Nevada's Caleb Martin drives around the Lobos' defense on Saturday.
Nevada's Kendall Stephens fades away against New Mexico State in Reno on Saturday.
Nevada's Lindsey Drew goes up against New Mexico in Saturday's conference home opener at Lawlor Events Center.
Sierra Lutheran placed third inthe small school division of the Rail City Classic at Sparks High.
empty asphalt road to horizon under cloudy sky.
RENO — Protect the ball. Those are words that Nevada basketball coach Eric Musselman had drilled into his basketball team all week, and his players did just that.
RENO — Lindsey Drew has settled for being a facilitator and not a scorer for Nevada during his two-plus years on the team. The 6-4 junior guard has been more aggressive since conference play started this week, and when that happens, Nevada is even more dangerous.
SPARKS — Sierra Lutheran outlasted McDermitt, 55-42, Saturday afternoon to take third place in the small school division of the Rail City Classic.
At least, or so it appears, people in Northern Nevada are starting to make some sense when it comes to high school sports.
Phillip Brady
CHS Baseball Coaches Brian Manoukian, Alan Matthews, and Matt Morgan
CHS Senior Yamaa Daoudi sharing his senior project in the high school library.
Mission Senior Living received numerous honors.
Kurt Busch looks from the garage after practice for the NASCAR Bank of America auto race on Oct. 9, 2014. Busch has signed a contract with Stewart-Haas Racing Ford and will continue as the driver for 2018.
Nevada's Kendall Stephens puts up a shot over Fresno State's Sam Bittner, left, and Bryson Williams on Wednesday.
TRACY, Calif. — After two straight impressive wins, Carson High fell a bit short of reaching the finals of the Tracy Tournament on Friday night.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Teri Vance and her raccoon cookie jar.
RENO — Kendall Stephens is in a zone that doesn’t come along often. The 6-7 senior transfer from Purdue has scored in double figures in the last five games and eight of the last nine. In the same stretch he has made three or more 3-pointers in eight of his last nine outings, and he has made five 3-pointers or more four different times.
The iconic Grateful Dead skeleton has seen many froms over the past 50 years, including this rendition from 2013.
A look at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe in this photo taken in 1965 by longtime Tahoe radio man Bill Kingman. The Grateful Dead performed here in 1967.
This image of the Grateful Dead from 1970 was included as part of a trade ad for the band's iconic "American Beauty" album, and was featured on page 9 of the Dec. 5, 1970, edition of Billboard magazine.
Rich Schultze, far left, and the rest of the members of Simultaneous Avalanche pose at Kings Beach Bowl in 1967.
Brad Paula, owner, Well Being Massage Therapy and Functional Fitness.
Adele L. Rosencrantz, 70, of Dayton, passed away Dec 23, 2017 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Margaret L. Virgil, 76, of Carson City, passed away Dec 25,2017 in Reno. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
Marshall R. Hyne, 90, of Yerington, passed away Dec 27, 2017 in Reno. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965
New Millennium Building Systems employees show off the wealth of their donations made to Out of Egypt Food Pantry in Fallon. The employees collected approximately 5,064 items along with $1,840 in gift cards for the pantry.
The Carson High girls basketball team beat Enochs, 50-45, on Thursday in Tracy, Calif.
Nevada's Jordan Caroline goes in for a layup against Fresno State's Jahmel Taylor, front, during Wednesday's game.
138 lb. Senator Kyle Rudy wrestles Modesto's Dylan Corpuz Thursday at the Sierra Nevada Classic tournament in Reno.
Carson City officials say they have had numerous calls from homeowners and businesses concerning prepayment of property taxes.
RENO — Izayah Pando has spent his freshman wrestling season at Carson High toiling on the junior varsity.
TRACY, Calif. — Lily Bouza and Lauren Lemburg combined for 40 points to lead Carson High’s girls basketball team to a 50-45 win over Enochs at the Tracy Tournament on Thursday night.
Deputy Jim LaChew shares a laugh with Sheriff Ken Furlong at his swearing in Thursday.
New Undersheriff Ken Sandage has his new badge pinned on by his wife Thursday in Carson City.
CCSO Deputy Jim LaChew, Assistant Sheriff Jerome Tushbant and Undersheriff Ken Sandage were sworn in Thursday in Carson City.
Lacewood and Ebony Ribbon by Malcolm Tibbetts
Martin's Dream by Malcolm Tibbetts
The sculptures are made of thousands of redwood segments pieced together with glue and shaped with tools.
Tubular Coffee Table by Malcolm Tibbetts
Woodworker Malcolm Tibbetts originally created these pieces for a larger installation at Burning Man this year.
Joanne Marchetta
Nevada's Kendall Stephens puts up a shot over Fresno State's Sam Bittner, left and Bryson Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada's Jordan Caroline tries to drive around Fresno State's Bryson Williams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Nevada won 80-65. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Fresno State's Johnny McWilliams shoots a reverse layup against Nevada's Hallice Cooke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Nevada won 80-65. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada's Caleb Martin drops back for a jumper against Fresno State's Deshon Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Nevada won 80-65. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Fresno State's Jahmel Taylor goes to the basket between Nevada's Cody Martin, right, and Jordan Caroline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Nevada won 80-65. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada's Lindsey Drew drives for a layup against Fresno State's Bryson Williams on Wednesday during the first half.
Nevada's Jordan Caroline drives around Fresno State'sTerrell Carter II on Wednesday in Fresno, Calif.
Nevada's Elijah Foster shoots against Fresno State's Terrell Carter II in the first half Wednesday.
The Nevada Wolf Pack came home from Las Vegas last weekend after the most confusing and bewildering loss (66-64 to San Francisco) in the Eric Musselman era. It turns out the loss to the Dons was exactly what the Pack needed to recharge its batteries and refocus for the start of the Mountain West season. Leave it to Musselman to turn a negative into a positive.
Fleet and Family Service Center director Gary Holsopple shows off some of the donations they received.
An empty apartment of Highland Village acts as storage for a portion the presents donated as part of the Angel Trees.
Looking for a home: Donner, a beautiful chocolate Lab, is two years old. He is a friendly, good natured guy who loves to play ball. He was picked up as a stray, and CAPS came to his rescue. He is very happy and would love to take you for a walk or play ball. Come out and meet him. He’ll make it to first base with you.
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.
Water begins to fill up in Lahontan Reservoir in January because of the runoff from Sierra storms.
Child abuse walk to bring awareness to child abuse occurred in April from Oats Park to Fox Peak.
Robert Thomas who spent 13 months in Korea in the early 1950s, served in the U.S. Army.
World War II sailor Jim Warren and his wife, Harriett, thumb through a scrapbook looking at photos during a luncheon held in honor of veterans unable to fly to the nation’s capital on an Honor Flight.
Honor Flight volunteer David Sousa, back, asks Korean War veteran Lonnie Snyder a question.
‘Santa, I’ve been good!’ Ken Beaton had to be coaxed into the Christmas spirit this year.
Psychologist Joseph McEllistrem and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong attend Carson's Behavioral Task Force to discuss how to better improve resources for individuals with mental health.
FISH Director Jim Peckham and Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator Jessica Flood discuss problems regarding mental health in Carson City.
Since changing hands to be run by Fallon Golf Course Inc. last year, the Fallon golf course has seen several improvements to the course and facility.
Another year is about to conclude in the Lahontan Valley.
Fred J Daniels Jr. of Carson City NV, age 85, passed away in his sleep December 24. He was born February 8, 1932 to Fred J Daniels and Etta Watson and was raised in Prescott, AZ.
John Robert Dube passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on December 25, 2017 after a short illness.
Fred Swanson Jr, 85, died December 24, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Beverly Jo Dearth, 83, died December 26, 2017 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Theodore E. Sivley Jr., 72, died December 18, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Dorothy M. O’Hearn, 91, died December 24, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Virginia Tapper Eby, 95 of Carson City, passed away on December 25, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations.
A monument displaying the Charters of Freedom like this could be featured in Carson City.
Snowshowing at Lake Tahoe is a must-do for any local or visitor.
The Tahoe-Truckee region offers seemingly endless terrain for snowshoeing in the winter.
Aside from the wonderful views and exercise humans enjoy on snowshoe hikes, your four-legged friends can also tag along for winter fun.
FRESNO, Calif. — Nevada, led by Kendall Stephens’ five 3-pointers, shot a season-best 58.8 percent from beyond the arc in the 80-65 win over Fresno State on Wednesday. “Our shot selection was absolutely phenomenal from both 3 and the field,” coach Eric Musselman said. “To make 10 3s in 17 attempts ... we really only had one bad shot.”
FRESNO, Calif. — For the first time in the Eric Musselman era, the Nevada Wolf Pack didn’t dread the seven-hour bus ride home from Fresno State.
TRACY, Calif. — Lily Bouza scored 18 points to lead the Carson High girls basketball team to a 59-32 win over Silver Creek in the opening round of the Tracy Tournament.
Representatives from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and Greater Nevada Credit Union Eagle Station Branch Manager Melissa Harlow (center), stand in front of boxes filled with toys for the Sheriff’s Office holiday program.
Mary and Dusty Brower for the Arby's remodeling.
Our Mom passed away peacefully at Northern Nevada Medical Center at the age of 78 on December 9, 2017.
Brian LeRoy Hoffman left this world much like the way he came into it, as a surprise. Brian was born March 29, 1974 in Fallon, NV and passed away of a sudden heart attack on December 22, 2017 at his home in Incline Village, NV.
For a stretch of five years, the biggest hurdle standing in the way of a successful snowshoe outing was snow, or lack thereof.
Picturesque Bird picture, a sparrow perches on dry gold Pampas grass with food in its mouth with white background.
Mikaela Shiffrin, of Eagle-Vail, passes a gate during a World Cup giant slalom in Squaw Valley, California.
Nevada's Caleb Martin fades back for a jump shot over UC Davis on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 in Reno.
Actors (left to right) Davi Santos and Grant Davis.
FILE - In this June 15, 2017, file photo, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks before signing Senate Bill 539 during a signing ceremony in North Las Vegas, Nev. State officials and medical administrators are starting a new prescription medication registry early January 2018 designed to fast-track information collection about opioid deaths and identify excess dispensing of powerful painkillers. The effort enacts provisions of Assembly Bill 474, which was proposed by Sandoval and unanimously passed the Legislature this year. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2017 file photo, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks at the Governor's Global Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. State officials and medical administrators are gearing up to start a strict new prescription medicine registry next week that Nevada lawmakers created to track opioid overdoses and the excess dispensing of powerful painkillers. (AP Photo/John Locher,File)
Gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss receives congratulations.
A present-day look at the entrance to Squaw Valley, which hosted to the Winter Olympics in 1960.
High school marching bands were clobbered by an opening day snowstorm.
A skier bombs down the lower portion of the men’s giant slalom course at Squaw Valley in 1960.
U.S. hockey goalie John McCartan makes a save.
Carson High’s wrestling team returns to action Thursday and Friday at the annual Sierra Nevada Classic at the Reno Livestock & Events Center.
The margin for error in a mid-major conference like the Mountain West is slim as Nevada found out recently.
Patricia Stephens peacefully passed away on December 20, 2017. She lived into her mid-90s, and noted in every phone call with her children that she was blessed to be so healthy.
Fallon's Marcel Poracky won his division (170 pounds) in Saturday's Douglas Lion's Club Invitational.
MINDEN — Carrying a smaller lineup than usual in the final tournament before the holidays, the Greenwave saw eight wrestlers medal on Saturday in the Douglas Lion’s Club Invitational.
The Bureau of Land Management update commissioners at their last meeting of 2017 on fire restoration efforts at the Draw and Bravo 17 fires. The Draw Fire, shown here, burned more than 20, 000 acres 60 miles east of Fallon and north of Cold Springs.
Churchill County commissioners approved to send a letter to the Carson Water Subconservancy District requesting a flood flow study of the river below Lahontan Reservoir.
Where's the tree topping? This is only a part of the Christmas Tree inside of Stone Cabin Coffee, 480 East Williams Aveneue; the topping goes through the roof, which can be seen outside form the entrance.
Dreams do come true: Stone Cabin Coffee's carpenter Bruce Homer, left, and owner Butch Hamilton, right, bring a hip, hangout masterpiece to Fallon after two years of dedication.
Nancy Tranchina, left, and Deb Tilley have volunteered for many years with the Wishing Tree program.
JD Nicholson fulfills a request during Wishing Tree’s distribution on Thursday.
Volunteer Raina Wascher delivers a wrapped gift bag to a waiting mother during the Toys for Tots distribution.
Churchill County Middle School Students of the Months for November and December include, from left, Justin Flowers (7th), Corel Escartin (7th), Crystal Ballesteros-Tapia (8th), Gio Iacometti (7th), John Muller (6th), Victor Castanon (6th), Amelia Bateman (6th), Demetrius Martell (8th), Clifford Spaletta (8th), and Sierra Mesloh (6th). Not pictured: Carrie Brown (8th) and Jodie Gibbons (7th).
Jerry McAdoo, born in Lynwood, California on April 16, 1960, passed from this earth on Friday, December 27, 2017.
Today’s chef preference: Less meat, more veggies.
LuDela, an Adams Hub startup, is ready to begin production of its high-tech candles — real candles that can be controlled remotely and turns itself off if it senses it's tipping or an object is over it.
Community Yogi, a Carson City startup associated with Adams Hub, offers classes at nontraditional locations, including this class at Comma Coffee in Carson.
In the Tahoe Basin, 168,000 trees died this year on the lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
The latest estimates put tree mortality in El Dorado County at approximately 250,000 including this grove of trees outside of Kelsey.
FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Dr. Albert Maguire, right, checks the eyes of Misa Kaabali, 8, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Misa was 4-years-old when he received his gene therapy treatment. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved the therapy which improves the vision of patients with a rare form of inherited blindness, another major advance for the burgeoning field of genetic medicine. (AP Photo/Bill West, File)
This photo provided by Spark Therapeutics shows the company's Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec-rzyl) product vial. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved the therapy which improves the vision of patients with a rare form of inherited blindness, another major advance for the burgeoning field of genetic medicine. (Courtesy of Spark Therapeutics via AP)
Nevada's Cody Martin works against San Francisco on Saturday night.
Kendall Stephens
On Christmas 1968 are 12-year-old Rory, center, and 14-year-old Craig Crass. Cut off at left is Rory and Craig’s little sister Erin, then age 7.
More than two dozen Northern Nevada children will receive a personalized wrapped present indicating their wish has been granted, thanks to Make-A-Wish and the William N. Pennington Foundation.
LAS VEGAS – It was certainly not the way Nevada wanted to end its nonconference schedule. The Pack missed three shots, two of them lay-ups, in the final 27 seconds, and also fell victim to two controversial non-calls in a 66-64 loss to USF in the finals of the Continental Tires Las Vegas Classic Saturday night at Orleans Arena.
LAS VEGAS — Kendall Stephens never met a 3-point shot he didn’t like. He is absolutely dangerous from beyond the arc as Nevada’s opponents have found out this year.
LAS VEGAS — Radford outscored UC Davis 17-7 in overtime to grab a 72-62 win on the final day of the Continental Tires Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena on Saturday.
RENO — Trent Robison scored a season-best 26 points to lead Carson High to a 50-46 win over North Valleys in a 4A boys crossover game Saturday afternoon.
Ginger Easley at the 2017 KTVN Channel 2 Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive at the Carson Valley Inn.
Third place winner Sophia Peterson of Carson High School with David Granish.
Douglas High School’s Lea Gifford, first place winner, with David Granish.
The Latino Cohort at Western Nevada College promotes enrollment, course completion and degree attainment among Latino students.
CHS Teachers mobbing the halls to welcome students to school in order to let them know how important they are to CHS and the Carson City community.
Phillip Brady
CHS Social Emotional Learning committee’s Reindeer Kindness activity.
CHS FCA guest Flora Savai
CHS FCA guest Flora Savai praying for CHS students and their families.
CHS Athletes of the Week Trenten Robison for Boys Varsity Basketball and Lilian Bouza for Girls Varsity Basketball.
Enjoy all sorts of food on the Virginia’s Coastal Harvest Feast in October.
Starr Nixdorf enjoys a relaxing moment in the unique waiting area of Paradise Salon ~ Spa ~ Wellness.
The fifth graders lined up on the Capitol steps to sing holiday tunes.
The Grinch plays with a fifth grader.
President of Project Santa Claus Gary Dove, left, accepts a $1,000 donation from Ursula Prebezac, vice president and branch manager of City National’s Minden office.
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Nevada’s Caleb Martin drives against Southern Illinois’ Aaron Cook during Friday’s game at the Las Vegas Classic.
Bail Bond office building
Nevada’s courts are now a year into a pilot program that dramatically changes how judges decide which defendants should have to post bail and which should just be freed without having to pay.
Nevada patients will be limited to a 14-day initial prescription for opioid pain medicines under a new law taking effect Jan. 1.
LAS VEGAS — The University of San Francisco Dons are still searching for their first victory away from home, and coach Kyle Smith knows it will be difficult today against the red-hot Nevada Wolf Pack.
LAS VEGAS — Big first-half scoring surges have become commonplace for Nevada. Tuesday, Nevada used a 17-2 surge late in the first half to break open a tie game with UC Davis.
LAS VEGAS — Duquesne scored a basket and free throw in the final 16 seconds to outlast USF, 67-65, at the Continental Tires Las Vegas Classic on Friday at Orleans Arena.
Bruce Hill puts some finishing touches on the mounting posts of the eagle to be placed at the 580 interchange Thursday.
Eric Peterson (in bucket lift) waits for the eagle to get close so it can be guided in and mounted to the top of the artificial tree Thursday.
Road and Highway Builders' Will Helickson and Bruce Peterson (in bucket) finish up the mounting process of the new eagle at the 580 interchange in Carson City Thursday.
Engineering design students at WNC work on a prototype for a water filter the students built to benefit Puerto Ricans struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Instructor Dave Riske teaches a Computer Information Technology class at Western Nevada College on Sept. 27 in Carson City.
Jennifer Delaquil, 43, died December 20, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Agnes W. Humphries, age 97, passed away on Dec. 20th 2017 in Carson City, NV.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is hosting a New Year’ Day hike from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Mr. Costa, Jim, Dad, FIL, Papa passed away Saturday, December 16, with family at the bedside ending a lifetime of service.
The Washoe County Health District reported 238 cases in the county as of the end of November.
Looking south on S. Carson St. Friday. The city is looking at redesign possibilities and will hold a public meeting Wednesday.
A public meeting is being held Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Carson City Community Center to discuss the future of S. Carson St.
A frontage road is seen in front of Discount Tire in south Carson City Friday.
The Nevada bench reacts to UC Davis having 3 seconds left on the shot clock in the first half of a game on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 in Reno.
The Nevada basketball team faces Southern Illinois on Friday in Las Vegas at the Continental Tires Classic. Here’s a breakdown of the game and notes.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office says a Moundhouse man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance.
(Left to Right)USMC Lance Corporal Logan Paschall, area Toys for Tots Director Joyce Buckingham, Santa and USMC SSG Jack Zellner pose for a photo on toy pick-up day at the State Capitol Thursday.
A "NO CAMPING" is used to key people away from Cal Neva Resort & Casino.
The Cal Neva Resort & Casino sign is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The sign still states the resort is closed for renovations about 18 months after its owner filed for bankruptcy.
Lincoln Allen, 3, spends time with his new sister, Sara, 6, during the summer in Colombia.
Andy and Brook Allen prepare to take their new daughter home, Sara, in Colombia in August.
Fallon Ford Toyota presents a check from its Pay It Forward program to Kiemmy Boc-Thai, development officer for Renown’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From left are Jessilyn Wallace, Fallon Ford Toyota; Boc-Thai; Shaun King and Austin Little, both from Fallon Ford Toyota.
A new Fallon Youth Center will be built adjacent to the Venturacci Gym. The William N. Pennington Foundation is awarding the city of Fallon a $4.5 million grant for the construction of the center.
This clay spire is one of the many geological oddities found in the remote but fascinating place known as the Sump in Central Nevada.
Assistant Director at University of Nevada, Reno's Extended Studies, Shera Alberti-Annunzio, right, presents Trustee Carmen Schank, left, her certification for Professional Development at the scool board meeting last week.
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.
Looking for a home: Papa, an adorable Chihuahua mix, is six years old. He is good natured and very sweet. Papa loves to strut his stuff and is very cute. He was picked up as a stray and thankfully was brought to CAPS. His greatest wish is to be in a home for Christmas. Please come out and take him for a walk.
Doug Drost had a ribbon cutting and grand opening for his new office on South Taylor Street. Back row from left are Lisa Gonzales, Chamber of Commerce; John Tewell, retired councilman and Chamber of Commerce; Davey Munoz; Nate Helton, executive director of Churchill Economic Development Authority; and Christy Lattin, Chamber of Commerce. Front row from left are Lucy Carnahan, executive director, Chamber of Commerce; Hunter Drost, Sydney Drost, Shawn Drost, Doug Drost and Cynthia McGarrah.
There’s absolutely no reason why the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team shouldn’t be ranked in the Top 25 of both the Associated Press and USA Today Coach’s polls. The Wolf Pack is 10-2 with both losses coming against Top 25-caliber teams away from home.
VIRGINIA CITY — The Virginia City boys basketball team broke open a tight game in the second quarter on its way to a 61-38 win over Sage Ridge on Wednesday.
Oasis Academy's Taryn Berrenchea, 11, tries to snag the rebound before Coral Academy's Zoe Maletsky.
Mariah Snooks dribbles the ball down the field during a Lady Bighorns game.
Oasis Academy's Patrick Morrow goes in for a basket during the Lassen Tournament.
Christmas is almost here and while the masses flood the stores, both in person and online, it’s one of the best times of the year.
Despite two losses during the weekend, the Oasis Academy Bighorns boys basketball team saw areas of improvement.
Oasis Academy’s Lady Bighorns smoked the Coral Academy of Science — Reno girls basketball team last Thursday, 48-12.
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William J. Brownlee, 73, died December 19, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
A Delta flight lands at the Reno-Tahoe Airport on Oct. 11.
Linda Lee Arvidson passed away December 15th while in Comfort Care at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
Martha (Martie) Jean McCarthy Smitten passed away December 16th, 2017 at Renown Medical Center from complications of COPD and pneumonia.
Wilbur Young, USN Ret., 92, passed away peacefully and with dignity in Reno, NV, on December 7, 2017 at Rosewood Skilled Nursing/Rehab Center, where he had been in the care of Circle of Life Hospice. He had been in a state of declining health for several years. Mr. Young was preceded in death by his wife of 62-years, Donna, in 2012. He is survived by two sons, Rick of Canyon Country, CA, and Scott of Reno, NV, as well as five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends all around the world and his dog, Mila. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Long-time Fallon resident Jean Larsen passed away on December 13, 2017 at her home of cancer.
Jordan Caroline has brought a toughness to Nevada.
"Greetings From Lake Tahoe" salt water taffy is available, among other locations, at this Powder House Ski & Snowboard shop at The Gondola at Heavenly Village on the South Shore.
Tahoe Mountain Soap Company's lotion are made with a unique blend of natural oils and butters.
The classic navy blue women's hat, seen here, is among more than 100 products bigtruck offers.
Lake Tahoe love magnets, available at at Well Being Massage & Skin Care in Kings Beach, make for great stocking stuffers.
Tahoe Moonshine's offerings are handcrafted with the finest herbs, spices and organic ingredients.
Lake Tahoe-themed wooden maps, seen here for purchase at The Potlatch in Incline Village, can accentuate any home.
Tahoe Mountain Club’s Schaffer’s Camp, located at the top of Tahoe Zephyr Express chairlift, is surrounded by groomed runs with fresh snow on nearby tree branches.
Visitors turned out in strong numbers at western mountain resorts in November.
RENO — Second-year Nevada football coach Jay Norvell announced the signing of 16 players to National Letters of Intent on the opening day of the new early signing period on Wednesday.
In the early hours of December 11, 2017, Tammy Lynn Budell returned home peacefully in her sleep to join her sister Jan.
RENO — Jordan Caroline said his only year at Southern Illinois was a “great learning experience.” Caroline was being diplomatic and politically correct.
Vilma passed away December 17, 2017 at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City. She was 86 years old.
Carson High football coach Blair Roman put a wrap on the 2017 football season at the season-ending banquet at The Grove in Reno.
Vincent R. Ackerman, 58, died December 14, 2017 in Virginia City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Frederick W. Holdorf, 77, died December 15, 2017 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Nevada forward Caleb Martin, left, shoots over TCU guard Desmond Bane in a game earlier this season. Tuesday night, Martin came off the bench to score 22 points in a win against UC Davis in Reno.
RENO — Hallice Cooke’s perfect shooting night helped key Nevada’s 88-73 win over UC Davis on Tuesday. Cooke, a transfer from Iowa State, went 4-for-4 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line en route to a season-best 12 points in 19 minutes.
RENO — To start or not to start. For Nevada junior Caleb Martin the question is a non-starter. He said he doesn’t care, and when you hear him say that you naturally believe him.
The Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is bringing the Golden State Warriors to Northern Nevada. “Before every practice we watch film of the Golden State Warriors, the way they ricochet the ball around,” Wolf Pack coach Eric Musselman said. “We watch NBA clips everyday of their ball movement. That’s the way we want to play.”
FILE--In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Lady Gaga performs during a hurricanes relief concert in College Station, Texas. Lady Gaga will join the list of superstars with regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas in 2018, when she kicks off a two-year residency in December. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)
A female suspect in a burglary is wanted.
A female suspect in a burglary is wanted.
Charlie Abowd's stuffed mushrooms with shrimp, goat cheese and parmesan as seen last Friday at Adele's.
A Celebration of Ruth Lippert Merriner’s life will be held at a memorial service next month for this distinguished entrepreneur, volunteer and outstanding philanthropist.
Mountain West Notebook: San Diego State University hosts Gonzaga in marquee game
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1002 in Fallon recognized Oasis Academy students for their participation in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. From left are co-chair Melissa Nusi, VFW Auxiliary; Joshua Youles, eighth grade, fifth place; Alfredo Andrade, eighth grade, fourth place; Eliza Pike, eighth grade, third place’ Halle Fest, sixth grade, second place; Calin Menius-Rush, eighth grade, first place; and Mike Terry, VFW Post 1002 co-chair.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1002 in Fallon recognized three Churchill County High School students for their entries in the Voice of Democracy speech/essay contest. From left are co-chair Melissa Nusi, VFW Auxiliary; third place, Ashby Trotter; second place, Christian Nemeth; first place, Matt Goings; and Mike Terry, VFW Post 1002 co-chair.
Sheriff Ben Trotter, right, received a plaque honoring him for his work on the new law enforcement center from Commissioner Pete Olsen. Trotter has announced he will not seek a third term as sheriff but will file, instead, to run for justice of the peace.
It took two years to transform the house on East Williams Avenue to what is now the Stone Cabin Cafe.
At 8 Pieces of 8 on 318 South Taylor Street, fashionable Nevadan jewelry is offered along with rocks, gems, and historical coins.
Fallon's Sean McCormick defeats Curtis' Adrian St. Germain in the quarterfinals of the Reno Tournament of Champions on Saturday.
Faith Cornmesser lines up a shot during the Lady Wave's game against Bishop Manogue.
Kaitlyn Hunter moves to block Truckee's Isabella Abarno in the Elmo Dericco gymnasium.
Hayden Strasden takes a shot on the basket over the head of one of Pershing County's players.
Elijah Jackson hurls the ball across the court during the Greenwave's game against Truckee.
It’s been more than 10 years since the Greenwave last had a high school All-American.
It was two close games, but it was two wins for the Greenwave last weekend.
A big fourth quarter propelled the Lady Wave basketball team to its fourth win over a 4A opponent.
AT2 Jonathan Burnett, a Navy reservist, prepares to place a wreath in honor of World War II veteran Frank Minervini, who died in 2016.
Dayton resident Caroll Massie stands next to her husband’s resting place at the columbarium during Wreaths Across America.
Civil Air Patrol and Sea Cadets bow their heads during a ceremony honoring veteransduring Wreaths Across America on Saturday morning at the Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City.
Nevada National Army guardsmen volunteered at the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Fernley, From left are Spc. Noah Jennings, Sgt. Kevin Tumbarga, Sgt. First Class Mayra Haaglund and Sgt. Jorge Wilson.
A view from the east of the parcel that's part of the proposed Vintage project.
Work continues on the Jackson Village development after a long delay.
James P. Costa, 85, of Carson City, passed away December 16, 2017.
Rows of wreaths were placed at Saturday’s Wreaths Across ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Dayton resident Caroll Massie stands next to her husband’s resting place at the columbarium during Wreaths Across America.
Nevada National Army guardsmen volunteered at the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Fernley, From left are Spc. Noah Jennings, Sgt. Kevin Tumbarga, Sgt. First Class Mayra Haaglund and Sgt. Jorge Wilson.
Dancers with the Ballet Folklorico International in Reno perform at the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, includes traditional Latino food, games and dancing. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Dancers with the Ballet Folklorico International in Reno perform at the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City on Saturday. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, included traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
German Fernandez, center, talks about his experiences in the Jump Start College program during the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City on Saturday. In addition to hearing from students, the holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, included traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
Sierra Montana, left, with Western Nevada College’s Jump Start program, talks with Vanessa Machuca, 13, right, of Incline Village, during the Posada Celebration in Carson City on Saturday. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, includes traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
Dozens of ducks congregate on the lawn of a house on the corner of 10th and Division in downtown Carson City Friday evening.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball coach never takes a moment off from his chosen profession. He coaches his Wolf Pack players. He coaches the Northern Nevada media. He coaches his administration. He coaches his coaches. He coaches his family.
Samples taken from water fountains and fixtures at Carson City School District sites had lead levels well below the project Action Level for drinking water.
Robert “Bob” Wayne Roach Jr, a long time resident of Fallon, Nevada passed away on December 13th at the age of 89.
Richard ‘Dick’ Payne was surrounded by his family when he went to be with his sweet Molly May.
Vilma Mae Weneck, 86 of Carson City, passed away on December 17, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Johanna A. Hernandez, 90, died December 17, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders has completed construction on what may be the first industrial speculative building completed in Carson City in a decade at 3320 Research Way. The 28,500-square foot building is partially leased, with 10,000 square feet still available.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is limiting free parking to patrons of the casino.
RENO — Eric Musselman expected more out of his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team on Sunday. “We have to get a lot better,” said Musselman after the Wolf Pack’s methodical 77-62 victory over the Radford Highlanders at Lawlor Events Center. “The good thing is we got a win by 15 points. But we know we have to get much better.”
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reaches over the goal line for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 26.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws during practice at the Don Hutson Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 in Ashwaubenon, Wis. (Adam Wesley/The Post-Crescent via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger before an NFL a game Sept. 10.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio, left, smiles as he talks to assistants during the second half of a game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 26.
Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) pressures Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) as Prescott throws a pass on Nov. 30.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota listens to a question during a news conference on Dec. 10.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles after a play against the Houston Texans on Dec. 10.
Nevada guard Lindsey Drew, right, blocks a shot by TCU guard Alex Robinson during the first half in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Carson High’s girls basketball team won its second straight game and avenged an embarrassing loss in the process.
Dancers with the Ballet Folklorico International in Reno perform at the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, includes traditional Latino food, games and dancing. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Dancers with the Ballet Folklorico International in Reno perform at the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City on Saturday. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, included traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
German Fernandez, center, talks about his experiences in the Jump Start College program during the Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College in Carson City on Saturday. In addition to hearing from students, the holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, included traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
Sierra Montana, left, with Western Nevada College’s Jump Start program, talks with Vanessa Machuca, 13, right, of Incline Village, during the Posada Celebration in Carson City on Saturday. The holiday event, hosted by the Latino Cohort, includes traditional Latino food, games and dancing.
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Muscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City, recently received a $2,000 grant from Nevada Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to facilitate a video competition to create public service announcements about the dangers of texting and driving.
Dutch Bros. Carson City donated $2,200 to Carson High Safe Grad.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes enjoys a meal before purchasing gifts at Walmart.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently purchased Angel Tree gifts at Walmart.
CHS Speech and Debate hosted a multi-high school tournament last weekend and saw great success. The tournament hosted 19 schools, 397 competitive entries, and 78 volunteer judges for the two-day event.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was one of many sites visited by PHS student Garrett Watkins’ trip to the nation’s capital.
Garrett Watkins and other Pioneer High School students have attended the JAG conference in Washington, D.C.
Nevada guard Lindsey Drew, right, blocks a shot by TCU guard Alex Robinson during the first half in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Carson High senior Tanner Kalicki competed and won a kicking showcase at Missouri Western College near Kansas City recently.
RENO — Kendall Stephens has been an enigma through the first 10 regular-season games for the Nevada basketball team.
Katie Browne and Brian Hamilton were married at Edgewood Tahoe on Dec. 2. The bride, daughter of Robin and Steve Browne, is a longtime resident and student of Carson City.
Scholarship winners from left: Jasmine Wong-Fortunato, Gabriel Covington, and Sy’Johnniqa Moore.
State Fire Marshall Bart Chambers explains the sequence of events Friday morning at Station 52.
Only 45 seconds after ignition the 'un-maintained' Christmas tree was fully involved as seen Fridy morning at Station 52.
Carson City Fire Paramedic Matt Cooper, right, takes breakfast orders, from left, John Pedrini, Jim and PJ White and Raffi Attashian at Betsy’s Big Kitchen in the Slot World Casino on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. Slot World is donating 100% of the proceeds from the cafe during Saturday's event to the Holiday with a Hero program which provides a proper Christmas to nearly 300 local underprivileged students. Photo by Rick Gunn/Nevada Momentum
Carson's Kyler Rudy tries to escape the grasp of Gabriel Castaneda of Yuma, Arizona's Cibola H.S. Friday morning at the Tournament of Champions in Reno.
182-pounder Jesse Case has the upper hand on Rio Rancho's (New Mexico) Jared Hererra Friday morning at the Tournament of Champions.
RENO — The Reno Tournament of Champions is one tough event, and the young Carson High wrestling squad found that out on Friday.
The Carson High girls basketball team opened the game with 23 unanswered points en route to a 48-18 win over Hug on Friday night at Morse Burley Gym.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Continuing my look at open-wheel racing for next season, this week I’ll take a look at Formula One and what we can expect for 2018. Three months to the day after Christmas, the 2018 F1 season will commence with the Australian Grand Prix.
Luisa R. Nunez, 88, died December 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Margie J. Frank, 75, died December 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Pauline L. Sprouffske, 86, died December 10, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Douglas Roy Dewey, 67 of Carson City, passed away on November 20, 2017, arrangements were in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
John William Vaughan Jr. was born in Hollywood, CA, August 10, 1940 to Simon William Horn aka John William Vaughan Sr. and Elizabeth Marie Kaspar. He was struck by a vehicle crossing the road in San Antonio, TX and passed away from his injuries on November 17, 2017.
Nancy G. Loflin, 70, died December 14, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Linda Lee Arvidson, 64, died December 15, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
John A. Patton, 89, died December 13, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Jack D. Downs, 76 of Dayton, passed away on December 13, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Judith Ann Miller, 72 of Dayton, passed away on December 13, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
A long line is seen at the Roop St. post office on tax tay in Carson City.
TCU guard Alex Robinson, left, drives to the basket past Nevada guard Lindsey Drew on Dec. 8.
Chocolates from Carson City chocolatier Moondance Chocolates will be sold in Expresso Yourself.
Expresso Yourself features chalkboard and whiteboard tabletops patrons can draw on while they sit.
RENO — Nevada basketball players are finally back home, sleeping in their own beds, taking finals and preparing for their first multi-game homestand since the first week of the season.
Lindsey Drew is the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team’s biggest enigma, conundrum and riddle all wrapped up together in one puzzling package. The Mountain West’s most efficient player (his 5.4 assist-to-turnover ratio leads the conference by a wide margin) is that rare college basketball player who would simply prefer to allow his teammates to take all the shots.
The rich just got richer this week when the Yankees acquired Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton for Sterling Castro and a couple of minor leaguers plus cash.
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz, center at podium with Cmdr. John Ezell, met with member of Fallon’s American Legion Post 16 on Tuesday. Earlier it the day, he spoke at the Fernley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors’ breakfast.
The BLM ensures the wild horses receive ample hay.
Horses and burros, which will be up for adoption, comingle in one of the holding pens.
Mares and foals were gathered from the Fox and Lake ranges between Gerlach and Nixon.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Fernley.
Jo Cadwallader passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2017, after a battle with cancer.
The Susan Werner Trio leads off the spring music scene on March 24 at the Oats Park Arts Center’s Barkley Theatre.
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.
Looking for a home: Bugsy, an incredibly beautiful border collie/malamute mix, is four years old. He is well mannered and very sweet. Bugsy is great on a leash and gets along well with other dogs. His greatest wish is to be in a home for Christmas. Please come out and take him for a walk.
Aerial view of the Humboldt River, with all of its switchbacks and curves, near Rye Patch Reservoir.
Fallon's Lailani Otuafi goes for a basket against the Northern 4A McQueen Lady Lancers.
Fallon's Faith Cornmesser blocks McQueen's Kaila Spevak during the Lady Wave's Tuesday home game.
It’s billed as the toughest wrestling tournament in the country.
In a true show of this season’s skill, the Lady Wave topped the Northern 4A’s McQueen Lady Lancers 69-40 Tuesday evening.
The cast of John Cariani’s Love/Sick will take the Brewery Arts Center stage at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Carson's Darryll Heyward braces himself against Manogue's Anthony Rosas during Wednesday match at Carson High School.
Carson's Kyle Rudy defeated Manogue's James Schoen during Wednesday's match at Carson High School.
Alex Wells and Brandon Macias are new to the Carson High wrestling program, but both have experienced success in the early going.
Deputy Uriel Collazo accepts the Lifesaving Award from Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Sgt. Craig Lowe accepts the award for Supervisor of the Year from Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Deputy Chris River accepts the Purple Heart Award from Sheriff Ken Furlong. He also received the Lifesaving Award and Sworn Employee of the Year.
Deputies Jessica Dickey, Nick Pinochi, Donald Gibson, Israel Loyola and Carson City Forensic Program Manager Bekah Bock accept their award for Team of the Year from the Sheriff's Office. The five are apart of the department's Mobile Outreach Safety Team.
The Westerner Motel in Gardnerville.
The Westerner Motel will be demolished soon to make way for a new bank.
Robert J. Jacques, 70, died December 9, 2017 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Julia Josephine Anderson, 85 of Dayton, passed away on December 12, 2017. arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Linda Louise McAndrews, 53 of Silver Springs, passed away on December 8, 2017. arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
A wide array of sunglasses can protect eyes from potentially damaging ultraviolet radiation.
Sun worshipping may be nice, but UV exposure can be hard on the skin.
No smoking allowed sign
A service will be held Saturday, December 16th at 11 am, viewing will be held at 10am at the Dresslerville Gym
This year’s last chance to see Santa aboard a historic steam car is this weekend.
Sean and Kim Saucedo stand inside what will become their new store, Rustically Divine, once all the renovations are complete.
The area encounter heavy snow in January in both the Sierra and in the Comstock.
The Carson River flooded south of Silver Springs and inundated campgrounds.
The Carson River runs high at the Fort Churchill gage in January.
Lahontan Elementary School students gather around the Buddy Bench with Fallon's Pizza Factory owner, Eric Lombardi, after its unvieling Thursday morning.
Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory Franchise, right, presents the Buddy Bench to Lahontan Elementary School Thursday morning.
Derek Barry shoots a jump shot over a Reed defender on Tuesday night.
Carson's Kahle Good drives to the basket in a game against Reed on Tuesday night.
TCU guard Kenrich Williams, right, drives to the basket past Nevada forward Cody Martin, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Carson High's Lauren Lemburg shoots a short jump shot against Reed on Tuesday.
If Carson High could find a way to finish games, it would be 4-1 on the season.
Carson High’s girls basketball team dug itself a huge hole to start the game, and was never able to recover.
Chocolate cherry truffles rolled in crushed pistachios, matcha powder and cacao powder.
Amy Lisenbe/Nevada Appeal Charles Adams shows one of the many packages he's wrapped in pink as part of his color of love theme for Christmas decor this year.
As expected, Nevada dropped out of the top 25 after back-to-back losses to Texas Tech and TCU last week. The visiting Pack lost 82-76 in overtime to Texas Tech despite leading much of the game, and then dropped an 84-80 neutral-court decision to No. 20 TCU at Staples Center.
Carson High’s bowling team is off to a 3-0 start after recent wins over McQueen (26-19) and Douglas (36-9).
The Lady Bighorns claimed the championship trophy in the Excel Christian tournament. The team faced Excel Cristian, Wooster and Coral Academy of Science.
The Oasis Academy Bighorns won the championship of the Excel Christian Tournament over the weekend.
Hayden Strasdin, 3, leaps past Spring Creek's players to shoot a basket in the Elmo Derrico gymnasium.
Christian Nemeth looks for an opening around Elko's Ronin Rowley to pass the ball to a teammate
Alexis Jarrett blocks a shot from one of Elko's players
Chandler McAlexander blocks Spring Creek's Alayna Grosz's shot on the basket during Friday's Lady Wave home game.
The Greenwave boys basketball team took on some of the top teams in the league last weekend.
The Fallon Lady Wave girls basketball team rolled to a pair of victories over the weekend.
Circumstances beyond control, the Greenwave wrestling team made the best of a bad situation in filling only nine weight classes in its second tournament of the year.
Oasis Academy’s boys’ basketball team had a huge win last week, coming away as champions of the Excel Christian Tournament in Sparks.
The Lady Bighorns basketball team dominated the competition during the Excel Christian tournament last week, taking home the championship trophy.
From left, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Steve Canavero presents Churchill County High School student Dawson Frost, middle, the U.S. Senate Youth Program scholarship with Principal Kevin Lords, right.
Sonny Nunes, 86 of Carson City, passed away on December 11, 2017. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Keith Benton passed away on December 1, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada.
Bonnie and Stan Johnson smile in front of their home, newly decked out in Christmas cheer.
Charlie and Karen Abowd of Cafe at Adele’s are again hosting Cookies with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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A cute golden retriever dog is wearing a santa hat during Christmas. It is sitting and looking happy. A Christmas tree with lights is in the background.
From left, Tahoe Carson Radiology Specialists Keith Shonnard, Shannon Altahus, and Nick Carlevato.
Texas Tech and TCU didn’t beat the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team last week. Blame it on the schedule.
Stacey Turner of You've Got Maids dusts Leticia Krozier's home Friday.
Leticia Krozier and her 2-year-old daughter Baylee relax on the couch while Stacey Turner of You've Got Maids cleans for them Friday.
Shauna Constant of You've Got Maids cleans the bathroom for Leticia Krozier Friday in Carson City.
Preceded in death by husband Charles Wright; daughter Francis La Plant; and step-son Stephen Wright.
Husband and wife Ron Wilson and Nicole Merrin are the owners of Carson Auto Sales on North Carson Street.
Mary Ann Hajdas, 59 of Stateline passed away on December 7, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Janice died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Joseph Henry places an urn in the columbarium at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
A wreath with the displayed message of "Always in our Hearts" separates two urns.
Tom Draughon of the Nevada Veterans Coalition ensures the 13 urns are aligned prior to a military ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Hallie Kirk will serenade the Leisure Hour Club on Dec. 20.
Douglas center Hunter Morris puts up a shot against a Grants Pass defender Saturday at DHS.
It seems like every year I deal with teams running up the score, especially in girls basketball. And, Bishop Manogue and Reno, and to a lesser extent Reed, are the teams that usually are guilty.
Golden State forward Kevon Looney (5) blocks a shot by Detroit forward Anthony Tolliver during the second quarter Friday.
Trent Robison puts up a shot against a Hug defender Friday night at the Morse Burley Gymnasium.
Senior Derek Barry lays in a bucket for the Senators on Friday night against the Hug Hawks at the Morse Burley Gymnasium.
9-year-old Ka'Lea explains what kind of gift she would like to purchase for her brother to the Rotary Club's Susie Messina Saturday at Walmart.
Rotarian Susie Messina helps Ka'Lea, 9, find a gift for her mother Saturday at the north Walmart in Carson City.
More than 40 attendees gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to help the Kit Carson Toastmasters Club celebrate 60 years of operation in Carson City.
Carson High School government teacher Angila Golik.
WINNEMUCCA — Kyle Rudy claimed the 138-pound title to lead Carson to a seventh-place finish at the annual Cody Louck Invitational on Saturday at the Winnemucca Fairgrounds.
CHS Student of the Week sophomore Hallie Newman
Phillip Brady
Winners of the CHS Perfect Attendance Award and Certificate
CHS Honors Biology students prepare to plant.
Rachael Seabert, right, and other students work in an American Sign Language class at Western Nevada College on Sept. 19.
Folkloric dancers will be part of the first Posada Celebration at Western Nevada College on Dec. 16. The celebration runs from noon to 3 p.m. in the Carson Nugget Hall in the Aspen Building on the Carson City campus.
Students from Pioneer High School perused art at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno on Dec. 6.
Back row from left: Dr. Tami Seddon, Brennan Pott, Michael Davis, Dylan Friend, Stephen West, Brad Denney, Tristan Bailey, Matthew Edelman, and Hannah Potts. In the front from left are Margo Lewis, Sophie Choat, Jennifer Carnes, Mikayla Talkington, Melissa Steele, and Kacie Osier.
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Lily Bouza, Bella Kordonowy and Abby Golik all scored in double figures to lead Carson High to a 59-21 win over host Pyramid Lake on Friday night in a nonleague girls basketball game.
When you lose two one-point games to start the season and then get blown out by 44 points the next time out, you will take a win any way you can get one.
Last week I mentioned some of the changes coming to NASCAR for the 2018 season. This week, I’ll address open-wheel changes for next season, specifically the Verizon IndyCar series. Next week, I’ll run down what to expect in Formula One for the coming year.
Eagle Valley Golf Course is under new management.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval poses for a photo with 4th-grade students from Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum in this May 26, 2017 photo. The 2017 Nevada Legislature approved $500,000 in funding to reimburse school disctricts for the cost of transporting students on field trips to the seven state museums. Peter Barton/Nevada Division of Museums and History
Bruce Tipton, Chad Turner, Ed James, Craig Davis and Shane Quilling lift a heavy wooden riser off of a trailer Saturday morning during set-up for United Methodist Church's annual living nativity.
Sharon passed away on November 23, 2017. She was born on Thanksgiving Day and was taken home on Thanksgiving Day 70 years later.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, grandmother, aunt and friend, Geraldine Louise Morse, who passed peacefully at her home in Carson City, Nevada after a long illness. She is deeply loved and missed by her friends and family.
Tasha Martel, the new grants manager and community outreach coordinator at Partnership Carson City, is excited about her new role helping make Carson City a healthier community. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Eagle Valley Golf Course is under new management.
A hole on the East Course at Eagle Valley Golf Course.
The sign at the entrance to Eagle Valley Golf Course is seen Thursday in east Carson City.
Bruce Tipton, Chad Turner, Ed James, Craig Davis and Shane Quilling lift a heavy wooden riser off of a trailer Saturday morning during set-up for United Methodist Church's annual living nativity.
A screen separates prisoners from jail staff.
A cell door opens into the day room.
Sheriff Ben Trotter shows Chamber of Commerce members one of the day rooms.
Sheriff Ben Trotter (with scissors) and Churchill County Commissioner Pete Olsen, cut the ribbon on Wednesday to mark the dedication of the new law enforcement facility.
Sheriff Ben Trotter shows Chamber of Commerce members one of the day rooms.
Sue Buckner, committee chair of the annual Christmas Home Tour, is showcasing her vintage caroler collection, which also will be featured during her tour Saturday.
Carson High's Abel Carter will play baseball at Washington State University.
Abel Carter is flanked by his parents John and Rhonda for the signing of his letter-of-intent to play baseball at Washington State Thursday at Carson High.
Despite missing leading scorer Zane Warkentin, Sierra Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team rolled to a 63-38 win over Sage Ridge on Thursday night at Sierra Lutheran.
The Carson City Senior Center is holding a canned food drive to benefit Meals on Wheels at Save Mart, 3620 N. Carson Street, on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Senior Center provides over 79,000 meals to homebound seniors in Carson City yearly.
Carson City TRIAD presents Public Works for Public Safety, a discussion on managing winter weather events today at 11:45 a.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Carson City Sgt. Daniel Gonzales and former Chief of Juvenile Services Ben Bianchi are sworn in as the newest members of the Juvenile Services Probation Committee.
The Nevada Wolf Pack’s stay in the national Top 25 college basketball rankings might last only slightly longer than it takes for coach Eric Musselman to take off his shirt after winning a championship. The Wolf Pack, which found itself in the Top 25 rankings this week for the first time since the 2006-07 season, lost at Texas Tech (82-76) in overtime on Tuesday.
Corey Reid’s University of South Dakota track career got off to a rousing start.
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.
Looking for a home: Maise, a beautiful domestic long-hair, is 10 years old. She is a bit aloof, but very sweet. Her previous owners abandoned her when they moved away. A kind neighbor brought her to CAPS. She would love to be in a warm, friendly home for Christmas. Please make her wish come true.
Veteran Cody Barham with his late wife, Amber.
Navy fireboats battle flames aboard the USS Nevada after it received several direct hits from Japanese torpedo planes on Dec. 7, 1941.
Persimmon cut slice bite Set isolated on white background clipping path
Before a small cadre of students, coaches and media, and flanked by his parents, Abel Carter announced on Thursday he would be attending Washington State University on a baseball scholarship next fall.
These headstones in the nearly-forgotten Empire Cemetery are just about all that remains of the once-prosperous community of Empire City, located east of Carson City.
Fallon's Ben Otuafi wrestles in the 285-pound division at Saturday's Earl Wilkens Memorial Tournament.
Fallon's Ben Dooley wrestles against Yerington in the 285-pound division on Saturday in the Earl Wilkens Memorial Tournament in Fallon.
The Fallon Wildcats were the champion team in the Thanksgiving Holiday Classic's grade 1-3 division.
The Young Guns of Pyramid Lake were named champions of grade 4-6 in the Thanksgiving Holiday Classic co-ed youth basketball tournament.
Churchill County Middle School 8-grader Reese Waggoner rides the pole bending course during the last high school rodeo of the winter season.
Churchill County High School senior Leighton Beyer handles her goat during the goat tying competition. She took 2nd place in the event.
Two of Fallon’s state medalists shined in the season-opening tournament over the weekend.
The Fallon High School Rodeo Club ended its fall season Nov. 18 and 19 in Las Vegas during the Nevada State High School Rodeo.
Twenty teams participated in this year’s Thanksgiving Holiday Classic basketball tournament.
One test down, another to go. And the season is only just begun.
Josephine A. Goeckner, 72, died December 7, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Janice M. Hays, 73, died December 5, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Falcons have taken roost at the Legislative building.
A falcon rests at the Legislative building on Wednesday.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Schoo will present a “Night of Nativity” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today. The exhibit is free and the public is welcome to walk through the exhibit that features 170 Nativity sets representing 14 countries.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Schoo will present a “Night of Nativity” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today. The exhibit is free and the public is welcome to walk through the exhibit that features 170 Nativity sets representing 14 countries.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Schoo will present a “Night of Nativity” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today. The exhibit is free and the public is welcome to walk through the exhibit that features 170 Nativity sets representing 14 countries.
Carson City Sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Gonzales, organizer of the annual Holiday with a Hero program, invites the public to a fundraiser Saturday. Slot World Casino will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from its cafe, between 8 a.m.-8 p.m., to Holiday with a Hero. The community event partners military, firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel with local Students in Transition to help them have a proper Christmas. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Nevada's Kendall Stephens shoots against Texas Tech on Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas.
Colin Kaepernick attends the 2017 ACLU SoCal's Bill of Rights Dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Jesse Case pins Galena's Jory Davis Wednesday night at Galena High during the 182-pound match.
USAF retired Captain Robert 'Bob' Lloyd proudly wears his Pearl Harbor Survivor Hickam Field hat as he relaxes at home in Dayton.
RENO — Jesse Case barely missed reaching the state meet last winter, and he is using that as motivation this season.
Northern Nevada All Veteran Honor Guard conducts a funeral ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
Timothy Winter and Sarah Jongsma rehearse a scene for the musical Honk Jr.
Cast members rehearse for the upcoming production of Honk Jr.
FILE - In this March 3, 2017 file photo, Del. Dan Morhaim talks to reporters in Annapolis, Md. after the Maryland House of Delegates voted 138-0 to reprimand him for acting "contrary to the principles" of Maryland's ethical standards by not disclosing his work as a paid consultant for a marijuana company while he was working on marijuana policy. State lawmakers around the country have introduced and supported policies that help their own businesses, their employers and sometimes their personal finances, according to an analysis of financial disclosure forms and legislative votes by the Center for Public Integrity and The Associated Press. The news organizations’ examination of lawmakers’ outside income found numerous examples in which their votes also happened to promote their private interests. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)
FILE--In this Oct. 11, 2016, file photo, Republican lawmakers huddle as they discuss a bill that would authorize public funds for an NFL stadium and convention center expansion in Las Vegas during a special legislative session in Carson City, Nev. State lawmakers around the country have introduced and supported policies that help their own businesses, their employers and sometimes their personal finances, according to an analysis of financial disclosure forms and legislative votes by the Center for Public Integrity and The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Michelle Rindels, file)
FILE - This May 3, 2013 file photo shows Nevada state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno, at the Legislative Building in Carson City. Kieckhefer, voted at least six times in 2017 to advance measures benefiting clients of the law firm where he works as director of client relations. State lawmakers around the country have introduced and supported policies that help their own businesses, their employers and sometimes their personal finances, according to an analysis of financial disclosure forms and legislative votes by the Center for Public Integrity and The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison, File)
As of Tuesday morning, Nevada had the No. 9 ranking RPI among Division I schools, according to ESPN.com. The Pack won its first eight games, four at home and four on the road. The 8-0 start was the best in school history since Nevada went to Division I. Nevada’s strength of schedule is 64.
NEW YORK — Beyonce presented Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night, and Kaepernick promised that “with or without the NFL’s platform, I will continue to work for the people.”
Greg Gross to return as Reno Aces manager RENO — The Reno Aces, in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, have announced Greg Gross will return to Reno as its manager. Joining Gross will be pitching coach Gil Heredia, hitting coach Jason Camilli and coach Mike Lansing. Rounding out the support staff will be trainer Paul Porter and strength and conditioning coach Steven Candelaria.
Vyvyan D. Haynes, 72, died December 4, 2017 in Silver Springs, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Mable A. Smith, 96, died December 5, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
On display Tuesday at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Dr. Kira Brooks demostrates the use of the Da Vinci Xi, which is the latest generation of robotic surgery technology.
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek shoots against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Texas Tech's Keenan Evans (12) and Jarrett Culver (23) defend Nevada's Kendall Stephens (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. A defensive foul was called on the play. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Nevada's Lindsey Drew (14) tries to shoot the ball around Texas Tech's Keenan Evans (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Dayton's Joey Martinez (left) defends Lowry's Scottie Smith on Tuesday.
Carson's Trent Robison shoots a jumper over a Spanish Springs defender on Tuesday night.
Carson's Jonathan Randall drives to the basket in a game against Spanish Springs on Tuesday night.
Austin Dekruyf was the winner of the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Hoop Shoot.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech bounced back from a loss that knocked the Red Raiders out of the Top 25 by beating Nevada in the Wolf Pack’s first game in the poll in 10 years.
SPARKS — After two tough losses, the Carson High boys basketball team was hoping the third game would be a charm.
Bob Pazen's home is a smoldering ruin after after a wildfire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Pazen was in bed Monday night when his son came in and told them they needed to evacuate. Pazen, his wife, son and the family dog evacuated from the home, grabbing just a few pieces of clothing and jewelry. When he came back to check on his home Tuesday morning, his house was fine, but when he returned later, the house was fully engulfed in flames. (AP Photo/Amanda Lee Myers)
Firefighters put out a wildfire burning in an orchard Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Santa Paula, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes and other structures Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A car burns during a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
A news photographer takes pictures of a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
A water dropping helicopter flies over a hot spot on the Creek Fire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
A Los Angeles County firefighter puts water on a burning car during a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of other structures. Tens of thousands of people have been ordered evacuated. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
A Los Angeles County firefighter walks past burning house during a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of other structures. Tens of thousands of people have been ordered evacuated. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Two people walk along the beach with a dog as a wildfire burns in distance Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes and other structures Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A firefighter hoses down the remains of a destroyed home after the Thomas fire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Daniel Dreifuss via AP)
Flames and smoke shroud State Route 33 as a wildfire burns in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday.
Two people walk along the beach with a dog as a wildfire burns in distance Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A wildfire continues to burn as its red glow is reflected on the beach Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A woman cries as she covers her face near her destroyed home a wildfire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Daniel Dreifuss via AP)
Firefighters gather in front of a residential area as a wildfire burns along the 101 Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes and other structures Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Carson's Trent Robison shoots a jumper over a Spanish Springs defender on Tuesday night.
Carson's Jonathan Randall drives to the basket in a game against Spanish Springs on Tuesday night.
SPARKS — After two tough losses, the Carson High boys basketball team was hoping the third game would be a charm.
SPARKS — The Carson High girls basketball team played solid for about 18 minutes Tuesday before the game got away.
Nevada's Cody Martin (10) fouls Texas Tech's Keenan Evans (12) on a shot during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Nevada's Caleb Martin (10) shoots against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech's Zhaire Smith (2) dunks against Nevada during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech's Zach Smith gestures to the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Nevada on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard pumps his fists after after Tech scored to tie the score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nevada, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Nevada's Josh Hall (33) fouls Texas Tech's Keenan Evans (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 82-76 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech bounced back from a loss that knocked the Red Raiders out of the Top 25 by beating Nevada in the Wolf Pack’s first game in the poll in 10 years.
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FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Nevada death row inmate Scott Dozier, right, confers with Lori Teicher, a federal public defender involved in his case, during an appearance in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas. A judge left a condemned Nevada prison inmate's execution on hold over concerns about using a never-before-tried three-drug combination for Nevada's first execution in more than 11 years. With the Nevada Supreme Court expected to review the case and decide in coming months if Dozier's execution should go forward, Clark County District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti said Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, she wants written filings on other issues. (AP Photo/Ken Ritter, File)
In this Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 photo, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch speaks during a news conference in Salt Lake City. President Donald Trump's rare move to shrink two large national monuments in Utah triggered another round of outrage among Native American leaders who vowed to unite and take the fight to court to preserve protections for lands they consider sacred. Branch said only Congress, not the president, has the power to reduce a national monument, something that the tribal coalition argued in its lawsuit. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation to shrink the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump stand with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
In their native Uganda, a place where being gay can send you to prison, Barnabas Wobiliya, left, and Apollo Kimuli risked their lives as advocates for AIDS education and equality for the LGBTQ community. Threatened with death, both men fled and spent a year in refugee camps before resettlement in Utah. The two are now trying to build their lives here, while using the Internet to continue their activism for others in Africa's LGBTQ community. (Leah Hogsten/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
President Donald Trump is surrounded by Utah representatives at the Utah Capitol on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, after signing two presidential proclamations to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
President Donald Trump stands with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, left, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, center, after arriving at the Ronald R Wright National Air Guard Base in Salt Lake City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (Scott Sommerdorf/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump is surrounded by Utah representatives at the Utah Capitol on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, as he signs two presidential proclamations to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
President Donald Trump hands a pen to Sen Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, after signing a proclamation to shrink the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump shakes Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, hand at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan Nez speaks during during a news conference Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. President Donald Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. Nez noted Monday that Trump's move comes a week after he referred to a Democratic senator he doesn't like as "Pocahontas." He says the administration doesn't respect indigenous people. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Protesters gather outside of the Utah State Capitol where President Donald Trump spoke to local representatives on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Roughly 3,000 demonstrators lined up near the State Capitol to protest Trump's announcement of scaling back two sprawling national monuments, and his declaring that "public lands will once again be for public use." (Benjamin Zack/Standard-Examiner via AP)
Protesters yell at police officers as they are stopped from marching up State Street during President Donald Trump's announcement to eliminate vast portions of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (Laura Seitz/The Deseret News via AP)
Protesters yell in front of police officers as they are stopped from marching up State Street during President Donald Trump's announcement to eliminate vast portions of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (Laura Seitz/The Deseret News via AP)
Protesters march from the Utah State Capitol through downtown Salt Lake City during President Donald Trump's visit Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Roughly 3,000 demonstrators lined up near the State Capitol to protest Trump's announcement of scaling back two sprawling national monuments, and his declaring that "public lands will once again be for public use." (Benjamin Zack/Standard-Examiner via AP)
President Donald Trump holds up a signed proclamation to shrink the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Protestors and riot gear wearing police officers standoff on State Street during the protest downtown against President Donald Trump during his visit to the State Capital in Salt Lake on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Trump on Monday took the rare step of scaling back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, declaring that "public lands will once again be for public use" in a move cheered by Republican leaders who lobbied him to undo protections they considered overly broad. (Adam Fondren/The Deseret News via AP)
President Donald Trump speaks at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah in a move that will delight the state's GOP politicians and many rural residents who see the lands as prime examples of federal overreach, but will enrage tribes and environmentalist groups who vow to immediately sue to preserve the monuments. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Anthony Fierro yells in front of a police officer as protesters are stopped from marching up State Street during President Donald Trump's announcement to eliminate vast portions of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (Laura Seitz/The Deseret News via AP)
Protesters kneel in the middle of State Street police try to break up a march through downtown Salt Lake City on Monday.
Carson City Art Gallery will have plenty of local art for sale at its holiday show on Saturday.
Poet Rita Geil will perform in Mile High Jazz Band’s holiday jazz and poetry event on Dec. 12 at Comma Coffee.
The Nutcracker's Arabian dancers practice from right, Madison Blea, Maria Whitaker, and Patience Custer.
Coutrney LeBlanc, 14, practices her role for The Nutcracker ballet as Clara, dreamer of the Nutcracker.
'American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West' by Nate Blakeslee
The Navy supply ship USS Devosa carried men and equipment during the last two years of World War II.
Betty’s Dream, a B-25J medium bomber similar to the one Robert Whalen flew on, flies at the National Championship Air Races in Reno in September.
A Merchant Marine ship similar to the one Charles Montanaro sailed on.
Army Air Corps radioman and gunner Robert (Bob) Whalen, front, of Gardnerville, presides at the placing of a wreath during the World War II memorial ceremonies on Veterans Day. Behind him is his son, Paul.
Carson City resident Charles Montanaro, who served aboard a Merchant Marine ship during World War II, was asked to help with the placement of the Merchant Marine wreath on Veterans Day in Washington, D.C.
Northern Nevada All Veteran Honor Guard conducts a funeral ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
The huge aluminum eagle sculpture sits in the Road and Highway Builders equipment yard awaiting its installation at the south end of the Carson Bypass.
Due to record precipitation Washoe Lake is completely full heading into the winter months.
Nevada basketball coach Eric Musselman has set the dates for the Wolf Pack Timeout luncheons.
Joseph Sharmer III, 76 of Dayton passed away on November 30, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Fallon's Kaitlyn Hunter shoots between two Reno defenders in the Lady Wave's 43-39 loss to last year's 4A regional tournament runner-up.
Marcus Dahl (in white) passes the ball to Joshua Mikulak over Ryan Jones' head.
Head Coach Chelle Dalager found out quickly how well her team would respond after its first loss of the season.
The Oasis Academy boys basketball team gained some game experience in a 34-19 loss to Fernley’s JV team last Wednesday.
Even not playing close to its potential, the Lady Wave basketball team showed it can compete with the big schools — and win.
Margaret Elaine Bast, 92 of Carson City, passed away on December 2, 2017 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Kum Pok Altman, 72, died December 4, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Vera M. Hunt, 97, died December 4, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
William Glenn, 86, passed away November 27, 2017, at his home in Carson City, Nevada.
Flames from a wildfire loom up over a neighborhood in Santa Paula, Calf., Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Ventura County fire officials say the blaze broke out Monday east of Santa Paula, a city of 30,000 people about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Powerful winds are pushing the blaze west toward the city along Highway 150, which is shut down. (Megan Diskin/The Ventura County Star via AP)
Flames from a wildfire loom up over a neighborhood in Santa Paula, Calf., Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Ventura County fire officials say the blaze broke out Monday east of Santa Paula, a city of 30,000 people about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Powerful winds are pushing the blaze west toward the city along Highway 150, which is shut down. (Megan Diskin/The Ventura County Star via AP)
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Toys For Tots is among many ways local residents can give back this hoiday season.
The demolition of the Kinkead Building continued on Monday.
Smoking Christmas Light showing the hazards around the holidays.
The Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team is fast becoming the road warriors of Division I basketball. Nevada, ranked 22nd in the latest AP poll and 24th in the USA Today poll after an 8-0 start, is a perfect 4-0 on the road after victories at Santa Clara, Pacific, Hawaii and UC Irvine.
Jay Norvell kept his promise. Sort of. When asked last summer what his expectations were for his 2017 Nevada Wolf Pack football team, the wet-behind-the-ears head coach didn’t hesitate.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom and grandmother, Patricia Merritt Bartholf on November 29th, 2017, in Fairbanks Alaska. Her daughter and great grandson were with her when she got her wings to heaven.
Lou Groffman conducts STRAZZ advanced string ensemble in concert last year.
Larry D. Cain, 76 of Carson City, passed away on November 29, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Ed was born in Albuquerque, NM, and was the son of the late Edward Raymond, Sr. and Gladys Raymond Claxton.
One local market that sees an increase in business from Burning Man is Whole Foods. In 2012, the store took their team members to the playa to better understand what Burners need for the event.
A man walks through a dust storm during the Burning Man festival in on the playa of the Black Rock Desert in this 2007 file photo. Burners often stop in Reno to stock up on gear. They need to be prepared for anything from blinding sun to dust storms as well as the alternative lifestyle and art that attracts thousands to the event.
Be prepared for Burning Man means having everything from plenty of water and food, bicycles, sunscreen, even blue paint and an old sofa, if desired.
Burning Man has an estimated annual economic impact of $45 million in northern Nevada.
Fanciful and frivolous displays are the norm at the annual Burning Man celebration.
Water bottles on display at the Jacks Valley Target advertising the store as a Burning Man shopping location.
Edward Thomas Raymond Jr, 80, died December 2, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
IRVINE, Calif. — It wasn’t easy, but road games rarely are. Nevada scored 47 second-half points to wipe out a two-point halftime deficit and knock off UC Irvine, 76-65, Saturday night at the Bren Events Center.
Senator Freshman Abigail Golik puts up a shot against South Tahoe defenders Saturday at Reno High.
Jeremy Heaton of Carson High and Carl Hanson of Elko match up Friday at the Fallon Duals Tournament.
Abbey Paulson gets a steal and drives towards the bucket in Reno Saturday.
Carson's Alex Wells wrestles Ezekiel Stewart of Elko on Friday at the Fallon Duals Tournament.
FALLON — Carson High’s wrestling squad opened the season with a 5-3 record at the two-day Fallon Duals Tournament.
Hans and Marie Fruhmann on their wedding day, Dec. 9, 1947, Austria.
Jaycie Roberts was an instant hit for the Niagara University volleyball team.
CHS Senior Project by Sarah Sever to Abolish Modern Slavery
CHS Student of the Week Andrea Gonzalez
Phillip Brady
CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes Christmas Tree Benefit Sponsored by Lift Christmas Trees and Pastor Tim.
CHS Basketball's Best Seat in the House with Carson Cardinal and Johanna Davis.
An unidentified surfer takes on Lake Tahoe during the winter.
Jules Hanna prepares to enter the winter water of Tahoe Vista as Scott Gaffney surfs a wave on the outside.
Nevada ranching standoff defendant Ryan Payne, facing camera, hugs a friend outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Las Vegas following his release on Friday after 22 months in federal custody.
Members of Capital Quilters gather on Nov. 29 to present Carson Tahoe Health with 87 quilts for babies born this holiday season.
Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division at Toyota Motor North America, talks about the Toyota FT-AC concept SUV during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The Toyota FT-AC concept SUV is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Attendees watch a presentation next to the 2018 Hyundai Kona at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Attendees wait for the unveiling of the 2018 Hyundai Kona at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee photographs the 2019 Audi A8 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The 2018 Land Rover plug-in hybrid Range Rover is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Attendees look at the 2019 Subaru Ascent at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee looks at the Volkswagen I.D. concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Attendees look at the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Mike Manley, president and CEO of Jeep, introduces the 2019 Jeep Wrangler during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Mike Manley, president and CEO of Jeep, introduces the 2019 Jeep Wrangler during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2018 BMW M5, front, and M3 CS are on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The 2018 Mazda 6 is introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, introduces the 2018 Mazda 6 during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2018 Lexus RX 350L is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The 2018 Nissan Kicks appears on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The interior of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe is revealed during the AutoMobility LA Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe is revealed during the AutoMobility LA Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Britta Seeger, board of management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales, introduces the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe during the AutoMobility LA Auto Show, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
This Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, photo shows the Apple TV streaming device, on display in New York. Though an iPhone isn’t required, Apple TV will be most useful with one. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
This photo provided by Roku shows a Roku Streaming Stick and remote. Roku has one of the most complete app libraries, more than 5,000, many you’ve never heard of. But there’s no iTunes. (Roku via AP)
This photo provided by Nvidia shows the Nvidia Shield streaming TV system. A notable Android TV model, Shield comes with 4K and HDR. You get voice searches through Google Assistant, such as playback controls, weather and data you might never think to ask a TV, such as flight status. Shield is powerful and designed with gamers in mind; one feature allows screen sharing of game play. (Nvidia via AP)
FILE - This Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, file photo shows an Amazon Fire TV streaming device displayed with its remote. The device plugs into the back or side of a television set to stream Netflix and other video. Although Amazon has gotten better about promoting rival services, Fire TV is best seen as a companion to Amazon’s $99-a-year Prime loyalty program. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
FILE - This Nov. 14, 2016 file photo Rep.-elect Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev.,right, speaks with reporters as Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., left, listens on Capitol Hill in Washington. The chairman of the House Democrats' campaign committee called on Kihuen to step down after a report Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, that he allegedly sexually harassed his campaign's finance director. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen,File)
Santa greets the crowd as the Carson City fifth-graders perform during the Silver & Snowflakes event on Friday.
A horse leading a sleigh walks in front of the Capitol on Friday night in this half-second exposure photograph.
All Kade Champa wants for Christmas his is two front teeth.
Sydney Espinoza, 9, shows off her favorite bowl at the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Jim Buzonick helps serve spaghetti at the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Even though Tigger doesn't want any ice cream, he still keeps an eye on it.
The Youth Theatre Carson CIty Showstoppers perform at McFadden Plaza on Friday night.
The Grinch and Santa bond over their love of the annual Silver & Snowflakes event Friday night at the Capitol.
RENO — The season is in its infant stage, but the Carson High girls basketball team is having a lot of trouble scoring points.
Nevada's Jordan Caroline dunks against Illinois State on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center.
State Superintendant Steve Canavero and Carson High AP Computer Science teacher Sherri Kelley learn about coding.
Carson High Principal Tasha Fuson, senior Ryan Maxwell, Superintendant Richard Stokes, and senior Aidan Ward learn about coding to kick off the National Computer Science week.
Patrons walk over patched sections of carpet at the Carson City Library in Carson City, Nev., on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The library will close on Dec. 10 for up to eight weeks while crews install new flooring and paint the interior. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
‘Target’ by Jonathan Farber
‘The Promise’ by Susan Kotler
All NASCAR Monster Energy Cup teams, drivers, crews, officials, press, and TV commentators descended on Nevada last week. Unfortunately, they chose Las Vegas for the site of their season-ending festivities instead of Reno. Martin Truex was officially crowned the 2017 Cup champion, and a horde of other awards were bestowed. Eric Jones was Cup Rookie of the year, Dale Earnhardt Jr., got the Chevrolet Lifetime Achievement award, and there were others too numerous to name.
When Associated Press voters left Nevada out of the top 25 last week, it rubbed Kendall Stephens and some of his teammates the wrong way.
Carson quarterback Jonny Laplante throws during Thursday's game.
Carson's Terrin Keller fields a punt during Thursday's game against Reno.
Carson quarterback Jonny Laplante throws during Thursday's game.
Carson quarterback Jonny Laplante throws during Thursday's game.
Carson's Kyle Rudy is brought down during Thursday's game against Reno.
Carson running back Abel Carter looks for room against Reno on Thursday.
Nevada coach Eric Musselman cuts the net after Nevada defeated Colorado State 79-71 for the Mountain West Conference tournament championship last year in Las Vegas.
Randal Blasius, 61, died unexpectedly in his sleep on November 7, 2017.
John R. Lahair Jr. of Dayton, NV passed away on November 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois A. Lahair.
Over 800 people will be served a free meal at the Carson Nugget on Thanksgiving Day.
Gerry Townsend of Dayton served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.
World Ear II veteran Robert "Bob" Whalen of Gardnerville, left, participates in a wreath ceremony at the World War II memorial on Nov. 11.
Mike Vonada of Reno, left, places a rose at the Vietnam Wall as Nicholas Condos of Yerington watches.
Carson City’s Charles Montanaro, left, and Ralph Mullen of Garnerville arrive at the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
More than 600 people jammed the Reno Tahoe International Airport on Nov,. 12 to welcome home veterans from an Honor Flight Nevada trip to the nation’s capital.
Kyle Rudy
Senator guard Abel Carter drives in for a layup against Lowry on Thursday.
Trent Robison drives around a Lowry defender Thursday night at Carson High.
