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The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is under new leadership after Director Bradley Crowell was tapped by the Biden administration to serve on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

For thousands of Nevada’s men and women who have served in the military, Anthony “Tony” Yarbrough has been synonymous with veteran causes for decades.

Nevada’s Linda Zimmerman, a 4-H volunteer for University of Nevada, Reno Extension for more than 34 years, is one of four 4-H volunteers nationally to have recently been named a 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer.

Steve Ranson, editor emeritus with the Lahontan Valley News who writes about the military for the Nevada News Group, asked Miller to reflect on her years with the NDVS.

Kat Miller, who officially retired on April 30 after spending 10 years as the NDVS director, said she will experience the same type of transition of those men and women who were in the military. 

Nevada’s Bradley R. Crowell this week was nominated by President Joe Biden to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Four authors will speak on successive Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Churchill County Museum. Copies of their books will also be on sale.

The constrictive budget combined with the aging Veteran population in Nevada resulted in a remarkable schedule for the Honor Guard Soldiers in 2021.

The regents met to approve a $610,000 severance with its Chancellor, Melody Rose, who wanted to leave NSHE after she alleged mistreatment by certain regents.

Looking back at his military career, retiring Naval Air Station Fallon commander Capt. Evan Morrison said time has passed quickly since he took the oath to serve his country for the past 36 years.