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Motorcycles, Leather, Metal, People and the roar of Thunder rolls through Virginia City, NV for Street Vibrations 2015.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports two separate motorcycle crashes Wednesday afternoon involving three motorcycles south of Carson City.

NHP says via Twitter that a motorcycle crash happened just after 3 p.m. in the northbound lane of Highway 395 near Topsy Lane. Care Flight was called. The condition of the rider is unknown at this time.

As summer wanes and turns into fall many of you will use these last days of warmth and sun to take your motorcycles out and enjoy the freedom of the roadways in Northern Nevada. Unfortunately some will still choose to drink and ride.

Labor Day Weekend Highlights

Carson City:

• Treasure hunt on Saturday at the Carson City Historical Society Rummage and Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum at 1207 N. Carson St. Free tours of the museum will also be available during the 9am-4pm event.
• Take a ride on the Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine at the Nevada State Train Museum Friday through Monday.

RENO, Nev. — Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carl Howell was remembered for his heroism and being a “true warrior” by those who knew him best as they shared their memories among thousands of mourners who gathered for a funeral service Thursday at Reno Events Center.

Howell, 35, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call at an East Carson City home. He was married to wife Rachel and is a father of four children. He was a nine year veteran of the Carson City Sheriff's Office having started serving in March 2006.

It’s a blast from the past weekend. Get started with some history at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch with the Naughty Tea Mistresses. A walking tour of our haunted past begins at the corner of Third and Curry with the Downtown Ghost Walk. Celebrate Prohibition-style at the Brewery Arts Center: the annual Speakeasy Swing Dance Party wants to see you in your finest zoot suit or flapper dress. Head back to the Eighties at Living the Good Life; DJ Bobby G is spinning the hits from yesteryear.

A 51-year-old Reno man, Stephen L. Hobbs, man has been identified in the fatal motorcycle crash that happened Saturday on Highway 395 near Cold Springs. The driver of the car that hit the rider fled the scene, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Elaine and I just returned from a fun-filled, 10-day vacation and salt-water fishing trip that included five days in the tiny village of Pelican, Alaska.
Our trip consisted of:

Classic car enthusiasts can get a head start into this weekend's festivities with a Cruise Night tonight at Wyndham Gardens Carson Station, 5 to 8 p.m. at 900 S. Carson Street Carson City.

Hosted by Silver Dollar Car Classic, cruises are held every Thursday night through summer at various locations around Carson City.

Classic cars, motor bikes, beer judging, tattoo and pin-up contests, food, live music and array of family-friendly activities will fill downtown Carson City and Fuji Park this weekend for three events: The Battle Born 1864 Brews, Bikes and Bubbly fundraiser, the 12th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge and the 31st Run What-Cha-Brung car show.

The Karson Kruzers 31st Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung car show is the weekend of, June 26-27, and you can become a part of this fun event without entering a vehicle. The Kruzers need people to judge the event, no experience is necessary, just answer yes to any of the following and you might be just the right person!

Often times when I respond to vehicle crashes and see the damages and injuries incurred I ask myself if there is not something we could be doing to help reduce the amount of crashes that are occurring especially when it comes to motorcycles.

We have seen an increase in motorcycle crashes recently and one has to ask if the riders were prepared for the road. Not all riders are getting their proper endorsements nor are they taking motorcycle rider courses which are offered throughout the State.

A Dayton man involved in a motorcycle crash Saturday on State Route 341, Geiger Grade, near Virginia City has died, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Kevin Mcintire, 62, of Dayton died Thursday after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash.

UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol says State Route 341, Geiger Grade, has been reopened.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol closed Geiger Grade State Route 341 near Virginia City on Saturday following a motorcycle crash that has left two people seriously injured. Care Flight has flown one person to the hospital and another was taken by ambulance, according to a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper.

Dispatch reports the two motorcycles collided. NHP says the road is closed at mile marker 71 on State Route 341 with the major accident investigative team responding to the scene.

A Spring Break 30-Hour New Driver Education Class will be offered at the Carson City and Minden campuses of Western Nevada College this April.

Young drivers will learn safe driving techniques through lectures, class discussion, guest speakers, and films that cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and driving maneuvers in various situations and environments.

Many sunny and warm days are ahead and it goes without saying that we will have an increase in motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle and scooter traffic. For the motorist this means paying attention to your driving and surroundings.

UPDATE: Carson City fire and ambulance responded to a collision involving two motorcycles at the intersection of I-580 and William Street at Highway 50 East. The accident happened shortly before noon Saturday.
The accident was reportedly in the eastbound lane to get on to the freeway, according to dispatch. Traffic is stalled near the accident scene. At least one of the riders is injured and was taken by ground ambulance to the hospital.
Carson City sheriff's deputies are diverting traffic and Nevada Highway Patrol is responding.

The weather being warm and without much in the way of precipitation, Carson City is having an increase in motorcycle and bicycle traffic on and alongside the roadways. These are not modes of transportation that we are used to seeing in the dead of winter and the risk of motorcycle and cyclist crashes will increase.

One person is dead and another in serious condition after an accident involving two motorcycles on Geiger Grade, State Route 341, Monday evening.

Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched at 4:15 p.m. to a motorcycle accident that occurred on State Route Geiger Grade between mile posts two and three in Washoe County just south of Loftis Dr. The name of the deceased rider has not been released pending notification of family.

New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered by Western Nevada College throughout the spring. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $100.

Three classes will meet on the WNC Carson City Campus Saturdays, Feb. 21-March 14, Monday-Thursday, April 6-9 (Carson High School spring break) and Saturdays, April 18-May 9.

Reckless driving on roadways led to an increase in traffic fatalities during 2014 compared to the previous year, according to Nevada Department of Public Safety figures released Monday.

In Carson City there were five fatalities in 2013, and in 2014, there were also five fatalities, according to figures compiled for the Nevada Department of Transportation. What's noteworthy is that in 2013, no fatalities involving motorcycles were reported, while in 2014, three of the five fatalities in Carson City were on motorcycles, said NDOT spokeswoman Meg Ragonese.

No matter how you do it, either by asking, wishing or praying, we need snow. Lots of snow. Feet of deep snow this winter. Elaine and I took a ride last Sunday to take some photos in Alpine County, and we also took our fishing equipment if we decided to fish somewhere.

We were undecided as to where to fish, but thought that we would check out some of the waters along State Route 88 and at other spots. As it turned out, we did not fish and for a darn good reason.

A party of eight friends just returned from a fun-filled day at Apple Hill, California. Those ladies were: Mary Bottoms, Laurie Harig, Patti Isaman, Mary Morris, Elaine Quilici and Kathi Quilici, all of Carson City, plus Emily Bradburn and Carolyn Harton of Dayton. For three of them, it was their first tour-bus visit to Apple Hill.
And 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 like they did.

If you are a newcomer, about now you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”

Now that Autumn has arrived, it’s a great time to explore the areas east of Carson City. These trails and back roads can be impassable in the winter, muddy in the Spring, and too hot during the Summer. This time of year, though, the dry conditions and mild temperatures make it the perfect time to go. One of our favorite Fall rides is the off-road route up to Virginia City via the American Flat Toll Road. With the area’s fun and lively Old West history, this ride has started to become an annual event.

The 2014 annual Street Vibrations motorcycle officially came to a close on Sunday Sept. 28. Organizers expected between 50,000 and 100,000 participants. We do have a definitive number of participants but know that there was a phenomenal increase in highway traffic. Over the 4-day event that lasted from Thursday through Sunday, local residents saw an influx of motorcycle riders from all over the U.S.

Rain in the valleys and snow in the Sierra hasn’t stopped the thousands of motorcycle riders from cruising through Northern Nevada this weekend for the Fall rally of Street Vibrations.

With stops in Carson City, Reno, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City, riders decked out in ponchos and extra layers are making their way through the region, taking the long and short rides in poker runs, competitions, demonstrations and exhibitions.

The 2014 Street Vibrations motorcycle rally begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. The primary events will be located in Reno and Sparks but other events are scheduled in Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.

This run is the 20th year for the Street Vibrations event and organizers are expecting between 50,000 and 100,000 participants. With the influx of visitors to the area, the number of traffic related issues are expected to increase.

CARSON CITY – New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered at Western Nevada College this fall and over the winter break. All courses are $100. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Two courses will meet on the WNC Carson City Campus on Saturdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 18, or Oct. 18-Nov. 15 (no class Nov. 1, Nevada Day Weekend). A winter break class will be offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Dec. 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 2. The Carson City classes include four hours on a driving simulator.

As summer gives way to fall we are seeing the last few weeks of motorcycle riding time for our recreational and fair weather riders. This has led to an increase in motorcycle activity around Carson City as the days are still warm. With Street Vibrations around the corner you will be sharing the roadway with even more riders.

It is going to get hot this coming week in Carson City and Northern Nevada. With the weather we can expect to see more bicycle, moped, and motorcycle riders out and about on roads and highways trying to keep cool in the summer heat.

In addition we will also see an increase in pedestrians as school is out and many children are on foot as they travel to locations within the city.