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Kimmie Candy is wonderful. We often send the Silver and Blue Chocolate Rocks to our friends who live in other states. Awesome!

My daughter Amanda is in the running for the best "Future Selfie" photo. You can vote for her by clicking this link: http://social.kaptest.com/competition/708/be-your-future-self-ie
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It's almost Rodeo Time!

Reno Rodeo Kicks off with Strong Ticket Sales and New Events The Reno Rodeo begins in a little less than a month, and officials say ticket sales are already ahead of last year at this time. Hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and fans gathered at the Eldorado this week for a media preview and to hear how plans are moving along for the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in…

Toured the Lear Theater today. History meets TEDx in June.

Lear Theater to Open for Day-Long TEDx Event in June Volunteers were busy this Saturday bringing the original pews back to the historic Lear Theater building in downtown Reno. They're getting ready to host an all day TEDx conference there on June 6th. TEDx organizers want to combine history with new possibilities for the well-known venue. The Lear The…

Kids and adults take up the cause for educating kids who can't go to school.

Malala Day Youth Assembly at the UN 2013 KTVN TV Story on Malala Day Interview with Amanda Gallop, Youth Delegate.

Katie's report from DC on how to get kids in Nevada ready for college.

UNR Grad Selected for "Gear Up" Alumni Trip to D.C. UNR’s Katie Hill started participating in the “Gear Up” leadership program when she was in seventh grade, and was attending an economically disadvantaged school in Henderson. Katie got lots of help from Gear Up, and became a successful student. She recently graduated from UNR with a master’s degree…

He still roams the casino greeting guests and staff!

John Ascuaga Reflects on 58 Years at the Nugget in Sparks You never know where you’ll run into John Ascuagua, owner of John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. You might see him in an elevator; or eating at one of the restaurants, or just greeting guests and employees. When you do see him, he’s likely to introduce himself, shake your hand enthusiastically and give...

The Marine Color Guard picks up their newly trained wild palominos in Carson City.

Marines Adopt Prison-Trained Mustangs | Positively Northern Nevada Reno Nevada News - rgj.com is the home page of Reno Nevada with in depth and updated Reno local news. Stay informed with both Reno Nevada news as well as headlines and stor ies from around the world.

Amazingly talented teenager who represented the U.S. in Slovenia and brought home the gold!

Reno Teen Places First at International Linguistics Olympiad in Slovenia | Positively Northern Nevad Reno Nevada News - rgj.com is the home page of Reno Nevada with in depth and updated Reno local news. Stay informed with both Reno Nevada news as well as headlines and stor ies from around the world.

Who knew Nevada has Honorary Consuls for 24 countries?

Dinner with Consuls Offers Bridge to World | Positively Northern Nevada Reno Nevada News - rgj.com is the home page of Reno Nevada with in depth and updated Reno local news. Stay informed with both Reno Nevada news as well as headlines and stor ies from around the world.

Reno Mayor Bob Cashell is a good sport, and now he'll be a 'Good Scout.'

Reno Mayor Bob Cashell to Receive first Good Scout Award in Reno | Positively Northern Nevada Reno Nevada News - rgj.com is the home page of Reno Nevada with in depth and updated Reno local news. Stay informed with both Reno Nevada news as well as headlines and stor ies from around the world.

Wild Animals trying to get into Casinos... what next?

Cougar Town: We Can't Make This Stuff Up! | Positively Northern Nevada Reno Nevada News - rgj.com is the home page of Reno Nevada with in depth and updated Reno local news. Stay informed with both Reno Nevada news as well as headlines and stor ies from around the world.