Carson City announces changes to Carson City utility billing and online payments

Carson City again welcomes the Fathers’ Day PowWow to the Stewart Indian School Campus for a weekend of dancing, vendors and crafts, and community. Now, when I say bicycle invasion, I’m not exaggerating. The Carson City Off-Road hosted by Epic Rides brings mountain bike enthusiasts from all over to compete in our hills. You’ll find downtown road-closures to make way for the race routes, a bike expo, beer garden, and a music festival on Saturday. Head up to Western Nevada College to welcome the Journey of Hope Bike Tour.

Reno Aces slugger Christian Walker is launching baseballs at an extreme rate, and it cost the Iowa Cubs on Thursday.

A noticeable cooling trend will return to the Carson City region beginning Friday with breezy conditions followed by sunny skies and below normal daytime high temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

There was plenty of patriotism on display in the capital city Thursday. The Nevada National Guard Hosted its 20th Annual Flag Day and U.S. Army's 243rd Birthday Celebration in Carson City.

In recognition of Navy Week, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be open to the public for free all day on Tuesday, June 19 as its hosts the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Woodwind Quintet in a special performance from 2 to 3 p.m.

A passenger inside a vehicle that was stopped early Wednesday for traffic violations was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

She’s a grand ole flag, and there will be two ceremonies to recognize the stars and stripes in Carson City today. At 10 a.m. you can join the Nevada National Guard at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds for presentation of the colors, speakers, and even cake for the US Army’s anniversary. You’ll find the Elks Club honoring our flag at 3 p.m. The public are invited to both events. The Army isn’t the only birthday you’ll find today; Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates its seventh year with an artist reception and new work from Denise Jenkins.

Carson City Nevada Triad celebrates Triad’s one-year anniversary party, a celebration remembering the organization’s first year of helpful, educational Triad events at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Friday, June 15, at 11:45 a.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

It’s official: Steph Curry will splash down at Lake Tahoe to compete again at the American Century Championship.

UPDATE 1:45PM: As expected higher temperatures and gusty winds have begun to pick up in Carson City as of Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters continue to battle the Voltaire Canyon fire by ground and by helicopter air attacks, with forward progress being made. We will provide updates as they come in as to fire containment. The U.S. Forest Service reports the fire remains around 500 acres.
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Firefighters battling the Voltaire Canyon fire in south Carson City are dealing with calm winds and higher humidity as of Wednesday morning.

We could hear angry shouting in the background when Tommy Castro answered his cell phone. Traveling across Michigan on tour with his band The Painkillers, Castro explained that a highway motorist had just pulled in front of the 45-foot tour bus.
“It takes time to slow down a big vehicle like this,” the bluesman said. “That’s what all the screaming was about.”
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A new Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store planned at 222 Fairview Drive in Carson City, next door to Office Depot, will offer products for both individual consumers and businesses alike, corporate spokesman Ryan Weedon said.

A vicious and money-draining Democratic primary for governor has ended with a comfortable win for Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, who vowed to bring bold leadership if he wins the general and ends up taking term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval’s place.

These photos were taken of the Voltaire Canyon Fire Tuesday night. Scroll and click photos to enlarge. The first was taken on South Carson Street. The second panorama photo was taken from Prison Hill.