The Nevada Air National Guard in Reno will unveil a 53-foot Christmas tree on Tuesday — a Nevada-grown red fir that will travel across the country to the U.S. Capitol Building.

According to a news release from the Nevada Air National Guard, the tree was grown in the Carson Ranger District and has been temporarily housed at its Reno base. The Guard transported the tree on Sunday for decoration ahead of its whistle-stop tour through Nevada and beyond.

The tree will also appear in Carson City for the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday before continuing its journey east.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative is a 55-year tradition in which one of America’s 154 national forests provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.

Jim Kaufmann, executive director of Capitol grounds and arboretum at the architect of the Capitol, selected this year’s tree from nine candidates identified by Forest Service staff in the Carson Ranger District in northern Nevada and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area outside Las Vegas.

“Selecting a tree to adorn the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is a great honor,” Kaufmann said in a previous Forest Service release. “Forest Service staff showed me nine wonderful candidates during my visit. Ultimately, we selected a magnificent red fir to represent the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada at the U.S. Capitol during the 2025 holiday season.”

The red fir, or Abies magnifica, grows at higher elevations and is known for its blue-green needles that point upward and dense, sturdy branches — ideal for displaying ornaments, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

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After 15 clues and weeks of searching, Greg Saunders of Carson City,  along with his wife, 1 year old daughter, and faithful dog,  have found the 2025 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion, ending this year’s hunt with an exciting discovery.

The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Committee met with the family on Sunday, October 26, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno to present them with the official medallion and a $1,000 prize.

Now in its 24th year, the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt has become a cherished tradition for families across the state. Each fall, participants decipher daily clues that draw on Nevada’s rich history, culture, and geography to locate a hidden medallion placed somewhere on public land.

“This event really brings people together,” said Michele Montoya of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Committee. “It’s about learning Nevada’s history, exploring new places, and enjoying the thrill of the hunt.”

This year’s clues guided hunters across central Nevada, referencing landmarks tied to the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, and early settlers. The final clue revealed the treasure’s resting place near the Edwards Creek Valley Historical Marker in Churchill County.

Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, and organizers are already planning a larger celebration for the milestone event.

For more information and to follow next year’s hunt, visit www.nevadadaytreasurehunt.org, or follow on social media.

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Week 9 of the college football season continues with some Friday night action as the Boise State Broncos visit the Nevada Wolf Pack in a Mountain West showdown.

The Broncos come into Friday on a two-game winning streak and are a perfect 3-0 in the Mountain West. They are one of just two teams with no losses in the conference and are looking to soldify themselves as the favorite to win the title again.

The Wolf Pack are on the opposite end of the standings in the Mountain West. They are still searching for thier first conference win and are just 1-6 on the season.

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If you’re looking to get back in the swing of football season and need some betting advice for Friday’s matchup in Las Mackay, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

Nevada vs Boise State game odds:

All college football odds via BetMGM

• Spread: Boise State -21.5 (-110), Nevada +21.5 (-110)
• Money Line: Boise State -2000, Nevada +1000
• Over-Under: Over 51.5 (-115), Under 51.5 (-105)

Nevada vs Boise State prediction, pick:

The Broncos are playing well and have won five of their last six games. Maddux Madsen is playing great at quarterback and the Wolf Pack aren’t going to have any answers for him The line is huge, but the Broncos are that much better than the Wolf Pack and aren’t going to have any problems beating them. They might have this covered in the first half.

Prediction: Boise State 49, Nevada 10

Best Bet: Boise State -21.5, Over 51.5

Nevada vs Boise State channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Live Stream: Paramount+

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