch and Vineyard in Smartsville, Calif.
Phillip Brady
Nancy Henricksen and Amanda Schulz medaled 4th in the north for girls doubles in tennis.
CHS Senior in the Spotlight Jessica Camelon
CHS One Up Club with Partnership Carson City Youth Program Coordinator and former CHS student Brooklyn Maw.
CHS Mountain Bike Riders Alex Pugh on the right and Isaac Harrison on the left.
CHS Athletes of the Week are Jill Beglin for girls golf along with Jared Barnard and Jacob Wolz for boys tennis.
Chad Lundquist/Nevada Appeal
RENO — University of Nevada basketball coach Eric Musselman has coaching friends all over the United States, and when the opportunity presented itself to play an extra exhibition game for charity, he placed a call to one, Grand Canyon associate head coach Todd Lee.
Damonte quarterback Cade McNamara is the real deal.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack knew what was coming Friday night and still couldn’t stop the Air Force Falcons.
Simply put, Carson High’s offense never got going on Friday.
An accident in Douglas County caused two fatalities on Wednesday.
Puppet show from Lights On Afterschool 2016
Nevada Day parade organizers are looking for additional volunteers to work as marshals for the annual parade. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Carson's goalie Marissa Perez makes a diving save Saturday at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
Carson's Isabella Wakeling (5) battles with a Manogue player at midfield Saturday at CHS.
As usual, Talladega scrambled the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup point standings, shook up the playoff field, and destroyed a lot of race cars. Only 14 of the original 40 starters were still running at the checkered flag after the third and final stage of the race transformed into a high-speed demolition derby.
Joining an exercise group is one way men and women can stay motivated and maintain healthy weights year-round.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 7:15 a.m., a 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and destruction of property after deputies responded to reports of an unknown man in a residence near the 700 block of Spear Street. Bail was set at $2,650.
Frozen foods can be a convenient, healthy and affordable option.
Nadine Edna Wilkerson, age 79, died October 18, 2017 in Fallon.
John (Jack) Anthony Bolognese, 87, passed away on August 18, 2017 from health complications related to his long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Novelists will perform at the second annual Haunted Halloween benefit concert for Community Chest Inc.
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden and Zephyr Cove will be closed on Oct. 27 and 28 in celebration of Nevada Day.
As part of its year of celebrating 60 years of service in the capital city, the Carson City Soroptimist October meeting will feature more than 50 years of the Miss Carson City Pageant.
Melva was born in the bay area and raised in Portland, Oregon where she was married to her first husband and raised three children.
Ashley Figueroaâs winning submission.
Ashley Figueroa, a junior at Carson High School, won a statewide poster contest that centered on fire prevention and awareness.
Pumpkin puree can add flavor and thickness to chili.
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! I know some of you are rolling your eyes right now, but I love pumpkin. Pumpkin spice, pumpkin scones, pumpkin snickerdoodles, and pumpkin chili.
Brian David Buffo, 42, of Minden passed on Sunday October the 1st from a pulmonary blood clot in Carson City, Nevada.
Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman, left, shown running against Boise State on Nov. 25.
Natalie Anderson (2) and Ku'ulei Haupu (23) go up for a block against Wooster Thursday night in Reno.
Ku'ulei Haupu pounds the ball across the net against Wooster Thursday in Reno.
RENO — Carson High’s volleyball team moved one step closer to a first-round playoff match at home with an easy win over Wooster on Thursday at Craig Congdon Gym.
The Board of Regents has officially appointed P. Mark Ghan as acting president of Western Nevada College. The board made the decision Thursday, simultaneously deciding to conduct a national search for the college’s next president. That decision effectively means Ghan will not be in the running for the permanent position.
The last edition of Nevada Magazine featured information on the Great Nevada Picture Hunt.
The cover of a Mustang garnered Nevada Magazine a national award.
Sara Dowling, left, asks Janet Geary, publisher of Nevada Magazine, a question on the publicationâs design.
Fallon has one marijuana establishment, but county commissioners voted no Wednesday to establish any marijuana businesses outside the city limits.
Work is progressing on time on the new law enforcement center, and a dedication is planned for some time in December.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard. Manuel Fernando Morales pleaded guilty to charges of burglary. He will be sentenced in January.
For the past 81 years, Nevada Magazine has remained an important part in promoting the Silver State, both to its residents and to visitors.
Churchill County Commissioners gave a unanimous thumbs down at their Wednesday meeting to allow marijuana establishments to operate in the county.
Hand-carved images, such as this, can still be found in some of the old Basque sheepherding areas of Nevadaâs mountains.
Bright sunlight filters through hundreds of towering, bare aspen trees. A soft wind shakes the rounded leaves, causing a few more to join the crunchy carpet of fallen plant debris covering the ground.
There’s a new kid in town: narrative economics. Last week, Richard Thaler was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics. His work in behavioral economics and finance recognizes not all economic and financial decisions are made after rational reflection. In Nudge, he wrote:
To raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement, Congress has designated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. What lessons can you learn from this event?
The Fallon Chamber of Commerce, Churchill Economic Development Authority and the Small Business Development Center have combined forces to bring a lending clinic to Fallon on Thursday.
There’s no question that the Nevada Wolf Pack is the class of Mountain West men’s basketball. The Pack won the conference regular season and tournament titles last year and might dominate even more impressively this year. The Mountain West’s media had no choice but to pick the Pack to finish first this year, giving the Pack 19-of-24 first-place votes.
The Churchill County School Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 has been canceled.
OK, John Travolta fans. It’s disco time as the Churchill Arts Council returns to the era of “dancing all night long.”
The Moffat property sustained damage during the winter's flooding.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing local man.
Dayton High’s football team seeks to end its seven-game losing streak when it travels to Reno tonight to take on the Wooster Colts.
The Air Force Falcons take the mystery out of college football. “They do what they do regardless of who they are playing,” Nevada coach Jay Norvell said this week. “They pound you, pound you, pound you.”
Kevin Duenas kicks the ball back into play during Fallon's soccer match against Sparks.
Caden Bowman, 3, goes for a kick on the ball ahead of Sparks' Giovanni Lopez.
Fallon's Brenden Larsen intercepts a Truckee pass.
Long time friends Miles Getto and Blake Malkovich take on The Meadows in the quarterfinals.
Brooklyn Whitaker and Brynlee Shults, a second and first year player, take on Desert Pines' team in the quarterfinals Friday.
Miles Getto, Blake Malkovich, Brynlee Shults and Brooklyn Whitaker all took second place during the 3A Northern Region tennis tournament. The doubles pairs now head to Las Vegas for the state competition.
Fallon senior Clayton Steelmon (11) warms up with Brock Richardson prior to Fallon's game against Hug in August.
Fallon receiver Clayton Steelmon runs under the ball for one of his receptions against Sparks in last weekâs Northern 3A game.
After a rough first half, the Greenwave boys’ soccer team pulled together to deny the Sparks Railroaders a mercy rule victory, 7-0, Wednesday.
Greenwave receiver Clayton Steelmon had the game of his varsity career against Sparks, snaring seven passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in last Friday’s game against the Railroaders, a fitting end to his final regular season game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.
Two Greenwave doubles teams traveled to Las Vegas on Thursday for the 3A State Tennis Tournament at Darling Tennis Center.
Nestled in the mountains, along the interstate sits a small town that sees varying degrees of weather.
To say that a lot is riding on tonight’s game against Spring Creek would be an understatement.
The legislative Interim Finance Committee on Thursday approved programs to help the state deal with the opioid epidemic. The programs were proposed by Attorney General Adam Laxalt and backed by the governor’s office using $1.9 million in settlement money.
Adam Laxalt will launch “The Laxalt 17” tour in Las Vegas on Nov. 1. The tour will then take him to all 17 of Nevada’s counties over a one-week span. Laxalt will offer remarks and speak with local residents at each stop, sharing his vision for Nevada’s next chapter.
Nick Fischer, a One Up student volunteer, works at a 2016 prescription drug and needle roundup. Partnership Carson Cityâs biannual drug roundup will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Food Maxx, both Carson City Save Marts and Smithâs Food and Drug. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Momentum
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 8:17 a.m., Justin Bryant, 34, of Carson City, was arrested on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon after deputies responded to reports of a man pointing a shotgun at a woman near the 600 block of Airport Road. Bail was set at $20,000.
Nevada's Jordan Caroline shoots as Colorado State's Braden Koelliker defends during last year's Mountain West Tournament championship game.
Lola is a sweet three-year-old bull dog mix. She is looking for a home where she can be the only animal. Lola loves to love and is looking for someone who will spoil her. Come out and make her dream come true because she is waiting for someone just like you.
Yahtzee is a beautiful black-and-white cat who, fitting with his name, loves to play games. He is two years old and was born at CAPS. He loves people and gets along well with other cats. Yahtzee is very playful and has an adorable personality. He would love to play a game with you, so come in and meet him.
Lily is a three-year-old female border collie/Lab mix who would love a home with no cats but she does love other dogs.
Carson City School District announced Ashley Figueroa, a junior at Carson High School, is the winner of the State Fire Prevention and Awareness poster contest for the High School category.
Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd is hosting her monthly Walkabout on Friday, Oct. 20, in Mills Park.
The Central Lyon County Fire District is lifting burning restrictions effective Saturday, Oct. 21.
A mind-bending tale of mysterious inhabitants with enigmatic natures is on the market thanks to a local author.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting its second weekend of Harvest Train on Saturday and Sunday with steam train rides, a pumpkin patch, craft fair and food trucks.
The Sagebrush in Prisons Project, which has received national attention is a program to utilize inmates in the effort to restore Greater sage-grouse habitat.
Laura N. Hersh, 95 of Carson City, passed away on October 16, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800.
Jeanne Lorraine Wilson, 83 of Carson City, passed away on October 16, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800.
Laura Adeline Christensen Paladini, 89, passed away on October 18th. Family and friends are saddened by the loss of a woman who was intelligent, loving and talented.
On October 14th, Darlene Borges, 73, passed away peacefully at her ranch house with her immediate family near. Darlene will be remembered for her constant devotion to family and faith, hard work ethic, and generous spirit.
Foreign exchange student Sven Johansson from Sweden is punting for the Senators.
RENO — Carson High got goals from Efren Ramirez, Angel Gonzales and Adrian Torres for a 3-0 win over Damonte Ranch on Wednesday in a Northern 4A soys soccer match.
LAS VEGAS — For many seasons, New Mexico, San Diego State and UNLV were the standard bearers for the Mountain West Conference, and they were the main reason the conference kept getting multiple NCAA bids. Times are changing. The Aztecs dropped to sixth last year (9-9, 19-14), New Mexico was fifth (10-8, 17-14) and UNLV was in the cellar (4-14, 11-21).
RENO — The Nevada men’s basketball team will play an exhibition game on Sunday at Lawlor Events Center against Grand Canyon University, with net proceeds from the game being donated to North Bay Fire Relief, a victims funds assisting those affected by recent wildfire tragedies in Northern California.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 4:33 p.m., a 45-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of battery after deputies responded to reports of a man taking eye glasses near the S. Carson Street Save Mart. Bail was set at $1,000.
In this 2016 photo provided by the family of John Morse IV, John Morse IV feeds birds months before his death in Reno, Nev. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (AP Photo/Provided by the family of John Morse IV)
This 2006 photo provided by the family of John Morse IV, shows John Morse IV in uniform. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (U.S. Army/Courtesy of the Family of John Morse IV via AP)
In this 2007 photo, John Morse IV poses in Reno, Nev. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (Courtesy of the Family of John Morse IV via AP)
Canarelli Middle Schoolâs Joshua Fuji Fama from Las Vegas placed second in the last yearâs National Radon Poster Contest with his poster, âThat Monster Radon.â
Carson Chamber Singers will perform its Mostly Mozart concert Oct. 24 and 28.
Chad Lundquist/Nevada Appeal
Pontus Johansson grew up skating and playing soccer, and then later playing ice hockey. His football was confined to watching the NFL on television.
LAS VEGAS – As expected, the University of Nevada was the pick of the media to win the 2017-18 Mountain West men’s basketball title.
Nevada Sens. Dean Heller and Catherine Cortez Masto joined this week to ask the Justice Department for more money to help cover overtime costs resulting from the Las Vegas shooting.
Lily is a three-year-old female border collie/Lab mix who would love a home with no cats but she does love other dogs.
Lola is a sweet three-year-old bull dog mix. She is looking for a home where she can be the only animal. Lola loves to love and is looking for someone who will spoil her. Come out and make her dream come true because she is waiting for someone just like you.
Samuel Blake
An inmate died Tuesday at the state prison in Carson City, according to a Nevada Department of Corrections release. The release said Samuel Blake died Tuesday at approximately 6:30 p.m., at the regional medical facility inside the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.
Loving father, grandfather, (Nonno), son, brother and friend, Nick Cullincini passed suddenly on Saturday October 14th, 2017.
Steve Kibbe Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Dayton, Nevada on October 12th, 2017 at the age of 76.
Joseph “Joe” Encinas, 67, of Carson City, passed away October 17, 2017.
The Carson City Cross Fit gym is hosting a Thanksgiving meal fundraiser this weekend for families in need.
Classic rock music by Pat Travers is slated in two performances on Oct. 28 at the Carson Nugget.
Elizabeth M. Paradise, 97, died October 18, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
RENO — The race for second place and homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs just got a little tighter.
St. Maryâs Art Center is housing an exhibition by artist Sophie Scott.
Sophie Scott, a visiting artist in the Artist in Residence program, draws parallels between her native New Zealand and the Comstock.
Sophie Scottâs painting of Silver City.
Big Edge, Nancy Rubinsâ giant open-air sculpture in Las Vegas, consists of more than 200 boats weighing between 60 and 125 pounds each.
Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong is presented with an award by Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil on Monday night.
Work started Monday on the demolition of the old Kinkead Building. But before workmen began, they and public works erected a 7-foot tall, plywood silouette of the grim reaper â painted black, of course. the demolition begins with environmental crews removing asbestos and other hazardous materials from the six-story building. Public Works Manager Gus Nunez has said he wants Kinkead down before he retires at the end of the year.
Dean Heller
Flavors of India will open in Carson City on Dec. 3.
TRUCKEE — The Carson High Mountain Bike squad finished third overall as a team at the season-ending meet on Sunday.
The road doesn’t get any easier for the Carson High football team.
Range Team is Connor McGowan, Declan Bernard, Chance Wood and Sterling Lee. They are pictured with Trustee Carmen Schank.
The Churchill County School Board recognized Future Farmers of America (FFA) students who participated in the Western Nevada State Competition in Eureka on Sept. 26.Homesites Team: Aubrey Renfroe, Whitney Bernard, Darcy Countryman, and Trustee Carmen Schank. Not pictured was Cody Sponsler, who took second place in the state as an individual.
Hailey, Julie and Rylie Guerrero stuff straw into their scarecrow.
April, Havik, Jade, Skarlet and Taven Anaya get started building their scarecrow at Lattin Farms.
Sherri and Taesha Rupley work together to dress their scarecrow.
Alex Manskie and Sarah Evans adjust their scarecrow's head during the Parks and Recreation Department's scarecrow factory.
Graduation rates in Churchill County increased almost 15 percent for the class of 2017.
Shigeko H. Danao, born on April 1, 1931 and died on October 13, 2017.
Sophie Scott of New Zealand is the visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City. Her latest work is showcased through Saturday in an exhibition in the fourth-floor gallery of St. Mary’s Art Center, 55 N. R St., Virginia City.
The School Improvement Teams from both Churchill County Middle School and the Churchill County High School presented their School Performance Plans to the Board of Trustees at their regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 11.
Ev Musselman from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St.
Preliminary four-year graduation rate data posted Monday on NevadaReportCard.com indicates Nevada high schools are on track to set a graduation rate record of 80.55 percent for the Class of 2017 – an increase of 7 percentage points.
The Native Waters on Arid Lands Project helps tribal communities in the Great Basin and American Southwest adapt to climate change and build resiliency for their water resources and agriculture.
Canarelli Middle Schoolâs Joshua Fuji Fama from Las Vegas placed second in the last yearâs National Radon Poster Contest with his poster, âThat Monster Radon.â
One CH-47 Chinook and one UH-60 Black Hawk with crews from the Nevada Army National Guard flew to California last week to help battle fires with their water-bucket drop capabilities. In this file photo, a Black Hawk helicopter was practicing water bucket drops at Stampede Reservoir.
Tim Mitchell, general manager of Fallon Ford-Toyota, talks to interested applicants at a previous job fair.
Tribal high-school youth will have a unique opportunity on Nov. 13 in Reno to engage in hands-on activities, such as extracting DNA from a banana and hiking through the Truckee Meadows to see how water has shaped the area.
December 31 is the deadline for using dental benefits! Give yourself the gift of good oral health this season while making the most of your unused insurance benefits.
Nevada students are invited to showcase their artistic talents and promote radon awareness by entering the 2018 Nevada Radon Poster Contest, offered by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31.
Business owner/operator of His Inspirations Christian Books and Gift Shop for 7 years. How many women work here
Where do you work? I am broker/owner of Berney Realty Ltd. I bought the real estate sales business nine years ago.
Where do you work? Fallon Ford-Toyota and American Auto and Home. We sell new and used vehicles, and service all makes and models of cars. At American Auto and Home we sell pre-owned vehicles and with in-house financing and conventional financing and furniture as well.
Where do you work? I’ve been employed for 2.5 years with Highland Estates, a continuing care retirement community.
The Nevada Army National Guard conducted a grand opening and tour of the Field Maintenance Shop at the Harry Reid Training Center on Thursday.
Where do you work and what do you do there? One-year-old printing, marketing, and consulting business Lumegent.
Ruth Perkins-Caudill, Executive Director; Barbara Apodaca, Business Office Manager; Leah Espil, Director of Sales and Marketing; Olga Patton, Housekeeping staff; and Candy Foster, Director of Health and Wellness
Franchise owner of H&R Block in Fallon and Yerington. Worked/Owned: Been with H&R Block for 40 years How many women are employed at H&R Block: 14
Owner and operater of Crystal Cleaners for 22 years as of Oct. 15 Tell us about your business.
33 women work at Fallon Ford-Toyota KARI MAFFI Assistant Controller
Almost two dozen businesses — most of them from the Fallon-Fernley area — are preparing to interview prospective applicants for employment at a community fall job fair presented by the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 5:38 a.m., a 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and obstructing a peace officer after deputies responded to reports of a welfare check near Goni and Old Hot Springs Roads. Bail was set at $1,500.
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will meet Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in the chambers at 155 N. Taylor St. The board will consider and take possible action regarding the following:
Giovanni Ugalde and Truckee's Nick Rae fight for possession of the ball.
Shelbi Shultz sets the ball up for the Lady Wave.
Allie Lister drives the ball onto the green.
Kaitlyn Hunter makes a careful put to a hole at the Fallon Golf Course.
Blake Malkovich and Myles Getto, No. 2 doubles team for boys, prepare for the serve.
Brynlee Shults and Brooklynn Whitaker battle Truckee on the CCHS tennis court.
Fallon senior lineman Tyler Word battles Sparks in Fallon's win on Friday.
Sparks' Cody Mcabee tries to avoid Fallon's Gabe Hardy in the second half of Friday's game.
Where do you work? I’ve been Highland Estates administrator for three weeks.
The Greenwave boys’ soccer team was blanked by Truckee, 6-0, on Friday.
Two doubles teams will represent the Greenwave at this week’s state tennis tournament in Las Vegas.
The journey to the state golf tournament began Tuesday for two Churchill County High School students.
Lowry handed the Lady Wave volleyball team a 3-0 loss Thursday night in Winnemucca.
Friday the 13th eerily produced a hard-hitting football game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex between Sparks and the Greenwave.
Joseph J. Encinas, 67 of Carson City, passed away October 17, 2017 in Carson City. Waltons Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements, 775-882-4965
Dorothy Diana Petrie, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 4th, at a local nursing home in Carson City, NV
Rose Hernandez passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017 at her home in Carson City.
Anyone who wants to convert apples into fresh cider can visit the Greenhouse Garden Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Recognized at the last CCSD school board meeting, the latest FFA club from left is coach Kris Hadley, Allison Frost, Aubrey Renfroe, Averie Wood and Bethie Ikonen as well as trustee Carmen Schank. (Not pictured is McKay Winder.)
For those of you who noticed an aircraft circling over Carson City on Monday, it was a Marine Corps Osprey practicing landings at Carson City Airport, according to a Nevada National Guard spokesman.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt has hired an ex-FBI agent to coordinate the state’s efforts to battle the opioid epidemic. Terry Kerns is also a registered nurse. He said she will work to bridge the gap between law enforcement and state victims’ service providers. In addition, she will reach out to other states to identify and implement best practices for dealing with the opioid crisi
Jay Norvell was telling the truth all along. The Nevada Wolf Pack’s 54-year-old rookie head coach, we now know, is a man of his word. Unlike some coaches who just tell you what you want to hear, Norvell will tell you what he believes. And he has always believed in his Wolf Pack offense.
Carlos Mendeguia, the former Carson High basketball coach, has been hired as the school’s new head softball coach.
LAS VEGAS — It was a tough day for the Carson High golf team in the first round of the NIAA 4A State Golf Championships at Highland Falls Golf Course.
FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2015 file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. Bitterly admitting defeat, House Republicans on Tuesday abandoned their attempts to use the Homeland Security Department's spending bill to force concessions from President Barack Obama on immigration, and sent him legislation to fund the agency through the end of the budget year with no strings attached. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 file photo, police officers stand along the Las Vegas Strip near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a shooting at a country music festival, in Las Vegas. Police initially said Stephen Paddock stopped firing on the music festival concert crowd below to shoot through his door and wound a Mandalay Bay security guard who was outside. On Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, they said the guard actually was wounded before Paddock started the massacre. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 10:14 a.m., a 30-year-old Elko woman was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies conducted a business check near the Edmonds Drive Jackpot Casino. Bail was set at $500.
State Buildings and Grounds workers Justin Disney and Phil Nemanic put the finishing touches on Haloween decorations at the Governor's Mansion Wednesday.
Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Joey Trotter monitors speed with a Lidar tool on Roop Street. He is part of the Motors Unit that works to enforce traffic laws in Carson City.
Michael Mongelli died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 13, 2017.
A plethora of books will be offered in a sale sponsored by the Friends of the Dayton Valley Library.
Wild Horse Children’s Theater will present “Honk! Jr.,” the award-winning musical that transformed Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of the Ugly Duckling into a modern musical comedy.
Jim passed away peacefully at home in Silver Springs on October 2nd, 2017.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Nick Stevens threw three of his four touchdown passes to Michael Gallup and Dalyn Dawkins had a career-high 195 yards rushing, including a 59-yard scoring run, to help Colorado State hold off Nevada for a 44-42 win Saturday night.
Officiating is a thankless task. It’s the only job/hobby where you’re expected to be perfect at the start and get better from there.
Despite missing three starters, Carson High put on one of its most dominant performances of the season Saturday afternoon.
Hannah Golik and Tobi Arreola were named 2017 Fall Homecoming Queen and King at Carson High.
PHS JAG 1 and JAG 2 Classes with Chyanne Corley, JAG Specialist
Senators NOW winning logo
Martin Martinez
Bill Calhoun raises a paddle during the live auction, one of the most popular and enduring events at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Luau each year. The live auction portion of the event raised well over $60,000 this year.
Phillip Brady
Carson High Schol EDU 110 students visiting CCSD Superintendent Richard Stokes at the district office
Carson High School students Logan Johnson on the left tracking asteroids for his Senior Project.
Carson High School EDU 110 students visiting the University of Nevada, Reno recently.
Best in Nevada Fire Prevention & Awareness Poster winner was Carson High School's Ashley Figueroa.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will present Beauty and the Beast on weekends from Nov. 4-19 at the Carson City Community Center.
You can help decide what Western Nevada College campuses need in the future by attending a community forum on Oct. 24 in the Bonanza Room at Carson City Community Center.
Seniors Daritza Ortega and Adam Fenton usinge-Clinical Works.
Click Bond, Inc. is proud to announce multiple promotions, as well as the creation of a Continuous Improvement department. Click Bond president and CEO Karl Hutter said, “As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, Click Bond couldn’t be more excited about the future. Each of these individuals has worked hard to help our team deliver unique ideas and product designs, top notch quality and on-time delivery of product, and incredible customer support. The creation of our new Continuous Improvement department will be a game changer for Click Bond. This new focus will unleash employees’ ideas to deliver new capability that ultimately enhances the competitiveness of our customers.”
Nevada's Kelton Moore rushes against Hawaii on Saturday.
Dayton's Trenton Thompson drops back to throw during Friday's game.
Dayton's Carson Keith runs into a South Tahoe defender during Friday's game.
Darryll Heyward and Dawson Lamb bring down a Manogue player who loses the ball on his way down Friday night at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
The Senators gang tackle a Manogue player Friday night.
Senior Abel Carter finds daylight through the Manogue defense Friday night.
Missed opportunities. Carson High’s inability to take advantage of some good field position and a couple of big penalties led to the Senators’ 34-21 loss to Bishop Manogue on Friday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
DAYTON — Eric Onesi of Bear, Del., fired a final round 5-under 67 to finish as low qualifier at 21-under for the tournament and lead a group of 24 qualifiers who advanced on Friday from Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.
Cade McNamara threw three first-half touchdown passes to put Damonte Ranch on track to a 42-7 Homecoming victory against Douglas on Friday night in Reno.
The Carson High defense got on the scoreboard for the first time all season in Friday’s 35-21 home loss to Bishop Manogue.
DAYTON — The Dayton High football team fell behind early Friday night and couldn’t get its offense moving until it was much too late.
Stephen T. Mather (1867-1930), an industrialist and conservationist, was the first director of the National Park Service.
View of the exquisite hand-blown glass flowers, created by famed artist Dale Chihuly, which cover the lobby ceiling at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas.
The head of the Silver State Health Exchange says President Trump’s decision to cancel Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies to insurance companies will impact few Nevadans who get insurance through the exchange. “It will take time,” said Heather Korbulac. “Those likely will not have an impact on 2018 plans but could have a potential impact in 2019.”
It was a no good, awful, terrible, bad weekend for the second-place in points in both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and the Formula One series, as both took a serious hit in the title standings. Kyle Busch suffered an encounter with the wall from which he never recovered, finishing 8 laps down in 29th and dropping from second to sixth in the championship standings.
The Nevada Wolf Pack headed to Colorado State this week with a renewed sense of confidence and optimism. “If all the phases of the game play together, the offense, the defense, the special teams, we should have no problem beating this team,” said Wolf Pack linebacker Travis Wilson of Nevada’s Mountain West matchup with Colorado State (4-2, 2-0) at Fort Collins, Colo.
Mike stands by his father, Bud, who started Berney Realty in January 1968.
Mike Berney, left, is being joined by his son, Josh, in the family business Cari Norcutt began operating 40 years after Mike's father launched it.
Hazel J Law, 87 of Carson City, passed away on October 11, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order on health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump arrives to speak to the 2017 Value Voters Summit, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump shows an executive order on health care that he signed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump shows an executive order on health care that he signed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump waves after signing an executive order on health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump arrives to the 2017 Value Voters Summit, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, following a deadly shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. Two hotel employees had called for help and reported that gunman Stephen Paddock sprayed a hallway with bullets, striking an unarmed security guard in the leg, several minutes before Paddock opened fire from the resort on a crowd below at a musical performance, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
FILE - This undated file photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. Police initially said Stephen Paddock stopped firing on the music festival concert crowd below to shoot through his door and wound a Mandalay Bay security guard who was outside. On Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, they said the guard actually was wounded before Paddock started the massacre. (Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP, File)
FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 file photo, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo discusses the Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas. On Monday, Lombardo said Paddock shot and wounded the security guard outside his door and opened fire through his door around 9:59 p.m. - six minutes before shooting into the crowd. That was a different account from the one police gave last week: that Paddock shot the guard, Jesus Campos, after unleashing his barrage of fire on the crowd. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and health care (all times local): 2:20 p.m. President Donald Trump is defending his decision to halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law.
LAS VEGAS — The Latest on the Las Vegas shooting (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Authorities say the Las Vegas shooter had no visual abnormalities in his brain
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 10:12 a.m., a 60-year-old transient man was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies responded to reports of an unwanted subject near the 2200 block of Airport Road. Bail was set at $3,000.
Hundreds of applicants are expected to attend next weekâs fall job fair at the Fallon Convention Center.
These stone ruins are just about all that remain of the former mining camp of Johnnie, said to be the site of the legendary Lost Breyfogle Mine.
From left are M. J. Dodson, Cottonwood Elementary School Librarian Elizabeth Sabo and Literacy Chair Peggy Gray.
Ian Stoddardâs third-grade class received dictionaires. In the back are M. J. Dodson, left, Literacy Chair Peggy Gray and Joy Hidek.
Classic cars line up in front of the Fallon Theater for a show & shine; later in the evening, the theater showed American Graffiti.
Lonnie Ward, of Fernley, sets his 1967 El Camino up for display during the Fallon Theater's car show and movie night.
A fall job fair presented by the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses has outgrown its previous location.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard.
Gene Kelly headlines his memorable movie, “Singin’ in the Rain,” tonight as part of the Churchill Arts Council’s Fall Film Series: Dance on Film. The third movie, “Saturday Night Fever,” concludes the series a week from today.
Nevada Magazine Publisher Janet Geary will present the background of past covers from the award-winning magazine at the Churchill County Museum on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, Josh Berney has joined local business icon Berney Realty on Williams Avenue.
It has been 332 days since the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) Index experienced a 5 percent drop, reported Barron’s. If there isn’t a selloff on Monday or Tuesday, this will become the longest rally without such a drop.
Columbus Day is observed on Oct. 9. And while it may be true that Leif Erikson and the Vikings beat Columbus to the New World, Columbus Day nonetheless remains important in the public eye, signifying themes such as exploration and discovery. As an investor, you don’t have to “cross the ocean blue,” as Columbus did, to find opportunities – but it may be a good idea to put some of your money to work outside the United States.
Watson is the BFF (best furry friend) I have. I was pretty sure we didn’t keep secrets from one another, so I was shocked to find out that he has superpowers. I know that sounds improbable, but for the record all dogs have powers that humans can only wish they possessed.
The Fernley Republican Women marked the National Federation of Republican Women’s Literacy Month by handing out dictionaries to third grade students at Cottonwood Elementary School in Fernley.
A film that tells the story of a Native American elder who takes an author through the heart of Lakota country is set to open in Fallon. “Neither Wolf Nor Dog,” an adaptation of the bestselling Kent Nerburn novel of the same name, is opening at the Fox Peak Cinema on Oct. 20 as it makes its way across the country.
I grew up with the Shaggy Dog movies starring Fred MacMurray, so I assumed that a Shaggy Dog story was about a shaggy dog. I was way off base on that assumption because Shaggy Dog stories are stories that meander along and eventually end in a bad punchline. With that in mind, I would like to share my favorite Shaggy Dog story.
The Fallon Theater gave a shout out to the classics Tuesday, holding a car show on Main Street and showing the classic movie “American Graffiti.”
Bear, Delaware's Eric Onesi checks out the 2nd green Thursday at the Web.com tournament.
Luke McClellan drives the 2nd fairway Thursday at the Dayton Valley Golf Course.
Luke McClellan of Bluffton, S.C. eyes the hole at the Web.com tournament Thursday.
Dayton High’s football team seeks to end its five-game Northern 3A losing streak when it hosts South Tahoe on Friday at 7 p.m.
DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, California and Eric Onesi of Bear, Delaware have been at the top of the leaderboard since the first round and remain tied for the 54-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team needs to treat Saturday night’s game at Colorado State as if it’s a bowl game. The Pack, now 1-5, has to win five of its last six games to become bowl eligible. You could argue the Pack has already wasted its chance of going to a bowl by losing to Idaho State and Fresno State. But, hey, there’s still a chance.
The Union held a grand opening party Thursday night in Carson City.
The Hub Coffee Roasters owner Mark Trujillo speaks with Battle Born Social's David Stern Thursday in the new coffee bar inside The Union. Opening is slated for Monday, October 23rd.
General Manager Nick Meyer (left, holding scissors) and co-owner Mark Estee cut the grand opening ribbon Thursday evening at The Union in downtown Carson City.
After a summer of surpassing many milestones, The Union, one of Carson City’s hottest “brewstaurants,” presented its official grand opening since unlocking its doors to the public in June. A ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP guest reception was held Thursday at 302 N. Carson St., along with a first look at the new patio featuring a Hub Coffee Roasters bar, a roasting company based in Reno.
A nurse with a patient about to have a mammogram.
Ashby Trotter focuses as she returns the ball during her match in North Tahoe.
Jaime Bekiares prepares to return the ball during a singles match in Tahoe.
Blake Malkovich and Myles Getto, No. 2 doubles team for boys, prepare for the serve.
The goal of reaching the state tournament is still alive for the Greenwave boys and girls tennis teams.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 10:19 a.m., a 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and failure to yield to a pedestrian after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the 1900 block of N. Carson Street. Bail was set at $1,075.
The Nevada Women’s Expo will be held Friday and Saturday at the Carson Mall. Many new and returning vendors will be participating in this year’s event. See products and services, specifically for women that you won’t find elsewhere. Entertainment will be provided by The Retro Radio Dolls, Miss Pin-Up Contest Carson Valley Roller Girls and more. Marcie Tuell, Miss Carson City 2017, will also be at the Expo. There will also be a Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. presented by the Dayton Kiwanis Club.
Traffic is a problem for Carson City. The number of crashes is on the rise, traffic complaints are coming into the Sheriff’s Office daily and the deputies don’t have the resources to try to wrap their arms around the issue.
It is with such sadness and heavy hearts that the Volk family announces the passing of our dear mother, Elsie Michele Volk (Mich) as known to her friends and family, at the age of 86 on January 27, 2017. Michele was born on September 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Richard and Blanche Swanson.
Andrew Joseph Janas, 27, passed away Friday, September 29th.
Ally Lister hits the ball toward the green during the 3A Regional Golf Tournament in Fallon.
Kaitlyn Hunter puts her ball into a hole at the Fallon Golf Course.
Aspen Mori evades one of Lowry's players at the CCHS soccer field.
Fallon's Sean McCormick tries to stay inbounds in Friday's game against Truckee.
Truckee's Gracy Lisanti (6) reaches for the ball after return from Fallon's Jordan Beyer.
Brock Richardson runs the ball back during kickoff drills this week. Fallon hosts Sparks tonight in the final regular season football game.
Two members of the Lady Wave golf team will represent Fallon at this year’s state tournament in Pahrump.
Despite a 2-0 loss to Lowry, the Lady Wave soccer team had one of its best matches of the season Wednesday.
The playoff atmosphere has arrived for the Greenwave.
Two teams going in opposite directions face each other tonight in the Greenwave’s final regular season football game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.
Truckee is proving it may be the high school volleyball team to beat when Fallon hosts the Northern 3A regional tournament next month.
After the Greenwave football team’s first quarterback was injured, CCHS junior Sean McCormick stepped in, showing his diversity on the football field and leading the Green and White to two wins.
Dennis Anderson passed away peacfully on October 2, 2017 in Carson City.
Nevada’s congressional Democrats have joined in legislation that would bar the sale, importation or possession of gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nv., says he welcomes the executive order that will allow health insurers to sell their plans across state lines.
Carson Tahoe Breast Center has been selected to participate in a mammogram clinical trial to aid in breast cancer research. “Carson Tahoe is honored to have been chosen as the only provider in Nevada to participate in the Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial,” said Dr. Kinsey Pillsbury, medical director, Carson Tahoe in a press release. “This progressive clinical trial reflects our dedication to empowering women to ‘take charge of their health,’ and encourages them to utilize advanced technology to detect cancer in the earliest possible stages, which is critical in supporting optimal outcomes.”
Trick-or-treaters will take to the streets in the capital city like everywhere else in the U.S. — on Halloween.
The Ron Wood Family Resource Center is holding free car seat safety clinics to further its mission of delivering car seat safety awareness and education to the community.
Carrie White will lead a free painting demonstration on Saturday.
The Nevada State Museum is seeking volunteers and history ambassadors for the Nevada Day celebration on Oct. 28.
A free painting demonstration with Carrie White is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday at Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery.
Marta Adams (left) and Robert Halstead led 'Yucca Mountain 101,' a Sierra Nevada Forums event, on Tuesday.
Angel Gonzalez battles with a Galena player Wednesday evening at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
Senior Christian Martinez heads the ball against Galena Wednesday night at Carson High.
Isael Lopez battles for possession of the ball Wednesday night at CHS.
For the second straight game, the Carson High boys soccer team played short-handed down the stretch.
Eddie Olson of Aptos, Ca. tees off on the third Wednesday at Dayton Valley Golf Course.
Jake Sarnoff of Manhattan Beach, Ca. tees off during the Web.com tour at Dayton Valley Golf Course Wednesday.
On top of the leaderboard Wednesday Eric Onesi of Bear, Delaware tees off during 2nd round play at the Web.com tournament.
RENO — All three of Carson High’s doubles teams won their opening round matches at the Northern 4A Regional Tennis Championships on Wednesday.
DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. fired a 5-under par 67 in blustery conditions to take the 36-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club on Wednesday.
Gerry OâConnor and Richard Mandel kick off the Brewery Arts Center's fourth Celtic Series on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.
Jeff Moser (far right) toasts his family, son Charlie (left) and wife Kristy (center) with Randy Gaa (second from left) at The Union Eatery, Tap House and Coffee. The restaurant celebrates its Grand Opening with a community party benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and The Greenhouse Project today from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Rebecca Driver
Frank Evans
The cast of âEurydiceâ rehearses in advance of opening night.
Quickness and guile. It’s the recipe to success for Carson High defensive lineman Jon Acosta.
Sen. Dean Heller and Attorney General Adam Laxalt have now joined Gov. Brian Sandoval in applauding the BLM decision to cancel withdrawal of federal lands in six western states.
The Union, Carson City’s newest downtown eatery, tap house and coffee purveyor, is throwing a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening party today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 302 N. Carson St. Following the ribbon cutting at 5:30, The Union’s grand opening party commences with hosted food, wine and beer for a $20 donation at the door. Proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and The Greenhouse Project. A cash bar will also be available.
Vida was born four miles NE of Fallon, Nevada to John L. and Martha Fay Freeman Holbrook on her grandparent’s ranch on November 2, 1925.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 11:10 a.m., Charles Rosencrantz, 22, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary after deputies responded to reports of a man taking items near the 1100 block of Spartan Avenue. Rosencrantz was later located near the 200 block of Gardengate Way. Bail was set at $20,000.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Celtic Series open its fourth season this weekend with fiddler Gerry O’Connor and guitarist and banjo player Richard Mandel.
Carson City and the Nevada Division of State Lands and Carson City are talking about a possible land swap so the former Nevada National Guard Armory can be developed for commercial use.
Carson City acquired the frontage road to the former Nevada National Guard Armory for part of a multi-use path being added when South Carson Street is redesigned.
Barbara Perkins with Julie Moss
Deborah S. Oversen, 67, died October 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Delores S. Branham, 79, died October 6, 2017 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
The Fernley Republican Women will hear from Tom Draughon, public information officer with the Northern Nevada Veterans Coalition, at its next meeting on Oct. 17.
Nevada Health Center’s Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is visiting the area to further its mission of providing access to quality healthcare to children in Northern Nevada.
Acoustic Solution, a local band that describes its sound as “eclectic folk and electrified acoustic music,” will take the stage at Bella Fiore Wines from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Surrounded by her family, Amelia Letizia was called to heaven on October 2, 2017 after a long illness.
Natalie Anderson celebrates a win over Galena on Tuesday night.
Karen Beglin putts on the second hole during the regional tournament on Tuesday.
Jill Beglin chips on to the second hole green at the regional tournament on Tuesday.
Karen Beglin eyes her tee shot on the first hole at the regional tournament on Tuesday.
WEST WENDOVER — Led by Kami Niles’ 86, the Sierra Lutheran girls golf team won the 2A state tournament in convincing fashion Tuesday.
The six-year state drought is over for the Carson High girls golf team.
Five-set matches and the Carson Senators volleyball team. So far it’s been a match made in heaven.
From left Joseph, Bridgett, Cassandra and Jake Avendano.
Carl Erquiaga, Pete Olsen and Bus Scharmann discuss the contents of a rapid rehousing contract.
Shannon Ernst detailed information about two proposed community development contracts to the county commissioners.
The Greenwave mascot appears before a homecoming sign.
The Greenwave cheerleaders perform before the homecoming crowd.
Band major Owen Lattin leads the Greenwave off the field before the football game kicks off.
The CCHS Junior ROTC color guard marches onto the field prior to playing of the National Anthem.
Hannah Evans and Dawson Frost were named the Homecoming Queen and King for Churchill County High School on Friday night. .
Janet Sidoti Delude, daughter of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter J. Sidoti, who was rescued from the stricken troopship Rohna, holds a photo of the ship taken two or three years before it was sunk by a German glider bomb nearly 75 years ago during World War II.
October is widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I’d like to offer some motivation to encourage everyone to consider a quick review of what you eat everyday. While what you eat may or may not prevent cancer, we can certainly choose foods that may be protective against it.
During its regular meeting Thursday, the Board of Churchill County Commissioners unanimously approved two motions to help with housing and community development initiatives.
A long-time resident of a tiny community in the high Sierras near Yosemite National Park is on a mission to inform the American public about this nation’s deadliest disaster on the high seas and the U.S. government’s lengthy attempts to cover up the catastrophe.
The Greenwave Hall of Fame became of labor of love for a small committee wanting to preserve the legacy of Churchill County High School athletes who reached the pinnacle of success.
The Churchill County School District Board of Trustees meets for its first October regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building, 690 S. Maine St.
Wayne Theriaultâs âTrumpet by Candlelight.â The musician will be trumpet soloist at the Carson Valley Pops Orchestraâs autumn concert on Saturday.
Registration for Carson City Parks & Rec youth basketball has started.
A potential first round home playoff game could be on the line when Carson hosts Bishop Manogue on Friday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
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Gov. Brian Sandoval came out strongly against the idea of repealing the controversial commerce tax on Tuesday, saying it would strip $390 million out of K-12 education budgets during the biennium.
Former state treasurer Kate Marshall is a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Nevada State Sen. Pat Spearman said it is for Democrats to register people to vote and then to get out the vote including in midterms.
Jason Kander is a former Secretary of State for Missouri and retired intelligence officer in the Army National Guard.
William McCurdy II is chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party.
Frey Ranch Estate Distillery will host a four-year anniversary celebration from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Hall of Fame inductees chat prior to being introduced at the homecoming football game.
Modern era Hall of Fame inductees include Jennifer Hucke, who led Fallon to two state volleyball titles (1999-2000) and played for Stanford University; Rachel Sorensen Lewis, a state champion jumper and basketball player for the University of Nevada in the late 1990s; and Jodi Dolan, a member of the state high-school AAA all-state softball team for three seasons and a softball player at Ohio State University in the mid-1990s whose name appears in the record book 48 times.
Two Fallon state championship football coaches, Tony Klenakis, Sr., left, who was inducted into the Greenwave Hall of Fame, and Brooke Hill, who coached Fallon to a title win in 2015, talk after the ceremony.
Classmates from the 1950s Val York, right, Dave Lumos, center, and Rich Lee were inducted Saturday night.
Charyce Ramsey moves the ball down the court during Thursday's CCMS 8-grade basketball game.
Addie Smith goes down as she struggles for the ball with one of Yerington's players.
Darci Owens races the ball down the court during the Lady Wave's middle school game against Yerington.
Fallonâs Jacob Weber (25) stops Gavin Byington near the line of scrimmage.
Fallon quarterback Sean McCormick (4) breaks loose for a big play against Elko with Lorenzo Coria in pursuit.
Karlee Hitchcock goes to launch a kill past Elko's defenders.
SPRING CREEK — Lady Spartans Volleyball battled it out against the Fallon Greenwave Friday night on Spring Creek’s court.
