John O’Rourke
An array of landscape, floral and other subjects will be on display in the work of Teri Sweeney. Her annual open studio returns Dec. 9-10 at her Gardnerville studio.
The Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble will present ‘Winter Wanderings,’ a holiday program, at venues in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Fernley and Fallon. The first performance of the season will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Reno.
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The Quebe Sisters bring their unique style of music to Fallon Saturday night.
Portrait of famed western artist Will James.
Kaia FIT Fallon's new studio is located 750 South Taylor Street and offers a variety of classes at an attainable price.
The Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble will present ‘Winter Wanderings,’ a holiday program, at venues in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Fernley and Fallon. The first performance of the season will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Reno.
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: Jimmy, an adorable Lab mix/border collie, is two years old. He is a smart guy and needs a buddy who will take the time to get to know him. Jimmy is a shy guy and likes slower movement. We suspect he was abused at one time. He is very sweet and has adjusted to routines very well. If you need a walking partner, look no further; Jimmy is waiting to stroll with you.
One of the prizes from CEDA’s second annual fundraiser is a weekend cabin getaway in Jarbidge.
LVN Content Director Molly Moser.
Workers clear dirt away from the embankment in March. Churchill County will receive a portion of a $2 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief (ER) program.
UConn Coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photo with members of his 2000 national championship team, from left, Svetlana Abrosimova, Paige Sauer, Sue Bird, Kelly Schumacher and Shea Ralph as the team was honored during halftime against Stanford almost seven years ago at the XL Center in Hartford.
Goalkeeper Cesar Molina dives to stop the ball during a Greenwave home soccer match.
Coach Dusty Casey discusses a play during Oasis Academy's first game of the season, against Sierra Lutheran.
Oasis Academy's Emma Robinson passes the ball past a Sierra Lutheran player during the Lady Bighorns' opening game of the season.
Josiah Rosario (113) fights the hold of Reno's Josh Bass during a home scrimmage.
Case Cornmesser (113) escapes the grip of Reno's Janson Mai.
Mason Smith (126) holds Reno High School's Eric Lopez down during a scrimmage bout.
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Consort Canzona in concert last year.
The Nevada State Museum will be the site of a holiday craft event on Dec. 9.
Nevada's Jordan Caroline dunks against Illinois State on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center.
Carson Animal Services Initiative is holding its annual Pictures with Santa fundraiser on Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Benson's Feed and Tack, 2750 Highway 50.
Nevada's Caleb Martin releases a 3-pointer against Illinois State on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center.
Nevada's Cody Martin battles for a loose ball against Illinois State on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center.
Police respond to an active shooter at a high-rise building of luxury condominiums in Reno, Nev., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. A suspect is in custody after opening fire for at least 20 minutes Tuesday night, but there are no reports of any injuries, authorities said. The shots were fired at the Montage, a building in downtown Reno where SWAT teams and news vans have gathered. (Andy Barron/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
Police respond to an active shooter at a high-rise building of luxury condominiums in Reno, Nev., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. A suspect is in custody after opening fire for at least 20 minutes Tuesday night, but there are no reports of any injuries, authorities said. The shots were fired at the Montage, a building in downtown Reno where SWAT teams and news vans have gathered. (Andy Barron/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
Law enforcement block downtown Reno, Nev., streets during an active shooter response at the Montage apartment building, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. A suspect is in custody after opening fire for at least 20 minutes Tuesday night, but there are no reports of any injuries, authorities said. The shots were fired at the Montage, a building in downtown Reno where SWAT teams and news vans have gathered. (Andy Barron/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
Joe Crowley and his wife Joy at the Joe Crowley Student Union dedication ceremony in 2007.
Dr. John DiMuro, Nevada's former chief state medical officer, poses for a photograph taken in his Reno medical office Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, in Reno, Nevada. The anesthesiologist who has returned to private practice since he resigned Oct. 30 is defending the protocol he approved for the drugs scheduled to be used in Nevada's first execution in 11 years. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
Dr. John DiMuro, Nevada's former chief state medical officer, talks to a reporter in his Reno medical office, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, in Reno, Nevada. The anesthesiologist who has returned to private practice since he resigned Oct. 30 is defending the protocol he approved for the drugs scheduled to be used in Nevada's first execution in 11 years. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
Owner of Absolute Hair on Stewart St., Angelica Leisle, finishes painting a wreath on her front door Wednesday.
Justin Disney and Phil Nemanic hang lights on trees in the Capitol grounds Wednesday in anticipation of Friday night's lighting cermony.
Gary Duarte, director and founder of the U.S. Nuclear Energy Foundation, said Wednesday at the Churchill County Central Republican Committee monthly meeting a nuclear storage repository should be revitalized at Yucca Mountain.
One of the business' large, high-tech marketing production machines includes one that can make complicated mailer folding easy, of high quality as well as simple to handle and understand for a client's recipients.
In the new office taking shape on Reno Highway, Lumegent CEO and longtime Fallonite Billy Thompson chats with employees. The business launched nearly a year ago and was operational day one, Thompson told the LVN.
UConn senior and ex-Reed star Gabby Williams warms up before the Huskies' game against Nevada on Tuesday.
UConn senior and ex-Reed star Gabby Williams drives to the basket against Nevada's Teige Zeller.
Connecticut senior and ex-Reed High star Gabby Williams dribbles toward the basket against Nevada on Tuesday.
Elizabeth “Beth” Kitchen, left, and her daughter Rebecca, a reporter and news anchor for KOLO television, accompanied veterans on this month’s Honor Flight Nevada to the nation’s capital.
Due to record precipitation Washoe Lake is completely full heading into the winter months.
Due to record precipitation Washoe Lake is still filled to its rim.
A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Mammovan will be in Carson City on Friday.
Mint chocolate green smoothie by Debra Garner
More than 50 area children will star in a kid-friendly version of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Friday and Saturday at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson High School Theatre Arts students Trevor Young, Marion Haffey and Trinity Beard rehearse Alex, Through the Looking Glass.
The Victorian Dancers will perform at the Carson City Symphony’s annual Holiday Treat concert on Dec. 10.
In September, members of the Nevada Veterans Coalition, Naval Air Station Fallon, the Nevada Army National Guard and several volunteers honored 27 veterans whose remains were interred at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Volunteers from both the community and Naval Air Station Fallon prepare holiday meals for Churchill County senior citizens.
A01 Eduard Viera receives more food for a Thanksgiving dinner, which will be delivered to a senior citizen.
A02 Crystal Kontny, who grew up in Fallon, looks at her list for the delivery of Thanksgiving meals.
Buckland Station in Silver Springs will be rife with holiday revelry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16.
The Mammovan will be offering breast cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Friday in Carson City. Make an appointment by calling 1-877-581-6266.
Chandler McAlexander goes to pass the ball.
Hannah Evans blocks assistant coach Keith Lund during one of the Lady Wave's preseason practices.
Fallon's Thomas Steele drives to the basket in the Greenwave's win over North Valleys.
Fallon's Hayden Strasdin converts a lay-up against North Valleys on Monday.
Crews from Advance Installations and Las Vegas Demo worked through the Veterans Day holiday gutting the old Kinkead Building in preparation for tearing down the concrete and steel frame.
Letters spelling out boutique hang above that section in the Classy Seconds store in Carson City.
Lisa Lee, AEDV executive director, stands in front of the new location of Classy Seconds Friday on Gordon Street off of Highway 50.
Advocates to End Domestic Violence and Carson City Chamber of Commerce members and Carson City officials attend a ribbon cutting Nov. 9 Thursday night for the new location of Classy Seconds.
Carson City resident Linda Rangel, 94, suffers from arthritis in her hands from her days working as riveter building B-17 bombers during World War II.
Carson City resident Linda Rangel, 94, built B-17 bombers in a factory and repaired Navy ships in Southern California during World War II.
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Phyllis Lorraine Anker Bendure enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps in 1943.
Clad in pajamas and reindeer antlers, Kenzie Bales sings Christmas carols aboard the Polar Express.
Santa poses with Polar Express passengers.
Julia Nolen, one of the chefs on the Polar Express, sings the opening number "The Polar Express."
Teabagger operators work at Davidson's Organics, a local company that produces organic teas and similar products.
Kunall Patel points to the palet label descriping bags of organic tea in the Sparks warehouse for Davidson's Organics.
The warehouse workers at Davidson's Organcs pause for a photo while working at the warehouse in Sparks.
Kunall Patel, owner of Davidson's Organics in Sparks, harvests the honeybush in South Africa, where the herbal tea plant grows.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers a small-scale poultry class Dec. 8 to help poultry owners improve their operations and protect their flocks.
This Aug. 2, 2016 photo shows San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy in the dugout prior to a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. Bochy has been admitted to a Miami hospital after falling ill and will miss the game against the Marlins on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Kay Winters, left, and Alida Joanne Nevers at a celebration commemorating Winters’ 97th birthday.
Clad in pajamas and reindeer antlers, Kenzie Bales sings Christmas carols aboard the Polar Express.
Santa poses with Polar Express passengers.
Julia Nolen, one of the chefs on the Polar Express, sings the opening number "The Polar Express."
Winey Munkie products are now on display at THE Urban Market.
One World Coffee Lab's Blue Bouquet is now sold at THE Urban Market in downtown Reno.
Several veterans were honored for their service at a Carson City Republican Women luncheon on Nov. 21 at the Carson Nugget. The guest speaker was John Yuspa of Honor Flight Nevada, which honors veterans with trips to Washington, D.C. Election of officers for 2018 was voted at the meeting as well. An installation dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Nugget. For information and tickets, contact Sandy Markoe at 775-220-3589 or sandy.markoe@att.net by Dec. 15.
Novus Select's staff members travel around the world creating content for a range of clients, but the pre- and post-production work is done in South Lake Tahoe.
Global video and photography production company Novus Select moved into their new Ski Run Boulevard headquarters after an extensive remodel.
Heavy machinery chews into the old Star Dust Lodge on Arlington Avenue near Fourth Street in downtown Reno to make way for Jacobs Entertainment's future "Fountain District" development.
Jim Dingman, president of fleet operations at ITS Logistics in Sparks.
Workers put the finishing touches on a few of the 320 slot machines at Slotworld Friday.
The main casino floor near the new bar is abuzz with work activity Friday at Slotworld.
The Lear Industrial Center, developed by Panattoni, is in north Reno.
Trent Robison passes to a teammate before falling out of bounds in a playoff game against Reno last season.
A donation-funded project recently installed headstones on 14 graves that were previously unmarked at Lone Mountain Cemetery.
UNLV quarterback Armani Gogers runs against Nevada in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi is stopped in the red zone against UNLV on Saturday.
Nevada’s Andrew Celis leaps over a UNLV defender in Saturday’s game at Mackay Stadium.
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers throws as he is rushed by Nevada's Jordan Silva in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi throws against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
The Nevada Wolf Pack stands by the Fremont Cannon before running onto the field for Saturday’s game against UNLV.
Santa walks along the capital mall with a good sized group of people on their way to the Carson Mall last year in Carson City. The Carson Mall will again be offering its Chirstmas Fair.
The Grinch tries to annoy Mark Twain 5th grader Zadee Gitthers while she sings on the Capitol stepsduring last year's Silver and Snowflakes Festival and Holiday Tree Lighting in Carson City.
Pioneer High School students participate in a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit Carson City families in need.
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CHS Student of the Week Chloe Walt
CHS Cross Country runner Zach Sever with his coach Pete Sinnott at the Governor’s Mansion Banquet.
CHS Compliment Canister for slipping in a positive note to someone.
CHS American Citizen Essay Contest First Place Winner Marissa Messmann.
Joseph Yearn and Quentin Knowles work in a nursing class at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.
Friends to All, Inc. volunteers pose before delivering gifts to seniors.
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Nevada's Dameon Baber returns an interception as Hausia Sekona (96), Malik Reed (90) and Patrick Choudja lead the way Saturday.
Jay Norvell will get his first taste of the Nevada-UNLV rivalry.
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Boise State forward Chris Sengfelder fights for a loose ball with Southern Utah's Jamil Jackson in a game on Nov. 12 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won, 90-69.
A volunteer stands in front wreaths placed at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s columbarium during the 2016 Wreaths Across America ceremony.
In this Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 photo, lost and found items are seen at Burning Man festival's headquarters in San Francisco. Unclaimed items are listed on Burning Man's official website with photos and lot numbers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this Aug. 31, 2017, photo provided by Lauren Carly, items are stored in the lost and found operations of the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nev. The usual suspects top this year's list of the most frequently lost items in the Nevada desert at the annual festival: 582 cellphones, 570 backpacks and 529 IDs. Still missing are a marching band hat with gold mirror tiles, a furry cheetah vest with orange lining, a headdress with horns and a chainmail loincloth skirt. (Lauren Carly via AP)
In this Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 photo, Terry Schoop, community services department manager for Burning Man festival, looks through some lost and found items at the organization's headquarters in San Francisco. Unclaimed items are listed on Burning Man's official website with photos and lot numbers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 photo, lost and found items, including cell phones, are seen at Burning Man festival headquarters in San Francisco. The usual suspects top this year's list of the most frequently lost items in the Nevada desert at the annual Burning Man festival: 582 cellphones, 570 backpacks and 529 IDs. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global fundraising campaign on Tuesday.
Carson City Parkinson’s Advocacy & Awareness logo.
Brian Reedy shares Alex Camp’s winning logo with the Carson City Parkinson’s Advocacy & Awareness support group and presents her with $100 prize.
The Love Love Kids, left to right, Amanda, Sofia, Brittany and Paris take a break during a music video film shoot at the Dayton Community Center.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
A volunteer stands in front wreaths placed at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s columbarium during the 2016 Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Deer are often the first to migrate out of the high country in search of a more hospitable environment. They feed on greenery like sagebrush and bitterbrush.
A snowshoe hare has adapted to winter in the Sierra. It’s coat turns from brown to white during winter, which helps it stay hidden from predators.
Cast members of Pinkerton Ballet's The Nutcracker rehearse for last year's production.
Rebekah Swearingen (Clara) and Kooper Van Worth (The Nutcracker) rehearse with their castmates during last year's Nutcracker performances.
Gardnerville resident Rebekah Swearingen rehearses her part in The Nutcracker in 2014.
Slices of pumpkin pie waiting to be consumed at the Carson Nugget Thursday.
Mayor Bob Crowell greets guests at the door Thursday at the Carson Nugget.
Sheriff Ken Furlong and Kare Bear serve Dave Fiorella of Carson City a slice of pumpkin pie Thursday.
The lakefront cabin was designed by famed San Francisco architect Julia Morgan.
Clear Creek Tahoe has a lakefront cabin next to Edgewood Tahoe where residents and members can spent time swimming or resting after a day on the slopes.
Steve Bohler
Free holiday and patriotic music can be heard inside the Carson City Community Center on Dec. 3 thanks to the Capital City Community Band.
Cherie and John Shipley are preparing for the annual Joyful Noise holiday show on Dec. 14 at the Brewery Arts Center.
Terry Hogan, 79, is the oldest finisher Thursday at the Turkey Trot finishing tenth in the 60-69 age category.
Festively dressed Barbara Stearns of Minden, 8-year-old Aubree Wright of Reno and Stacie Stigar of Alaska near the finish line of the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day.
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Don Bland was honored with the Innovative Educator of the Year Award.
Single senior man cooking turkey
This, That, and the Other Thing comes from Karl Schwiesow’s “pressplay: Recent works” that opens on Dec. 1 in the Oats Park Art Center’s Classroom Gallery.
The Oats Park Arts Center debuts the work of Kevin Bell on Dec. 1. This is his painting of Rest Area Fountain.
Fallon placed five players on the Northern 3A all-league team, honorable mention. From left are Macie Anderson, Shelbie Schultz, Journey Martin and Lorynn Fagg. Not pictured is Karlee Hitchcock.
Thomas Steele and Brenden Larsen go for the ball after a pass by John Cooley.
Trey Rooks dodges around Christian Nemeth to shoot a basket.
Tonka, a handsome border collie/Akita mix, is six years old. He is a gentleman who is smart and eager to learn. Tonka needs a six-foot fence because he loves to travel; however, now that he is neutered, he’s settling down. Come out and go for a walk with him; you’ll be delighted.
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.
Fallon quarterback Sean McCormick (4) breaks loose for a big play against Elko with Lorenzo Coria in pursuit. McCormick was named Player of the Year in the football all-league selections.
Carson City’s First United Methodist Church, the oldest organized religious congregation in Nevada.
Jordan Caroline fights to get to the basket in a recent game against Idaho.
Haley Garver takes the ball to the basket for Carson.
Djarrah Navarro runs the floor for Carson in a playoff game last season against Reed.
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Virginia City's C Street is featured in the annual list of Main Streets Across America.
illustration of Nevada state map with road map for your design and products.
A leather Cheshire cat mask hangs on the wall inside Deja Vu Again.
A wide variety of yard art is available at Touched by Angels.
Gov. Brian Sandoval posed with the Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard post 1864 after they were recognized as Veteran Supporter of the Month.
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Carson City Fire Captain Michah Horton makes and announcement at halftime that the firefighter's union will donate $100 per family for each of the CHS students injured in the crash last week.
Carson High School Turkey Shoot winners from left, Patty Bean closest to the mark, Cort Roseleip first place male, and MaryAnne Weaver first place female.
CHS' National Honor Society presents Mark Twain Elementary student Angel with a card to purchase a turkey for Thanksgiving last year
Douglas High Vice Principal Mike Rechs drives in for a layup Wednesday at CHS.
Wednesday night during halftime at the annual CHS/DHS Faculty Basketball game Carson High cheerleaders hold up pictures of the 7 students injured in last Thursday's rollover accident on Kings Canyon Rd.
Army Guard Sgt. Robert Diaz helps 6-year-old Luis pick out a toy at the annual Holiday with a Hero program last year at Walmart.
Tim Milligan, left, general manager of Capital Ford presents a $3,500 check to the representatives of the Holiday with a Hero program Sgt. Daniel Gonzales, Peggy Sweetland, Capt. Dan Albee and firefighters Travis Boggs, Travis Howe and Jim White.
Nevada's Hallice Cooke passes against Davidson during Tuesday's victory in Reno.
Nevada's Caleb Martin tries to drive around a Davidson defender in Tuesday night's win at Lawlor Events Center.
Rachel Leach, back row, poses with her sixth-grade students at Silver Springs Middle school.
Pilar Biller, second from right, holds her plaque for Nevada Teacher of the Year. With her are, from left, Darvel Bell, Damonte Ranch principal; Traci Davis, superintendent of the Washoe County School District; Biller; and Dr. Steve Canavero, superintendent of Public Instruction.
Silver Springs Middle School teacher Rachel Leach was a finalist for this year’s Nevada Teacher of the Year.
Pilar Biller talks to her fellow teachers after being recognized as Nevada Teacher of the Year.
Nevada's Hallice Cooke passes against Davidson during Tuesday's victory in Reno.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office is looking for a stolen vending machine
Stuffed acorn squash by Tina Galhaut.
Each component of this baked acorn squash can be prepared in advance.
Ron Evans of Fallon Daily Bread reads names of individuals who were friends of Fallon Daily Bread who died this year while Junior ROTC cadet Hannah Rochna rings a bell.
Two members of the Nevada Veterans Coalition salute as the Patriot Guard marches to the pavilion with U.S. flags.
First Class Mayra Haaglund of the Nevada Army National Guard hands the flag to Curt Englehart, regional rural representative for U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto.
Sharon Serenko of the Nevada Veterans Coalition narration honors two servicemen.
Gov. Brian Sandoval posed with the Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard post 1864 after they were recognized as Veteran Supporter of the Month.
Emma Robinson goes in to shoot a basket during an Oasis Lady Bighorns basketball practice.
Coach Dusty Casey guards Sadie O'Flaherty on the Venturacci Gym basketball court.
Marcus Dahl (in white) passes the ball to Joshua Mikulak over Ryan Jones' head.
Coach Donald Schank defends against Caden Johnson during Oasis Academy's pre-season practice in Venturacci Gym.
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Ken Sandage and 6-year-old Zakiah are all smiles at the annual Holiday with a Hero event last year at Walmart. Sandage is taking over as Carson City's Undersheriff.
Erica Ayala, left, and Jenny Penny shop in Kaleidoscope in Carson City, Nev., on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. The travel website, Expedia, named Carson City one of its Top 25 Best American Towns for Holiday Shopping. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Healthy Communities hosts free cooking classes in Dayton every month. Pictured here, Rebekah Stetson, Mylo McCormick and dietitian Kim Mason demonstrate how to cook a nutritious dish.
Pioneer High School JAG student Garrett W. withJAG teacher Ms. Corley.
Betsy's Cafe at Slotworld has been completely remodeled with the rest of the casino.
Nevada-themed murals adorn the interior and exterior at the newly remodeled Slotworld as seen here Friday.
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Brook Bentley
Clifton Maclin speaking in August before an audience at the Harvard Business School.
Clifton Maclin shows his recently won medal in natural body-building competition.
This site near Fallon is in the running to become a Department of Energy underground laboratory to conduct research on enhanced geothermal systems.
The former Kingsbury Middle School in Zephyr Cove, seen in this file photo, is back on the market after plans to demolish it to make room for affordable housing fell through in July.
In 54 hours, Startup Weekend Tahoe helped participants get a business idea off the ground and make connections with regional business incubators, mentors and investors.
The team behind Every Minute Counts, a mindfullness app, won third place in Startup Weekend Tahoe.
Darcy Boles was inspired to create BFF Bars, a power bar made for humans and safe for dogs, thanks to her pup Blanch.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has nearly tripled the size of its Gazex remote avalanche control system. Nicknamed dragons, the system uses propane and oxygen to create concussive blasts in order to cause avalanches.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has leased an Astar 350 B3 helicopter for the 2017-18 season from Minden-based Skydance Helicopters. The helicopter is part of $4 million spent in the resort’s snow safety program.
UCLA basketball players Cody Riley, left, LiAngelo Ball, right, and Jalen Hill, background center, are surrounded by the media as they leave the Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, in Los Angeles.
In this February 2016 file photo, Terrie and Ron McNutt talk to Matt Williams at a Reno Rotary meeting at Harrah’s Casino. Ron McNutt coached Williams when he played at Carson High School in the 1980s.
Then-Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams walks in the dugout during a game against the Miami Marlinson Sept. 13, 2015.
Bob Martin receives a hug after receiving a quilt made especially for Honor Nevada Flight veterans.
KRNV reporter/anchor Ryan Kern shows Lou Solsbury a photograph on his phone.
After a short layover in Las Vegas, Jim Saad waits for veterans to board a nonstop flight to Baltimore.
Larry Dunn, right, talks to a sailor outside the terminal at Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Four Vietnam War veterans, who have been friends for almost 50 years, visited Washington, D.C. as part of Honor Flight Nevada. Back from left are Larry Dunn, Lou Solsbury and Jim Saad and in front is Bob Martin.
Linda and William Guthrie of Gardnerville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22.
Carson Flag Store co-owner David Smith poses with two #CarsonStrong bows now displayed on the Nevada Appeal sign. Carson Flag Store is now offering the bows for $10 each with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the seven local high schools students injured in a recent crash. The bows are available at the store from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 3688 Reseach Way. Those who purchase the bows are encouraged to hang them at their businesses and homes. The store is also looking for volunteers to help make the bows. Those willing to help should call the store, 841-6227.
New Mexico's Troy Simons reacts after a dunk against Omaha during a game Tuesday in Albuquerque, N.M.
Nevada's Kelton Moore (23) runs against Air Force in the first half in Reno, Friday, Oct. 20.
Hausia Sekona, Patrick Choudja and Malik Reed defend Dameon Baber, 5, as he charges the ball down the field during the Wolf Pack's game against San Jose.
Karen Allen of Carson City bids on a silent auction item at the Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff at the Max Casino Friday.
Kinberly Stone of Washoe Valley places money in a collection kettle at the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff at the Max Casino Friday.
Kinberly Stone of Washoe Valley places money in a collection kettle at the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff at the Max Casino Friday.
Carson Nugget Executive Chef David Sellars de-bones an entire 16 lb. turkey in 1 minute, 30 seconds Thursday.
Carson Nugget Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director David Sellars shows a few of the many 16 lb. turkeys being prepared Thursday for Thanksgiving Day.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
From left: Becky Crowe, Liana Campbell, Debora Champlain, Annie Tewalt, principle cello
Carson City is among Expedia's top holiday shopping destinations.
Carson City’s Charles Montanaro, left, and Ralph Mullen of Garnerville arrive at the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
World Ear II veteran Robert "Bob" Whalen of Gardnerville, left, participates in Saturday's wreath ceremony at the World War II memorial.
More than 600 people jammed the Reno Tahoe International Airport Sunday to welcome home veterans from an Honor Flight Nevada trip to the nation’s capital.
From left: Becky Crowe, Liana Campbell, Debora Champlain, Annie Tewalt, principle cello
A subject is wanted in a credit card fraud case.
Oregon State's Drew Eubanks looks for an open teammate as Wyoming's Justin James (1) and a teammate defend during Monday's game in Corvallis, Ore. Wyoming won, 75-66.
Boys and Girls Club board member and representatives from Lowes and Miles Contruction ready for the construction of the club's new front desk area.
Sheriff Benjamin Trotter presents new Churchill County Deputy Brian J. Miller with his POST graduation certificate Thursday in Carson City.
Scott Wharton and Mariah West graduate from POST Academy Class 2017-02 Thursday morning in Carson City.
Douglas County POST graduates Scott Wharton and Mariah West take the peace officer's oath Thursday in Carson City.
Carson City Juvenile Probation Services Edgar Macias poses for a photo with fellow POST graduates Jordan Hadlock and Ryan Greb of the CCSO Thursday at the Stewart Gym.
Jordan Hadlock, Ryan Greb and Edgar Macias take the peace officers oath Thursday at POST graduation cermonies at the Stewart Gym.
President Donald Trump arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Trump arrived at the Capitol for a pep rally with House Republicans, shortly before the chamber was expected to approve the tax bill over solid Democratic opposition. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Donald Trump arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Trump arrived at the Capitol for a pep rally with House Republicans, shortly before the chamber was expected to approve the tax bill over solid Democratic opposition. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., arrives for a meeting with House Republicans and President Donald Trump, Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington.
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, center, is welcomed by House Republicans including from left, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., as they arrive to speak to the media following a vote on the GOP tax bill, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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The Christian Life Center is offering its annual Thanksgiving meal on Sunday. At last year’s meal, the church served more than 900 people.
Jonny Gurr and Ben Karnofsky show off the front of their new tattoo shop, Loser in Love Tattoo.
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.
Fallon’s Braxton Richardson runs toward the sideline against Lassen.
Fallon won the SYFL championship in the Maverick division on Saturday in Reno.
Jarrett Peek participates in the breakaway during a rodeo in Spanish Springs.
Local artist and member of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Joe Allen showcases his handmade decoy duck to children Wednesday at the Churchill County Library for National Native American Heritage Month.
Churchill County High School student Jayden Wassmuth reads a Native American picture book to kids Wednesday at the Churchill County Library.
Current outage on Carson City's east side
Firefighters from surrounding areas train during a live fire exercise on Tuesday.
Carson City firefighter Matt Cooper emerges from a live fire exercise on Tuesday,
A firefighter removes a hose after completing a live fire exercise on Tuesday.
Calvin Dutton runs down the dirt hill adjacent to Highway 50 just west of Mound House Wednesday.
Calvin Dutton runs alongsided Highway 50 at mile 44 of 60 to celebrate his 60th birthday Wednesday.
Sierra Lutheran students fill out Christmas cards as part of Operation Christmas Wednesday at the school.
Sierra Lutheran sophomores Tyler James and Kirsi Whear gather up pencils, erasers and sharpeners as part of gifts for Operation Christmas Wednesday at the high school.
The Yupik Dancers will perform at the American Indian Achievement Awards.
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Carson Tahoe Health’s manager of therapy services, Steve Yasmer, presented fall prevention tips at the Carson City Senior Center in October. Yasmer will provide individual fall risk assessments at the Center, 911 Beverly Drive, on Friday, Nov. 17, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Cody Martin floats up a shot last week against Idaho.
The AYSO Region 140 All-Star Team, back from left coaches Jerry, Kelley and Devon. Middle from left: David Del Fiorentino, Adam Doan, Liam Kenison, Andre Scanlon, Rowan Muoz and Kaiden Cook. Front from the left: Jaden Allec, Joel Delgado-Garcia, William Humphrey and Logan Riipi.
Alex Bridges a cannabis consultant at Sierra Wellness Connection displays a strain of cannabis for medicinal use.
An Army National Guard helicopter lands in front of Eagle Valley Middle School on Tuesday afternoon.
Eagle Valley Middle School students check out an Army National Guard helicopter that landed at the school on Tuesday afternoon.
Numa's 5th-grade choir sings "This Land is Your Land" for their classmates and guests during the Veterans' Day assembly.
Alibi Davis reads a poem about Veteran's Day during Numa Elementary School's assembly to honor veterans.
Fallon Elks Lodge 2239 held its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Nov. 11 at the Elks Lodge. There were about 40 veterans and guests present.
Fallon Elks Lodge 2239 held its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Nov. 11 at the Elks Lodge. There were about 40 veterans and guests present.
Numa's 5th-grade choir sings "This Land is Your Land" for their classmates and guests during the Veterans' Day assembly.
Teacher Kieran Kalt presents a certificate to speaker Pvt. Brittany Sears of the Nevada army National Guard.
AOAN Karina Scigliano reads a letter from the student and also holds a student-made flag.
Volunteer Kayla Muller, right, serves breakfast to Navy sailor LS2 Lauren West and to Lashaun and Lakaii.
Teacher Kieran Kat talks to military volunteers for the Veterans Day program..
The school organized a Veterans Hall to display students' photos of their parents who are saving in the miltiary and of staff members and their families.
From left: Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Thorley and Nevada Army National Guard Capt. Mark Goulart are seen Tuesday during a flag presentation.
Churchill County Middle School's 7th-grade girls' basketball team rides through town after dying the Maine Street fountain green in celebration of their championship win in the Sagebrush League. Pictured in no order are Darci Owens, Liliona Bettencourt, Baley Skeen, Kambrie Thorn, Ramona Norris, Payton Smith, Lexi Freeman, Kaiserita Otuafi, Mattea Cortez, Kaitlynn Hoffman, Skai Shults and coach Keith Lund.
The CCMS 7th grade basketball team dye the waters green in celebration of their undefeated Sagebrush League championship.
Fallon senior Trent Thorn recovers a fumble on the Spring Creek 5-yard line, setting up a touchdown rush by junior quarterback Sean McCormick on the next play for the first score of the game.
Junior Brenden Larsen tackles Spring Creek receiver Dakota Larson in the second quarter.
Sophomore running back Brock Richardson runs for a 29-yard rushing touchdown for a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
The Switch Citadel Campus in Tahoe Reno Industrial Center is the largest data center in the world.
An example of what the proposed NV Energy solar arrays could look like.
Carson High student Cassidy Painter sings an original song for the vigil.
Carson High student Lauren Lemburg wipes away tears at the candlelight vigil Sunday night.
This Nov. 11, 2017 photo provided by Sierra Nevada Corporation shows the Dream Chaser spacecraft landing after a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The Sierra Nevada Corp. says its Dream Chaser had a successful free-flight drop test in the Mojave Desert on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Ken Ulbrich/NASA via AP)
This Nov. 11, 2017 photo provided by Sierra Nevada Corporation shows the Dream Chaser spacecraft being lifted by a helicopter prior to a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The Sierra Nevada Corp. says its Dream Chaser had a successful free-flight drop test in the Mojave Desert on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Ken Ulbrich/NASA via AP)
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Bear scars visible on a crabapple tree.
Steve Tumlin of Carson City flies his '79 Cassutt IIIM aircraft, "Fesity", to compete in Air Race 1 World Cup competiton.
Steve Tumlin, 55, of Carson City, is targeting for world title glory at Air Race 1 World Cup in Thailand Nov. 17.
Carson City's Steve Tumlin is a long-time chief mechanic who turned pilot this year, competing in his second race south east of Bangkok, Thailand.
Renown Health's main medical center campus on Mill Street in Reno.
Interstate 80 in Reno, looking east toward the Spaghetti Bowl interchange.
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High School teachers and artists Melaynia Wick from Dayton High, Kelley Yost from Douglas High, and Michael Malley from Carson High.
CHS students and parents too, the Sever family, receiving academic awards on Nov. 7.
CHS Student of the Week Mike Icabales
CHS Senior Makenzie McDaniel tutoring a student in the Solutions after-school class.
CHS Senior Hannah Golik working on his Senior Project with Carson Animal Services Initiative Chair Lisa Schuette.
CHS Senior Chloe Hataway working on his Senior Project with Carson Animal Services Initiative Chair Lisa Schuette.
CHS Senior Antonio Escareno Fountes working on his Senior Project with Carson Animal Services Initiative Chair Lisa Schuette.
CHS and Elk’s Club Senior in the Spotlight Hannah Golik.
CHS after-school tutor Ashley Lynch working with Connor.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City.
Ed Epperson has guided Carson Tahoe Health for more than two decades.
Alan Olive is CEO of Northern Nevada Medical Center.
Alyson spreads newly made flax oil gel caps over drying trays at the NOW Foods manufacturing and distribution center in Sparks.
Blanca Perez, left, and Daniel Oida sort bottles of zinc supplement for packaging inside the NOW Foods manufacturing and distribution center in Sparks.
Phillip Van Hooser conducts a speaking engagement at TedXMurrayStateU.
Helen Lidholm and Dri Richard Bryan of Saint Mary's discuss a hospital matter.
Helen Lidholm, chief executive officer at Saint Mary's Health Network, discusses a matter with Jamii Uboldi, director, business development and marketing communications.
San Jose State running back Dejon Packer runs against Nevada in Saturday's game at Mackay Stadium in Reno.
Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi runs against San Jose State in the first half Saturday.
Nevada receiver Wyatt Demps makes a catch over San Jose State' Andre Chachere in the first half Saturday.
Nevada's Dameon Baber returns an interception as Hausia Sekona (96), Malik Reed (90) and Patrick Choudja lead the way Saturday.
Portrait of Carson City Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Steve Albertsen
Carson City Undersheriff Steve Albertsen, left, is pictured in 1995 when he worked for the Nevada Division of Investigation.
The gymnasium floor at Carson High School is full of vendors peddling their wares during last year's craft faire. The annual Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair returns next weekend.
Denise Frohlich is the new library and learning resource director at Joe Dini Library at Western Nevada College.
Carson High School CTE instructors and HOSA advisors along with CTE student and HOSA state officer, from left to right, Kelly Gustafson, Victoria Defilippi and Frank Sakelarios.
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Nevada's Caleb Martin shoots a 3-pointer against Idaho on Friday.
Veterans and family members listen to Air Force veteran Kara Miller's speech at Sierra Lutheran High School on Friday.
Sierra Lutheran High School alumni Cole Contreras shreds the Star-Spangled Banner at Friday's Veterans Day assembly.
Sierra Lutheran High School students sign cards for Navy troops overseas after Friday's Veterans Day Tribute assembly.
Army veteran of Vietnam John Alexander shares his stories with Sierra Luthern High School students at the tribute assembly Friday.
Nevada's Cody Martin floats up to the basket against Idaho at Lawlor Events Center on Friday.
Nevada's Caleb Martin drives against Idaho on Friday at Lawlor Events Center.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley breaks ground on its new William N. Pennington Teen Center in Yerington on Nov. 3. The facility will more than triple the club’s current 2,500 square footage.
Larry Keyser, third from left, hugs volunteers from Samaritan's Purse disaster relief after they helped him sift through remains of his family's home destroyed by fires in the Coffey Park area of Santa Rosa, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Rumbling front loaders began scraping up the ash and rubble of nearly 9,000 destroyed homes and other structures in Northern California this week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched a new phase of the largest wildfire clean-up in the state's history.
Larry Keyser, third from left, hugs volunteers from Samaritan's Purse disaster relief after they helped him sift through remains of his family's home destroyed by fires in the Coffey Park area of Santa Rosa, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Rumbling front loaders began scraping up the ash and rubble of nearly 9,000 destroyed homes and other structures in Northern California this week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched a new phase of the largest wildfire clean-up in the state's history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, an aerial view shows the devastation of the Coffey Park neighborhood after a wildfire swept through in Santa Rosa, Calif. Rumbling bulldozers have started scraping up the ash, charred wood and crumbled bricks left from thousands of homes and buildings destroyed by wildfires in California wine country. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors began the work this week in flattened, blackened blocks of Santa Rosa's Coffey Park neighborhood. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Jim Morris looks over the Waste Water Treatment Plant project last year.
Carson City Public Works Utility Manager David Bruketta talks to Mayor Bob Crowell during the ribbon cutting event on Wednesday morning.
As seen on Wednesday the new bioreactor became operational ahead of of its projected schedule at the Carson City Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Carson City staff, state and federal dignitaries along with members of K.G. Walters Construction and Q&D Construction cut the ribbon at the Water Resource Reclamation Facility in Carson City on Wednesday morning.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors, from left: Brad Bonkowski, Karen Abowd, Mayor Bob Crowell, Lori Bagwell and John Barrette cut the ribbon on the Water Resource Reclamation Facility on Wednesday morning.
Nancy Woo, assistant water division director for the EPA, speaks to a crowd of about 50 during the ribbon cutting Wednesday morning at the Water Resource Reclamation Facility.
Shoppers browse in the Purple Avocado in Carson City in this file photo.
Jeffery Pace rearranges artwork in his Artsy Fartsy gallery in Carson City in this file photo.
Julie Grady, owner of Due Sorella, works in her eclectic shop in Carson City in this file photo.
Carson City is among Expedia's top holiday shopping destinations.
Currently only accessible when conditions permit, the run between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is flat and requires a lot of effort to traverse.
A skier shreds powder at Alpine Meadows last season. A longtime dream of connecting Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is planned to open for the 2019-20 season.
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Historian and archeologist Stony Tennant
Sailors perform a fresh-water wash down on an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
MC1 Joe Vincent peruses his top photographs from the past decade.
The Longhorns of Naval Air Station Fallon’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team conduct water rescue qualifications at Lahontan Lake.
MC1 Joe Vincent conducts a tour at Naval Air Station Fallon for delegates attending August’s convention of the American Legion.
This is one of MC1 Joe Vincent’s favorite photographs, which was taken in 2007. A visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team member lowers himself into a rigid-hulled inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane prior to conducting Interaction Patrols (IPATS) in the Persian Gulf. IPATS is an element of maritime operations and are conducted in Iraqi territorial waters so that commercial shipping and fishing can occur safely in the region. IPATS aim to generate support and awareness among vessels sailing in the region of the Coalition’s efforts to ensure a safe and secure maritime environment.
Now 82, Navy veteran Jim Falk looks at one of his double-truck articles and photos.
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: Booger, a domestic short-haired kitty is six-months-old. She is adorable, gentle and very sweet. She gets along with other cats and is looking for someone who will appreciate her cuteness. Come out and meet her because she is searching for you.
LST 997 was one of several hundreds ships that transported equipment and supplies to the various islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
Navy sailor James Dilts spent his time aboard an LST during the final year of World War II.
Nevada death row inmate Scott Dozier appears in a Las Vegas court via video on Wednesday.
Clark County District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti holds out the execution manual that sets protocols for the execution of convicted murderer Scott Dozier during a hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Hazel Hohn sits in the co-pilot’s seat and takes the controls of a four engine B-24 “Liberator.” Hazel ferried B-24s from the factory to Army Air Force bases during World War II.
Hazel Stamper, a WASP, Women’s Air Force Service Pilot, in training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater Texas during the 1943-44 winter.
After 54 years, in 1998 Staff Sgt. Ruben Rivers was awarded the Medal of Honor. His sister, Grace Woodford, received the award from President Clinton at a White House ceremony.
Parents and children depart the rail passenger cars during the 2016 Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
Santa Claus waves from the back of the caboose during the 2016 Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
Carson Middle School’s mixed choirs sing a series of patriotic songs Thursday dedicated to local veterans.
Carson Middle School’s mixed choirs sing a series of patriotic songs Thursday dedicated to local veterans.
Air Force MSgt. Dave McNeely stands with pride as the Carson Middle School choir sings a Tribute to the Armed Services at Thursday’s Veterans Tribute Concert.
Retired college professor Charles T. Sehe.
Dr. Robert Curtis wearing his World War II, Korea, Viet Nam veteran cap and displaying his personalized Honor Flight Nevada quilt in his Carson City home on Aug. 14, 2017. Born in 1930, Dr. Curtis has to be one of the youngest World War II vets.
Fallon running back Brock Richardson rushes toward the end zone in a regular season game.
The Greenwave’s Brock Richardson checks out his running room in against Wooster.
Alexis Jarrett, right, races Spring Creek's Delayanne Walz to grab the ball during last year's Northern 3A regional tournament.
Christian Nemeth (23) tries to steal the ball from Truckee's Jairo Chavez during the 2016-17 season. Tryouts for the 2017-18 season begin this weekend.
Tomas Kutansky guages his put during a hole at the Fallon Golf Course.
Kelli Kelly stands with the winning team of Marty Davis, Tomas Kutanski and Len Mackedon.
Eugene Paslov's passion for education will carry on through his scholarship.
Currently only accessible when conditions permit, the run between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is flat and requires a lot of effort to traverse.
A skier shreds powder at Alpine Meadows last season. A longtime dream of connecting Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is planned to open for the 2019-20 season.
Fallon running back Brock Richardson finds an opening created by Ben Dooley (back) and the offensive line against Dayton.
Raye Arroyo (12) and Brittney Gaitlin of Fernley position themselves for a block after Lowry's Sierra Maestrejuan returns the ball.
Katelyn Garnett of Fernley returns the ball off the tips of her fingers as Lowry's Brooke Hansen (13) and Jadyn Eastman (7) wait.
Digitorium Facilitator Kim Thomas teaches Carson High School freshmen how to use video editing software at the Carson City Library. The library has been nominated for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for their contributions to the community. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum
Kurt Meyer enjoys a cup of coffee from Hub Coffee Roasters on the newly upgraded patio at The Union. The coffee shop portion of the restaurant, coffee bar and tap house is open for business daily at 7 a.m.
Wheatstone Bridge is slated to star in the next edition of the Brewery Arts Center’s Celtic Music Series on Saturday.
Carson's Kyle Rudy find a hole during Friday's game at Douglas.
Carson's Abel Carter runs up the middle for a big gain during the first quarter at Douglas High School.
These undated file photos show The Associated Press preseason All-America women's NCAA college basketball team. They are, from left, A’ja Wilson, from South Carolina; Kelsey Mitchell, from Ohio State; Katie Lou Samuelson, of UConn; Gabby Williams, of UConn and Napheesa Collier, UConn. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this March 6, 2017, file photo, Connecticut's Katie Lou Samuelson (33) shoots over South Florida's Ariadna Pujol during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament finals in Uncasville, Conn. Samuelson was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
FILE - In this photo taken Dec. 11, 2016, Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell, center, goes up to shoot between Canisius forward Sarah Cooley, left, and guard Lauren D'Hont during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Nitchell was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) looks to shoot as Georgia forward Caliya Robinson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Southeastern Conference tournament in Greenville, S.C. Wilson was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, Connecticut forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots past the outstretched arm of LSU guard Jasmine Rhodes (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Collier was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo, Connecticut's Gabby Williams, right, shoots against Duquesne's Deva'Nyar Workman (2) during the first half of a second round of a women's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Storrs, Conn. Williams was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Mayor Bob Crowell bowls in the Harry S. Truman Bowling Alley inside the White House.
Lori Bagwell and Robert Crowell pose with other officials and Vice President Mike Pence.
Whether you call if stuffing or dressing, the popular American side dish remains a staple on holiday tables.
Stewart Indian School postcard
Sherry Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission, will talk about plans for the historic Stewart Indian School on Nov. 16.
From left: Malaynia Wick, Kelley Yost, Michael Malley, some of the artists featured at the Community Development Building in Carson City.
Cast members of Pinkerton Ballet's The Nutcracker rehearse for last year's production.
Judy McPherson, Brenda Royer, Winona Brady, Tammy Parkerson, Janet Young, Amy Hann, Teenah Beland and Melissa Espinoza set out for their walk around the block. The group set up the walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease for National Alzheimer's Month.
Christian Nemeth leaps for the basket during a greenwave game in Sparks last season.
Jacqueline Pete (4) of Elko sets the ball up for teammate Kaitlyn Rizo in the Lady Indians match against Truckee. On the other side of the net is Truckee’s Madison Bromley (7).
Ryleigh Hogland (11) of Truckee slams a kill to Lowry’s Kyllie Sappington as the Wolverine’s libero Mia Curtis (16) watches.
Fallon's Tommy McCormick runs down the sideline against Sparks on Friday.
Fallon's Tristan Rodarte blocks against Sparks on Friday.
Desert Mementos, a collection of short stories on Iraq and Nevada by Caleb Cage.
NDOT crews are gearing up for a busy snow-removal season.
More than 80 snow plows and other pieces of snow and ice equipment, as well as about 40,000 cubic yards of salt and sand, are in line for use in snow removal across northwestern Nevada.
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Banana nut muffins by Linda Marrone
Chef Kevin Ashton of Zozoâs Ristorante in Reno with Charlie and Karen Abowd of Café at Adeleâs.
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. Nevada officials are pressing toward the state's first execution in 11 years, naming the state's top psychiatrist as interim replacement for the anesthesiologist who resigned last week after signing off on a lethal injection plan. Jordan Smith, of the state attorney general's office, told a judge Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Las Vegas that Dr. Leon Ravin has replaced Dr. John DiMuro as the state's top doctor. That makes Ravin the medical official with primary responsibility for next week's scheduled execution of twice-convicted murderer Dozier. (AP Photo/Ken Ritter, File)
Mark Twain Elementary student Gian Carlo, 7, gets a new winter coat from the Carson City Firefighters Association on Monday
Mark Twain Elementary first grader Caydence Bowers, 6, smiles at firefighter Capt. Brad Mihelic as he fits her with a new winter coat on Monday.
Denise Frohlich, Learning Resource Director at Western Nevada College, will be featured at the Leisure Hour Clubâs meeting on Nov. 15. For reservations, contact 775-400-2647 by Thursday, Nov. 9.
The da Vinci Xi represents the latest in robotic surgery technology.
A trio of da Vinci Xi system components, a robotic surgical system coming this month to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
Craig Macy, left, attorney with Fennemore Craig, moderates the discussion panel,during the Founders Insights discussion panel Oct. 25 at Whitney Peak. Panelists sharing their insights as successful entrepreneurs are Rob Armstrong, with Bombora, Katie Lay with CAEK, Matt Sweeny with Flirtey, and Denis Phares with Dragonfly.
The Native Waters on Arid Lands Project helps tribal communities in the Great Basin and American Southwest adapt to climate change and build resiliency for their water resources and agriculture.
From left: Margaret Lewis, Brad Denney, and Emma Carnes in âFoibles and Folly,â due to open Nov. 9.
Jessica Preston said she found inspiration for her senior project in several friends at CHS who crochet during their lunch hour.
Jim Stockdale, hardware engineering manager at NevadaNano, shows how the companyâs gas sensor product has shrunk over the years from a metal framed device, background, to tiny circular size, foreground.
The Reno Tahoe Sinus Center/Nevada ENT & Hearing Associates office in northwest Reno.
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Front, from left, Rheanna Fallini-Jackson of Carson, grandfather Joe Fallini, and William Fallini-Haas of Spring Creek. In the back are Carson coach Pete Sinnott, left, and Ron Lee (Joe Fallini's Nevada high school running rival from the 1960s).
Rheanna Fallini-Jackson crosses the finish line at Reed High on Saturday.
Rheanna Fallini-Jackson crosses the finish line at Reed High on Saturday.
Falcon harrier Jared Marchegger congratulates other competitors as they finish Saturday at Reed High.
Sierra Lutheran's Jared Marchegger stands atop the podium at the NIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Sparks.
The Falcons' Jared Marchegger wins the NIAA State Division 1A/2A race at Reed High on Saturday.
Sierra Lutheran hitter Ciera Schinzing takes aim during the region volleyball tournament.
Boise State wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (1) poses after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Nevada carries flags onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State running back Alexander Mattison (22) runs for a touchdown past Nevada linebacker Lawson Hall during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State wide receiver Cedrick Wilson is upended by Nevada defensive back Dameon Baber in the first half Saturday.
FILE - In this Tuesday, March 1, 2016, file photo, a snowboarder takes a jump at the Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort near Echo Summit, Calif. The ski and snowboard industry is healthy, at least for now. But there is concern throughout the snow sports industry as the baby boomers and generation Xers get older, the millennials are not picking up the slack and hitting the slopes as often as the aging generations. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
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CHS Special Education Teacher Johanna Davis sporting Nevadaâs Battle Born attire.
CHS Seniors Manuel Luquin, Eduardo Lopez, Lesly Montes, and Edgar Velez on the UNR Bound Tour.
CHS Seniors attending a UNR Bound tour of the university.
CHS Senior in the Spotlight Nicole Van Geel
CHS FCA Club member Savannah McKenna giving out a cup of hot chocolate during the Thirty Days of Gratitude.
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CHS FCA Club giving out free cups of hot chocolate and cider during the Thirty Days of Gratitude.
Back row from left: David Baxley and Jim Frost. Middle row: Larry Lavish, IOCJ President Mike Jennings, Linda Rae Howard and Mike Hinman. Front row: EVCH Executive Director Beverly Hennen, Connie Jennings, Donna Artz (IOCJ Secretary), Ashlee Selbach and Candy Young (Candyâs Girls).
At UNRâs Homecoming Game on Oct. 20, Dr. Marc Johnson is surrounded by Nevada Area Councilâs President Jeff Whitaker, left, Scout Executive Paul Penttila, Dr. Johnson, and Jim Rogers, also a Distinguished Eagle.
Dr. Marc Johnson accepts the Distinguished Eagle plaque from Nevada Area Council President Jeff Whitaker.
Sgt. 1st Class Autumn Janoss, a personnel sergeant at the Nevada National Guardâs human resources office, shows her tattoo she received this month to remember how close she came to being shot at the Route 91 Harvest Festival country music concert in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. The tattoo reads âIâm Aliveâ with a ribbon to honor Nevada Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Charleston Hartfield, who died in the shooting. Her best friend, Joanna Lovejoy, who Janoss said took a bullet for her, will get a similar tattoo next to her gunshot wound on her knee after her wound heals. Janoss was one of thousands in attendance at the concert. Fifty-eight people were killed when Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay before killing himself.
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Carson's Kyle Rudy find a hole during Friday's game at Douglas.
Carson's Abel Carter breaks a tackle and takes off for the end zone during Friday's game.
Carson quarterback Jon Laplante runs against Douglas.
Carson's Abel Carter breaks a big run against Douglas on Friday night.
Carson's Abel Carter runs up the middle for a big gain during the first quarter at Douglas High School.
Senator quarterback Jon Laplante tries to get by the Tigers' Kane Hoyopatubbi Friday night at Douglas High.
Tanner Kalicki had a busy night for the Senators in Minden.
Abel Carter had his way with the Douglas defense Friday night in Minden.
Boise State tight end Jake Roh smiles as he crosses the goal line against Utah State on Oct. 28.
Dayton's Brianda Diaz hits against Fernley on Friday.
Dayton's Ashley Mason hits against Fernley on Friday night.
Apple Inc.'s solar energy complex near Boulder City in Southern Nevada, seen here, is similar to its plant at Fort Churchill in Lyon County.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Carson City sculptor Miles Tucker poses for a photo with his piece 'Piet ' A' Friday at St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic Community.
Carson City sculptor Miles Tucker poses for a photo with his piece 'Piet ' A' Friday at St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic Community.
Authorities are searching for this man.
A man allegedly stole $15,000 worth of win from Raley's in Incline Village on Oct. 23.
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2017, file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at the Chief Probation Officers of California's Juvenile Realignment Conference in Sacramento, Calif. Brown joined lawmakers to request $7.4 billion in federal funding for wildfire relief and recovery efforts following a deadly cluster of fires that that tore through the heart of the state's wine country, killing more than 40 people and leaving thousands without housing. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2017, file photo, Linda and Jason Miller look over their burned home in Coffey Park in Santa Rosa, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown joined lawmakers to request $7.4 billion in federal funding for wildfire relief and recovery efforts following a deadly cluster of fires that that tore through the heart of the state's wine country, killing more than 40 people and leaving thousands without housing. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP, file)
FILE- In t his Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, flames from a wildfire burn in Napa, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown joined lawmakers to request $7.4 billion in federal funding for wildfire relief and recovery efforts following a deadly cluster of fires that that tore through the heart of the state's wine country, killing more than 40 people and leaving thousands without housing. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
The Carson High boys cross country team competes at the Northern 4A Sierra League Championships on Friday.
Business leaders network during the NNBW Breakfast & Business on July 6 at the Atlantas Casino Resort, before Jim McClenahan, from the University of Nevada, Reno gave his presentation. About 170 people attended this month's breakfast.
Several people with the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders await special speaker Jim McClenahan during the NNBW Breakfast & Business event. The 25-member fellowship, who attended the breakfast, are in Reno for a six-week academic and leadership institute.
People tour Western Nevada Collegeâs new NV Energy Industrial Technology Lab Thursday at WNC.
The Happy Outlet employees, Jack Hay, Jennifer Howard, Jeremy Boswell, Jesse Olson, Justin Gragg and Rebecca Tenorio pose for a photo.
A Western Nevada College construction class is given a tour of a job site by Garrett Kooyers from K.G. Walters Construction.
At the inaugural Tahoe Economic Summit, attendees raise âthumbs upâ in favor of ideas proposed to further entrepreneurship, workforce and housing in the basin.
Stain-grade cabinetry adds a beautiful touch to any mudroom. The solid countertops are easy to clean, while the tile backsplash protects vulnerable sheetrock walls.
This home in Jobâs Peak Ranch in the Carson Valley contains several mudroom essentials: a sink, and extra countertop and storage space.
Sale of luxury homes month to month so far in 2017.
The percentage of sales for all price ranges in the Reno/Sparks market.
Danny Huberman slashes through some fresh powder during a Truckee-Tahoe ski season. Truckee was recently named No. 1 coolest ski town in North America by the Matador Network.
The town of Truckee comes out in full force for summer's Truckee Thursdays.
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