Governor Sisolak Announces $5 Million Commitment Toward Free Community College Efforts

Governor Sisolak Announces $5 Million Commitment Toward Free Community College Efforts

Carson City, NV…Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced he has set aside up to $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars toward the goal to explore ways to make community college or other apprentice and training programs free for more Nevadans by 2025. The Governor announced his intention during his State of the […]

Governor Sisolak, State of Nevada to Host First Ever Healthcare Provider Summit

Governor Sisolak, State of Nevada to Host First Ever Healthcare Provider Summit

Carson City, NV…Next month, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the State of Nevada will host the first ever Healthcare Provider Summit, a daylong forum with community partners, stakeholders and State agencies focused on ways to bridge gaps in care and provide the best possible service to Nevadans. “I have always prioritized creating a robust, affordable […]

Oh, Baby! Carson Tahoe Health Celebrates National Quilting Day

Oh, Baby! Carson Tahoe Health Celebrates National Quilting Day

Carson Valley Quilt Guild Donates Handmade Quilt to First Baby Born on National Quilting Day  Carson City, NV…To commemorate National Quilting Day Saturday, March 19, The Carson Valley Quilt Guild worked together to create a handmade quilt, special for the first baby born that day at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Newborn baby boy Luke […]

31st annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bring Tasty Testes to Virginia City, March 12, 2022

31st annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bring Tasty Testes to Virginia City, March 12, 2022

Virginia City, NV…Virginia City, Nevada, is known for a few big things – the discovery of the Comstock Lode, one of the largest deposits of silver ore ever discovered; and the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, one of the largest gatherings of revelers consuming bull testicles at an event. Yes, each year the historic mountain mining […]

Bruce Edin 1941 – 2021

Bruce Edin 1941 – 2021

Carson City, NV…Bruce Edin 10/5/1941 – 12/18/2021. Bruce Edin, 80, of Carson City, NV, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Governor Sisolak Signs Redistricting Bills, Thanks Nevada Legislature for Efficient, Productive Session

Governor Sisolak Signs Redistricting Bills, Thanks Nevada Legislature for Efficient, Productive Session

Carson City. NV…Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 1, fulfilling the constitutional obligation to ensure representation is reflective of the State’s population, according to the latest Census figures. “After a thoughtful, efficient and productive session, I am proud to sign these bills into law today,” said Nevada Governor Steve […]

Gov. Sisolak to Receive COVID-19 Booster Shot

Gov. Sisolak to Receive COVID-19 Booster Shot

Carson City, NV…Highlighting the importance of booster shots amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will receive his COVID-19 booster shot at 4 p.m. with UMC in Las Vegas. On March 11, 2021, Governor Sisolak received a single dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine alongside frontline grocery store workers and is currently […]

Governor Sisolak, Treasurer Conine Launch First-in-the-Nation Grant Program for Children with Disabilities

Governor Sisolak, Treasurer Conine Launch First-in-the-Nation Grant Program for Children with Disabilities

Las Vegas, NV…Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine launched a first-in-nation grant program aimed at helping children with disabilities and their families as part of the State’s economic recovery. The Transforming Opportunities for Toddlers and Students (TOTS) Grant Program is utilizing $5 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan to provide […]

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster Shots, Approves Mix-and-Match Booster Shots

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster Shots, Approves Mix-and-Match Booster Shots

Carson City, NV…Booster recommended for Moderna recipients who are 65 and older, and 18+ recipients who are residing in long-term care facilities, have underlying medical conditions, are at increased risk of social inequities, or who live or work in high-risk settings. Booster recommended for all people 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson […]