Carson City private schools adjust to new COVID-19 safety procedures
By Isaiah Burrows With the 2020-21 school year in full swing, private schools in the Carson City area are adjusting to new COVID-19 health and safety procedures.Schools including Sierra Lutheran High...
View ArticleFormer Gov. Brian Sandoval picked as University of Nevada, Reno’s next president
RENO — At a special Nevada System of Higher Education meeting held Thursday, the Board of Regents announced the appointment of former Gov. Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s next...
View ArticleCapital City Arts Initiative presents 'Ink, Paper, Print' exhibition at WNC...
By Sharon Rosse The Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Ink, Paper, Print" an exhibition with work by 12 regional artists in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W...
View ArticleUNR to go fully remote after Thanksgiving break, spring break canceled due to...
Jacob Solis, The Nevada Independent In a letter to students, faculty and other university personnel Friday, UNR President Brian Sandoval announced the university would move to fully virtual...
View ArticleAdvocates to End Domestic Violence hosts virtual 'Light after Dark' fitness...
Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host a virtual version of its annual Light after Dark 5K/10K Walk, Run, Hike, Bike and Beyond awareness fitness event and fundraiser this...
View ArticleRenowned Composer, Sonatherapist, and Ordained Minister Reverend Dr. Gary...
Reverend Dr. Gary Robert Buchanan, local composer, conductor, Sonatherapist, minister at the International Community of Christ, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on October 16,...
View ArticleNevada's COVID-19 immunization plan framework distribution to begin with...
Megan Messerly, The Nevada Independent Health care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to...
View ArticleCarson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among...
Local non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards...
View ArticleGovernor urges Nevadans to limit nonessential activities under ‘Stay at Home...
Riley Snyder and Megan Messerly, The Nevada Independent Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the...
View ArticleTMCC political scientist to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
By Rich Dunn Fred Lokken, political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. Prof. Lokken's presentation will include...
View ArticleCarson City library director to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
By Rich Dunn Carson City Library Director Tod Colegrove, PhD, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. His presentation will provide a virtual tour of the library's...
View ArticleTake on other families Dec. 10 in WNC's ‘No-Brainer’ holiday challenge...
Event Date: December 10, 2020 - 6:30pm Western Nevada College So, who knows it all? Western Nevada College aims to find out Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Virtual Team Trivia Night — a...
View ArticleDemocratic tele-luncheon to brainstorm the Carson City Library's future
By Rich Dunn At last Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon, Carson City Library Director Tod Colegrove gave attendees a cook's tour of how things work behind the scenes at the city's public library. Time...
View ArticleSenator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling...
By Phil Brady Pastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and...
View ArticleTMCC political scientist returns to Democratic tele-luncheon
By Rich Dunn Fred Lokken, political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. He will extend the post-election review...
View ArticleFirst COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nevada will go to frontline health...
Megan Messerly, Nevada Independent Gov. Steve Sisolak is urging Nevadans to have hope but continue to follow coronavirus health and safety protocols with the state’s first allocation of the COVID-19...
View ArticleNevada begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals, long-term care...
by Kelsey Penrose Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway within the state of Nevada, including our local communities in the north. Those who are first up to receive the vaccine include...
View ArticleSenator Square: Carson High students get into holiday giving spirit; Homeroom...
By Ananda Campbell and Bridget Gordon-Johnson This week's Senator Square features guest writers Ananda Campbell and Bridget Gordon-Johnson who explain Monday homeroom academic strategies. Campbell is...
View ArticleWNC Latino Leadership Academy founder picked as New School Board Member of...
Western Nevada College Whether she is advising first-generation college students to better their lives through higher education or serving as a trustee for K-12 students in the Carson City School...
View ArticleCarson City Health and Human Services answers questions regarding vaccination...
by Kelsey Penrose For many, the knowledge that their own COVID-19 vaccinations are just around the corner has been hopeful. For others, however, the process of reserving a spot has been more than a...
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