Stories from Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Wednesday, Aug. 6, was the second day of new teacher orientation for the Nevada R-5 2025-26 school year. District Elementary Curriculum Director Kristy Beshore greeted the newcomers at the front door of the district’s Learning Center building. “Teachers that are new to the school district joined together yesterday and today, and we’re going over some important information that will help everyone have the necessary knowledge for back to school as well as getting to know the community,” Beshore said.. ...

When 12-year-old Allison Olson was given control of the twin engine private plane for the first time, she was not only scared to death but exhilarated, and knew this would be her life’s trajectory. Fast forward to her junior year in Nevada High School’s Junior Air Force ROTC program and her head was still in the clouds, literally...