Though not known to carry disease, state agriculture officials are reminding northern Nevadans to report Mormon cricket infestations. In large numbers, Mormon crickets pose a safety threat because they can create unsafe road conditions.

First off, I want to send a huge shout-out to the first responders, firefighters, and their support staff. We dove head-first into fire season, and like always, they work tirelessly to keep us safe. Thank you. Parks and Recreation has been leading a series of guided informative hikes along various trails. Today you’ll find a trip to Riverview Park with your four-legged friend in mind: Trails 4 Tails is open to all friendly, leashed dogs who love to sniff new things.

Western Nevada College welcomed representatives of the United States Navy on Tuesday as they toured Jack C. Davis Observatory, as well as the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Computer Information and Technology facilities at the Carson City campus.

A minimum security inmate broke out of a window and took off on foot early Tuesday morning from the Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City before quickly being recaptured, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

With the start of the third season of blockbuster summer outdoor concerts beginning Saturday in Carson City with reggae legends The Original Wailers, it seems fitting for It's Your City to feature the person behind the scenes who pushed locals to successfully vote for a grant to help fund the popular music series.

UPDATE 11:18AM: The fire has been extinguished and was turned over to landfill officials to monitor.
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UPDATE 10:51AM: Landfill dozer operators and the Carson City Fire Department have been able to get the upper hand on the fire, according to a CCFD battalion chief on scene. One engine has been released. A brush crew and water truck will remain at the scene.
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Carson City fire crews were called Tuesday morning to a reported brush fire at the Carson City landfill off of Highway 50 East.

Unemployment in Carson City continued to decrease in May to 4.2 percent, down 0.7 from a year ago and the lowest it has been since October 2006, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Sorry – It’s such a common word. It’s intention and meaning vary from person to person. It could be nothing more than pre-conditioned response or a heartfelt, sincere understanding of wrongdoing. Regardless of what goes wrong, even in business and customer relationships, the first inclination is to say sorry. However, what is sorry without something to back it up?

In partnership with Q&D Construction, the Carson City School District is cordially inviting members of the community to join them at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Pioneer High School Phase II Remodel and Expansion Project this Friday, June 22, at 10 a.m., 202 E. Corbett Street.

It’s Navy Week in Carson City, and that means you’ll have a handful of opportunities to catch performances by various US Navy bands over the next few days. Enjoy their woodwind quintet this afternoon in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum. This evening find the US Navy Brass Band in McFadden Plaza performing alongside the talented kids who participated in the Mile High Jazz Camp.

TUESDAY UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been canceled for the Washoe Lake Dam, according to National Weather Service in Reno. Officials say mitigation efforts have reduced the hazard of a potential breach in the dam at Little Washoe Lake. There was concern the dam could breach or collapse after a hole was discovered in it.
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The Nevada Division of Water Resources reports that after a routine inspection Monday, it was determined the Washoe Lake Dam is in danger of potentially breaching that would cause flooding in the Steamboat Creek and Steamboat Ditch areas.

A 31-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning following a fight involving two others at an apartment, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

MINDEN — Douglas County has added two new public viewers to its viewer application gallery on the Douglas County website. The new viewers were developed to help citizens answer the question, “What County projects are happening in your neighborhood? And who maintains my road?” The new viewers provide an application where the public can view the following:

See and hear highlights of Carson City history this summer with docent led tours of the Foreman-Roberts House on north Carson Street.

As quickly as it appeared, the circus will be leaving after tonight’s performance. If you haven’t yet seen the acrobatic feats and playful antics of the Ramos Bros. Circus, you’re running out of options. Monday also brings a fun activity to the grounds of the Mormon Station State Park in Genoa. Kids will learn something new, make something, and spend some time outdoors. Now that summer has arrived, Food for Thought begins its summer program for kids in the Carson City area.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 18-24.

Work will continue on the Downtown Curry Streetscape Project. For specific details regarding traffic impacts as a result of the project, please refer to http://www.carsonproud.com/ for more information. This source will be updated weekly throughout the duration of the project.

UPDATE: 8:42AM: From Lyon County Facebook page: Lyon County had its 6th wildfire since June 2. The Upper Colony burned more than 1,000 acres on June 17, 2018. A Type 3 Incident Management Team took the fire over at 8 p.m.
The Smith Valley Fire District did an outstanding job working the fire and bringing in resources. Over 300 people fought this fire with 25 Engines, 3 Helicopters, 8 fixed wing aircraft, and 4 hand crews.

Lyon County opened a shelter at the Smith Valley Baptist Church. LCSO managed evacuations with the assistance of SAR and Douglas County. The Large Animal Rescue Team assisted with sheltering livestock.

UPDATE: 02:42PM: Carson City Fire Department has handed over command of the brushfire along the west side of Duck Hill just above Interstate 580 to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Carson City fire crews remain on scene to assist in containment and mop up of the fire.
Flames have been knocked down and crews were dousing the area with water and retardant foam.
Homes in the Duck Hill Estates area were immediately threatened; however, no structures were damaged and crews quickly stopped the fire's forward progress.
The base of a power line pole appears to have been partially burned by the fire.
Cause of the fire and the acreage burned are unknown at this time. The fire appears to have been kept to a minimum burn area and is no longer threatening.

Professional races mixed in with some family-friendly fun capped off the third annual Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike racing circuit Sunday in downtown Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office and Carson City Fire Department go head-to-head Thursday, June 21 during the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive conducted by United Blood Services.

Greater Nevada Field isn’t your average Triple-A ballpark.

While the action takes place on the field, thousands of avid fans pack the park every game, bringing tons of energy and excitement and making their voices heard. On Saturday, Super Hero Night brought out 5,793 spectators in a 9-5 Aces loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

Local children and families were treated Saturday to the annual Nevada Outdoor Experience, held this year at the Capital City Gun Club off Arrowhead Drive in Northeast Carson City.

A Pokemon Club event was held Saturday at the Carson City Library, part of the ongoing, season-long Summer Learning Challenge program.

Hundreds of riders and bicycle enthusiasts cruised through downtown Carson City during the third annual Epic Rides Carson City Off Road mountain bike racing circuit Saturday.