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.
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.
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.
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.
Apartment rents in Reno declined slightly in November.
Brad Paula, owner, Well Being Massage Therapy and Functional Fitness.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
This photograph by David Pritchett is used in the latest BLM Nevada and TravelNevada free calendar.
Royal Vista Apartments in Carson City.
An attendee at CES 2017 listens to high-res audio.
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.
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.
Picturesque Bird picture, a sparrow perches on dry gold Pampas grass with food in its mouth with white background.
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.
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)
A present-day look at the entrance to Squaw Valley, which hosted to the Winter Olympics in 1960.
Gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss receives congratulations.
A skier bombs down the lower portion of the men’s giant slalom course at Squaw Valley in 1960.
High school marching bands were clobbered by an opening day snowstorm.
U.S. hockey goalie John McCartan makes a save.
After savoring samples of “Teriyaki Time Travel,” “Hell Hole Hot,” and other jerky specialties, extraterrestrial visitors can peruse quirky curios, and pose with life-size locals in funky murals.
Fallon's Marcel Poracky won his division (170 pounds) in Saturday's 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).
Today’s chef preference: Less meat, more veggies.
Sean and Kim Saucedo stand inside what will become their new store, Rustically Divine, once all the renovations are complete.
Work continues on the Jackson Village development after a long delay.
Kalani's Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe brings all of the island flavors infused with Asian techniques.
Kalani's delivers "Aloha" through its gourmet dishes as well as the warm welcome you'll feel when you dine in.
Soule Domain offers "creative American cuisine," which has been influenced by flavors and technique found around the world.
Manzanita Restaurant is located in The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, and features a gorgeous atmosphere where gourmet confections are served.
Flower-filled baskets are hung in downtown Gardnerville each summer.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is hosting a New Year’ Day hike from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Rachael Seabert, right, and other students work in an American Sign Language class at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
The Tesla Gigafactory in Tahoe Reno Industrial Center is seen under construction in 2016 in this file photo.
The Cal Neva remains fenced off and renovation is incomplete after its owners declared bankruptcy in June 2016.
A hole on the East Course at Eagle Valley Golf Course.
Eagle Valley Golf Course is under new management.
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 frontage road is seen in front of Discount Tire in south Carson City Friday.
A public meeting is being held Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Carson City Community Center to discuss the future of S. Carson St.
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 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.
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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.
The nurses' station at Sierra Ketamine Clinics in Reno.
The medical office building in south Reno that houses Sierra Ketamine Clinics.
Dr. Robert Watson (left), and Dr. Bret Frey of Sierra Ketamine Clinics in Reno.
Tina Watson, a nurse at Sierra Ketamine Clinics, prepares a ketamine IV to be administered to a patient.
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A Delta flight lands at the Reno-Tahoe Airport on Oct. 11.
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.
Lake Tahoe love magnets, available at at Well Being Massage & Skin Care in Kings Beach, make for great stocking stuffers.
The classic navy blue women's hat, seen here, is among more than 100 products bigtruck offers.
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.
Engineers use a drone to inspect wind farms in this stock art photo. NV Energy uses drones to inspect power lines and is working on getting FAA approval for beyond visual line of sight flights.
Instructor Dave Riske teaches a Computer Information Technology class at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor David Johnson explores how academic scientists view commercially oriented research in his new book, “A Fractured Profession: Commercialism and Conflict in Academic Science.”
An Adams Hub start-up, Community Yogi offers classes at The Eddy in Reno and other non-traditional locations.
Community Yogi, a Carson City startup associated with Adams Hub, offers classes at nontraditional locations, including this class at Comma Coffee in Carson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carson Auto Sales specializes in 4WD/AWD vehicles like this Ford F-150 as seen last Wednesday.
Husband and wife Ron Wilson and Nicole Merrin are the owners of Carson Auto Sales on North Carson Street.
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.
Shakespeare Rock Cellars has roughly 1,500 bottles of wine on display and 6,000 in storage.
Gina and Rick Stephenson have hosted over 400 charity dinners in their wine cellar in Glenbrook.
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)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reaches over the goal line for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 26.
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.
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.
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.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
A look at the famed Cal Neva from Lake Tahoe.
Signs for the Cal Neva on Stateline Road still say the casino is closed for renovation.
The HeartSignature, by Reno-based Olea Sensor Networks, monitors vital signs remotly.
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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.
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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.
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.
A view of the Southwest Commerce Center in south Reno
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.
A rendering of the recreational facilities at the new Clear Creek Tahoe community.
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.
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.
L to R: NDOT District 1 Board Member Tom Skancke, Nevada State Controller Ron Knecht, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, NDOT District 2 Engineer Thor Dyson, Comstock Mining General Manager Scott Jolcover, NDOT Deputy Director David Gaskin, NDOT Storm Water Division Chief Alan Tinney, NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon, NDOT District 2 Board Member Len Savage, and NDOT District 3 Board Member Emil “B.J” Almberg.
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
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 runs high at the Fort Churchill gage in January.
The Carson River flooded south of Silver Springs and inundated campgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday shoppers pause in front of a store window.
Aaron West, left, CEO of Nevada Builders Association, talks about conditions in the construction industry during the December Breakfast & Business on Dec. 7 as Craig Madole, CEO of the Nevada Chapter Associated General Contractors, and William D, Miles, president and CEO of Miles Construction, listen. The monthly event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Business Weekly and Nevada State Bank.
Guests at the December NNBW Breakfast & Business event on Dec. 7 at the Atlantisenjoy breakfast and networking in advance of a panel discussion on current trends and issues in the construction industry.
The Lake Tahoe south shore skyline after a recent snowfall.
Though skiing and snowboarding are a vital part of the South Shore's winter tourism economy, travel experts are now seeing other recreation and entertainment activities bringing visitors to the area.
Husband and wife Ron Wilson and Nicole Merrin are the owners of Carson Auto Sales on North Carson Street.
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.
Matt Westfield leads the charge of the nonprofit Entrepreneurs Assembly which meets monthly at the Innevation Center in downtown Reno.
Officials and interested partners gather for a demonstration by NIAS partnered with first responders at the Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range. The event demonstrated in front of attendees of the Commercial UAV Expo how drones can be used during emergencies.
Mike Gillette, co-founder of Nevada Connection Solutions, working in the MakerSpace at the Innevation Center.
The Innevation Center in downtown Reno.
In addition to wines, The Cork and More stocks quality wine glasses, cheeses and deli foods.
Revive Coffee & Wine is a quiet spot near the South Shore’s Lakeview Commons to sip and relax.
Douglas center Hunter Morris puts up a shot against a Grants Pass defender Saturday at DHS.
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.
CHS Student of the Week sophomore Hallie Newman
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Winners of the CHS Perfect Attendance Award and Certificate
CHS Honors Biology students prepare to plant.
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.
Rachael Seabert, right, and other students work in an American Sign Language class at Western Nevada College on Sept. 19.
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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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
A backhoe tears into the Kinkead Building on Monday
Heavy machinery tears into the abandoned Kinkead state office building east of the Capitol in 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.
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.
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)
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.
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 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)
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)
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.
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)
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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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Lou Groffman conducts STRAZZ advanced string ensemble in concert last year.
A home for-sale sign in southwest Reno.
Joseph Tartaglini, vice president and private client adviser, and Sean P. Herron, market director for the Northern Nevada and California region of JPMorgan Chase & Co., discuss how to manage a client's portfolio at Chase Bank's new office off of Wedge Parkway in south Reno.
Michael Doray, branch manager of Chase Bank's new Reno location, and Sean P. Herron, market director for the Northern Nevada and California region of JPMorgan Chase & Co., in front of the new branch.
This file photo shows molten metal from e-waste and photographic chemicals is poured from Itronics' furnace in Stead.
The report "How Technology-Based Start-Ups Support U.S. Economic Growth" was released last week.
Nick Kolegraff has been hired by Clear Capitol to lead its AI initiative.
Officials at Reno-Tahoe International Airport warn that a pet-adoption scam is fraudulently claiming to ship pets through the airport.
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.
Water bottles on display at the Jacks Valley Target advertising the store as a Burning Man shopping location.
Fanciful and frivolous displays are the norm at the annual Burning Man celebration.
Carson City and the Nevada Division of State Lands and Carson City are talking about a possible land swap so the former Nevada National Guard Armory can be developed for commercial use.
Stan Wilmoth is president and CEO of Heritage Bank of Nevada.
Katie Coleman, left, and Chrisie Yabu,both with KPS3, pose with Yabu's Gold Spike Community Excellence award at the PRSA Sierra Nevada's 2017 Silver Spike on Nov. 17 at The Grove.
Dean Schermerhorn, left, holds his Hall of Fame award, following the 2017 PRSA Sierra Nevada 2017 Silver Spike awards, with Don Butterfield from Northern Nevada Medical Center, who introduced Schermerhorn during the awards presentation.
The Grove filled on Nov. 17 as members of PRSA Sierra Nevada chapter gathered for the 2017 Silver Spike Awards.
Holiday lighting, whether simple as seen here or more ornate, provides an inviting first impression for home shoppers.
Senator Freshman Abigail Golik puts up a shot against South Tahoe defenders Saturday at Reno High.
