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CARSON CITY — A new website, OffRoadNevada.org, offers information about registering off-highway vehicles, which is required in Nevada, and the benefits of registration. The website also provides motorized trail maps and information about the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles’ grant program, which funds off-highway vehicle related projects.

Friday afternoon commuters were delighted to see Carson City resident E.D. Crouser waving to passing motorists at the intersection of East College Parkway/Fairview Drive and U.S. Highway 50 as Mother's Day weekend begins.

Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Western Nevada College’s final driver education and baby-sitting certification classes of 2016.

All three WNC campuses are offering Driver Education through Continuing Education from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 27-30 to people 15 and older.

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.

Carson City emergency crews were called Saturday afternoon for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the area of Highway 50 and Airport Road.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday morning for a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Highway 50 and Airport Road.

Battle Born Harley Davidson takes motorcycles, leather and the roaring thunder to the street during the Street Vibrations Event, this Wednesday through Sunday: Sept. 21 through 25.

From barrel racing, bull and extreme bronc riding to trick motorcycle stunts and the always entertaining kids mutton bustin’ rodeo that's worthy of a thousand photos, Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds will be the place to be this weekend.

Playing host to The Way It Was Rodeo, Saturday and Sunday, the event marks the return of rodeo on the Comstock for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Dozens of automobiles found a place to shine Saturday afternoon at Carson High School, host of the inaugural "A Place To Shine" show and shine fundraiser.

Driver Education courses are available in three separate sessions at Western Nevada College in Carson City before the end of the year.

Teens age 15 and older can choose between Saturday sessions that begin on Sept. 10 and Oct. 15, or a daily session starting on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

The weekend has arrived and there are festivals everywhere. A Basque Festival and Picnic can be found in Gardnerville. Bowers Mansion hosts a Bluegrass Festival for the 31st year. Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival returns to King Beach for the weekend. The Annual Jazz and Beyond Music Festival has infiltrated the whole valley with musicians. Check out the Douglas County Junior Rodeo or Carson Valley Ag Day in Gardnerville. Continue on down the list for all of the area’s happenings.

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Join the Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Carson City Cruise - Meet and Greet at 'A Place To Shine Inaugural Fundraiser Show N Shine' at Carson High School, 1111 S. Saliman Rd. in Carson City. Registration of cars/trucks, motorcycles, and lowrider bikes on the day of show ranges from $20-$30. The event is free for spectators. For the participants with LOW vehicles, the registration entrance does NOT have any dips and/or bumps.

Julia Rankin,18, started riding motorcycles for fun at 8 years old. Her father had dabbled in competitive racing and her brother — three years her senior — was getting into it as well. “I never thought I would be interested in it,” she recalled.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 33, now in its 77th year, will host its 3rd annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser on August 13 at Fuji Park in Carson City.

Enthusiasts who restore old cars are their own kind of virtuoso, said Loretta Marcin, president of the Karson Kruzers.
“I always compare car people to artists,” she said. “They have their own different styles and different colors. I just like seeing different versions and different variations.”

Tanya Crew, owner of Motorcycle Works in Carson City, has been selected as a finalist for eBay’s new SHINE Awards for Small Business in the woman-owned business category.

The newly created award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of eBay’s community of small business owners throughout the U.S. in five categories. eBay selected 15 nominees from over 1500 entries, but the public chooses which business owners win ‘Best in Class’ through online voting.

Aug. 6, 1931 - June 10, 2016Tom was called “Tomcat” by his friends who rode motorcycles with him. ...

As part of this weekend's Spring Street Vibrations held around the Northern Nevada region, Battle Born Harley Davidson in Carson City is celebrating its grand opening now through Sunday, June 5.

June is Bike Month in Carson City, and the weather is being more than cooperative. Bike to work week begins Monday, so get back in the swing of things with the Muscle Powered Bike Ride this afternoon. If motorcycles are more your style, Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar is the place to be. Don’t forget to stick around for karaoke.

The Carson City Smackdown — featuring bull and bronc riding and barrel racing — is returning for the fourth year to Fuji Park.

“I’m really excited,” said promoter Manuel Souza. “It’s going to be a great show.” For the first time, Souza is bringing in a Professional Bull Riding arena to put inside the park.

Sunshine and bright faces moved like a breeze through Carson City’s safest street early Saturday at the 13th annual all-ages Cops and Kids event hosted by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

The block party brought children, their parents and grandparents, families and friends for a morning and mid afternoon of refreshments, music, safety demonstrations and games.

The signs are pretty clear, so why do we have such an issue with seeing them? As a driver, you should be paying attention to the roadway markings and posted street signs which help to keep you and others safe when travelling on the streets and highways.

Known for its Wild West traditions and old miner Comstock legends, Virginia City has its authentic Nevada history and quirky, outlandish special events that keep people from around the world coming back for more.

This year is no different as the town’s 2016 special events calendar includes fan favorites such as the International Camel and Ostrich Races, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and several parades as well as a brand new event, a western rodeo in September.

Western Nevada College’s Carson City and Douglas campuses are offering new driver’s education courses for teens 15 and older this winter and spring.

There are enrollment openings for the Feb. 6-March 5, March 28-31 and April 16-May 7 sessions on the Carson City campus. Classes are planned March 28-31 and April 9-30 on the Douglas campus.

Western Nevada College’s Carson City and Douglas campuses are offering new driver’s education courses for teens 15 and older this winter and spring.

They don't call him "Wheels" without a reason. And Friday was Deputy Wayne Wheeler's day in ceremony, getting pinned with a Winged Wheel that now makes him an official member of the Carson City Sheriff's Office motorcycle patrol team. He received his motor wings in a brief ceremony at the sheriff's administrative office.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2015. Division Street will be closed between Fifth Street and King Street during daytime hours Monday through Friday due to road construction. Detours will be signed.

If you are a newcomer to our area or if you have never been there, fall is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill, one of our favorite destinations. And, if you are a newcomer, about now you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”

With fewer onlookers than riders, Saturday's fundraising ride for Deputy Carl Howell's family began at 11 this morning.

The ride from Carson City Sheriff's office to Reno Harley Davidson was very well attended. Polished motorcycles lined the street in front of the Sheriff's office and court building. It took more than four minutes for the bikers to get underway led by Sparks motorcycle officers.

Video to follow.