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The Reno Aces finished their season in a game typical of most since the All-Star break: Pitcher Taylor Clarke was outstanding, shortstop Ildemaro Vargas received a standing ovation and the Aces were victorious.

The Aces defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 8-3 at Greater Nevada Field, competing their eighth winning season in 10 years in the Biggest Little City. Reno finished with a 72-68 record, going 30-20 since the All-Star break. The Aces averaged more than 5,000 fans a game, and 4,186 turned out on a warm, sunny Monday Labor Day.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for multiple felonies Tuesday after he allegedly brandished a gun and threatened to shoot people inside a Highway 50 East convenience store, a sheriff's deputy said.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest who may be involved in abandoning an animal at the Douglas County Animal Shelter in Gardnerville.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care will take their place at the starting line for a special 1-mile event created especially for the seniors, ages 66-90, by The Dolan Running Series, produced by Reno 5000.

On Aug. 26, 2018, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Reno, will take their place at the starting line for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile 2018 Country Run. Wearing matching team T-shirts and comfortable walking shoes, a few will have their walkers or canes in hand, but that’s okay, said Amanda Jenkins, administrator at Summit Estates. “Life is a journey and our residents embrace new experiences and challenges regardless of their age or physical abilities. They are physically and mentally ready to conquer this year’s race.”

Carson City Nevada Triad presents Extreme Heat, a presentation designed to help people become more aware about the dangers of extreme heat and how to avoid them, at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Friday, Aug. 10, at 11:45 a.m.

It was a red, white and blue day Wednesday for the Reno Aces and their fans — 10,311 of them — the third largest in team history — as the home team set off fireworks at the plate well before the aerial show that followed after the 10-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants’ affiliate Sacramento River Cats.

A six-run third inning propelled the Aces as the Biggest Little City’s Triple-A baseball squad returned home to celebrate the Fourth of July in proper fashion.

A 31-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

There’s no place like home, and the Reno Aces are looking forward to keeping their hot bats snapping at Greater Nevada Field on Wednesday night following a successful road trip to The Volunteer State.

Carson High School graduated about 465 seniors Saturday at its Carson City football stadium.

Under sunny skies and windy conditions with C-Hill serving as a backdrop, members of the CHS Class of 2018 in words and on their mortarboards, praised their parents, families and teachers for believing in them.

The CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.

What started as another day at the ballpark turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Reno resident Marvin Dockter, the recipient of an Ageless Dream from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care in Reno, where he lives.

A total of nine senior Senators helped stuff the stat-sheet in Carson’s intense 10-9 baseball victory over the rival Douglas Tigers.

IRS investigated Carlo Marinello’s activities for years 2004 through 2009. In 2012 IRS charged him with violating several criminal tax statutes under Code Section 7212(a). That Section makes it a felony to corruptly or by force obstruct or impede the due administration of the Internal Revenue Code.

Carson Senators center fielder Landon Truesdale is putting together an impressive season.

Despite a 14-16 record, the senior is keeping Carson’s offense afloat batting a scorching .477 to go along with eight extra base hits and 14 runs batted in (RBI) at the plate, while providing a quick glove and strong arm in the field.

In 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”

Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”

What better way to celebrate Earth Day and Earth Week than gorgeous weather that you just can’t help but enjoy. Join Muscle Powered and our Parks and Recreation Department at the Silver Saddle Ranch for a presentation and trash mob. Kids will love the Carnival at Bordewich Elementary School, and it helps raise funds for a local Cub Scout Pack. Mark Twain Elementary is hosting their annual Color Run at Mills Park, just make sure to wear a white shirt.

‘Break a leg’ to the talented kids in Wild Horse Children’s Theater. Their newest production, ‘Junie B. Jones, Jr.' opens at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall tonight. The Reno Coin Club has returned to the Nevada State Museum for it’s annual National Coin Week celebration with lectures, demonstrations, and foreign coins for kids. It’s a BINGO kind of night. Dayton High School is raising funds for their Safe Grad Night with a huge raffle and plenty of family-friendly BINGO fun. Join the Carson Victory Rollers roller derby girls at Battle Born Social for a Friday Night BINGO Bash.

The Carson High Senators varsity baseball team and fans in attendance paid tribute to Timothy Jones in a commemorative ceremony Saturday at Ron McNutt field.

Well, so much for spring. Stay warm today as the wind whips into town. It’s National Library Week, and the Carson City Library isn’t shirking its duties with the Lego Club, Story time, and a sewing class in its Makerspace all happening today. They have also brought in renown speaker, author, and innovator Milton Chen to lead a panel discussion on education inside of the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall.

Carson's slugging third baseman Abel Carter built upon his stellar season during their 8-6 victory over North Valleys Monday night.

April is a beautiful and busy month for CHS as the high school put on The Friendship Ball on April 5, Under the Sea Father Daughter Ball on April 6, and Prom on April 7.

Well, the expected rain didn’t show up overnight, but that doesn’t mean it’s not on its way. The brand-new Friday morning walk with Muscle Powered is weather permitting and will meet at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center instead of Fuji Park if it’s wet out. You’ll notice a sea of blue downtown after noon as the annual pinwheel planting for Child Abuse Awareness takes place; the community is welcomed to lend a hand. It’s aviation night at the Children’s Museum with paper airplanes and pilots on the agenda.

The signs of Spring were evident this weekend in Carson City: From fresh, new pink or white tree blossoms to Easter egg hunts and baseball games.

Few things say Spring as clearly as these, and Carson City residents were out in force enjoying the change of seasons.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet a the back of Centennial park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way. This hike's direction is north/northeast, towards the north end of Carson City. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles, hat and sunscreen recommended. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

The Carson Senators’ baseball season is in full swing, as a 4-3 loss to the Reno Huskies concluded a total of five games in five days.

Baseball season has arrived to Ron McNutt Field in Carson City, as the Senators tallied a total of 9 hits in a 7-4 victory over the Fallon Greenwave.

The Senators will look to start their 2018 baseball season off on the right foot, as tryouts were held at Ron McNutt field Saturday in Carson City.

Carson High School senior Cesia Enriquez is working to complete her Senior Project graduation requirement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office 2018 CHS Seniors Academy, specifically designed for those seniors interested in making law enforcement their future career.

Something wintery is on its way: prepare for a blustery afternoon and a rainy evening. But don’t let a little precipitation ruin your plans. The monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India will be visiting until Sunday and have several workshops and rituals in store. The Roska Collective is kicking up our downtown nightlife up a notch with a Tequila and Techno night at Battle Born Social. Sunni Frost and Cedric Williams are back on the Living the Good Life stage. Their vocals will turn an ordinary evening extraordinary.