The Soroptomist 2017-2018 Board of Directors are (l-r): Assistant Treasurer Ada White, Treasurer Arlene Gleich, President Sherry GriffinGrundy, Secretary Cynthia Bunt, and President-Elect Mary Luster. The Soroptomists celebrated 60 years of improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment Wednesday night at the Bleu Cafe.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Water cascades over a 4-foot waterfall and into a pond at the home of Tim and Christina Stevens.
"Goldie" swims around in a pond built by Tim and Christina Stevens.
The pond at the home of Tim and Christina Stevens will be featured on the pond tour.
The home of Tim and Christina Stevens will be featured in this year's pond tour.
Tim and Christina Stevens enjoy their pond that is filled with koi fish.
The Nevada Appellate Court has upheld the conviction of Jesus Gonzalez for mistreating a police dog that bit him during a foot pursuit. Gonzales was charged in July 2015, convicted and sentenced to up to 40 months in prison. He appealed seeking a new trial.
The Nevada Supreme Court this week reversed a district court decision to reinstate a Washoe County elementary school principal. Kara White was fired after auditors found she had illegally spent Student Activity Funds on gift cards and on checks she issued to herself and other staff.
Dozens of Corvettes will be parked at Michael Hohl Motor Company in Carson City on July 9.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 1 p.m., David Larkin, 46, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI-third offense warrant, no proof of insurance and failure to maintain a lane after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 3300 block of Harvard Drive. Bail was set at $25,000.
Don’t think of him as gone away-his journey’s just begun,life holds so many facets-this earth is only one.
Michael Hohl Motor Company invites Corvette owners and enthusiasts to its 7th Annual Reno Corvette Club Show & Shine from 9 a.m. to noon July 9 at 3700 S. Carson St.
Samantha Szeciorka is back from her second Nevada Discovery Ride. Catch her at the Dangberg Home Ranch State Historic Park on July 9.
Todd Borg will share about his Owen McKenna Mystery series at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on July 8.
Philip Charles Beeghly passed away June 17, 2017. He was born in Fallon, Nevada, and was a lifelong resident.
Author Todd Borg will speak on his “Owen McKenna Mystery Thrillers” on July 8 at 10 a.m., and equestrienne Samantha Szeciorka will speak on her latest “Nevada Discovery Ride” at 10 a.m. July 9, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. Both presentations are free.
A robotics camp sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club runs July 17-21 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.
Anyone who attends the next Frances Humphrey Lecture at the Nevada State Museum can prepare to learn some of the history of Battle Mountain.
Susan Katherine (Thran) Hemsath passed away unexpectedly on June 12th, 2017 at her home in Gardnerville, NV.
O. Neil and Lois S. Smith passed away five days apart, April 28, 2017, age 93 and May 3, 2017, age 91 respectively from natural causes.
FILE- In this June 21, 2017, file photo, a sign on the Mynt Cannabis Dispensary across the street from Harrah's hotel-casino in downtown Reno, Nev., is shown. Recreational marijuana becomes legal to buy Saturday, July 1, in Nevada and officers say they have been preparing for months to enforce the law passed by voters in November. They will focus on keeping stoned drivers off the road but also will crack down on those illegally using pot in public, which carries a $600 fine for a first offense. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)
The Carson Ranger District encompasses over 400,000 acres on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in the states of Nevada and California. It includes 330,000 acres of urban interface area west of Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area (pop. 425,417), Carson City (pop. 54,080), Minden (pop. 3,001), and Gardnerville (pop. 5,656) in Nevada and more remote rural areas in eastern California.
Grammy-nominated R&B group, The Spinners, are performing at the Carson Valley Innâs outdoor music venue on July 8.
Abstract sunrise
A scrappy effort by the Carson Blue Jays fell just short Thursday afternoon.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 11:28 a.m., Michelle Brown, 44, of Reno was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, felony burglary, felony failure to comply with conditions, possession of a stolen vehicle, ex-felon failed to register and conspiracy to commit burglary after deputies responded to reports of two women putting items into a stroller at the Market Street Walmart.
The Fourth of July remains one of the deadliest holidays on the nation’s roadways. Law enforcement agencies statewide are Joining Forces to remind motorists and motorcycle riders to have a safe summer and Fourth of July weekend. Law enforcement officers are increasing patrols for impaired drivers and riders between today and July 14.
Athena McIntyre will open for The Novelists on Saturday.
The Novelists is the second band to play this yearâs Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at the Brewery Arts Center.
The wood-burning steam locomotives Glenbrook, left, and Inyo, will be running at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City over the Fourth of July weekend. Guy Clifton/Travel Nevada
The Marine Corps Reserve High Desert League honor guard opens the July 4 parade last year.
Mayor Ken Tedford and city representatives including council members toss out candy to parade-watchers during last year's Fourth of July parade.
Looking to start planning your Fourth? Look no further.
Bob Kaster rides high above the crowd.
Continuing with past traditions, the Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department, the city of Fallon and the Chamber of Commerce bring you numerous activities associated with this holiday event.
Oasis Academy's pitcher lines up a shot to the plate during a 2016-17 softball game.
Oasis coach Brad Stokes talks to the basketball team during a time out at a game last season.
Becoming an all-star is a rite of passage for any young boy or girl.
This fall, Oasis Academy’s athletics program will hold its first games as part of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.
Many of our readers may have seen these periodic “Most favorite” or “Top 10 or “Top 25” polls that come out from various websites.
Today officially marks the beginning of the Fourth of July holiday weekend for me, even though it’s still June and the holiday isn’t this weekend. But I’m a true American patriot and a semi-pro slacker so I’ve decided to take a vacation day on Monday so I can get paid to celebrate ‘Murica for five straight days. What a country!
WASHINGTON — In mathematics, when you’re convinced of some eternal truth but can’t quite prove it, you offer it as a hypothesis (with a portentous capital H) and invite the world, future generations if need be, to prove you right or wrong. Often, a cash prize is attached.
A large plaque is presented to the center and Senior Coaliation Board of Directors featuing a photograph by Skip Reeves of Silver State Photography; on the far right is senior center Executive Director Lisa Erquiaga.
The first senior center's originators, the Soroptomist International of Fallon organization including president Sue Chambers (at podium).
Mayor Ken Tedford â alongside other city, county and Pennington Foundation officials as well as the general public â is ready to clip the ribbon in front of the new life center's entrance on South Maine Street. From left, Carol Lloyd, Dona Eveatt, Kelly Frost, BJ Selinder, Bus Scharmann, Trampton Souza, Mel Foremaster, Ken Tedford, Lisa Erquaiga, Richard Stoltz, Eleanor Lockwood, Ray Ferguson, Alan Kalt, Gary Laca, Frank Woodliff III, Judy Pratt and Mark Feest.
The new William N. Penngington Life Center was filled wall-to-wall for Tuesday's dedication ceremony.
Fallon’s square-dance club the Oasis Squares graduated three new dancers Friday night.
The Churchill County School District Board of Trustees met yesterday to approve administrators’ and classified employees’ contract raises; educator negotiations will be finalized in August, said the Business Services Director.
Emma Aguirra-Lawson remembers going to the former senior center on Court Street with her grandparent. “That’s Fallon,” she said of the center being open to everybody. “We’re a big community, and we try to help everybody … and that’s really important.”
Reno Diagnostic Centers (RDC) hosted Free Mammo Mondays during the month of May with great success. RDC was able to provide 210 women with free screening mammograms through this community event.
Nevadaâs bristlecone pine trees can be found in eastern Nevada.
Roger Diedrichsen, owner of the Pizza Barn, is the July 4 parade grand marshal and a longtime supporter of Greenwave country.
This year’s Fourth of July parade grand marshal is Roger Diedrichsen, owner of the Pizza Barn — a longtime gathering place for Greenwave athletes, families as well as attracting student workers.
Glass blowing demonstrations, food by Rollin’ Pizza Pies, raffles and more are planned at a grand opening celebration for The Hot Spot Smoke Shop.
Carson City’s Grocery Outlet is collecting food through its 7th Annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive to benefit hungry families.
For now, this is the last regular column that will carry the Ron and Geoff byline. Geoff is leaving the Assistant Controller’s job July 1 for a new one.
The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry on Friday warned tax professionals to beware of phishing emails purporting to be from a tax software education provider and seeking extensive amounts of sensitive preparer data.
Although retirement is a milestone for all working adults, decades of hard work may not pay off if you haven’t planned for your financial needs once a regular paycheck stops coming.
The Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) will launch its annual Discover Your Nevada campaign this month to encourage Nevadans to explore and discover the Silver State this summer.
The construction of Hoover Dam was an amazing achievement. Built between 1931-1935, the massive wedge of concrete and steel remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.
The South Tahoe High School Class of 1967 is gathering at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe Sept. 29-30 for its 50th reunion.
The Walker River Paiute Tribal Police Department has begun the first Tribal Police Explorer Program in Nevada and only the fifth in the nation in Indian Country.
Although most families live paycheck to paycheck, they should plan for emergencies.
Your washing machine suddenly breaks down, a child requires a laptop for school or your car needs new tires. Sometimes surprise bills can be difficult to cover.
FILE- This June 21, 2017, file photo shows a sign on the Mynt Cannabis Dispensary across the street from Harrah's hotel-casino in downtown Reno, Nev. The Mynt is one of at least four medical marijuana dispensaries in Reno that have received the necessary local licenses and are ready to start selling marijuana for recreational use on July 1 as long as they get their anticipated state license. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)
Louise Hames, 87, died June 28, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Farmers and ranchers know better than most that learning isn’t exclusive to classrooms or meeting venues. With that in mind, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s learning and development team created Farm Bureau University, an interactive online experience that allows Farm Bureau members to learn where and when they want.
Intellectually, I always realize summer is coming. But, I never actually believe in it until the temperatures soar and then, suddenly, I miss spring. Heat not only affects us, it also affects plants. During excessive heat events, plants struggle to survive, trying to pull enough water out of the ground quickly enough to match what is being lost by evaporation out of the leaves. Many biochemical reactions necessary for growth and reproduction are temperature sensitive. Plants have evolved physiological, biochemical, morphological and molecular responses to heat stress.
I had never thought about whether dogs perceived fairness until the other day at the dog park. It was amazing to watch the pups line up to get a treat. They all waited their turn sort-of patiently. But when one got an extra treat the others seemed to pout just like kids.
The Carson 12-year-old All-Stars congratulate each other at home plate after going up 7-0 over Reno Centennial in the first inning Wednesday night.
Carson City’s 12-year-old all-star team exploded for seven first-inning runs en route to an easy 11-1 win over Centennial in the opening round of District 1 play Wednesday night at Governors Field.
The wood-burning steam locomotives Glenbrook, left, and Inyo, will be running at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City over the Fourth of July weekend. Guy Clifton/Travel Nevada
A VW Passat involved in a fatal head-on collision.
Crewmen and family members from the submarine USS Nevada take a seat in the historic McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum on June 25. Pictured from left to right are Chief of Boat Adrian Watkins; Renee Watkins; Missile Technician Anthony Sasnett; Craig Williams, Reno Council Navy League; CDR Gene Severtson; Stacey Severtson; Machinist Mate Alexander Lund; and Ed Legier, Reno Council Navy League.
USS Nevada Gold Team Commander Gene Severtsen, fourth from left, takes time for a group photo at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. Severtsen and other Nevada crewmen and their family members visited both the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Sunday.
Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Director Kevin Burns talks about the collegeâs program for veterans as Nevada Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams, right, listens Tuesday in Carson City. Others pictured in the Veterans Resource Center are Northern Nevada Development Authority Director Robert Hooper, NNDAâs Lynn OâMara, Judi Bishop, Olivia Lloyd and WNC Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Scott Morrison.
Nevada Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams, left, listens to Georgia White, right, Western Nevada Collegeâs Career and Technical Education director, talk about the collegeâs CISCO program on Tuesday in Carson City. Also in the photo are, from left, Northern Nevada Development Authority Director Robert Hooper, Alaina Brown, Olivia Brown, Olivia Lloyd and the NNDAâs Lynn OâMara.
Anthem, one of the nation’s major providers of health insurance, has decided it will no longer offer qualified health plans in Nevada except in Clark, Washoe and Nye counties. The company notified the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange it was cutting coverage in Carson City and Nevada’s other 13 counties beginning in 2018.
A chart-topping R&B group with six Grammy nominations under its belt is performing at the Carson Valley Inn.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, told the Northern Nevada Development Authority on Wednesday the 2017 Legislature was the least business friendly he has seen. Settelmeyer told the NNDA’s monthly breakfast meeting at the Carson Nugget the best lawmakers can do for business is “get out of the way.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 3:15 p.m., Johnnie Lawson, 28, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony child abuse and neglect after deputies responded to reports of two injured children near the 1800 block of Fall Street. Bail was set at $40,000.
State Superintendent Steve Canavero says he was disappointed and frustrated by this year’s ACT test scores. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the average ACT score in Nevada stayed at 17.4 out of 36 points for the third consecutive year. Canavero said Tuesday that those numbers were unacceptable.
Tahnee Robinson signs an autograph for Native children at a previous Nevada Wolfpack Basketball Camp in Carson City
Tahnee Robinson, who played for the Wolfpack during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons, was promoted recently to director of player development for the womenâs basketball program.
The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. July 1 at the Silver Springs Senior Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Road.
Attendees check out the silent auction at the 2016 Western Nevada College Foundation Reach for the Stars academic fundraiser at Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Western Nevada College Foundation supporters dance at the Reach for the Stars academic fundraiser at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Aug. 20, 2016.
Western Nevada College biology instructor Anthony Moschetti receives a Full-Time Faculty of the Year Award at an Awards & Appreciation ceremony on May 6 at the Governorâs Mansion in Carson City.
Western Nevada College Dean of Student Services John Kinkella and Nancy Olsen congratulate graduate Willow Bartels during a ceremony as more than 100 students received their High School Equivalency during a Western Nevada College ceremony on June 19.
Instructor Specialist Jody Coxon honors National Adult Education Honor Society recipients as more than 100 students receive their High School Equivalency during a Western Nevada College ceremony in Carson City on June 19.
Vendors, sponsors, and volunteers are sought for the third annual Sassabration, taking place July 15 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road (in the Carson Hot Springs complex).
The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation (FCCPR), is hosting an Open House and demonstration of disc golf at the historic Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Nevada State Parks hosts ghost hunts once a month at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa, led by regional paranormal investigator Rosemary Osborn.
Regional paranormal investigator Rosemary Osborn shows participants photos from past investigations Saturday, at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa.
Ashlee Lombard tries to detect spiritual energy with paranormal technology inside of the Campbell House at Mormon Station State Park.
Ashlee Lombard and Nicole Rodriguez search for spiritual entities during the paranormal investigation Saturday at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 2:33 p.m., James Bishop-Souza, 23, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony preventing a victim from reporting a crime and domestic battery near the 1000 block of Woodside Drive. Bail was set at $8,000.
One person was reported dead in a head-on collision at Highway 50 and Cave Rock on Monday.
The Sextones, in the tradition of Tower of Power and Stevie Wonder, will bring their live music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park's outdoor venue on Thursday.
Catch The Novelists in a free outdoor performance July 1 in downtown Carson City.
Duane âBeansâ Sousa plays in the tradition of country greats like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.
Slade Rivers, a singer and songwriter from Jackson, Calif., will be at Genoaâs American Festival with his band and Duane âBeansâ Sousa.
Promoting Carson City’s paranormal world, improving blighted spaces and creating mountain bike destinations are among the projects the Carson City Visitors Bureau is lining up with help from Travel Nevada. The Nevada Commission on Tourism announced last week $983,400 in grants to fund 159 projects promoting tourism in rural Nevada.
Country music by a local duo will crown Genoa’s annual Americana Festival, a celebration of Independence Day, on July 4.
Charlie Arciniega tees off at one of the holes of the Fallon Golf Course.
The first place team of the Arts Center's tournament. Marty Davis, Dave Nickle, Patricia Sammons, George Shaw and Jim Wilhelm.
Billy Quillan hangs on as his bull tries to buck him off.
Sami Webb charges between the barrels during the DeGolyer Buckin Horse and Bull Bash barrel racing.
An elderly couple stands precariously on the railing of a 17-floor balcony. Two teenagers unknowingly choose a murder scene for their parking date. A young man throws off the shackles of a bullish culture.
They’ve recorded more than two dozen albums, have numerous hits and their definitive blend of rock, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, and gospel were an instrumental part in shaping the sounds of Southern rock. Now, thanks to the expanding scope of today’s music, a new generation of fans is learning what the rest of their fans have known for so long — the Marshall Tucker Band delivers good music that knows no boundaries.
The 12-under Fallon all-stars include (in no order) Bryce Adams, Brady Alves, Evan Crandall, Isiah Diaz, Nicholas Downs, Rolland Grondin, Thayne Hatch, Jayce Hornby, Steven Moon, Tom Openshaw, Jeramiah Prinz, Baylor Sandberg and Francisco Tapia Jr. Coaches are Steven Moon, Bud Openshaw and Scott Downs.
The 9-under Fallon all-stars include (in no order) Zack Adams, Chase Carnahan, Trevor Barrenchea, Matthew Bird, Anthony Juarez, Shane Hunt Jr., Ayden Lehman, Carson Melendy, Broden Pirkle, Jackson Storm, Ryder McNabb and Ryder Letourneau. Coaches are Rob Carnahan, Anthony Juarez and Sean McNabb.
The 10-under Fallon all-stars include (in no order) Andrew Douglas, Evan Giovanetti, Joshua Gusewelle, Trevor Hyde, James Kelsey, Fenn Mackedon, Carter Paul, Garrett Payne, Drake Reid, Braden Sorensen, Mason Storm and Dominick Tapia. Coaches are Gib Mackedon, Jason Storm and Daniel Kelsey.
Kayla Norcutt ropes a calf during a college rodeo event. Norcutt just placed third in the nation in breakaway roping at the finals in Wyoming.
The Arts Center’s fifth annual golf tournament was a resounding success, and declared the best they’ve ever done. This year’s winning team consisted of Marty Davis, Dave Nickle, George Shaw and Jim Wilhelm. The team was awarded a trophy, which will live at the golf course and bear their names until next year’s tournament.
The fourth annual DeGolyer Buckin’ Horse and Bull Bash came to an end Saturday, and the weekend’s rodeo is being hailed a success.
Kayla Norcutt had a perfect end to her college rodeo career, placing third in the nation in one of her events at the College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming last weekend.
Since Fallon switched from Little League to Cal Ripken in the late 1990s, it has hosted several state and regional all-star tournaments.
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., says Nevada will receive $26.2 million from the Payments In Lieu of Taxes program this year. PILT is a federal program designed to compensate states for property tax revenues they’re unable to collect because they have a high percentage of non-taxable federal land within their borders. In Nevada, 85 percent of the land is federally owned and, therefore, non-taxable.
A man who walked away from the Stewart Conservation Camp in south Carson City and then stole and crashed a Carson City Public Works water truck was sentenced to up to an additional 240 months in prison.
Chris Henning addresses the croud at the dedication of the Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department's service memorial.
The new memorial features the names of the department's charter members, right, past chiefs and those firefighters who have served 20 years or more.
A century of service to the Fallon community was recognized last week when the Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department dedicated their new memorial to retired firefighters.
CCHS HOSA students present their donation check to Candee Candler of Donor Network West. Students from left to right, Brynlee Shults, Broder Thurston, Whitney Skabelund and Zoey Swisher.
Churchill County High School Health Science II students receive $5,000 from the Lead2Feed Challenge, which the students decided to donate to Donor Network West in honor of their high-school student organ donation awareness campaign.
Councilman James Richardson, Ward III, is also sworn in by Tedford in the city hall council chambers.
Councilwoman Kelly Frost, Ward I, is sworn in last week by Mayor Ken Tedford.
Churchill County High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) was recognized in the national 2017 Lead2Feed Challenge, earning $5,000 for charity and $2,000 for school technology.
Fallon’s newest city council members were sworn in last week in the city hall council chambers.
Clifford Robert Miller, age 68 of Carson City, passed away on May 31, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services. 775-883-5500
In December, Melinda Hiibel was diagnosed with a rare cancer called adrenocortical carcinoma that attacks the adrenal glands and in Hiibel’s case, a kidney.
Nancy Ann (Tate) Gourley passed away peacefully Sunday June 18, 2017 at Carson Tahoe Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 71.
“The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.” —Galileo Galilei
People are constantly looking for ways to improve their scent.
Loud noises such as fireworks may affect your dog, especially with the Fourth of July nearing.
From perfumes to scented body washes, deodorants and lotions, people are constantly looking for ways to combat the body’s natural scent and replace it with something more pleasant. Before you attempt to mask the aftermath of a few hours outside or at the gym, it’s important to understand the science behind odor to get rid of it effectively, especially now that warmer weather is arriving.
America’s Declaration of Independence celebrates its 241st birthday on Tuesday, a day when our forefathers risked death for treason when the Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies as independent states free of the tyrannical British rule.
If your family is anything like mine, everyone has a certain specialty or role in keeping the household running. Since I wash dishes faster than anyone, I’m the family dishwashing expert. I’m also the point man for paying medical bills. My wife and I have separate health coverage, so I have to make sure our providers have the up-to-date information they need to accurately bill our respective insurance plans.
The term “useful idiot” was popularized during the Cold War to describe Americans who seemingly unwittingly provided propaganda material the Soviet Union used to help spread the communist agenda.
The Churchill County School District Board of Trustees will meet today at 6 p.m. in the Old High School auditorium (“The Pit”). Items for discussion and possible action include the following:
In this June 5, 2017, self portrait provided by Anya Sellsted shows herself inside a tent near Twin Lakes, Calif. Sellsted had traversed the highest snow-covered passes and forded raging rivers during her hike from Mexico to Canada when she ran into trouble in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. While crossing a log over a rushing creek in Yosemite National Park, Calif., the Seattle woman fell in the deep water and was gasping for air as the weight of her backpack pushed her under. (Anya Sellsted AP)
In this Monday, June 5, 2017, photo, Jake Gustafson crosses a creek along the Pacific Crest Trail near Sequoia National Park, Calif. With hundreds of so-called thru-hikers entering the high Sierra early in the season, their experiences serve as a cautionary tale for others planning weekend or summer wilderness escapes. More than a dozen people have drowned in Sierra rivers at lower elevations, including one in Yosemite and three in Sequoia National Park, and rangers are warning hikers to think twice about crossing swift water. (Wesley Tils via AP)
In this Tuesday, June 6, 2017, photo, Jake Gustafson crosses a creek along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kings Canyon National Park, Calif. Jake Gustafson, 21, a McDonald's manager from Pennsylvania, was one of those pressing on despite what he called "fear mongering" on social media. The worst thing he encountered as he and a friend approached Yosemite this week was sunburned nostrils from solar reflection off snow. "We're considered the daredevils," said Gustafson, who sends a "Not dead yet" message by satellite to his mother each night. "We like the sense of danger, I guess." (Wesley Tils via AP)
In this May 22, 2017, photo taken along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kearsarge Lakes in Kings Canyon National Park, , Calif., shows conditions after a snowy winter and spring. Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, on Americaâs West Coast, have been detouring Californiaâs high Sierra in droves this year because of persistent snow and raging creeks. Several hikers have had close calls while attempting to cover the scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. (Brien Bower via AP)
In this early June 2015 photo taken along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kearsarge Lakes in Kings Canyon National Park shows what conditions were when there was little snow on the trail. Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, on Americaâs West Coast, have been detouring Californiaâs high Sierra in droves this year because of persistent snow and raging creeks. Several hikers have had close calls while attempting to cover the scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. (Brien Bower via AP)
In this Sunday, June 4, 2017 satellite photo provided by the US National Weather Service that shows the Pacific Crest Trail in California's high Sierra drawn in red surrounded by snowpack. The dream trip of a lifetime has turned to nightmares for some hikers as a massive snowpack in the Sierra Nevada covers the trail and turns rivers to torrents. (US National Weather Service via AP)
In this May 15, 2017, selfie shows hiker Brien Bower in a snow storm along Pacific Crest Trail in California's southern Sierra Nevada. Bower, who hiked the 2,600-mile trail in 2015, detoured from the trail this spring after being caught in an avalanche and encountering dangerous river crossings and ended his effort to complete the hike after getting sick. (Brien Bower via AP)
In this Thursday, June 15, 2017, photo, Jake Gustafson crosses wading chest-deep in still waters with his backpack over his head at Evolution Creek along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kings Canyon National Park, Calif. With hundreds of so-called thru-hikers entering the high Sierra early in the season, their experiences serve as a cautionary tale for others planning weekend or summer wilderness escapes. More than a dozen people have drowned in Sierra rivers at lower elevations, including one in Yosemite and three in Sequoia National Park, and rangers are warning hikers to think twice about crossing swift water. (Wesley Tils via AP)
In this May 29, 2017, self portrait photo taken with the help of a timer, shows Anya Sellsted standing in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Sellsted had traversed the highest snow-covered passes and forded raging rivers during her hike from Mexico to Canada when she ran into trouble in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. (Anya Sellsted AP)
In this Wednesday, June 7, 2017, photo, Wesley Tils crosses a snowfield below Forester Pass in Sequoia National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kings Canyon National Park, Calif. Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, on Americaâs West Coast, have been detouring Californiaâs high Sierra in droves this year because of persistent snow and raging creeks. Several hikers have had close calls while attempting to cover the scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. (Jake Gustafson via AP)
In this Friday, June 16, 2017, photo, Jake Gustafson crosses Bear Creek along the Pacific Crest Trail near Kings Canyon National Park, Calif. With hundreds of so-called thru-hikers entering the high Sierra early in the season, their experiences serve as a cautionary tale for others planning weekend or summer wilderness escapes. More than a dozen people have drowned in Sierra rivers at lower elevations, including one in Yosemite and three in Sequoia National Park, and rangers are warning hikers to think twice about crossing swift water. (Wesley Tils via AP)
Troy Deibert of Truckee rails across the Ash to King's trail on his way to a 3rd place finish in the Men's Masters category and a 8th place overall for the 50 mile event Saturday during the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race.
Members of the Carson High School mountain bike team ride on the Creek Trail above Carson City.
Connor McRae, 16, ride the Ash to Kings Canyon Trail in June 2016.
Jared Marchegger comes through in 4th place on the Ash to King's trail during the 15-mile event during the 2016 Carson City Off-Road.
Connor and Tobin McRae ride the Ash to Kings Canyon Trail in June 2016 in Carson City.
Marilyn Jean McRae Bruggemeyer, age 57, born in Klamath Falls, OR to John McRae and Charlene Warner left us April 3rd, 2017 after losing to long-standing illness.
Hear The Sextones live on Thursday in Minden.
Reno band The Sextones will perform funk and soul at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Chuck was born on May 3, 1958 in San Bernardino, California. He grew up in Bishop, California and graduated from Bishop Union High School in 1976. While living in Bishop, he acquired his love of the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, camping and fishing. He contiued his love of the outdoors when moving to Carson City, Nevada, and enjoyed his camping trips up Highway 88, Topaz Lake and Lake Tahoe. He enjoyed photographing the Eagles and the wildlife in the Carson Valley.
Ali Banister, chief of Juvenile Probation Services, sits in on a recent Behavioral Task Force meeting in Carosn City.
Security bridge concept as business people running across two high cliffs with the help of a safe giant umbrella bridging the gap.
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2016, file photo, water flows through an irrigation canal to crops near Lemoore, Calif. The federal regulators evaluating Gov. Jerry Brown's decades-old ambitions to re-engineer the water supplies from California's largest river are promising a status update Monday, June 26, 2017, as Brown's $16 billion proposal to shunt part of the Sacramento through two mammoth tunnels awaits a crucial yes or no from national agencies. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 4:19 a.m., a 21-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer and drunken pedestrian after deputies responded to reports of a suspicious subject near Silver Oak Drive and Carson Street. Bail was set at $325.
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.
Maya, an eight-year-old Boston Terrier, is looking for a home to show her love.
Hoss is a six-year-old Boston terrier/mix who would love to have a family with no other pets.
The four Washoe books written and translated by Lisa Enos and Tribe Elder Melba Rakow are shown here Friday.
Lisa Enos of Dresslerville, left, and Tribe Elder Melba Rakow of Storey County have written four Washoe books.
Elizabeth Hardin, Head Girl Scholar at the RSIC Honoring our Students Social Powwow, says: "Graduating both high school and (with) my AA degree is getting me a few steps ahead in my educational journey."
Chandler Sampson, Head Boy Scholar, says: "Education opens doors to your future."
Graduates and transitioning students young and old took part in the Round Dance during the June 15 powwow.
Male Fancy Dancers take part in the June 16 Grand Entry.
The Eagle Staff carrier leads Native American military veterans during the Grand Entry of the powwowâs first day, on June 16.
A father and son take in the sights and sounds.
Regional Native Americans take part in the June 16 Grand Entry.
A young dancer impresses the crowd.
A T-shirt commemorating Stewart Indian School (1890-1980) was on display at the June 16 Grand Entry.
These two young female tiny tots â the smallest and youngest Native dancers â also took part in the June 16 festivities.
A Jingle Dress dancer shows off her pride.
Dominic Binkeddy, Navajo, of Stockton, California, fancy dances as part of the 2017 Stewart Fatherâs Day Powwow grand entrance the evening of June 16 in Carson City.
Lucy Carnahan, left, and Nathan Strong recently took over as directors of the Chamber of Commerce and CEDA.
Ben Douglass, left, talks with Lucy Carnahan and Sheriff Ben Trotter.
Delia L. Barr, 96, a Gardnerville resident, died June 22, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Daina Michelle Rash Scherbenske went home to live forever with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 14, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family.
Several seniors enjoy the new senior center's first meal prepared Monday.
The new life center for seniors offers relaxing, socializing, dining, art and recreation opportunities, salon and medical services as well as other resources.
Senior center staff members converse and laugh while finishing up the first meal prepared at the new William N. Pennington Life Center on south Maine Street. From left, volunteer Edna Dianda, volunteer coordinator Jen Freeman and volunteer Connie Sexton.
David Mahe graduated this spring from Reed High School. He will attend Truckee Meadows Community College in the fall.
From left, Jonas Grant III, Nathan Cortez and and Quecholli Fortunate Eagle Nordwall graduated (along with David Mahe) from Reed High School this spring, each adorning sacred feathers on their graduation caps.
Beloved wife, mother, sister, travel partner and best friend, Nancy Grange passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017.
School may be out for kids in Nevada, but the need for healthy meals never ends. Nearly 266,000 students in Nevada are eligible for free and reduced lunch, making up more than 55 percent of the student population.
The Carson City Historical Society’s first flea market of the summer will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8.
All levels of photographers are welcome at Carson City Photo Club’s meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Musser Street.
The local blood inventory has dipped significantly, so to continue meeting patient needs United Blood Services is aiming to collect at least 1,000 donations in Northern Nevada by July 4.
Grayce Ann Calli, age 92, a Carson City resident and antiques business owner for many years, passed gently and peacefully into our Lords arms on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was well known and loved by many.
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden will be closed on July 4 in celebration of Independence Day.
Tickets are available offering the chance to climb aboard historic coaches donned in holiday lights and garland for a train ride to the North Pole this holiday season.
Richard Maldonado Sr. entered the Spirit World on June 23rd, 2017 with his family by his side.
Craig Stolo of Western Turf lays the sod.
The Capitol grounds is receiving a new lawn.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy kicks off the Levitt AMP Concert Series Friday night at the Brewery Arts Center.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy rocked Carson City Friday night.
There was a huge turnout at the Brewery Arts Center Friday night for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Christine Anderson and Ian Van Rensselaer cut the rug at the Levitt AMP Concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Friday night.
Bianca Marie Fryman, 32 of Carson City, passed away on June 23, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations 775-888-6800.
Significant talent shortages and skill gaps are slowing employers’ efforts to expand, innovate, and excel. These workforce challenges undermine productivity and profitability.
Nevada Army National Guard Sgt. Sam Hunt, an electrician with G Company, 2/238th General Support Aviation Battalion on the flight line at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Stead, Nev., on May 12. Hunt is the first openly transgender soldier of the Nevada National Guard. Tech. Sgt. Emerson Marcus
An U.S. flag is illuminated at sunset on Saturday, June 30, 2007, on the site of a home on Lake Tahoe Boulevard that was destroyed by the Angora Fire in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
A car is in ruin in the Tahoe Mountain area after being devastated by the Angora Fire.
The night sky is illuminated by the Angora fire south of Lake Tahoe during the first night of the Angora fire in 2007.
RENO — The good times continue for the Carson Blue Jays.
Robby Andrews, second from right, wins the men's 1500 meters ahead of second-place finisher Matthew Centrowitz, right, at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Tori Bowie, second from left, wins the women's 100 meters as Deajah Stevens, right, finishes second, Ariana Washington, left, finishes third, and Morolake Akinosun, second from right, takes fourth at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Robby Andrews, left, reacts to winning the men's 1500 meters ahead of second-place finisher Matthew Centrowitz, right, at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Fred Kerley, third from left, wins the men's 400 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Gil Roberts, left, came in second, and Wil London III, right, finished third. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Emma Coburn, right, runs with Courtney Frerichs, left, and Colleen Quigley, center, through the water in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Coburn won the event, Frerichs finished second, and Quigley finished third. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Justin Gatlin, right, shakes hands with Christopher Belcher, left, after Gatlin won the men's 100 meters and Belcher finished third at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Christina Manning, Dawn Harper, Kendra Harrison, and Nia Ali, from left, pose for photos with U.S. flags after running the women's 100 hurdles at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Harrison won the event, Ali took second, Manning finished third, and Harper was fourth. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
U.S. Army runner Paul Chelimo salutes as he finishes first in the men's 5,000 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
This yearâs Fuji Park Flat Track races will be held on Aug. 19. Tickets will be discounted through July 1. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source
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At last, a move in the NIAA that makes sense.
The Nevada football team has received its third verbal commitment from a California player for the 2018 season.
Nevada's Cameron Oliver (0) dunks as Iowa State's Deonte Burton (30) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament first-round game Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
SPARKS — The Carson Blue Jays have gotten better as the summer has progressed, and their eight wins in the last 10 games have proven that.
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Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
American Nurses Association President Pamela Cipriano holds up a list of essential health benefits as she discusses the effects of the proposed Republican healthcare legislation on families at a news conference with Democratic senators on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to reporters at the Capitol after Republicans released their long-awaited bill to scuttle much of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2017. He is one of four GOP senators to say they are opposed it but are open to negotiations, which could put the measure in immediate jeopardy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) )
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. walks on to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2017, following a meeting with Senate Republicans on a health reform bill. Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited plan to scuttle Barack Obama's health care law. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, file photo, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks at a news conference in Las Vegas. Governors in states that expanded Medicaid are wary of a bill revealed Thursday, June 22, 2017, by Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate. The expansion of the state-federal program has allowed 11 million lower-income Americans to gain health coverage. Among the Republicans voicing concern are Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Sandoval. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Minden's Brian Hanson displays his 1937 Ford Rat Friday at the Rockabilly Riot in Mills Park. The event runs through tomorrow and is free to the public.
9-year-old Addie Quinn has her hair done by Vixens & Vanity's Janis Lokke of Reno Friday morning at the Rockabilly Riot.
Carson City resident Don Burror's custom built bug sits on display in Mills Park Friday.
Cameron Oliver’s NBA dream took a little bit of a hit when the 6-foot-8 Nevada sophomore forward went undrafted Thursday night.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 4:09 p.m., Cameron Wellbrook, 27, a transient, was arrested on suspicion of felony probation violation, felony burglary warrant and petit larceny after deputies responded to reports of a man taking items from the Carson Street Sportsman’s Warehouse. Bail was set at $7,750.
Young Chautauquans will present “People Who United the States” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 pm.
WASHINGTON — Nevada Republican Dean Heller became the fifth GOP senator to declare his opposition to the party’s banner legislation to scuttle much of Barack Obama’s health care overhaul on Friday, more than enough to sink the measure and deliver a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump unless some of them can be brought aboard.
Eloise (Tolles) Koenig passed away on June 1, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer.
The county recognized Chief Financial Officer Alan Kalt and the Churchill County Museum's Pauline Alles for 25 years of service. From left, Commissioner Bus Scharmann, Kalt, Alles and Commissioner Carl Erquiaga.
Judy Giurlani Wood, was a loving mother, foster-mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a kind and generous soul who opened her heart and home to everyone. Judy found humor in everything and would always make you smile.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... All things considered, the Nevada Wolf Pack football team should start the 2017 season with a 1-3 record.
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2016 file photo, Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak talks about the items banned on the Strip and downtown's Fremont Street Experience for New Year's Eve 2017. Sisolak, who heads the elected board overseeing the Las Vegas Strip, says he's running for governor as a Democrat. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
Teams of four golfers compete at the Fallon Golf Course during last year's Art Center tournament.
David Gregory, right, along with teammates Phillip Wurdinger and Dakota Loins gang up on their horse
Fallon's Whitney Skabelund goes high to battle North Valleys in a non-league volleyball match.
There’s going to be a new sibling to fight next year in the 3A North.
Technology is changing how we use and interpret language. On the upside, social media and the Internet offer us ways to connect universally in real time. On the downside, they encourage us to reduce language into symbols for the sake of speed. While on a social level this is both exciting and fun, we need to keep ourselves in check when producing business writing. The key is to keep adjusting to those new changes without compromising our professional communications standards.
Two new directors have come on to help the community at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the Churchill Economic Development Authority.
Ben Douglass is experiencing a homecoming, returning to Northern Nevada to take over as general manager of Stockman’s Casino and bring a fresh, experienced perspective to the establishment.
During his event-filled life, acclaimed writer Jack London traveled around the world. But when it came time to put down roots he chose the lush green hillsides, moss-covered charter oaks and serenity of the Glen Ellen area in California’s Sonoma Valley.
Western Nevada College Fallon campus community classes are designed to enrich the cultural, social and recreational life of the community. Course details, fees and registration information are available at www.WNC.edu/FallonCE or by calling 775-423-7565.
Catmint and snow in summer
Catmint hardy geranium snow in summer
A panoramic view of Lake Tahoe, as seen above the South Shore.
A downtown icon, the Fallon Theatre has a storied façade and other unique aspects which contributed to it being added to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places.
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss county and Carson City District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wildfire preparedness.
Imagine my surprise when I found out that the winner of the 2015 Bird Dog of the Year is from Fallon. Patch, who is a rescued German short-hair pointer, was trained by Lesley and Gary Busboom. Yes, this is the Gary Busboom who owns Boomers with his daughter Holly Busboom-Tompkins.
The recent shooting at a Republican softball practice in Virginia is an action that has been long-predicted by conservative pundits like Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage, and Mark Levin. While the actual event could not be predicted, the act could and was.
The new William N. Pennington Life Center at 952 S. Maine Street will be dedicated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the facility’s dining room followed by a ribbon cutting, tours and special lunch.
I’ve been around a while and I’ve seen some stuff but I’m constantly coming across things that baffle and amaze me. I think that’s what life is, a series of unexpected discoveries, I know it is for me. Of course it’s always possible that I’m just not very bright…that I’m amazed by discovering the obvious.
Whether you call it Big Blue, the Lake of the Sky — or, as Mark Twain so famously wrote in his masterpiece Roughing It, “the fairest picture the whole earth affords” — one thing is for certain: We all are here because of Lake Tahoe.
Markets ended the week basically unchanged despite a continued rotation out of tech, a breakdown in the price of oil and a much-anticipated Fed interest rate hike. On Wednesday, the Fed increased short term rates quarter of a percent, the second increase this year.
I’m a lazy gardener. I try to minimize my work load while maximizing aesthetic appeal and practical function. I avoid plants that are needy, like those that need extra fertilizer or pruning or those that are susceptible to insects or disease. I’m not into planting annuals. All the extra work of planting flowers every year seems silly and expensive, when I can plant perennials once and have them for years. Besides, annuals are less cold hardy and our home is located where freezes often occur when other areas are fine. Annuals don’t survive well for me.
Markets were relatively flat this week. On the domestic front, the Fed reported the results of its “stress test,” which measured large bank’s ability to survive if we experience another downturn in the economy. All passed, which was expected given the stringent regulations under the Dodd-Frank act. Also, the Senate GOP released its health care bill which will likely go through several changes as it currently lacks the support to pass.
The Fallon Theatre on south Maine Street has become the latest addition to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places. The State Historic Preservation Office, established in 1979, said the register is a list of Nevada properties that reflects the history and traditions important to Nevadans, and encourages the conservation of these historic places for future generations.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 6:24 p.m., a 57-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 300 block of Sandalwood Drive. Bail was set at $200.
The chance to show support for trails is offered while getting the chance to win three bikes worth $6,000 and equipped with components from SRAM, RockShox, Maxxis and Stan’s NoTubes.
SALT LAKE CITY — Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah announced the official opening of its Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center, a world-class facility dedicated to advancing research in cancer. Jon M. Huntsman also announced today a commitment from the Huntsman family and Huntsman Cancer Foundation to give $120 million to HCI.
Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Zachary Robert Heinz, age 21 of Carson City, Nevada, passed away June 7, 2017 after a brief struggle with depression.
Janice Aycock of Carson City, NV, passed away on October 9, 2016. Arrangements were under the care of Aztlan Mortuary, San Diego, CA 619-337-8100
Dottie “Bernice” Beason, 59, passed peacefully at her home in Lone Pine, CA after a year long battle with lung cancer.
A water tank built in 2010 on Amber Way by the Town of Minden.
A sign on the Mynt Cannabis Dispensary across the street from Harrah's hotel-casino in downtown Reno, Nev., is pictured Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The Mynt is one of at least four medical marijuana dispensaries in Reno that have received the necessary local licenses and are ready to start selling marijuana for recreational use on July 1 if the state is able to comply with a court order regarding distribution licenses. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
FILE - In this July 31, 2015, file photo, people line up to be among the first in Nevada to legally purchase medical marijuana at the Silver State Relief dispensary in Sparks, Nev. Nevada's marijuana regulators are working furiously to launch recreational sales on July 1, a fast-approaching deadline that could hinge on a court deciding whether the powerful liquor industry should be guaranteed a piece of the pot pie before tourists and residents can light up. Lawyers for the liquor industry, marijuana retailers and the state are facing a judge Monday, June 19, 2017, to argue whether Nevada has the authority to issue marijuana distribution licenses to anyone besides alcohol distributors. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)
Surrounded by vendors Mayor Bob Crowell cuts the ribbon at the opening of the 2017 Home and Garden Show in the Carson Mall. The show runs all day through the weekend and is free to the public.
Connie Wiseman of Carson City looks at the Greenhouse Garden Center's fountain Wednesday in the Carson Mall.
WHAT’S THE DISPUTE? The ballot measure voters approved in November says marijuana should be regulated similar to alcohol. It specifies liquor wholesalers would have exclusive rights to distribution licenses for 18 months unless not enough of them are interested in the job.
Valerie Sue Meyer, practices at Mills Park in Carson City, on Wednesday afternoon.
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2017 file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan, right, of Wisconsin, administers the House oath of office to Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., second from left, during a mock swearing in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rosen said Wednesday, June 21, 2017, she will seek the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller in the 2018 election. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson, file)
FILE - In this June 14, 2016 file photo, Congressional candidate Jacky Rosen attends an election night party in Las Vegas. Nevada Rep. Rosen said Wednesday, June 21, 2017, she will seek the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller in the 2018 election. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying his remarks in front of the Senate Energy and Water Subcommittee on Tuesday when he apparently called for an effort to revive the stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, and suggested the Nevada National Security Site near Yucca Mountain could be used for interim storage of high-level nuclear waste in the short term.
Pro Woman's backcountry race winner, Rose Grant, is greeted by happy fans during Sunday's Carson City Off-Road race. Grant won the woman's race in 4:36.41. For more photos, go to nevadaappeal.com.
Jose Garcia, a fixture in the soccer scene in Carson City for the last 14 years, has been hired as Carson High’s girls soccer coach.
OJ Simpson appears via video conference in front of a panel of the Nevada Parole Board in 2013.
Valerie Sue Meyer, who started with Carson Futbol Club at age 11, says the club prepared her for three successful varsity seasons at Carson High School and her next step — college soccer.
Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen said Wednesday she will seek the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller in the 2018 election. Democrats aiming to upset the GOP’s Senate majority consider Heller’s seat the most vulnerable in 2018
LAS VEGAS — Nevada parole officials have set a July 20 date to decide whether O.J. Simpson should be paroled after serving the mandatory minimum of a nine-to-33 year sentence for an armed robbery involving two sports collectibles dealers in Las Vegas in 2007. Here’s a look at how the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners says the parole hearing is expected to proceed.
Carson High School CTE health sciences students work with Carson Fire Department for EMT skills training as part of their health sciences curriculum.
Grayce Ann Calli, 92 of Carson City, passed away on June 20, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations 775-888-6800.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 9:28 a.m., a 23-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after deputies responded to reports of a domestic dispute near Long and Russell. At the same incident, a 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery. Bail for the woman was set at $5,000 and bail for the man was set at $3,000.
Twana Marie Johnson, 80, passed away Sunday the 18th at her daughter’s home from complications of ALS.
As part of its summer reading fun, the Douglas County Public Library is providing two wildlife shows on July 12.
Margaret Olesen, 95, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away quietly at her home on June 15, 2017.
Douglas C. Bixby of Gardnerville, passed away February 3, 2017. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Francis A. Clermont of Wellington, NV, passed away February 14, 2017. Arrangments are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Carl T. Johnson of Gardnerville, NV, passed away February 7, 2017. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Ralph M. Cornell Jr. of Gardnerville, NV passed away May 5, 2017. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Merna L. Murano of Gardnerville, NV, passed away December 27, 2016. Arrangments are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Styrr Arlillius Bowman-Miller 5, beloved son of Johnny Miller and Tawny Bowman died on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from injuries he sustained in an accident.
Celebration of Life for John will be held on Saturday July 15th at the Park in Unionville, Nevada at 1:00 pm.
An aerial photo of the Carson City Bypass, looking southeast, taken June 10 during the Carson City Airport's open house.
An aerial photo of the Carson City Bypass, looking north, taken June 10 during the Carson City Airport's open house.
The finishing touches are being put on the I-580 extension with a fun run scheduled on the new stretch of highway on July 22nd.
Lyon County is dealing with flood-related issues.
Leadership Institute Class of 2017
Best Annual Event - David and Ellie Bugli, Carson City Symphony Annual Pops Party Concert
Volunteer of the Year - Robert Ash, Instructor Chamber Professional Development Series
Volunteer of the Year - Kellie George, The Grinch for Silver& Snowflakes Festival of Lights
Chamber members gather in the Carson Mall for the 2017 Carson City Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Awards Celebration on Tuesday.
Front row, from left: Roger Herrera, Danny Manzo, Max Navarro, Osvaldo Gomez, Raul Lopez, Javier Vega and Angel Gonzalez. Back row, from left: Manager Terese Martinez, Guillermo Hernandez, Adrian Torres, Ricky Gonzalez, Christian Martinez, Efren Ramirez, Ernesto Lamas, Guillermo Perez, Lex Merrifield, Isael Lopez and Coach Frank Martinez
Justin Rivera, of âAmericaâs Got Talent Fame,â will be at the Brewery Arts Center on June 30.
Catch the Moâz Motley Blues Band on Thursday at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden.
Time is running out to do pre-registration for the second annual Honoring American Heroes 5K.
During his remarks during a House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee budget hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry continued his effort to revive the stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, but also suggested the Nevada National Security Site near Yucca Mountain could be used for interim storage of high-level nuclear waste in the short term.
The Legislative Interim Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to formally accept the donation of four historic ranch properties along the east fork of the Walker River that will become the Walker River Recreation Area.
The cars are coming to Carson this weekend, with multiple events to satisfy any kind of vehicle enthusiast.
Twana M. Johnson, 80, died June 18, 2017 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the theft of several high-end mountain bicycles taken last weekend during the Carson City Off-Rides.
Jerry F. Hofer Sr, 75, died June 18, 2017 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Steve Lord at 6 p.m. today at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
A comedian who doubles as a magician is bringing his bag of tricks to the Brewery Arts Center.
The five-piece band Mo’z Motley Blues will perform blues, rock pop and soul at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 10:54 a.m., Lyle Tuecke, 67, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony parole and probation hold after deputies responded to reports of a welfare check near College Parkway and Highway 50. No bail was set.
Diana (Dyna) loved so many things about life, but she loved taking road trips most of all, when on the hot afternoon of Saturday, June 17, 2017 she decided to take her final road trip home, without a doubt taking a detour thru Yellowstone on the way. When she arrived at the garden in the sky she was greeted by her husband Jimmy Weaver (2013) and son James Weaver(1986) who preceded her in death. Surviving her is her daughter Deborah Striplin, granddaughter Elizabeth Allen, grandson James Striplin Jr., sister Sue, brother Preston and extended family.
While it is important for diabetics to take good care of their hearts and their bodies, those suffering from this chronic condition cannot afford to ignore their teeth.
Dental Care for your baby starts early. All parents are aware of the more common afflictions like coughs, colds and ear infections, but many are unaware that tooth decay may seriously affect their child’s health, and unlike asthma and allergies, is completely preventable. The health of your infant’s baby teeth is important to the healthy growth of their permanent teeth.
Visitors walk among the graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
Riders from Journey of Hope arrive in Fallon on Saturday morning.
The development of a rail park and industrial center west of Fallon has taken a major step.
Recently I heard from a woman in rural Nebraska who told me about her 76-year-old father, who in late April had a lemon-size cancerous mass removed from his brain. The man chose to have his chemotherapy and radiation treatments at a hospital close to his home instead of at one of the larger hospitals farther away. Not surprisingly, he wanted family nearby.
Every year in mid-June, a group of college-aged bicyclists pedal their way across the United States raising money and awareness for those with disabilities.
ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) — The flight decks of aviation-capable vessels like aircraft carriers bustle with noise and danger-screaming jets, snapping steel cables and powerful tractors and forklifts. Planning and orchestrating this high-octane dance requires precision and accuracy from those responsible for directing deck traffic.
Fallon’s Linsey Golding considers Memorial Day to be a special occasion to honor fallen military men and women. Golding is part of an organization called Armor Down that rehabilitates veterans after they return from deployment by teaching them about mindfulness.
It is hard to imagine a more articulate and respectable witness than former FBI director James Comey, as he demonstrated when he testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8.
The only way to get out of the darkness is to follow the light. Sometimes it’s just a very faint light. Often you have to be in the darkness long enough to refocus your eyes so that you can look for a glimmer of light to follow out of the darkness.
Carson City District Judge James Wilson ruled Tuesday the Nevada Taxation Department can’t issue recreational marijuana distribution licenses to anyone except licensed alcohol distributors.
Churchill County School District will gain a new Food Services director next school year and a slight meal cost increase through its meal service provider, Chartwells.
A Saturday afternoon fire raced through a triplex on Rio Vista at U.S. Highway 95. Both the Fallon / Churchill Volunteer Fire Department and Federal Fire Department from Naval Air Station Fallon responded to the fire. Assistant Chief Bill Lawry of Fallon / Churchill said the fire displaced four adults. The Red Cross took care of three people, but Lawry said the fourth declined help. He said paramedics from NAS Fallon stood by, but no injuries were reported.
Summer is the time to ensure your feet are ready for the sandal-wearing weather.
There’s an old saying in the marketing biz: “For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don’t, no explanation is possible.”
A Saturday afternoon fire raced through a triplex on Rio Vista at U.S. Highway 50.
Have you ever noticed how the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same?
It’s often said, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Perhaps this statement would have come out differently had it included popcorn kernels. Last Saturday my son Doug was enjoying some microwave popcorn, when an uncooked kernel broke off the entire back half of a large lower molar.
The Churchill County School District Board of Trustees met last week to approve upgrading all site phone systems to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) using CC Communications.
The Little Caesars Love Kitchen food truck delivered enough pizza to feed almost 300 Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada members. The Love Kitchen travels across the U.S. providing hot pizza meals to veterans and families, some of whom may not otherwise get one. This is the third year the Love Kitchen has visited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada in Carson City.
Buzz Harris, a licensed business broker with the Liberty Group of Nevada, will be featured at a monthly breakfast sponsored by Nevada Business Connections.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada began summer programming with Camp Battle Born on June 5. Camp Battle Born runs through Aug. 11. Activities are planned around weekly themes including survival camp, artful antics and mad science camp.
Ron and Marilee Swirczek were married for 26 years.
Cyclists leave McFadden Plaza on Tuesday morning for the 2017 Carson City Invitational Celebrity Bike Ride sponsored by Muscle Powered.
Dr. Joseph McEllistrem
Staff at the Mallory Crisis Center include, from left, Kelli Frey, RN; Janine Petrick, RN and Dr. Beth Haase.
Ken Smith, right, and Frank Reynolds
Macro photo of biting mosquito
Catmint hardy geranium snow in summer
Catmint and snow in summer
Carson City District Judge James Wilson will rule Tuesday on whether to block the recreational marijuana regulations from taking effect.
The new senior center includes a spacious kitchen with top-of-the-line features.
The William N. Pennington Life Center on South Maine Street is ready for occupying, including the bright and airy dining hall.
Mark Langston, left, talks with cyclist Adam Brown during the Journey of Hope event at Western Nevada College, in Carson City, Nev. on Friday, June 17, 2017. More than 30 cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi fraternities from across the nation visited WNC as part of a cross-country bike ride to help raise awareness about people with disabilities.
Kimberly Dawson, with Western Nevada College, teaches Robert Woodrum and his mom Homa sign language during the Journey of Hope event at WNC, in Carson City, Nev. on Friday, June 17, 2017. More than 30 cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi fraternities from across the nation visited WNC as part of a cross-country bike ride to help raise awareness about people with disabilities. The annual event includes numerous vendors from local disability-related services, food, music and activities for the kids. Photo by Tim Dunn/Nevada Photo Source
Western Nevada College again hosted a group of cyclists on their way across the country to help people with disabilities.
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden will be closed on July 4 in celebration of Independence Day.
The Carson Mall is hosting a hot-dog-eating contest from 1 to 4 p.m. July 4, and volunteer grillers are needed to help make it happen.
United Latino Community in Carson City needs community volunteers to teach basic English to adults.
Adults are welcome to join the Douglas County Public Library’s summer reading program in July.
June 25 and 26 is Field Day, an annual contest for amateur radio operators across North America. SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Assn.) will hold their Field Day at Minden-Tahoe Airport from 11 a.m. Saturday through the night to 11 a.m. Sunday.
Larry Lippmann as Hank Monk
McCammon and Kennedy
Batamba
Claflin and Maynard
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 8:37 a.m., Christie Torvik, 47, a transient, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, violation of a suspended sentence, violation of a suspended sentence and two counts of failure to appear after deputies conducted a business check at Slotworld. Bail was set at $3,890.
May Doreen Harper, 77 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 17, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
John Robert Anderson, 84, died June 15, 2017 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funeral Home, Carson City, 775-882-4965
Gloria Marsh, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home. 775 -882-2644.
A weekend of Storytelling brings a variety of talent to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, 2017.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our father, Gaylord “Everett” Atkinson Jr. on June 14, 2017.
Judy Probert, 75, passed on May 5, 2017 in a Reno, Nevada hospital. She was the widower of Harold Probert. They shared 45 happy years of marriage together.
Kenny Wehn of Durango, Colo. climbs the hill above Curry St. on his way to winning the 35-mile 40+ amateur category Saturday.
35-mile amateur competitor Mark McKenny picks up his commemorative railroad spike from a volunteer Saturday at the finish of his race.
Lance Armstrong crosses the finish line of the 50-mile Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race Saturday.
A belated congratulations to Carson High graduate Jace Keema, who was one of eight winners honored by My21 TV and the Reviglio family.
Mary Ann and Gilbert Dixon, of Fallon, pose with their Ford 1923 T-Bucket Delivery and 1923 T-Bucket on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The Dixons will join T-Bucket enthusiasts from across the country at the T-Bucket Alliance National Convention June 22-24 at Mills Park in Carson City. Photo by Kim Lamb/Nevada Photo Source
Irene and Chief Art Beaton proudly hold their almost-three-year-old son Ken for a family portrait. The proud couple is looking forward to celebrating its fourth Motherâs Day and Fatherâs Day later in 1944.
Carson High School CTE graduating seniors Shaylin Segura and Sophia Waite received the Outstanding CTE award for entrepreneurship.
Carson High School CTE graduating senior, Maya Vasquez, received the Outstanding CTE award for culinary arts.
RENO — Thanks to a 14-hit attack, the Carson Blue Jays made it four straight wins with an easy 18-6 win over the Colt 45s at the Reno Athletics Tournament on Saturday morning.
From left, Josie Verive-Cain, Kyle Brune, Nicolas Baggio and Lucas Stocz participate in a Minecraft workshop at the Carson City Library in 2016. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill Thursday providing an additional $500,000 for statewide library programs. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
The Fallon Theatres has become the latest addition to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places (State Register.)
Canadian Geoff Kabush crosses the finish line first ahead of Todd Wells Friday evening during the Carson City Off-Road's Fat Tire Criterium.
Geoff Kabush raises his hands to celebrate as he crosses the finish line during the men's criterium Friday night in downtown Carson CIty.
Geoff Kabush raises his hands to celebrate as he crosses the finish line during the men's criterium Friday night in downtown Carson CIty.
Dawson Swain,9, of Talahasse, Floriday gets instruction from a Rippin' Chix Mountain Bike clinic leader during the expo at the Carson City Off-Road race Friday.
Reno Devo team member and 2016 National Champion in her age group Mya Dixon toes the line during the 15-mile fun ride Friday afternoon.
Sheriff Kenny Furlong fires a shotgun to start the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road 15-mile fun ride Friday afternoon in front of the Capitol.
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Robert Pennal, a retired special agent supervisor with the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, speaks to a group of regional law enforcement agencies at the Carson City Sheriff's Office in Carson City, Nev. on Friday, June 9, 2017. Partnership Carson City funded the training session on the dangers first responders face from fentanyl and butane hash oil. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Joseph Ward
The seventh annual Rockabilly Riot runs Thursday through Sunday in Mills Park, including drag races, car shows and a pin-up contest. Photo by Brad Horn/Nevada Photo Source
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City THURSDAY At 12:03 p.m., a 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after deputies responded to reports of a man screaming in a business near the 800 block of Plaza Street. Bail was set at $150.
Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson
Steve Hale will portray the legendary mailman of the Sierra, Jon A. “Snowshoe Thompson, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.
John Thomas Ashton will be sentenced Aug. 1 in the case that eventually resulted in his arrest on charges he had been threatening and stalking Justice of the Peace John Tatro for more than four years.
Dear Mom (Patti Merriner) Dear Dad (Heiko Muench) Dear Sonja, Natasha, Rachael, Christina, Heiko Jr. Trevor and All the Family and Friends.
Dorrine Sadilek,79, passed away June 14, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is caring for the arrangements. 775-882-4965
Benjamin M. Nix, 46 of Carson City, passed away on June 9, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
June D. Rubrecht, 98 of Carson City, passed away on June 16, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Lillian H. Warboys, 99, passed away June 5, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is caring for the arrangements. 775-882-4965
Single lane closures and minor travel delays will take place on State Route 341 south of Virginia City beginning June 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway.
Saturday’s 3rd and Curry St. Farmers Market will have adjustments to accommodate the Carson City Off-Road bike race that’s happening through Sunday.
A six-week introductory class on meditation starts June 17 at the Carson Psychic Institute, 1800 E. Highway 50, Suite 207.
Jeff and Jessica Young talk to a customer at the Shoe Tree Brewing Company bar and tasting room.
Troy Deibert of Truckee rails across the Ash to King's trail on his way to a 3rd place finish in the Men's Masters category and a 8th place overall for the 50 mile event Saturday during the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race.
Muscle Powered volunteers work on a section of Ash Canyon trails above Carson City, Nev., on Friday, May 12, 2017. Photo by Cody Blue/Nevada Photo Source
Junior Jared Barnard lays down a bunt for the Senators Thursday.
Great Basin Native Artist Joyce McCauley talks about the regalia she creates for Native American dancers. McCauley is one of several artists whose work will appear in the second installment of the Great Basin Native Artists show. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
In this screen grab from Lance Armstrong's Instagram, Armstrong is seen riding in Carson City with fellow rider Payson McElveen on Thursday.
Jeff and Jessica Young talk to a customer at the Shoe Tree Brewing Company bar and tasting room.
This impressive monument honoring U.S. Army camel driver âHi Jollyâ lies near his grave and the grave of his favorite camel in Quartsite, Ariz.
A Marine pauses to pay his respect to one of 2,289 boys buried at the Aisne-Marne American Battle Monuments Cemetery in France. Eben Bradbury Jr. was one of the 116,708 American boys killed in action in World War I. Eben rests eternally in Plot A, row 7, Grave 84.
Darity Openshaw, left, and her sister Blair Johnson, cut the ribbon to announce the reopening of their business in a larger building. Holding the ribbon are Amber Ayers, left, and Valerie Johnson, both from the Chamber of Commerce.
RENO — A ball that never left the infield was the turning point in Thursday’s Carson-Dayton game at the Reno Athletics Tournament.
Shoe Tree Brewing Company is hosting its grand opening ceremony Saturday, after three months of serving Carson City home brewed beers and business success. Opening the brewery in March was a dream come true for local brewmaster brothers, Jeff and Paul Young, as they spent 2016 constructing the 2,000 square foot beer hub at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road.
A historical evolution of flags are lined up in a display.
Many people in the audience wave small flags during the Flag Day ceremony.
Fallon Mayor Ken Tedford offers a few words about Flag Day's meaning.
Fallon Elks exalted ruler Kris Berlin, left, and past exalted ruler Bruce Reed present a plaqueon Flag Day to Lisa Erquiaga, director of the William N. Pennington Life Center.
Bruce Reed, left, former Fallon Elks exalted ruler, assists Lisa Erquiaga and Boy Scouts Ethan Jonte, center, and Chris Jeppeson with the raising of the flag. Erquiaga is the executive director of the William N. Pennington Life Center.
A historical evolution of flags are lined up in a display.
Many people in the audience wave small flags during the Flag Day ceremony.
Fallon Elks exalted ruler Kris Berlin, left, and past exalted ruler Bruce Reed present a plaqueon Flag Day to Lisa Erquiaga, director of the William N. Pennington Life Center.
Bruce Reed, left, former Fallon Elks exalted ruler, assists Lisa Erquiaga and Boy Scouts Ethan Jonte, center, and Chris Jeppeson with the raising of the flag. Erquiaga is the executive director of the William N. Pennington Life Center.
Observances for Flag Day are rich in history with many civic groups paying honor to the Stars and Stripes. How did Flag Day become a national observance?
Ludie Henley , left, and Larry and Dixie Eddy are pictured at the 113-year-old house in Prescott, Ariz., which was owned by Ludieâs great-aunt, Ida Haskell Brown, and her husband, Ziba. The Eddys now own the home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Many of us have fond memories of people and places past, so when my wife and I arrived in Prescott during our recent driving trip through Arizona, her excitement mounted.
Our lives have been forever changed. It is with heavy hearts that on June 11, 2017 we lost our warrior princess.
The East Center Farmers Market has vendors selling fresh produce.
A vendor serves refreshments at the Maine Street Farmers Market.
Frank Guisti, Jr.
Wes Goodner
Wint King
1923 girls basketball team.
Writer Robert Louis Stevenson is generally known for his rollicking adventure stories of the high seas, such as “Treasure Island” and “Kidnapped,” or his famed horror novel of the duality of man, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”
Friday’s Farmers Market kicks off the weekend in downtown Fallon. The East Center Farmers Market runs from 4-7 p.m. beweeen Maine and Nevada streets. It features local vegetables, honey and jerkey and other vendors.
FATHER’S DAY POWWOW
My friend Will asked me about the relationship between apples and crabapples. He wondered if apples were hybrids of crabapples. I had thought they were different, but after extensive research, I found that their hybridization goes back thousands of years and crossed many countries and even continents.
It’s summer again — time for many of us to take a break and possibly hit the open road. But even if you go on vacation, you won’t want your investments to do the same — in summertime or any other season. How can you help make sure your portfolio continues to work hard for you all year long?
Lakou Mizik plays at the summer’s first Outdoor in the Park concert on Saturday at Oats Park Centennial Stage.
If you’ve needed a mortgage or another type of loan over the past several years, you’ve probably appreciated the historically low interest rates we’ve experienced. But if you’ve wanted to own fixed-rate investments, such as bonds, you might have been less pleased at the low-rate environment. Now, interest rates may be moving up somewhat, but even if they don’t hit the heights we saw in previous decades, you can still gain some key advantages from owning bonds.
As we head into summer we’re seeing an increase in market volatility. The technology sector, in particular, has noticeably pulled back. This is certainly not surprising, given that tech stocks have risen dramatically since the middle of April.
Since the school’s inception in 1916, the Lahontan Valley has witnessed many state and regional championships made possible by the thousands of standout student-athletes, coaches and contributors. But something was missing to recognize the individuals and teams who made an invaluable impact with the Greenwave.
For years to come, this year’s flood mitigation efforts among dozens of government agencies will be long remembered.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard. Johna Eileen Greene pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful use or being under the influence of a controlled substance. A jury trial was scheduled for October.
Carolyn Renae Simnad was born on March 11, 1947, and passed away on June 11, 2017, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Lawrence Adrian Walter Jr, age 55 of Carson City, passed away on June 13, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services 775-883-5500
Esperanza Duran Padilla, age 76 of Carson City, passed away on May 20, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5500
Carson City's Renee Williamson heads towards Genoa during the Pony Expres re-ride Wednesday.
Ed Lynch,right, helps Jim Phelan of Tahoe City with the âmochilaâ exchange at the base of the old Kingsbury Grade Wednesday afternoon in the Carson Valley during the Pony Express re-ride. Pony Express riders had completed their re-ride through central Nevada earlier in the day that included stops east of Fallon at Cold Springs and south of Silver Springs at Fort Churchill.
About six years ago, I was talking with a coach about a recent track meet, finding out how Fallon performed and where he expects the team to be at the end of the regular season.
On June 14th, 2017, Rich’s 37th birthday, the world tragically lost a truly good man.
As part of the junior rodeo, children competed in the mutin busting competition, riding sheep.
Kelly Quillan picks up speed in the barrel races, one of the most popular attractions of the third annual DeGolyer Buckin' Horse and Bull Bash.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 3:45 p.m., Jason Serda, 39, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of six counts of felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and two counts of bail conditions after deputies responded to assist Department of Alternative Sentencing officers near the 600 block of King Street. Bail was set at $21,000.
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The new William N. Pennington Life Center at 952 S. Maine Street will open its doors to the public Monday including serving its first lunch and a special cake.
GRASS VALLEY, Calif., — Kenneth Pestana, found dead last week on his property, was discovered with multiple deep cuts to his neck with no knife nearby, a Nevada County, Calif., affidavit states.
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Award-winning Nevada author Eric Neuenfeldt will be holding a free creative writing workshop on June 24 at the Sierra Arts Foundation in Reno.
Artists are being called to submit their work in the Spirit of America art show.
The Nevada Artists Association invites all local and regional artists and photographers to enter its Spirit of America art show.
Mormon Station State Historic Park is the site of several free events in July, starting with the annual Genoa American Festival on July 4.
Join park staff at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa for family friendly summer park events. All are free to the public.
The University of Nevada football team has landed its second verbal commitment for the 2018 season in Crenshaw High’s Patrick Willis, Scout.com reported on Sunday.
The audience responds to a question from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Raymond Spencer of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force as he gives a presentation about online dangers at the Brewery Arts Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The presentation was put on through Sierra Nevada Forums in conjunction with Partnership Carson City. For more information, go to pcccarson.org. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Raymond Spencer of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force talks about online dangers at the Brewery Arts Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The presentation was put on through Sierra Nevada Forums in conjunction with Partnership Carson City. For more information, go to pcccarson.org. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source
A Nevada Air Guard NCO presents the Betsy Ross Flag during the five flag ceremony Wednesday morning at the Capitol.
Brigadier General Zachary Doser, Director of the Joint Staff, Nevada National Guard presents the Army birthday message during Flag Day cermonies at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson Wednesday.
Senior Airman Mariah Connell plays the Army Song on the bagpipes during Flag Day cermonies at the State Capitol.
From left, Bill Miles, owner of Miles Construction, introduces Richard Saute, president of Cosmetic Enterprises, at the groundbreaking ceremony along with Miles Project Manager Stacy Reid.
Members of Miles Construction and Cosmetic Enterprises Ltd unite on construction grounds Wednesday morning at Dayton Industrial Park, in celebration of CEL's groundbreaking location.
It was a journey that began two years ago when Richard Saute hunted for a location to expand his manufacturing facility. But there was one place in Nevada he couldn’t get off his mind — Dayton. Although Cosmetic Enterprises Ltd is based in Pacoima, Calif., the president of the company said proximity was not the most important factor.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court decision the actions of the NHP and Elko sheriff’s deputies in seizing $167,070 in cash from a motorist’s vehicle were unconstitutional. The opinion by Justice Stephen Reinhardt also upheld the award of $146,938 in attorneys fees in the case.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 10:44 a.m., Trent Getty, 26, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny after deputies responded to reports of a man taking auto parts from the Carson Street Cal Ranch. Bail was set at $25,000.
A Kona rider leads the chase group across 2nd Street with hopes of catching Geoff Kabush and Russell Finsterwald who had broken away.
Canadian Geoff Kabush (Scott) raises his arms in victory as he crosses the finish line of the Pro Men's Fat Tire Criterium Friday night in downtown Carson City.
Three Carson City women were arrested Tuesday after smuggling prescription pills into the Carson City Jail.
Nevada’s legal fight against Yucca Mountain took a step forward this week, with the filing of a motion to dismiss a state of Texas lawsuit that threatens to undercut Nevada’s opposition to the Yucca Mountain repository. Previously, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans granted Nevada’s motion to intervene in the nuclear waste lawsuit State of Texas v. United States of America (Case No. 17-60191).
The students keep detailed notebooks with images, charts and notes related to the groupâs research project on inflammation.
The WNC Fallon three-week biomedical research group meets in their lab on campus to study inflammation. From left, back row: McKenzie Feest, Dr. Gary Evett, Heidi Fait; middle row: Vivian Jusino, Ellona Gehman; front row: Christina Bowman, Lana Quint.
Shirley May Meier 79, former Nevada resident, died June 5, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas of natural causes. She was married to Robert E. Meier Sr. Nov. 30, 1957
Karts are lined-up at the Carson Raceway indoor track.
Jamy Keshmiri is the owner of the Carson Raceway, which features a 750-foot long indoor track.
Pit crew member Logan Bevins takes a lap around the Carson Raceway on Tuesday.
Samuel Douglass holds an artist rendering for the exterior of the Horseshoe building that has been remodeled into office space on the second floor.
Samuel Douglass, checks out the view of downtown from a remodeled office space in the Horseshoe building.
Marian Myrtle Maddaford Miles passed peacefully on June 9, 2017. She was 102 years old at death.
Churchill Arts Council's Kirk Robertson, center, explains the operation of the art installation Crank by Patrick Zentz to hen State Sen. Mike McGinness, left and the late Gov. Kenny Guinn.
Friends and colleagues attended an event on Sunday to remember Kirk Robertson's contributions to the arts.
Kirk Robertson, who died on May 1, and his wife Valerie Serpa, elevated the arts in Chuchill County and made the Oats Park Art Center a hidden jewel in rural Nevada.
MEFIYI's director JoJo Townsell takes a group photo during camp Thursday.
Coach Nate Tobert runs drills with the kids at the MEFIYI Carson Senator Summer Basketball Camp Thursday at CHS.
Deputy Kevin Cook trains during Motor School back in March.
Deputy Kevin Cook takes a short break from Motor School training in March.
Asparagus and Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese lend flavor to this gluten-free quiche.
Yucatan Current, Site-Collected Plastics and Sand, by Paul Ford. Ford's creations will be on display through Aug. 18 at Nevada Arts Councilâs OXS Gallery in Carson City.
An array of stunts by aerial and martial artists are planned in Asylum, a cirque show coming to Carson City.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is celebrating its 24th year in music. See the band live on June 23 as it opens the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series.
A fundraiser for Pioneer Park was selling personalized bricks.
Six pioneer women are recognized at the park.
A sign and informational material tell of the California Trail's history.
A ceremony on Saturday recognized the 20th anniversary of Pioneer Park on North Maine Street.
The community celebrated a milestone Saturday that honored the pioneering spirit of women who made a difference in Fallon’s development.
The Churchill County School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Old High School auditorium (“The Pit”). Items for discussion and possible action include the following:
Gonzaga UNIVERSITY Mollie Black and RoseMary Homma, both of Fallon, participated in graduation exercises during Gonzaga University’s Commencement Ceremony that was held in May in Spokane’s Veterans’ Memorial Arena.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile.
Racers bolt around the track during Rattlesnake Raceway's Octane Fest race day.
The community was able to get an up close look at the engines of classic vehicles during the Octane Fest carshow.
Announcer Dave Munoz, left, introduces The Devastator's driver Mark Schroeder during Saturday's opening ceremonies.
Death From Above flies over a line of wrecked cars during Octane Fest's monster truck freestyle.
Usencio Castillo-Diaz, 41 of Carson City, passed away on June 8, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Carolyn R Simnad, 70 of Carson City, passed away on June 11, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Dave Leather’s acoustic Americana at noon today at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.
Gluten-free quiche Makes 8-10 first course servings or 6 main dish servings
Nevada artists Scott Hinton and Paul Ford share a common concern for the environment, though they express their views in unique and contrasting ways.
Libraries across the state including the public library in Churchill County will receive additional funding for collection development, bookmobile services, statewide databases and emerging technology.
Rain greeted Fallon residents in time forf Monday's commute.
Winds gusted to more than 30 miles per hour Sunday afternoon.
Cloudy weather, cooler temperatures and rain dumped on the Lahontan Valley late Sunday into Monday.
The Fallon Elks Club is conducting a Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday.
A show offering aerial stunts, martial arts, a diverse cast and heart-pumping surprises is coming to the Carson City Community Center.
Returning for the second year, the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series will bring free live music to the Brewery Arts Center.
A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association shows one-third of United States adults have had symptoms consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, but only 3 percent called 911 for help.
Six students are participating in an intensive three-week biomedical research program at the Western Nevada College Fallon campus, purely for the education and value of it.
Funding approved for Nevada libraries by the Legislature will make a difference for people across the state, including those in some of the most remote places, librarians testified.
Marian Myrtle Miles, age 102, of Carson City, NV, passed away June 9, 2017. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law measures establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and funding initial construction to make the park available to the public.
A flag dedication ceremony on Flag Day will be conducted by Elks Lodge BPOE 2239 on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the new William N. Pennington Life Center, 952 S. Maine St.
The weekend was anything but spring as a late-season cold front swept through Northern Nevada, sending many people back to the closet for sweaters and glovers.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed several marijuana bills including the measure regulating advertising of recreational marijuana projects.
Jack Charles Mynear, Age 75 of Dayton, Passed away on June 5th 2017. Funeral arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.
Dwight Borges attaches the mochila to Veronica Jenks' horse 'Bretta' during the 2016 Pony Express Re-ride..
Billie Jo Lowery, age 71, passed peacefully on April 12, 2017. Arrangements are under the care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 8:14 p.m., a 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 4000 block of Village Drive. Bail was set at $740.
Stephen Scott Morse, age 51, of Carson City, Nevada, beloved father, husband, son and brother, passed away June 6th, 2017 after an unexpected cardiac event while having dinner with his mother.
The Silver State Model T Ford Club will meet at 7 p.m. June 20 at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson St.
Some of Northern Nevada’s funniest dads will gather at the Brewer Arts Center on June 20 to celebrate dad humor and recount stories of fatherhood.
Signups are underway for Nevada Humane Society’s Walk for Animals, an event to raise support for homeless pets. The walk will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at Sparks Marina.
Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension leads free STEM activities in Silver City.
Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has offered free public programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
Pony Express riders were scheduled to arrive at Cold Springs Tuesday night and then Fort Churchill early Wednesday morning on their way toward Genoa.
The Mobile Outreach Safety Team includes, front, Bekah Brock, middle, Jessica Dickey and Donald Gibson, back, Jimmy Surratt, Nick Pinochi and Dean Williams. Not pictured is Deputy Israel Loyola.
The former Carson Car Center location is now Carson City Hyundai.
Wayne Lew is general manager of the Carson City Hyundai dealership, which is located at the former Carson Car Center.
Instructor and paramedic for Carson Fire, Jeff Davies, CHS CTE students Salma Saldana, Casandra Maldonado, Alexa Michel Ortega Cortes, and CHS HOSA Advisor Carson High School, Frank Sakelarios. Saldana, Maldonado and Cortes were among nine CHS CTE students who passed the National Registry EMT skills exam in May.
The capture of Joseph Ward, a suspect in last week’s homicide of Kenneth Pestana, could have gone much differently, authorities said. Some 30 officers waited Thursday evening outside a Carson City apartment where, moments later, they arrested Ward. They needed a search warrant before they could enter the home where they believed he sheltered, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Monday.
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Kip. The world lost a brother, father, soul mate, uncle, grandpa, and best friend. He was an adventurer, loved the Pacific Northwest, the outdoors and his family and friends and was a true Seattle Seahawk fan. There are not enough words to describe how he touched each one of our lives.
Chuck passed away peacefully at home at 8:30 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Tahimik “Mike Only” Ricarte of Fallon, Nevada joined his wife, Lirio Bailan Ricarte, in heaven on Friday, June 9, 2017.
Jesse James Reynolds, age 77, passed away June 9, 2017 in Fallon, Nevada.
In loving memory of Alan Robert Springfield, who passed away on June 9, 2017. Alan was born on September 26, 1944 in Nashua, New Hampshire; the second born to the late Joseph and Jairetta (Main) Springfield.
Carson City’s Hyundai auto dealership has changed hands and relocated across the street.
Karen Marie Gonzales, age 63, of Fallon, NV, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5502
Beverly J. Sears passed away June 9th, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.
Crystal R. Briscoe, 31, died June 11, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Carmen J. Casolo, age 86 of Carson City, passed away June 9, 2017. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Betty J. (Harper) Hilts, passed away June 7th, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. She was born September 5th, 1933 in Fallon, Nevada to Nancy & Thomas Harper, graduated from Fallon High School, and married Don Hilts in 1956.
J.B. Smith, 88 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 10, 2017 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Mary Hyacinth Minster, 87, of Carson City, NV passed away on June 9, 2017. Mary was born in Dodge City, KS on September 19, 1929.
Handcrafted items will be offered in Sierra Lutheran High School’s inaugural Christmas in July Craft Fair from 5 to 9 p.m. July 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 15.
The Carson City Roadrunner RV Club will be hosting its second campout for the season on June 20 at Meadow Cliff RV Park in Walker, Calif.
Information about employment opportunities with the state and resources for veterans will be on hand at the State of Nevada Career Fair on June 22 in Reno.
All topics, including local angst about the recreational marijuana moratorium, will be on the table during Carson City Supervisor Ward I Karen Abowd’s monthly Walkabout on Friday.
The Rural Utilities Service of USDA Rural Development is accepting applications through July 17 for its Distance Learning Telemedicine grant.
Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Summer, directed by Symphony Education Director Sue Jesch and Associate Concertmaster Laura Gibson, is getting underway with weekly sessions.
The Nevada National Guard is set to host its 19th annual Flag Day and U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday celebration 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial at the Capitol, 101 N. Carson St., Carson City.
The Nevada football team has landed its second verbal commitment for the 2018 football season in Crenshaw’s Patrick Willis, Scout.com reported on Sunday.
Veterans Healing Camp at 1775 East US Highway 50 in Silver Springs.
Veterans Healing Camp is new nonprofit located in the heart of Silver Springs that is dedicated to helping our local veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life.
Douglas County Sheriff Ron Perini and Ron Hoyt of the International Footprint Association Carson Valley Chapter presented $1,000 on June 7 to Glen Whorton, president of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society. The donation will help open the historic prison for tours, displays and programs regarding the siteâs geologic, Paleozoic, anthropologic, architectural and social history. Currently tours are on hiatus until a change-in-use permit is approved. From left: NSPPS Member TP Hubert, Whorton, Footprinters Ray Hoyt and Sheriff Pierini and Prison Preservation Society Vice President Robin Bates.
Honorable mention: Old Screw by Anke Simpson.
Third place: Spider by Abbey Baxter.
Second place: Bee by Tom Keller.
Macro photography was the theme in May for Carson City Photo Club. First place went to Two Bugs by Trent Pitsenbarger. The club welcomes all levels of photographers at monthly meetings held at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday at the Carson City Sheriffâs Office. Enter through the west entrance.
Two scholarships worth $1,000 each were awarded to local students at a recent Retired School Employees Association luncheon.
Douglas County Sheriff Ron Perini and Ron Hoyt of the International Footprint Association Carson Valley Chapter presented $1,000 on June 7 to Glen Whorton, president of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society.
Carson City Photo Club’s May competition focused on macro photography. The club welcomes all levels of photographers at monthly meetings held at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Enter through the west entrance.
Today Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Canadian Geoff Kabush is interviewed following the Pro Men's criterium last June.
A Kona rider leads the chase group across 2nd Street with hopes of catching Geoff Kabush and Russell Finsterwald who had broken away.
Katerina Nash (Luna) outsprints Rose Grant (Stan's/Pivot) at the finale of the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road Women's Pro Criterium Friday evening.
Troy Deibert of Truckee rails across the Ash to King's trail on his way to a 3rd place finish in the Men's Masters category and a 8th place overall for the 50 mile event Saturday during the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race.
Cindy Clampitt answers an interview question at the Nevada State Legislative Building Thursday.
Cindy Clampitt stands in one of her favorite places in the Legsilative Building, next to the Raggio yacht on the 2nd floor.
Cindy Clampitt is retiring after 52 years of state service.
Georgia's Kendell Williams, center, competes in the heptathlon 1,500 meters on the final day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Williams won the heptathlon. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Missouri Karissa Schweizer smiles as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 5000 meters on the final day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Florida's Kyra Jefferson, left, heads toward the finish line as Oregon's Deajah Stevens, center, falls in front of Iowa's Brittany Brown during the women's 200 meters on the final day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
The Oregon women's track team celebrate its team championship on the final day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Oregon's Raevyn Rogers celebrates as she crosses the finish line ahead of Southern California's Kendall Ellis to win the women's 4x400 meters relay on the final day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
William Smith shows his winning entry for cover art for this yearâs Jazz & Beyond festival.
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon put the baton in the hands of one of its most clutch performers as the Ducks chased history, and Raevyn Rogers didn’t disappoint.
CISCO Technology Instructor Dave Riske works with students Sergio Teutli, rear, and Chrissa Johnson at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Photo by Cathleen Allison
Cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi fraternities from all over the country rode to WNC on June 17, 2016, one leg of a cross-country trip to raise awareness for people with disabilities. Here, rider Jackson Roy from Phoenix joins in with dancer Falynne Lewing during a Michael Jackson tune.
CISCO Technology Instructor Dave Riske works with students Sergio Teutli, rear, and Chrissa Johnson at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Photo by Cathleen Allison
Players can join the 2017 Golf Classic for $125 per person or $480 per team.
Parks and Recreation crews install flower baskets grown at The Greenhouse Project for downtown locations.
Vaulting poles by UCS Spirit will be featured in Capital City Arts Initiativeâs in Industrial Art: Sports Edition.
A collection of jewel-like sprockets by Dirt Trick.
The Cable Connection makes stainless steel cable railing that has been used in the San Francisco 49ersâs new Levi Stadium and the Metropolitan Opera in Manhattan. Examples can be seen at the Courthouse Gallery starting June 9.
The Carson Blue Jays wrapped up their trip to Idaho with a split on Thursday against the Boise Gems.
Embracing the area’s manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Industrial Art: Sports Edition, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 28.
Tyson Foods Inc., a New Holland, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,485,374 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breaded chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products could contain milk, a known allergen, which isn’t declared on the product label.
Carson City is about to get a slice of Jamaica, as reggae artist Barrington Levy is headlining Epic Rides’ Off-Road Four Peaks Music Festival on Saturday.
The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announced the winner of its 2017 poster and program cover art contest.
Tiger Zach "Meat" Donovan goes yard for his first home run during the 2017 Carson City Little League City Championship, Governor's Field, Carson City, Nevada
Twins Shortstop Anders Graul receives the ball to make an out at second as the Tiger's Tyler Palmer begins his slide during the 2017 Carson City Little League City Championship, Governor's Field, Carson City, Nevada
TONOPAH — Misused grant funds, sloppy record-keeping and undertrained staff at state-run rural reproductive health clinics led Nevada to lose hundreds of thousands of federal dollars over the past two years.
Caseyâs last picture was taken Oct. 26, 2012. Pictured from left are Lynn English High School Class of 1958 ârust friendsâ Judy Richardson, Al Casey, Ed Belson, Ken Beaton and Pat Carpentier.
The Tigers dropped just one game in winning the Carson City Little League Major Division regular-season championship, and they were just as impressive in the playoffs.
UC Santa Barbara's Tori Usgaard, left, Oregon State's Kara Hallock, center, and Nevada's Nicole Wadden, right, cross the finish line in a heat of the heptathlon 200 meters on the third day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Stanford's Grant Fisher smiles after winning the men's 5,000 meters on the third day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Florida team members hold the trophy high after winning the men's team title at theNCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Texas A&M's Fred Kerley crosses the finish line for victory in the men's 1,600-meter relay on the third day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Florida's Grant Holloway celebrates after realizing that the team had won the men's team championship on the third day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Tree mortality near Lake Tahoe is increasing.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Deputy Dan Jones explains different motorcycle gang symbols and tools during the TRIAD "Guns, Gangs and Dogs" event Friday.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong speaks with seniors at the Senior Center Friday during the TRIAD event.
Lyon County Gang Unity Deputy Francisco Torres takes a bite from K9 Deputy Rex during the first TRIAD event, "Guns, Gangs and Dogs."
Gov. Brian Sandoval is approving an additional 1 percent pay raise for Nevada state government employees each of the next two years. His Friday signature on Senate Bill 368 means state workers will see a total 3 percent increase each year of the biennium.
Julie Salanoa slides down the big slide at the Nevada State Fair during last year's fair.
Moderately Confused Comic
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office honored three deputies Friday afternoon; welcoming one, promoting another and saying goodbye to a third.
Funding approved for Nevada libraries by the Legislature will make a difference for people across the state, including those in some of the most remote places, librarians testified.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 7:08 p.m., Tyler Schroeder, 28, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony providing false identification to avoid prosecution after deputies responded to reports of a suspicious subject near 5th Street and Warm Springs Court. Bail was set at $5,000.
Sharon Alexander was born May 17, 1940 to Elmer and Carol Brearty in Oakland California. Sharon graduated from Freemont High School in 1958.
Sharon Renee Wicker of Carson City, Nevada, passed away suddenly of natural causes on May 5, 2017 at the age of 71. She was born in Grants Pass, Oregon to the late Dortha Cullison.
Carson City Recreation’s Basic Dog Obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, begins Tuesday and runs through July 25.
An evening of Bunco will benefit scholarship for local high school students and one woman who is head of the household and returning to school.
Tractor Supply Company’s Carson City location will be the site of pet and livestock adoptions on June 17.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Thursday vetoed a bid to raise minimum wages for the first time in his seven-year tenure. Democratic lawmakers passed backup measures this session that would ask voters to, among other things, raise the wage floor. The earliest that question could get on ballots would be in 2020 and the earliest any initiative petitions could get a vote would be as Sandoval exits the Governor’s Mansion in 2018.
Carlos “Wato” Isaac Martinez, 54 of Fallon, passed away in Palo Alto, CA. on May 18, 2017 after a very courageous fight following difficult heart surgery.
A home on the 22000 block of Highway 20, 10 miles east of Nevada City, sits surrounded by yellow Sheriff's tape as authorities conduct their investigation into the death of Kenneth Pestana, who was discovered dead in his home Wednesday night.
A home on the 22000 block of Highway 20, 10 miles east of Nevada City, sits surrounded by yellow Sheriff's tape as authorities conduct their investigation into the death of Kenneth Pestana, who was discovered dead in his home Wednesday night.
A multi-story log cabin style home on the 22000 block of Highway 20, 10 miles east of Nevada City, sits surrounded by yellow Sheriff's tape as authorities conduct their investigation into the death of Kenneth Pestana who was discovered dead in his home Wednesday night.
Nevada Division of Forestry's Acting State Forester, Kacey KC, stands among the past state foresters as she is the first female in Nevada to serve the role.
Gov. Brian Sandoval will sign the legislation giving state workers 6 percent raises over the coming two years. Sandoval included 2 percent raises in the coming budget cycle in his recommended budget. But, literally minutes before adjourning on Monday night, lawmakers surprised everyone including Sandoval by amending Senate Bill 369 to add another 1 percent increase in each of the coming years.
One of the memorials at Chicagoâs Midway Airport. âThis memorable American victory was of cardinal importance not only to the US but to the whole Allied cause,â by Winston Churchill. âAll participating personnel, without exception, displayed unhesitating devotion to duty, loyalty and courage ... the performance of officers and men was one of the highest order,â by Admiral C.W. Nimintz.
A SBD 5, Scout Bomber Douglas, hangs from ceiling between Concourse A and Concourse B at Chicagoâs Midway Airport, named after the battle in 1949.
âDedicated to Those Buried Somewhere in the Vast Pacific. Their Watery Graves Known Only to God,â says a plaque displayed at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
El Perro Loco rumbles through the arena during a monster truck event at a previous Octane Fest.
AmyJo Grissom (with scissors) and Brad Travis cut the ribbon with Amber Ayers, left, and Valerie Johnson, right, representing the Chamber of Commerce.
The annual Churchill County Museum Association meeting is Saturday at 6 p.m.
Through tragedy comes triumph.
A healthy lawn involves more than a weekly mowing. Plant roots need oxygen in the soil to grow. When we walk on, play on, mow, or do other activities on a lawn, the soil gets compacted, which reduces the amount of pore space in a soil. This limits the amount of air available to the grass plants. Compacted soils become a barrier to root growth. Fewer roots mean the grass loses capacity to absorb water and nutrients, becoming weaker with less top growth and more susceptible to insects and disease. To counteract compaction, we core aerate the lawn.
Crumbling stone and brick walls that appear to be dissolving into the mud and grass in an open field adjacent to the northwest edge of Washoe Lake are just about all that remain of the once-thriving mill town known as Ophir City.
The S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite had their strongest monthly gains in three months in May. Even Foreign equities continued to generally outpace domestic equities in May reflecting an improving global economy. The old saying, “sell in May and go away, hasn’t applied so far this year.
Due to the large snowpack and unpredictable spring weather patterns, state officials are concerned about the potential for Northern Nevada to experience flooding in the coming months. The flooding could cause emergency workers to be wounded and exposed to the bacteria that causes tetanus.
Classes are designed to enrich the cultural, social and recreational life of our community. Course details, fees and registration information are available at www.wnc.edu/fallonce or by calling 775-423-7565.
A sweet and scent-sational new event is coming to downtown Sparks this summer, the Sierra Nevada Lavender and Honey Festival.
Evolving to meet changing consumer needs and to embrace its nationwide branding as “America’s Appliance Experts,” the refresh of two Sears hometown and outlet stores in Nevada culminates with a grand reopening celebration June 16-17 at the locations in Fallon and Pahrump.
It’s finally here. Octane Fest 2017 kicks off Friday night, bringing a weekend of motorsport fun with everything from track races to monster trucks.
Mark your calendars on the third weekend in August (Aug. 18-20) to join in the fourth annual community reunion. Alumni of all schools, teachers, support staff, families and friends are encouraged to attend.
Tickets for the Churchill County Museum Association’s 20th Annual Raffle are currently available for purchase for the following donated prizes:
Since heavy snows began to fall in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in December and through January, weather forecasters and water managers became alarmed.
AmyJo Grissom (Acorda) grew up in the Lahontan Valley and knows the area well. Recently, Grissom has become one of Fallon’ newest businesswomen as the Fallon Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting for Double Heart Healing Massage and Body on 625 W. Williams Ave., suite B.
The Dark Side of Social Media is the topic of the next Sierra Nevada Forums event. Lt. Raymond Spencer, commander of the vice and sex trafficking section, Las Vegas Metro Police Department, will speak about the dangers adults and children face online, and ways for parents and guardians to keep kids safe.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 5:38 p.m., a 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear after deputies responded to reports of a possible vehicle burglary near the 2100 block of William Street. Bail was set at $740.
Racers take off down the track during a race at Top Gun Dragstrip.
Racers wait to be towed to the line at Top Gun Dragstrip during the National Open series.
Triton Desmond, left, goat tying, bareback steer riding and saddle bronc steer riding, and Logan Dixon, saddle bronc steer riding, junior bull riding, ribbon roping, chute dogging and bareback steer riding.
Fallon High School Rodeo Club members are bound to the nationals in Wyoming next month. From left are Jessica Gomes, cutting, Chloe Lambert, goat tying and Mackay Spyrow, team and tie-down roping. Not pictured is Caleb Hendrix, who qualified in team and tie-down roping.
Junior High School rodeo qualifiers to nationals include, from left, Jayden Jensen, tem roping, poles, ribbon roping ad breakaway cutting; Bethie Ikonen, goat tying; Ali Norcutt, team roping and Tayler Felton, breakaway, ribbon roping, pole bending and team roping
Caleb Hendrix and Garrett Weltzin compete in team roping.
Top Gun Dragstrip, along with the National Hot Rod Association, held the Pacific Division National Open series last weekend. In all, 185 racers from five western states competed against one another over the two days. Top speeds at the event exceeded 200 miles per hour with quarter mile times well into the 6-second range.
The National Junior High School Rodeo is rapidly approaching in Tennessee for Nevada’s up-and-coming cowboys and cowgirls who finished in the top four at the state finals in Winnemucca.
In preparation for the Carson City Off-Road on June 16-18, Muscle Powered is moving this month’s Trash Mob cleanup event to June 10, instead of on the third Saturday of the month.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District will begin issuing dead tree firewood-cutting permits on June 15.
Dayton Senior Center’s annual Old-fashioned Fourth of July Party is offering live music, face painting, barbecue food and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3.
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for families in the Carson City area to host foreign students ranging in age from 15 to 18.
Christy Dawn Liddell, 40 of Dayton, passed away on June 3, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Emile P. Hastert, 84 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 6, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Stephen Scott Morse, 51 of Carson City, passed away on June 6, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Floyd passed away peacefully at 1:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home in Fallon.
This day we mourn our loss of Jeanne E. Atkinson. Born to Albert and Lorraine Osborn, in San Mateo, CA. On April 24, 1942, passed into Heaven on June 2, 2017 in Fallon NV.
Nevada Buildings & Grounds shared these photos of the work that was done at the top of the Capitol flag pole on Wednesday.
Nevada Buildings & Grounds shared these photos of the work that was done at the top of the Capitol flag pole on Wednesday.
By mid-day the American and Nevada flags were flying again above the Capitol.
Bill Norton of YESCO works Wednesday morning to fix the cables that lower and raise the American flag atop the Nevada Captiol.
Kelly Connolly Crane Service of Gardnerville raises Bill Norton of YESCO up to the top of the flag pole Wednesday morning.
Cheyenna Burrows of Minton Farm Fresh out of Yuba City, Calif. arranges fruit at their booth at last year's 3rd & Curry Street Farmer's Market.
The Carson Blue Jays hitters have had a tough time generating any offense thus far on their visit to Boise.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reinforcing a destabilized roadside slope for enhanced safety on U.S. 50 at Lake Tahoe.
Six Dayton High athletes — J.J. Ply, Blake Fletcher, Makenna Olsen, Hailey Wells, Tyler Chandler and Robert Cornwell — are continuing their athletic careers next year.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed the New Voices Senate Bill 420 into law in Carson City at Nevada’s 79th legislative session, extending press freedom for high school and college journalists and advisers.
Speaker Jim Clark will present his program, “Trains in the West,” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m.
The following local residents have received their degree from Western Governors University. The university held its second commencement ceremony since its 2015 inception at the Smith Center on May 20 and celebrated nearly 400 graduates.
Thousands of solar panels are part of Enel's solar-geothermal power plant at Stillwater.
The crowd begins to gather at the Enel Green Power North America special use permit appeal public hearing on Thursday in the commission chambers, where related exhibits are on display.
4-H students are learning about alternative energy which Enel Green Energy produces at its Stillwater location.
Bartender Neill Beurskens, left, hands drinks to server Kelson Powell during Monday night's soft opening at The Union.
The Union Owner Mark Estee, right, shows chef Casey Clifton how to prepare a meal featured on the menu at Monday night's soft opening, 302 North Carson St.
Gov. Brian Sandoval signs Assembly Bill 431 and Senate Bill 199 on Monday afternoon.
Space exploration buffs won’t want to miss the upcoming presentation of Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas at Western Nevada College.
Officials from the Central Lyon County Fire District are reminding residents that wildfire season has arrived and burn season is closed.
The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections’ Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse and burro auction on Saturday.
Chuck Mead, left, and Ken Wright enjoy last yearâs Capital City Brewfest sponsored by the Carson City Rotary. The Brewfest, which raises money for local scholarships, will return June 10. Photo by Tim Dunn/Nevada Photo Source
Catherine Wilson, age 55 of Silver Springs, passed away on May 25, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5500
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 1:45 p.m., a 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of violation of a temporary protection order after deputies responded to reports of a violation near the 300 block of Carson Meadows Drive. Bail was set at $3,000.
Wheel tracks on dirty road.
"The Felon" monster truck takes off of a ramp at the Fairgrounds as a part of last year's Octane Fest.
Laurence Mitchell, left, is rammed while his casket is torn apart by father/competitor Randall Mitchell in the Demolition Derby during the fairgrounds Octane Fest events.
James Frederick Nicklos, 90 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 5, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
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.
Blair OâNeal watches a shot during the women's long drive contest Tuesday, July 19, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Carson High cross country coach Pete Sinnott is beginning a summer condition program.
Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon
Smoke spreads from a wildland fire in south Carson Valley on Tuesday.
Artists display their work at the Artrepreneurs Pop-Up Exhibit at The Studio at Adams Hub in Carson City, Nev. on Saturday, June 3, 2017. More than two dozen artists from a wide array of disciplines were on hand to show their work. Photo by Tim Dunn/Nevada Photo Source
Seana McManus, left, talks with artist Selena Valenti at the Artrepreneurs Pop-Up Exhibit at The Studio at Adams Hub in Carson City, Nev. on Saturday, June 3, 2017. More than two dozen artists from a wide array of disciplines were on hand to show their work. Photo by Tim Dunn/Nevada Photo Source
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval faced big decisions on the future of the state’s energy and health care policies on Tuesday with several bills the Legislature sent to him in the final hours of the session.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 7:43 p.m. — A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery near the 2500 block of Combs Canyon Road. Bail was set at $3,000.
Carson Strong, a 3-star quarterback from Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, Calif. and the class of 2018, verbally committed to the Nevada football team on Tuesday, Scout.com has reported.
Father and son Eric, right, and Alex Bevans dressed the part and enjoyed a ride on the McKeen Motor Car during the first Steampunk ânâ Trains event at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City in 2016. This yearâs event has been expanded to a full weekend, June 10-11.
Zoe Cockerill, chair of Carson City's new 501k non-profit The Littlest Things, hosts programs for the community on her farm, with Princess Ladyanna the pony, and Gypsy the goat.
If you’re interested in running and staying fit, Carson High cross country coach Pete Sinnott is starting a summer conditioning program Monday.
Save the Date! Friday Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. This event has been changed up to include six literary themed tables with a food and wine pairing. Featured wines are available at the event. A fabulous raffle basket accompanies each table. Tickets are $25 and raffle tickets are available for $5 each or 6 for $25. Tickets are available at the library.
Candy Peck shows the glare in her home this year at 4500 Freeman Lane.
The fence and berm under construction at the Enel plantâs PVI area, which is representative of the fence and berm to be constructed on the south and eastern sides of PVII. (Note: Two samples of the screening material are hung temporarily.)
Catch Mylo McCormickâs free blues concert today in Silver City.
Jack Swisher crosses home plate after working his way around the bases in a Greenwave game against Fernley.
Jack Swisher is the Lahontan Valley News' Male High-School Athlete of the Year.
The tournament's first-place team of, from left, Cody Burke, Roger Marshall, Brandon Jackson and David Burke.
After nearly four hours of testimony, passionate pleas from Stillwater farmers and ranchers and assurances from Enel Green Power North America, the Churchill County commissioners approved a special use permit (SUP) Thursday at a public appeal hearing Thursday night in the commission chambers.
Jack Swisher was destined for baseball greatness before he was even born.
The Western Nevada College Rodeo Team finished its regular season rodeo at UNLV in May at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, and they did not disappoint.
Golfers took to the Fallon Golf Course Saturday for the first big tournament of the year, helping the Fallon Rotary Club raise money for its youth programs.
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners met last week to discuss Enel Green Power North America’s actions taken to address solar panel glare for residents near the Stillwater power plant.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed the New Voices Senate Bill 420 into law in Carson City at Nevada’s 78th legislative session, extending press freedom for high-school and college journalists and advisers.
The Western Nevada College Fallon campus received $10,000 in donations for its rural nursing program from the Banner Churchill Community Hospital Auxiliary, Churchill County, Churchill Community Hospital, Inc. and Banner Health.
Kathleen Ann Swain, 74 of Carson City, passed away on June 4, 2017 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Long time Carson City resident, Arny Hass, passed away on May 3rd, 2017.
Crystal Rose Morris passed away at home on June 2, 2017 at the age of 36.
The chance to show support for trails is offered while getting the chance to win three bikes worth $6,000 and equipped with components from SRAM, RockShox, Maxxis and Stan’s NoTubes.
The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation is cancelling an open house scheduled for June 18 at the Wungnema House.
Washoe County and the cities of Reno, Carson City and Sparks are teaming up to provide a regional Kid’s Triathlon series. The noncompetitive triathlons are designed to introduce kids to the sport. No times or places will be recorded.
Live music is planned at Capital City Brewfest, a fundraiser for Carson City Rotary that returns to downtown from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
4-H is aiming to offer kids fun and educational activities while they explore Carson City and surrounding areas in its annual summer youth camp.
Carrol Mae Timmerman, 75, of Elgin, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017.
The Trippin King Snakes is bringing live music to several locations.
Senator James Settelmeyer
The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) will hold its next meeting at the Fernley High School Library, 1300 Highway 95A, on June 20, 2017. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Their guest speaker will be Nevada Senator James Settelmeyer, who will give an update on the 2017 legislative session. The public is always invited to attend.
Richard Vard Janes, 68, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. Service: 10 am at LDS Chapel at 1331 McKay Dr. in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations.
A three-vehicle crash killed a Texas woman Saturday on U.S. Highway 95 south near Walker Lake.
Cameras reported a fire near Fairview Peak on Thursday. This photo was taken by Jaymes Wilke.
A Sunday afternoon brush fire cut a swath in and along a drainage ditch.
A brush fire burns along a railraod track south of Hawk Drive.
Sailors abandon the USS Yorktown on June 4, 1942.
Chased by faster, more nimble Japanese Zeros, and dodging antiaircraft fire, American pilots in Douglas Devastators dropped their torpedoes, aiming at enemy battleships and carriers far below, floating like toy boats in the turquoise water, somewhere near a tiny, remote atoll known as Midway, after its location roughly halfway between North America and Asia. All but a few were consigned to watery graves in the depths of the Pacific.
Assembly members Al Kramer, John Ellison and Melissa Woodbury wait for the evening session to begin on Monday night.
Senate members gather in the Senate Chamber on the last day of the 2017 Legislature on Monday.
Senator James Settelmeyer takes a call in the lobby during a brief recess on the last day of the 2017 Legislature Monday.
Senate member Ben Kieckhefer smiles on the last day of the 2017 Legislature on Monday.
Deacon Gini passed quietly in the early morning hours of May 26th. She is once again with her beloved husband Bob Hart, who was the absolute light of her life.
If lawmakers have their way, state workers across the board will get a 3 percent pay raise in each of the coming two fiscal years instead of 2 percent.
JJ Ply capped a tremendous high school career by winning the decathlon at the 42nd annual Great Southwest Track & Field Classic over the weekend.
One person died Monday afternoon after a car collided head-on with a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper outside of Dayton.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford, D-Las Vegas, told the body Monday night the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Mark Manendo of Las Vegas has expanded well beyond the initial complaint that prompted the case.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday signed the four major budget bills implementing the deal to resolve the battle over school funding and end the 2017 Legislature. Even though that cleared the way to shut down, it still took hours for lawmakers to process more than 30 other bills that all contained General Fund appropriations not included in the governor’s recommended budget.
Road work at the U.S. 50 and Alternate U.S. 95 intersection in Silver Springs will cause minor traffic delays Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sharon Alexander, 77 of Carson City, Nevada passed away on May 29, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800.
William Mills, 95 of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away May 28, 2017. Arrangements are in the tender care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Michael Ventura, 76 of Dayton, Nevada passed away on June 3, 2017. Arrangements are in care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Dane Glauner, 53 of Carson City, Nevada passed away on May 31, 2017. Arrangements are in the tender care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and other Nevada law enforcement agencies will be focusing on pedestrian safety throughout June.
The Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show, open to all vehicles, will be at the Carson Nugget from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Season Five of the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” debuts on Friday, and to celebrate the Nevada Humane Society is holding the Orange is the New Bark (and Meow) adoption campaign.
Kimberley Sebring, resident of Fairbanks, Alaska, departed her earthly body on May 17, 2017 at the age of 25.
Plenty of home and garden improvement ideas along with decorations, display, seminars and more will be offered in an annual Home and Garden Show.
Join a park ranger at Dayton State Park on Saturday to learn the history and techniques of Dutch oven cooking.
The Leisure Hour Club recently installed new officers for the 2017-18 year. Sworn in during the organization’s May meeting by former Copresident Helen Skipworth were Debbie Lane, president; Susan Spencer, second vice president/programs; Poul Fisker, treasurer; Dan Neverett, secretary; and Tish Carpenter as director at large. Absent was George Gosselin, who will be sworn in as first vice president at the club’s September meeting.
David Lee reads his poetry in Silver City.
Photo contestants must submit photos of scenery, plants, wildlife and cultural resources found within Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is pleased to announce its third annual amateur photo contest. Visitors to Fort Churchill and Buckland Station are invited to submit photos of scenery, plants, wildlife and cultural resources found within the park.
Free programs are planned at Washoe Lake State Park.
Poet David Lee, the latest Resident of the Resident Artist Program in Silver City, gave another of his readings in the historic Comstock town on May 27.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 5:51 p.m., a 24-year-old Dayton man was arrested on suspicion of suspended driver’s license and Department of Alternative Sentencing violation after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Highway 50. Bail was set at $4,000.
The Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players will be playing June 15 and 22 in Carson City.
June events at Washoe Lake State Park include a sunset hike, a rattlesnake program, a sunrise Summer Solstice hike and a star party with telescopes.
The Senate on Monday declined to try overturn Gov. Brian Sandoval’s veto of the PERS confidentiality bill. Senate Bill 384 was introduced by Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, to close off public access to the information tying how much a retiree makes to their name. The bill was sought by retirees who argued their retiree benefits aren’t the public’s business and that providing that information exposes them to potential identity theft.
Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players, a program of the Carson City Symphony Association for adults who recently began to play — or returned to playing — string instruments, will finish its season with two concerts.
Pastors Louis and Peggy Locke of Fountainhead Foursquare Church in Carson City celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on May 25 at Glen Eagles Restaurant & Lounge. They were married in Carson City by Rev. Gordon Millard in 1969.
The West Coast Connection stunt team perfoms at Battle Born Harley Davidson in Carson City Saturday.
Pastors Louis and Peggy Locke of Fountainhead Foursquare Church in Carson City celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on May 25.
The Senate on Sunday gave final approval to an $8 million appropriation to buy new voting machines. Assembly Bill 519 would provide a maximum of $4.5 million to Clark County and a $1.7 million to Washoe County. The remaining $1.8 million would go to Nevada’s rural counties based on need.
Eloise Elisabeth Koenig, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are with Walton’s Chapel of the Valley in Carson City.
Clint Beardsley, age 48, passed away on May 30, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home. (775) 882-2644
Lyle went to be with his Lord on May 18th in Yuma, AZ.
Firefighters from both Fallon / Churchill Volunteer Fire Department and Federal Fire Department Naval Air Station Fallon responded to a brush fire west of Fallon Sunday afternoon.
Cameras reported a fire near Fairview Peak on Thursday. This photo was taken by Jaymes Wilke.
Graduates take a group selfie Saturday.
Graduating Senators turn their tassels towards the close of graduation ceremonies.
Raynna Jackson, Juliet Favero and Chandler Blueberg perform the class song 'Stole The Show' by Kygo.
Dominic Goodner's mortar board reflects his interests in tennis and the culinary arts Saturday.
Moises Angulo-Martinez' mortarboard states he's already forgotten everything he learned.
Class President Alyssa Woodward's message to her class was that sometimes you have to fail first in order to succeed.
Valerie Sue Meyer gets a hug from her uncle Robert Bregante after receiving her diploma Saturday.
CHS Class of 2017 graduates toss their mortarboards into the air at the end of graduation ceremonies Saturday morning at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
Mallory and Molly Otto ride in Ash Canyon above Carson City. The 18-year-old twins will compete in the 15-mile race at the Carson City Off-Road. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Molly, left, and Mallory Otto, 18, talk about their love of mountain biking from their Carson City home. They will compete later this month in the 15-mile race of the Carson City Off-Road. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
One of the key cogs in the Carson High athletic program is retiring.
Four of the five major bills that implement the state budget have received final legislative approval and are headed for Gov. Brian Sandoval’s desk. They are the K-12 Education bill, the Authorizations Act, Appropriations Act and the state employee pay bill.
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CHS Perfect Attendance Award Winners for May
CHS 4th Quarter Perfect Attendance Award Winners
Mallory and Molly Otto, both 18, were new to mountain biking last year when the Carson City Off-Road came to town.
The Senate on Saturday unanimously approved legislation designed to finally take care of the state’s retiree “orphans.”
Graduation mortarboard on book on background
Valedictorian Anna Glenn
Landscape of high desert of Carson Valley, Nevada on a cloudy cold day.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 11:07 a.m., a 47-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear, speed and no valid driver’s license after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Saliman Road. Bail was set at $465.
Lawmakers who served in the military on Friday called on Nevada state Republican lawmakers to change their votes and support the bill that would fund construction of a Northern Nevada Veterans Home.
Weldon Gerald Bennett of Carson City, NV passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 27th, 2017
The Children’s Performance Choir of Dayton will be singing the National Anthem at the Reno Aces game at 7 p.m. June 19.
Jeanette L. Bacheller, 89, passed away peacefully in Carson City, NV on May 26, 2017. She was born July 23, 1927 in Limestone, ME to the late Eusebe Page and Eva Cote.
Plugging kindergarten funding fully into the state’s K-12 budget resulted in an unanticipated hit to the Washoe County School District’s budget.
Assembly Minority Leader Paul Anderson, R-Las Vegas, said Friday it’s not likely Gov. Brian Sandoval will veto the budget bills to try save the school vouchers program. “The governor has made it clear there will be no special session,” he said in a briefing in his office. “Vetoing the budget would put us into special session so I don’t expect him to veto the budget bills.”
Jeanette L. Bacheller, 89, died May 26, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Gerald Eugene (Gene) Young, 65 passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at St Mary’s Hospital in Reno, NV.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Colin Kaepernick is still looking for a job in the NFL with training camps less than two months away. It’s not because he’s controversial.
Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes jokingly looks for his mother in the audience so he can get as many cheers for his speech as graduates were getting Thursday night.
Salutatorian Rebecca Ostrander approaches the podium Thursday night during Pioneer High's graduation ceremonies.
A Pioneer graduate gets a congratulatory gesture as she enters the Bob Boldrick Theater Thursday evening.
Student speaker Victor Chavez applauds his class Thursday night at the Carson Community Center.
Goats and other livestock were on hand Thursday at Empire Elementary School.
Cattle visited Empire Elementary School on Thursday as part of Ag Day.
The Carson and Douglas County Farm Bureau, the Nevada Department of Agricultural and other agencies helped sponsor Ag Day on Thursday.
Students gather at Empire Elementary School on Ag Day to learn about farming and livestock.
A bill that would pay to replace all of Nevada’s electronic voting machines was introduced in the Assembly on Thursday. Assembly Bill 519 would provide a total of $8 million to the Secretary of State’s Elections Division.
Tom Tabacco, KE7NJC, assists another HAM radio operator during last yearâs Field Day event, sponsored by SIERA, at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, is responding to a fire on Fairview Peak, 35 miles east of Fallon.
Helicopters from Naval Air Station Fallon’s Search and Recuse, the Longhorns, dropped thousands of gallons of water on a fire that began Thursday afternoon on Fairview Peak, 35 miles east of Fallon.
Negotiations over the school vouchers program blew up Thursday. The Democratic majority in the Legislature responded by passing the first three budget bills including K-12 education funding on a party line vote.
My wife and I were recently driving east on Highway 163 in southern Clark County when we came upon State Historical Marker 104 which commemorates a little-known but fascinating era in Nevada history that began 160 years ago and ultimately would affect 19th century transportation in the Comstock, Carson City, Fallon and the mining camps of central and eastern Nevada.
Mike Paul, one of the most respected track coaches in Northern Nevada, has stepped down from his post at Dayton High School.
Jordan Byers races into her teammates as they celebrate her three-run homer against Fernley.
Faith Cornmesser launches the ball over the plate during a Lady Wave home game against Fernley.
Whitney Skabelund is the LVN's female athlete of the year.
Fallon's Whitney Skabelund breaks a personal record to qualify for state in the long jump.
Fallon pitcher Hayden Strasdin was one out away from a complete-game win against McQueen.
Sean McCormick, 6, and Alex Mendez, 19, high five as they cross home plate for two runs against Elko.
Marijuana buds in glass jars
The Lady Wave capped off its undefeated season in the Northern 3A, receiving several entries for the All-State and All-Region teams, as well as one of the highest coaching honors available.
Whitney Skabelund is a wonder to behold.
The Greenwave baseball team received several honors this year for exceptional performance in the 3A league.
The legislative budget committees have approved $2.4 million to cover the cost of flood damage in western Nevada including Carson City, Lyon, Churchill and Douglas counties.
Since the emergency weir and spillway were constructed in March off the V-line canal, water filled the desert. Officials shut down the weir on Thursday.
Young dancers participate in the 2015 Stewart Indian School Father's Day Powwow. This year's is scheduled for June 16-18.
The flow of the Carson River at the Bafford Lane bridge is running at 2,150 cubic feet per second as of Thursday.
Editor’s note: Alcohol distributors in Nevada say they should have exclusive rights to transport marijuana for the first 18 months. A Carson City district court judge approved their concerns this week and issued an order to prevent the state from issuing recreational marijuana distribution licenses until the court and state resolve the issue.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard.
If you’re a certain age, or getting close to it, you might hear something like this: “Now that you’re older, you need to invest more conservatively.” But what exactly does this mean?
Markets have been trending higher, bouncing back from a one-day selloff as investors have been weighing potential market-moving political and economic events. The major headlines have included President Trump’s international trip, the Fed’s May policy meeting minutes and OPEC’s Vienna summit, where the organization voted for a nine-month extension of limitations in their oil production to keep a ceiling under oil prices.
Average retail gasoline prices in Nevada have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.89 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,130 gas outlets in Nevada.
The money committees approved this week a series of bills pumping money into different needs including $2.4 million to cover the cost of flood damage in January and February.
While eastern Nevada isn’t exactly crowded, there is a lightly-traveled route just east of Ely that offers a truly memorable, and generally vehicle-free, experience—a journey on Success Loop Road.
CARSON CITY — Hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers, artists, craftsmen and cultural enthusiasts will converge on Carson City June 16-18 for the annual Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.
Watson here, and I’m one happy pup! The sun is up early, and I can get my mom and dad up real early for breakfast. I can’t believe how long they sleep, especially my mom. I usually try to wake them as soon as the sun comes through the window, but mom has a sneaky move to avoid me; she rolls way over to the middle of the bed. Unfortunately, my cold nose doesn’t stretch that far.
The Truckee Carson Irrigation District and other government agencies monitoring water levels and flood potential in western Nevada are reassessing river flows in the Carson River and storage in the Lahontan Reservoir.
4-H Youth Development programs provide young people first-hand experience in using alternative energy, conserving energy and learning how to limit humanity’s impact on our environment.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 10:02 a.m., an 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Lompa and Carmine. Bail was set at $500.
The Pony Express was a massive operation that began in 1860 to satisfy the demand for a fast mail service. Though it only lasted 18 months, it is still romanticized throughout the west today. Bring a chair and join a Park Ranger for a history talk on the Pony Express. Learn about its beginnings, the legends and why it didn’t last long. This is a great way to learn about the history of the Pony Express before the official re-ride comes through the area later in June!
Middlegate Stationâs Monster Challenge burger was recently voted the second-most over-the-top burger in the state, though the owners are proud the locals think it's No. 1.
There’s a “monster” burger about 47 miles east and a lot of people think it’s tops.
Silver State Salutatorian Annalysia Fontaine listens to a speaker with her classmates during graduation ceremonies Wednesday.
Silver State Valedictorian Steven Russel picks out two roses with the rest of his classmates to give to special people that have supported them during their education Wednesday night at the Bob Boldrick Theater.
Silver State's Principal Hoefling tells 'senior stories' Wednesday evening during graduation ceremonies.
The Silver State Charter School Class of 2017 onstage Wednesday evening at the Bob Boldrick Theater.
CeCe Gable will sing with the Carson City Symphony at the Governorâs Mansion, the site of the 33rd Annual Pops Party concert.
Dayton Township Kiwanis is raffling this bronze medal collection at Saturdayâs Oodles of Noodles festival in Dayton.
The Browns, behind four TD passes by Anthony Larry and three by Trevor Marlin, knocked off the Raiders, 40-12, to cap a 15-0 season and win the Talents Carson City Flag Football League.
Marjorie was born to Hazel and John Cole on February 15, 1926 in Indianapolis Indiana. At the age of two, Marjorie was moved to Hope Indiana, where she was raised by Lois and Bill Middleton on a small farm. Marjorie grew up learning the ways of a farmer, butchering chickens and pigs and eating off of the land.
Donât have space? You can always try a container for your herbs.
Cathleen Allison/Nevada Appeal
Fresh herbs â such as basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary and mint â can add a punch of flavor to most anything.
Family day at the fairgrounds includes games and eating contests.
Entries for the Fourth of July parade are due June 29 this year.
Invites all friends and family to a memorial service to be held Thursday, June 15th, 2017, 2 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 304 N. Minnesota, Carson City, Nevada
The next meeting of the Carson City Chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada will be Tuesday, June 6, at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.
Live music, presentations and other free events are being held at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 W. College Parkway.
Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, feral cats in Carson City can now be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and ear-tipped for free as part of Nevada Humane Society’s Trap-Neuter-Return program.
Carlynan Johnson-Sandell, age 73 of Dayton, passed away on May 22, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5500
Thomas Warren Fettic, age 81, passed away peacefully at home with family on May 22, 2017.
Frederick L. Backus, 83, died May 22, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Danny Steven Bolling , age 45 of Fallon, Nevada and Willits California, passed away on May 27th, 2017 ascending into the universe & heavens to join his mother Debbie Burns-Bolling, and dear friend Brenda Horton.
Paul passed away unexpectedly at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 11, 2017.
