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Steve Ranson

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‘Missing in Nevada’ service to honor 19 veterans Friday

The first Missing in Nevada funeral since 2019 will remember 19 veterans Friday starting at 10 a.m.

Reno exhibit shows how America reacted to Holocaust

A 1,100 square-foot traveling exhibit at the Northwest Reno Library will close Aug. 18,

Hundreds attend Fallon Community Day

Local organizations team up to hand out school supplies and backpacks.

Senate Defense bill funds Fallon, Hawthorne projects

Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen voted for the NDAA.

Blood battle: Deputies outdraw police department

CCSO edges Fallon Police by one unit for annual Battle of the Badges title.

Fallon Community Day nears for area students

Local businesses donate school supplies at annual event.

City, county terminate state of emergency

Mitigation efforts help to prevent flooding in the Lahontan Valley.

Community reunion countdown: One month to go

The list of expected classes is growing; the event could be larger than the 2022 reunion weekend.

National Guard promotes career officer to general

Dan Waters reflects on a 40-year career that began in Panama.

Brown announces second run for U.S. Senate

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, a first-term moderate, is one of Republicans’ top targets in 2024.

Local temperatures to hit triple digits

Lahontan Valley can expect hot weather through July 20.

Ghost Army" Deception aids Allies’ victory

Reno museum exhibit on Ghost Army ends July 23.

Exhibit on World War II Ghost Army ends July 23

“Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II,” is on exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.

'Badges' blood drive battle nears

Police department prepares to defend last year’s title.

The Fourth: Freedom, fireworks and farms

July 4 festivities kick off with parade and block party.

State fire marshal investigating Fallon fire

Mother, two daughters die in morning blaze.

DeSantis headlines 8th annual Basque Fry

Florida governor says he’s the presidential candidate 'who can get it done.'

Capitol, veterans’ home conduct Flag Day ceremonies

Speakers at Flag Day events in Carson City and Reno honored not only the history of the Stars and Stripes but also offered birthday wishes for the U.S. Army.

Art removed from Oats Park Arts Center

Employees reported the art missing on May 30 following a three-day weekend.

Vets honor ‘those who came before them’

Gov. Joe Lombardo recognizes ruck marchers, Gold Star families.

Governor takes part in Fernley Memorial Day services

4,475 visitors attended the service at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Oasis Academy graduates 31 students

Class of 2023 combines for more than $700,000 in scholarships.

Memorial Day services scheduled for Fernley, county sites

Observances in Fernley will feature Gov. Joe Lombardo delivering keynote address at 11 a.m.

Students take advantage of second chance

Adult Education program graduates 24 students.

Fallon hosts third annual Armed Forces Day

Event honors active members of military.

Fallon woman killed in truck-SUV crash

Preliminary information points to the SUV traveling eastbound on Williams Avenue at a high speed before the vehicle crossed lanes and slammed into the semi.

Nev. Secretary of State addresses Churchill dinner

Annual event named for former Nevada governor, U.S. senator.

Nevada Guard battalion changes commanders

Maj. Jason Rapp replaced Carson City's Lt. Col. Laura Boldry, who guided the 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion for two years.

Temperatures return to normal this week

Drought conditions improve throughout the state.

Tickets on sale May 20 for the Fern 45

Annual event brings in thousands of dollars for veteran causes.

Roaring crowd cheers on Night of Fights boxers

Event features 21 bouts at the Rafter 3C Arena.

Differences noted in area’s recent flooding

Preparing for spring floods seen as more critical than compared to 2017.

Fire department hosts its second street dance

May 12 event features food, dancing and fire truck rides

Work begins on second weir for V-line canal

Construction expected to finish in early May.

Gathering warned about Holocaust distortion

Jan Grabowski, a Polish-Canadian professor of history, addressed hundreds at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno.

Flood mitigation plans updated

County: Rafter 3C Complex will provide assistance for displaced residents

Nevada senator gathers input for 2023 Farm Bill

Five-year reauthorization vote scheduled for later this year.

Churchill County updates flood mitigation plans

Churchill County officials conducted their second town hall meeting within a month Thursday.

Annual Home & Garden Show begins this weekend

Soroptimist International of Fallon sponsors many events in the community.

Babiarz promoted to FPD captain

Sgt. Daniel Babiarz's association with the FPD began as a volunteer in the Police Explorer program.

Deployment winding down for Carson City MPs

The 137th Military Police Det., headquartered in Carson City, deployed during last summer to Eastern Europe.

Water flow increases into Carson River

Officials: Water from the melting snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will significantly increase for the next four months.

Nevada’s 137th MP Co. doing ‘a great job’ in Romania

Brig. Gen. Troy Armstrong said the Nevada Guard and its leaders must take care of the soldiers.

Women's History Month: Burr chronicles life stories about veterans

Christina Burr enjoys meeting people. In fact, the more she knows about a person, the happier she is not only for herself but also for an individual’s family.

Carson City remembers Vietnam veterans

Carson City’ Vietnam Veterans of America chapter 388 conducted its annual ceremony at Mills Park.

County residents warned of spring flooding

More storms poised to hammer the Sierra Nevada this week.

Board trustees set April dates for interviews

Nine candidates vie for CCSD superintendent position.

Former TOPGUN leader tabbed as Naval Air Forces commander

Rear Adm. Dan Cheever also will become the commander of Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Romania: Experienced leadership provides steady hand

Nevada's MP Detachment serves as a small city police department.

Remembrance Day emphasizes Vietnam vets helping each other

Sparks' Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is designed toward awareness and education for its visitors.