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President Jimmy Carter has died at 100. Here are 5 ties he had to Nevada

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December 29, 2024

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President Jimmy Carter has died at 100. Here are 5 ties he had to Nevada

President Jimmy Carter’s son lost to John Ensign in a run for U.S. Senate in 2002.

Former President Jimmy Carter, who is longest-lived American president, has died. He was 100.

Carter was a Georgia governor when he won the 1976 presidency, defeating then-President Gerald R. Ford.

Here are some ties to the Silver State for the 39th president.

GOP governor hung onto Carter keepsake for decades

When he was 12 years old, Brian Sandoval was with his family in Washington, D.C., and bought a peanut-shaped piggy bank which honored then-President Jimmy Carter, who was a peanut farmer. Forty years later, in 2017 then-Nevada Gov. Sandoval brought it to Reno-Tahoe Airport, and former President Carter signed it for him.

His son ran for office in Nevada

In 2006, Jack Carter was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nevada. The oldest child of Jimmy Carter moved to the state in 2002, and won the Democratic nomination with 78% of the vote. He lost the general election to incumbent Republican John Ensign, 55% to 41%.

Carter visited UNR to watch things shake

In 2017, Carter visited the University of Nevada Earthquake Engineering Laboratory.

UNR wrote that while the lab “has had some exciting experiments and distinguished visitors over the years, the most exciting was a visit and tour this year with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.”

“We were proud to host President Carter and his group, the Carter Center; It was a highlight for all of us,” Ahmad Itani, chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department said. “To be able to show off our facility and the world-improving research we conduct was the highest honor.”

UNR’s boxing coach could have gone to the Olympics if it wasn’t for Carter

Pat Jefferson, a University of Nevada boxing coach, was a 1979 World Amateur Champion in boxing. He would have gone to the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, but Carter and the United States boycotted the games that year due to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan the previous year.

In 1980, he was captain of a U.S. AAU team that went to Russia, where he defeated the Russian national champion.

Jefferson turned pro in 1980 after the American boycott of the Moscow Olympics.

A longtime Reno resident was his commanding officer in the Navy

John B. Williams, a Reno High graduate, University of Nevada undergraduate student and Wolf Pack basketball player, was Carter’s commanding officer on the submarine U.S. Pomfret from 1948 to 1950. Williams served as lieutenant commander while Carter, a fellow alumnus of the Naval Academy, was an ensign who rose to the rank of lieutenant while serving under Williams.

After retiring from the Navy, Williams returned to Reno and ended up reuniting with Carter during the future president’s 1976 campaign stop here. Williams was a guest of Carter at Carter’s 1977 inauguration.

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Proactive power outage slated for northwestern Nevada

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December 18, 2025

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Proactive power outage slated for northwestern Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Because of heightened fire weather conditions forecast for northwestern Nevada, a proactive outage is slated for Friday, Dec. 19, in Carson City, Clear Creek, Jack’s Valley, Genoa and Glenbrook from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a NV Energy news release.

The outage would affect about 715 customers, the release said.

During a Public Safety Outage Management event, the utility proactively de-energizes power for customers in high-risk zones to help protect the community and environment from wildfires, the release said.

If weather conditions change, the potential proactive outage will be adjusted or cancelled.

Customers potentially impacted have been notified via phone, text messages and email.

NV Energy will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates.

The outage timeframe includes the duration of the weather event and an estimated time for crews to inspect the lines for damage, vegetation or debris to begin safely restoring power.

The restoration time may change based on weather conditions or if repairs to equipment need to be made.

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Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada girls soccer team

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December 18, 2025

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Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada girls soccer team

First team

Kloe Abdalla, Faith Lutheran — The junior was named the Class 5A player of the year by the coaches and helped the Crusaders win the state title. She is committed to Kansas.

Posie Armstrong, Faith Lutheran — The senior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state champion.

Julia Anfinson, Faith Lutheran — The junior scored 14 goals for the 5A state champion.

Anabelle Coe, Faith Lutheran — The senior was a first-team All-5A league midfielder to help the Crusaders win the 5A state title. She is committed to California Lutheran.

Cate Gusick, Coronado — The senior was named the 5A defensive player of the year for the 5A state runner-up. She is committed to Montana.

Emma Flannery, Bishop Gorman — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection with six goals and 11 assists. She is committed to UNLV.

Allison Kleiner, Coronado — The senior was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up. She is committed to Vanderbilt.

Emily Marks, Arbor View — The junior was named the 5A goalie of the year and helped the Aggies finish third in the 5A Southern League.

Kenadie Mashore, Doral Academy — The senior goalie was named the 4A player of the year. She recorded 14 shutouts and 141 saves for the 4A Southern Region and state champion.

Daniela Mayorga, Canyon Springs — The senior scored 67 goals, a state record in a season by a player in the top classification (5A/4A), and added 27 assists.

Jazmine McCallum, Coronado — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.

Alexandra Milano, Coronado — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.

Olivia Petty, Faith Lutheran — The 5A all-state goalie recorded 74 saves and allowed six goals in 20 games for the 5A state champion.

Allie Rabe, Faith Lutheran — The senior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state champion. She is committed to UC Irvine.

Ella Schultz, Coronado — The junior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.

Olivia Stark, Faith Lutheran — The senior 5A offensive player of the year scored 22 goals and added 14 assists for the 5A state champion. She is committed to UC Irvine.

Taylor Takahashi, Coronado — The sophomore scored a team-high 17 goals and added seven assists for the 5A state runner-up.

Sienna Turco, Doral Academy — The senior was named the 4A Mountain League offensive player of the year and scored 50 goals and added 18 assists for the 4A Southern Region and state champion.

Coach of the year

Kurt Divich, Doral Academy – Guided the Dragons to the Class 4A Southern Region and state titles, the program’s first state title.

Second team

Audrey Ancell, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League defensive player of the year as the Gators allowed just eight goals in 18 games.

Taylor Bringhurst, Palo Verde — The senior was the 4A Sky League goalie of the year and helped the Panthers reach the state tournament.

Darien Cox, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League offensive player of the year and scored 27 goals and 13 assists.

Gianna Davis, Doral Academy — The senior was a 4A all-state defender to help the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.

Olivia Gastwirth, Palo Verde — The sophomore was named the 4A Sky League offensive player of the year and scored 34 goals to help the Panthers reach the state tournament.

Olivia Geeb, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League goalie of the year as the Gators allowed just eight goals in 18 games.

Devyn Giraldo, Bishop Gorman — The senior was a 5A all-state selection who scored 10 goals.

Peyton Hedstrom, Doral Academy — The junior was a 4A all-state defender who helped the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.

Taylor Johnson, Shadow Ridge — The senior was a 5A all-state selection for the state semifinalist. She is committed to Utah Tech.

Brooke Kramer, Liberty — The senior was a 5A all-state goalie. She is committed to UNLV.

Cristal Lara, SECTA — The senior scored 38 goals and led the state with 39 assists.

Elliott Lujan, Faith Lutheran — The senior scored nine goals and had six assists for the 5A state champion. She is committed to St. Mary’s (California).

Alayna Malloy, Centennial — The freshman scored 12 goals for the 5A state semifinalist.

Danielle Morales, Arbor View — The junior was a 5A all-state selection and scored seven goals.

Dasha Rosas, Doral Academy — The junior scored 19 goals and added 18 assists to help the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.

Briana Salguero, Equipo Academy — The senior was the 3A region player of the year and scored 29 goals and added 15 assists to help the Yeti reach the state tournament.

Sophia Sachs, Arbor View — The junior was a 5A all-state selection and scored seven goals.

Aleah Warner, Bishop Gorman — The freshman scored nine goals and was a 5A all-league selection.

Honorable mention

Sophia Aragon, Sierra Vista

Grace Aznarez, Palo Verde

Anabel Alvarez Leon, Cimarron-Memorial

Melina Clavel, SECTA

Kimberly Dominguez, Eldorado

Emily Farnsworth, Las Vegas High

Lilian Foss, Coronado

Hannah Gutierrez, Silverado

Paige Hooiman, Silverado

Jasmyne Johnson, Basic

Linita Kioa, Virgin Valley

Briana Lee, Faith Lutheran

Layla Lindsey, Arbor View

Alexandra Miranda, Centennial

Ella Ostler, Eldorado

Melanie Mendez, Equipo Academy

Angelie Mendoza, Palo Verde

Caitlynn Nick, Palo Verde

Ryan Neel, Coronado

Natalie Rodriguez, Canyon Springs

Alexa Sandoval, Las Vegas High

Lupita Silveyra, Virgin Valley

Isabella Simental, Sierra Vista

Harmony Taylor, Shadow Ridge

Sanyi Thompson, Doral Academy

Natalia Vallin, Pahrump Valley

Xophia Vong, Eldorado

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

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Nevada reaches settlement with Hyundai and Kia over anti-theft technology

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December 17, 2025

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Nevada reaches settlement with Hyundai and Kia over anti-theft technology

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office says Nevada and other states reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for selling cars that lack industry-standard anti-theft technology.

“Hyundai and Kia did not meet their responsibilities to the public and created a public safety issue by neglecting to use industry-standard technology on their vehicles,” Ford said. “I strongly urge any impacted Nevadans to make use of this settlement agreement to install these safety measures and, if eligible, to seek monetary restitution.”

As part of the settlement, the automakers agreed to equip all future cars with the anti-theft technology and offer ignition cylinder protectors to owners or leasees of eligible vehicles.

In statements, both companies affirmed their commitment to work with law enforcement to combat car theft.

According to a media release, consumers who previously installed the software update on their vehicles (or were scheduled to do so) but nonetheless experienced a theft or attempted theft of their vehicle on or after April 29, 2025, are eligible to file a claim for restitution for certain theft and attempted-theft related expenses.

For more information about eligibility and how to submit a claim for compensation, Ford’s office says to visit the following: