RENO - With many Nevadans choosing to grow more of their own food, they are also doing their own canning. And, "pressure-canning," using a pressure canner, is becoming increasing popular.
LOVELOCK - Sixth Judicial District Judge Michael Montero is being honored by Nevada Legal Services, a statewide nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low income residents.
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Registration is now open for the Oct. 26, 2013, administration of the ACT college readiness assessment. The registration deadline for students who intend to take the ACT on this date is Friday, Sept. 27.
CARSON CITY - Western Nevada College students will have more opportunities to prepare for skilled technical jobs in the coming years, following the recent announcement of a $1,567,530 workforce training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
CARSON CITY - As part of the upcoming Nevada Day celebrations and to help kick-off the celebration of Nevada's Sesquicentennial, Gov. Brian Sandoval has launched his annual statewide poster and essay contest for Nevada school children.
RENO - The Nevada Cancer Coalition and the University of Nevada Center for Program Evaluation are seeking Nevada women over the age of 40 with no personal history of cancer to take a brief survey.
VIRGINIA CITY - Considered one of the most haunted places in the country, Virginia City hosts Redrun, a zombie-themed, six-mile race on Oct. 12 produced by Liquid Blue Events, a Reno-based event production company.
RENO - NV Energy has learned that a person(s) identifying themselves as employees of the company are calling customers threatening to disconnect power if a credit card payment or cash transfer is not made over the phone immediately.
CARSON CITY - With the arrival of fall and colder temperatures, the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is selling firewood cutting permits to help prepare for the winter months. Pinyon pine and Utah juniper permits are $10 a cord. Only dead trees, standing or down may be cut. Maps of authorized firewood cutting areas are provided when purchasing permits.
CARSON CITY (AP) - Sales in Nevada jumped 6.2 percent in July, with the gains fueled by strong performance in the vehicle, construction and manufacturing sectors, the Department of Taxation reported.
WASHINGTON - As a result of the federal government shutdown, essentially all services provided by the Bureau of Land Management will be suspended, with the exception of law enforcement and emergency response functions.
CARSON CITY - Orders for the first of four commemorative medallions marking Nevada's 150th birthday are now being accepted through the Nevada Legislative Gift Shop.
RENO - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when experts and those professionals who work with victims of domestic violence are planning events that educate the public, inspire action, and inform victims of the help and services that are available as they struggle to live violence-free.
LOVELOCK - After each successful growing season, local apple producer Dr. Bruce Luke sells or donates his products while promoting healthy eating throughout Pershing County.
