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Jessica Garcia

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State education department offers organ donation curriculum

Nevada teachers and students will have access to a new statewide curriculum about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation through a joint effort between Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Department of Education.

State spends $1.7B in COVID relief funds for education

Funds distributed to school districts were intended to spur academic recovery, teacher effectiveness and classroom supports schools needed after closures and long-term operational changes.

Pope: Lyon traffic stops climb in 2024, focus on sex offenders in 2025

Traffic along U.S. 50 remains Lyon County’s most prevalent problem for law enforcement, Sheriff Brad Pope said.

Man arrested for trespassing at Carson City school

No one was injured in the incident and after law enforcement officers investigated, no damage was found to the campus.

Senate bill creates board to investigate Native American assimilation

Senate passes bill to create board to scrutinize Native American assimilation

Blue bows, reminders of the cost of human trafficking, line Carson City’s light poles this month

Blue bows are lining Carson City’s light poles this month to remind the community that human trafficking is an issue in Nevada.

Lyon commission approves permit for DHS Adult Ed modular

The Lyon County Commission on Jan. 6 approved a conditional use permit for a modular Adult Education building on the Dayton High School campus to serve students and office staff.

Walker urges CCSD to get ahead of change in final term

Carson City School Board Trustee Mike Walker keeps looking down the road and trying to get ahead of a problem in the educational system.

Pedersen welcomes leadership angle in school board role

Incoming Carson City School Board member Michelle Pedersen has had children in the school district for 17 years

Sheriff, Chamber to offer businesses crime trend training

The Community Business Crime Prevention Coalition will provide members with information on crime trends, training and prevention.

Crossman: ‘No investment in children is ever wasted’

As a parent and new trustee in 2012, Laurel Crossman took notice of the Carson City School District’s Gifted and Talented Education structure.

Hall: Opportunities, quality of life available in Nevada mining

New community engagement manager Becky Hall has a background in geology and paleontology.

Incoming Trustee Roberts: No agenda to push

Rebecca Roberts was surprised to learn she would run unopposed during last year’s election for the Carson City School Board District 2 seat.

Cacioppo: School board work has been about student advocacy

Carson City School Trustee Joe Cacioppo says he often applied his engineer’s mind with data. It often helped to sort the district’s standing with school rankings, for example.

Lyon County to consider drafting BLM letter on Anaconda lands sale

The disposal lands consist of five parcels west of Yerington and east of Weed Heights at the eastern foot of the Singatse Range.

Lyon bill draft request would improve GPS notice on road hazards

The Lyon County Commission on Dec. 19 heard a presentation on its potential bill draft request for the 2025 Nevada Legislature addressing the establishment of requirements for Global Positioning System navigation websites and applications.

This is Carson City: LifeChurch’s expansion at work to touch all of Northern Nevada

Many hands were needed to help teach LifeChurch Carson City’s children when it first opened its doors in December 2023. Staff members constantly were recruiting volunteers as services kept growing. There was a vibrant energy filling the property at 1600 Snyder Ave. again with newcomers bringing their little ones and their curiosity about the area’s newest worship center.

This is Carson City: Museums keep Carson’s heart of history beating

Carson City is an international hub of interest. Most just don’t know it. But its local curators and historians take pride that Nevada’s capital offers something unique for everyone.

Girl Scouts visit Carson City assisted living facility

Since November, the Girl Scouts had been holding a personal item drive collecting donations from partners and businesses.

Carson nonprofit helping homeless asks for holiday relief

The nonprofit partners with Carson City’s courts and mental health agencies to provide a housing-first model to low-income individuals.

Carson High counselor: FAFSA form issues resolved

Technical difficulties and glitches last year with the 2024-25 form that should have gone out in October 2023 have been resolved for 2025-26, Carson High counselor Bridget Gordon-Johnson said.

Planning Commission grants Silver Oak project extension

Commissioners approved the project’s special use permit in January 2023 to allow for four buildings on a property within the Silver Oak development and zoned retail commercial district.

Mark Twain vice principal brings Elf on the Shelf to life

Vice Principal Marc Rodina has assumed the role of the “Elf on the Shelf,” at the Carson City elementary school.

Carson archery program donates $700 to Holiday with a Hero

The Clear Creek Bowmen’s organization offers summer programs for children and adults interested in archery at local parks.

PHOTOS: Holiday with a Hero marks 20th year in Carson

Holiday with a Hero this year offered 210 kindergartners through eighth graders an opportunity to shop for themselves or loved ones with the help of officers, public safety, military and health personnel.

School board gives Feuling ‘superior’ evaluation

Carson City School Board members took note of Superintendent Andrew Feuling’s efforts this year to welcome suggestions for improvement and build relationships with the community.

Carson school district general revenue up as enrollment increases

The district is required to adopt an amendment to its final budget by the end of the end of the year as final enrollment counts are determined.

Runner crossing U.S. to honor daughter’s death reaches Carson City

Joshua Nehring, from Rapid City, South Dakota, and his wife Stacy arrived Wednesday as part of a caravan with the Black Pearl Project.

‘Winter’s Charm’ promotes Carson as holiday destination

While the film centers on the two characters with its side characters, Carson is really considered central to the plot.

Runner touring every Capitol arrives in Carson on Thursday

South Dakota Joshua Nehring runner invites public to join him in walk to the State Capitol at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Carson schools foundation supports classroom work

CCSF Board President Jon Hager says there are opportunities to approach the community about its mission.

Salvation Army reports kettle theft in Carson City

The theft occurred when a student volunteer stepped inside the store momentarily and left the kettle unattended.

2 Carson High students arrested for weapon at school

Two Carson High School students were detained and the school was on “secure” Thursday after an incident involving paintballs, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office said.

Carson City’s historic Clapp House being restored

Carson City’s Clapp House is showing signs of promise that it’s being restored to a thing of beauty again.

Sutro Tunnel nonprofit receives tourism grant

The grant will provide the Sutro Tunnel greater exposure, which is helpful to have the support of local and state officials.

Floragraph honoring Carson woman set for Rose Parade

Kaylinn Boling of Carson City died in a car crash in March 2019 on Interstate 580 south of the Galena Bridge near the Bowers Mansion exit.

Vance’s Sweat Shop ready to close after 53 years

Jerry Vance, 85, is retiring Dec. 1 after 53 years of leading students in exercise classes at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson City snowboard shop ready for winter runs

Besides snowboards, Mountain Cat at 1815 N. Carson St., offers winterwear, safety gear, various items and artwork.

Nonprofit tackles absenteeism to prevent trickle-down impacts

New nonprofit Strengthen Our Community headed by former EDAWN CEO Mike Kazmierski and businessman Michael Dermody is poised to take on local regional issues, including chronic absenteeism.

Business panel discusses possibilities under Trump

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is certain to bring Nevada tax cuts, impacts to supply chains and shifts in manufacturing and business, local economic experts said.

CCSD graduation rate inches back to 83.1% after decline

Carson City School District’s graduation rate is back on the rebound from 2022’s 80.6% to 83.1% after a slow decrease three years past.

Lyon County commissioners approve election results

Lyon County Clerk Staci Lindberg reported to the Board of County of Commissioners on Friday there were few issues during this year’s General Election.

Child Advocacy Center seeks to raise $250K to help exploited children

Plans continue for the Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center’s official launch.

Lombardo announces plans to celebrate Declaration of Independence

The launch of the six-month program will be Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17, 2025, and will encourage Nevadans to engage in civic education, activities, storytelling opportunities and volunteerism.

With some CCSD ratings down, trustees ask if new framework needed

The number of one- and two-star Carson City schools that do not, or only partially, meet statewide standards for academic performance has increased since COVID-19, officials presented during the Oct. 23 Carson City School Board meeting.

Carson resident, 96, ‘blessed’ with faith, family, good health

Marian Tremain, 96, has been happily settled in Nevada for more than 52 years.

Pedersen, Roberts win Carson school board seats; Walker retains

Preliminary results from Tuesday’s general election show the Carson City School Board will welcome Michelle Pedersen and Rebecca Roberts as incoming trustees and retain incumbent Mike Walker. Roberts, a Carson resident of 10 years who will represent District 2, ran unopposed and received 21,497 votes as of Thursday. She told the Appeal she appreciated the trust the community is placing in her to help make the best decisions for their children.

Aguilar: Early voting ‘smooth,’ Election Day safe for Tuesday

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar maintained Friday — the final day to vote early — the electoral process is among the country’s safest, with his office expecting a significant outcome leading up to Election Day on Tuesday.

Mock elections prepare Carson High students for voting

The goal was develop their skills in civic engagement and demonstrate how to exercise their right to vote firsthand.

Granite hosts discussion on jobs, safety at Brunswick mine

Granite Construction company representatives and union miners hosted Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson.

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