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Jessica Garcia

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada receives $50,000 grant

Bank of America has named the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada as this year’s Neighborhood Champion.

Dayton wants town heritage highlighted as tourism draw

Local group Friends of Sutro Tunnel and the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affair’s Travel Nevada division held their second input session on tourism potential.

Carson sheriff’s deputies get close shave for a good cause

Deputies grew beards and mustaches starting in December and, on March 19, shaved them with the help of the East 50 Barbershop as part of a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.

Nevada officials react to Ed Department elimination order

Nevada officials, including state Department of Education, respond to President Trump's signing of an executive order Thursday to dismantle the U.S. agency that oversees federal funds and services supporting schools and colleges.

Outgoing Eagle Valley principal praises replacement

Lee Conley is set to retire in June after about 30 years in education and will pass the baton to current Fritsch Elementary School Vice Principal Gina Hoppe.

Child advocate adds mental health services in partnership

The Carson City Rural Children’s Advocacy Center has established a partnership with Sierra Healing House to provide mental health services for traumatized victims or witnesses to crimes.

Feuling: Key education bills to watch in session

Carson City School District Superintendent Andrew Feuling gave a brief overview to the Carson City School Board on key bills worth watching before the session closes in June.

CCAI’s Rosse, retiring, says art is heartbeat of community

The CCAI has announced Sharon Rosse will retire Oct. 1 and with her departure the nonprofit organization will close.

Scholarship aims to encourage women in construction fields

Women in Construction Week is dedicated to fostering an interest in the trades and skills that have become more demanding and diverse in recent years.

Women of Distinction help challenge status quo in work, service

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce added 10 women to its list of Women of Distinction, a celebration held during Women’s History Month to recognize outstanding professionals or volunteers.

Sheriff's outreach team gets mental health specialist

A $90,000 grant will fund a peer recovery support specialist to assist CCSO with individuals facing a mental health crises.

Fritsch special ed teacher’s devotion receives recognition

Fritsch Elementary School special education professional Beverly Singleton, one of two school employees to be selected for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award, says building relationships with students has kept her at her school for 40 years.

Reading Week in Carson City grows literacy, love of books

Reading Week, celebrated March 3 to 7 this year, promotes literacy and the means for youth to develop a love for books through guest speakers, activities, exposure to libraries and other events focused on reading. The Nevada Department of Education’s theme this year was “Color Our World with Books.”

Two Carson City businesses suffer property damage on Wednesday

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible connection between early morning robberies at Vietnamese cuisine restaurant Pho Country and cookie store Dirty Dough, reported Wednesday.

Carson City school district, officials host Mexican Consulate

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Carson City School District hosted a community meeting with the Consulate of Mexico (Las Vegas) on Sunday at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church to address some key immigration issues.

Carson City panel addresses teen dating violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Representatives from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, school district, health department and local nonprofits addressed key identifiers and safety.

Carson City schools seeing more displaced students

The number of Carson City School District students living in motels or hotels has doubled over 2023-24, Carson City School District McKinney-Vento staff members report.

Carson City schools looking at $4.9M budget deficit

Initial estimates from the Nevada Department of Taxation represent a significant increase over CCSD’s $2.1 million deficit from its final budget in May 2024.

Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Workman

A review panel of the Nevada Commission on Ethics on Thursday dismissed an ethics complaint against former Lyon County School District Superintendent Wayne Workman regarding allegations of conduct as a public officer.

District gives student support update at community meeting

Christie Perkins, director of grants and special projects, and several team members at the quarterly Community Connections meeting gave an overview of Multi-Tiered System of Support.

Carson vet with disorder among terminated federal employees

Chelsea Milburn, who has a neurological disorder and has been working remotely from home, hopes she’ll be able to find support for herself and other veterans who were terminated.

CCSD expects career and technical education programs to grow

February is Career and Technical Education Month.

National absenteeism rates starting gradual decline

New data from the U.S. Department of Education show chronic absence levels have declined from a high of 30% to 28% in 2022-23.

CHS senior brings out best with radio, entrepreneur skills

Waylon Parr has been tapping into a multitude of talents in the hope of encouraging his peers to do the same.

Feuling: Educators making heavy lift for student achievement

Superintendent Andrew Feuling’s annual State of the District address to Carson City School Board members highlighted the successes and challenges the district captured during 2023-24 and maintain this year.

WNC theater group reflects on 35 years of musicals

The company is hosting a revue “Celebrate the Magic” to be performed Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at the Carson City Community Center.

Federal school safety board disbanded after one meeting

Federal school safety board formed to make evidence-based practices for school districts disbanded after meeting once.

Ebert on education: System needs innovation to thrive

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert said Nevada’s system “feels stuck in the past” while efforts are being made to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Assembly committee told charter schools showing post-COVID academic growth

State-sponsored charter schools in Nevada continue to make academic gains despite the impacts of COVID-19, members of the Assembly Committee on Education heard.

Travel Nevada to help Dayton with plan to draw visitors

Residents want to help position Dayton’s Sutro Tunnel as a destination draw to their historic home, according to feedback in a planning session.

Community fights for aid for survivors, eradication of traffickers

Xquisite’s annual National Human Trafficking Awareness Month event Jan. 31 at the Governor’s Mansion featured a panel discussion.

Lyon residents call for materials removal from libraries

Discussions began in September when the Library Board of Trustees received complaints about passages of materials considered pornographic or unsuitable were accessible in children’s sections or by request via the Nevada Library Cooperative.

St. Teresa of Avila raising $25 million for new school

St. Teresa is the only Catholic school south of Reno and serves approximately 280 students with 30 staff members.

Taking the temperature with health factor on absenteeism

Many students in recent years are missing school for health reasons even when it’s not flu season.

Carson City students get bikes for going to school

Mayor Lori Bagwell and partners celebrated 47 Carson City School District students for improved or perfect attendance.

Mayor, school official meet parents about absent students

Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10 percent of days in a school year.

Letter of support could rally funds for earthquake warning system

The Parker Butte earthquake, as it has been renamed, occurred about 7 kilometers deep along the Wabuska Lineament between Yerington and Silver Springs.

Educators say they’re pleased with Lombardo’s address

Lombardo’s proposed Excellence in Education Fund would reward the highest performing teachers and administrators.

School board approves early retirement incentive program

The program offers a $1,000 incentive for employees who declare their intention to leave the district by March 1.

School resource officers: ‘Early intervention is huge’

They’re frequently seen at community or sporting events. They’ll join in counseling sessions to talk about situations impacting a young person’s home or school life. They’ll answer students’ questions about dating relationships.

Chamber Leadership class to refurbish CHS ticket booth

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class of 2025 has chosen to renovate the aging facility and its amenities on the high school campus.

Nevada joins challenge of Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said he was joining in the effort to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

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.

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