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Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: How is synthetic fertilizer made?
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (234+ words) Every day we hear about fertilizer price increases and shortages occurring from the disruptions to the world oil market. Most ammonia, a major ingredient in synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, is made from fossil fuels. Phosphorus and potassium on the other hand,…...
DETR: Nevada adding jobs at double the pace of any other state
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (437+ words) Nevada continues to lead the nation in job growth, expanding its workforce at more than double the rate of the second'fastest'growing state, according to data released Wednesday by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From February 2025 to February 2026, Nevada added 34, 500 jobs,…...
Nevada Day Parade 2026 brings 'Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales' to life on October 31st
1+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) Get ready, Nevada " the Silver State's most beloved celebration is back, and this year it's bigger, bolder and taller than ever! The Nevada Day Parade 2026 is proud to announce its official theme: Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales" a festive nod…...
Northern Nevada gardens and backyards: Planting edible versus ornamental
1+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) My friend Ruth asked me how to plant edibles. My first response was "Plant them just like ornamentals starting with soil preparation." Of course, there are many similarities between planting edible plants and planting ornamental plants. They are all plants....
Over 1, 000 Student Council members from across Nevada are in Carson City this week for annual leadership conference
1+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) You may have seen an influx of color-coordinated young people in downtown Carson City this morning, and that's thanks to the Nevada Association of Student Councils' annual conference which this year is being hosted by Carson High School. However, because…...
Did you feel it? Preliminary 5. 5 magnitude earthquake rattles western Nevada
2+ week, 2+ day ago (269+ words) CARNAVAL Straight from San Francisco's Mission District, the rhythm of the street, the heartbeat of The City, and the birthplace of Santana, comes'CARNAVAL! "The Bay Area's Premier Santana Tribute Band" [']\n A preliminary 5. 5 to 5. 7 magnitude earthquake centered southeast of Silver…...
Fewer candidates running for Nevada school boards. Could more pay draw them in?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1604+ words) This story has been translated to Spanish. You can'read it here. Over her three years on the school board, Brenda Zamora has become a master of balancing her life as a working mom and school board trustee.' On a recent…...
New Hospital Price Checker tool unveiled as part of Nevada Hospital Transparency Act
2+ week, 5+ day ago (242+ words) Today, Governor Joe Lombardo joined patient advocates and stakeholders to launch the Nevada Hospital Price Finder, a new online tool designed to give Nevadans clear, upfront access to hospital pricing information statewide. The tool is a result of the Hospital…...
Northern Nevada Dream Center Launches 'Misfit Fridays' Sober Social Nights to Support Recovery Through Community
2+ week, 5+ day ago (361+ words) The Northern Nevada Dream Center is excited to announce the launch of "Misfit Fridays," a new monthly sober social night designed to bring people together in a safe, welcoming environment rooted in recovery, connection, and fun. Held on the second…...
Nevada State Museum to host inaugural Mint Gala at historic Carson City Mint
4+ week, 2+ day ago (435+ words) The'Nevada State Museum, Carson City will debut its inaugural Mint Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2026, offering an elegant evening inside the historic Carson City Mint building and throughout the museum. The one-night event invites guests to step into history with exclusive…...