Airport to get military aircraft museum
A museum to display military aircraft and vehicles is planned at the Carson City Airport, with a preview slated for summer and construction to start in the fall. Cactus Air Force received preliminary approval from the capital city’s Airport Authority …
Read More »National Maritime Day: Remembering the forgotten
Memorial Day is traditionally a time to honor those who not only served our nation, but those who through their service made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Sailors, soldiers, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen bear arms and go in harm’s wa …
Read More »Former sailor gets 19-year sentence
After tearful, emotional and disturbing testimony Tuesday in District Court, a former sailor was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. Michael Henderson, 26, received a sentence of 92 to 230 months, which equates to seven years, eight months to …
Read More »WNC graduates its largest class
For as long as she can remember, Dallas Angell has wanted to be a nurse; she even told her parents so when she was 5. Her dream was realized Monday morning when she crossed the stage to receive her associate’s degree during the 42nd commencement cer …
Read More »Public safety, youthful curiosity mingle at Carson City open house
Hundreds of kids journeyed from booth to booth Saturday, meeting officers from Carson City law enforcement departments, people from service and youth clubs, eating, playing and just plain having fun. The carnival-like event at Cops and Kids Sheriff’s …
Read More »Patient wellbeing keeps Carson nurse working well into her own senior years
Ruth Wherry sat at her daughter’s dining table on Wednesday wearing brightly colored scrubs, a stethoscope slung over her shoulders. It’s a work uniform she’s especially comfortable in, having been a registered nurse for 66 years. Even at 86 years ol …
Read More »Trading in four wheels for two
For the past five years, a bicycle has been Jeff Resler’s principal mode of transportation on his daily commute from his Carson City home to his work as a civilian contractor for the Nevada National Guard. “Health is the first thing,” he said, expla …
Read More »New invasive species poses threat to Lake Tahoe
Another invasive species is encroaching on Lake Tahoe Basin waters. Three New Zealand mudsnails were found in the Truckee River near Reno earlier this spring, increasing the chances the invasive species could migrate to the basin. “It’s certainly b …
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