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Here are the results from this year’s Carson City Sheriff’s Office Extreme Officer Motor Challenge held June 13-14, 2014 in conjunction with the Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest:

The Karson Kruzers' 30th Annual Run-What-Cha-Brung car show is this weekend, June 27-28, and you can become a part of this fun event without entering a vehicle.

The Kruzers need people to judge the event,and no experience is necessary. Just answer yes to the following and you might be just the right person:
Are you a classic car, truck or motorcycle enthusiast? Do you want to meet others with the same interest? Would you like to have a chance to get a closer look at the beauties most only see in a magazine? Are you 18 years old or older?

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified two of the victims who died in Saturday's crash involving three motorcycles on Geiger Grade. They are James L. Wood, 68, of Silver Springs and Robert E. Sanders, 60, of Reno. Three others remain hospitalized.

According to NHP Trooper Dave Gibson, officers at around 9 a.m. to the accident scene on State Route 341 at Washoe mile marker 4 approximately 2.5 miles south of the Highway 395 a junction in South Reno.

Two people are dead and three are injured after three motorcycles crashed into each other Saturday morning on Geiger Grade, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

The crash happened at around 9:15 a.m. on State Route 341, which was shut down for several hours, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered by Western Nevada College throughout the summer. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $100. Carson City Classes also include four hours of driving simulator time.

Summer courses will meet on the WNC Carson City Campus Mondays-Thursdays, June 23-26, July 7-10, July 21-24 and August 4-7.

I was waiting at a stop light in Carson City the other day when I saw a motorcyclist traveling toward me. He was entering a turn but, for some reason he continued straight. When he realized this, he locked his brakes, hit the curb and then he went down hard onto the sidewalk and across the rocks.

Bike to Work Week starts May 12th! Many cyclists around the country will be taking to the streets next week to use their bicycles for their daily transportation needs. While many of us are pretty comfortable riding bikes for recreational use, we tend to do these activities in ideal locations away from traffic where there isn’t much to think about besides having a good time. Bicycle commuting and other urban errands, though, will most likely take us through areas that are out of our normal comfort zone.

The Nevada Rider Motorcycle Safety Program has scheduled motorcycle safety classes in Carson City.

The Basic RiderCourse is a 2.5-day class that includes classroom and on-cycle instruction. It is designed for beginners or for experienced riders who would like a refresher course on what it takes to ride safely.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday morning to a motorcycle crash involving two bikes in the 2700 block of Carson Street. The riders were not seriously injured, according to emergency crews on scene.

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

Two spring courses will meet on the WNC Carson City campus on Saturdays, March 15-April 5; and Monday-Thursday, April 14-17, during the Carson High School spring break.

Two classes will be offered in Douglas County at the Eastfork Fire Station in Genoa, Monday-Thursday, April 21-24, during the Douglas High School spring break.

We were relieved to read that not all tribal members are supporting the proposed motocross track on the Washoe Tribe’s land. It gave us hope that the Washoe people really do believe in their statement that “the Washoe Tribe have long considered themselves stewards of our land and continue to maintain that position, never to compromise or sacrifice our environmental and archeologically sensitive lands.”

In our opinion the development of a motocross track in the proposed location would be a complete contradiction to this statement.

More details have emerged following the arrest Friday of a Dayton man that led to Carson City and Lyon County authorities to recover approximately 60 stolen weapons, a stolen vehicle and narcotics. Three others were also arrested.

Keith Furr, 52, was arrested on charges of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, contempt of court and criminal contempt and is being held in Carson City with a bail of $23,500.

With the lack of ice and snow on the roadways and sunny days ahead, we are seeing an increase in motorcycle, scooter and bicycle traffic on the roadways around Carson City.

This increases the chances of crashes on these modes of transportation as most drivers do not expect them to be out and about this time of year.

Remember, due to their size and design, they are difficult to see when sharing the roadway with larger vehicles. As a motorist, you should be always aware of the traffic around and ahead of you.

Please come out and show your support for the Perry family who have recently suffered through a tragic event.

New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered by Western Nevada College over the winter break and in spring 2014. The cost for the winter break class is $95. After January, the cost will be $100. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WNC will offer one winter break class in Carson City, Monday, Dec. 30 and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 2, 3, 4 (no class Tuesday and Wednesday, December 31 and January 1) at Silver State Charter High School.

Six local ladies just returned from an enjoyable, day-long visit to Apple Hill. They were: Mary Bottoms, Patricia Isaman, Mary Morris and Elaine Quilici of Carson City plus Emily Bradburn and Lorraine Scholes of Dayton.

The ladies were six of the passengers on a special, once-a-year, chartered bus that traveled to Apple Hill from the Carson Senior Center.

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. And, if you are a newcomer, you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”

October is “Walktober” in Carson City and nationally as a campaign is underway to get more people out of their vehicles and onto sidewalks.

On Wednesday, Oct. 9 children and their parents from around Carson City are encouraged to participate in "Walk to School Day," a coordinated celebration spearheaded by Carson City Health and Human Services and the Carson City School District. See the proclamation below.

A 29-year-old Buenos Aires man died and a woman was injured Sunday in a motorcycle crash with a horse west of Tonopah in Mineral County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

The fatal crash happened on on U.S. Highway 6 in Mineral County near mile marker 14 and was reported at 7:20 p.m. The preliminary crash investigation details indicate the man was riding a blue 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on the two-lane highway with his passenger; a 30-year-old woman from the same city, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

With Street Vibrations rapidly approaching, thousands of motorcyclists are projected to be arriving in Carson City and the surrounding areas. Many events will be held during this time, as riders from around the country come to enjoy this popular event.

As drivers, we will need to pay attention to those riding around us. Not all operators of motorcycles are experienced riders and crashes may occur if both driver and rider are not paying full attention to their surroundings.

A massive search and rescue training exercise is underway today in the Ash Canyon and Goni areas of Carson City. According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, the exercise involves active reserves of the Carson City Search and Rescue Team, a mounted horse patrol team and an aerial squadron.

The scenario is there is a search for three people on motorcycles in the canyon areas.

In the heart of downtown Carson City, right next to the HorseShoe Club Casino, CC Street Vibrations will be rocking with an all day show & shine, beginning with a pancake breakfast, kids obstacle course and games, with an assortment of vendors to enjoy. Then, continues with demonstrations, ride and show, with live entertainment and music, VIP poker run and lunch stop, CCSO bike games, brews, BBQ, Carson Victory Rollers and finishing in the evening with a street dance.

Carson City Fire Department and rescue personnel were called to a three-vehicle accident this afternoon at the intersection of Saliman and William streets.

The accident was reported at 12:09 p.m., in the westbound lane, tying up traffic along William Street. Minor injuries were reported. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are diverting traffic.

Last week four of the Carson City's Sheriff Office top motor officers were invited to compete in the San Francisco Police Department Motor Officer Training Challenge held at Giants Stadium.

The SFPD Training competition attracted 52 motor officers from police, sheriff and highway patrol departments from California Oregon and Nevada. In June the Carson City Sheriff's Office hosted its own 10th annual Motor Officer Training Challenge during the Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest.

Containment of the Bison Fire burning in Douglas County is expected by July 14 as firefighters had a series of setbacks because of windy conditions, the Bureau of Land Management reports in its Monday morning briefing.

The fire has been downgraded to 15 percent contained with the wind event that occurred Sunday afternoon, according to the Great Basin Management Type II Team, operating under Incident Commander Mike Whalen

High octane throttle therapy, chrome and the roar of motorcycles, hot rods, trucks and old car classics will highlight Carson City downtown during Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.

This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.

CARSON CITY — Several bills that were introduced in the just-ended session of the Nevada Legislature didn’t get a chance to see the light of day in 2013. Here’s a look back on a few pieces of legislation that died this year:

Ward-only voting Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have changed Reno’s and Sparks’ current voting system from citywide voting to ward-only voting, which would require voters to select the city council candidate who would represent the ward they live in.

High octane throttle therapy and all things vintage on 2 and 4 wheels will be featured at Carson City's newest event, Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.

This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.

Two motorcycles were involved in a crash tonight on the Carson City I-580 Freeway, south of the North Carson Street off ramp. One person had non life-threatening injuries and was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Carson City fire and rescue responded to the incident, reported at 7:13 p.m. The Nevada Highway Patrol was also called to the scene, along with Carson City Fire Department and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Nevada lawmakers considered a measure Friday that would allow motorcyclists to skip traffic jams by driving between the lanes — as long as they’re careful.

Early intervention matters. It's a theme that has empowered programs like DARE in Carson City schools and is a benchmark for programs run through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

On Wednesday, 400 children of all ages got to meet those adults in the field who maintain public safety. The Spring Safety Fair, a partnership through the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, was a success on all levels.