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2021 Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park is canceled this year

The Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City will not be happening this year due to non-COVID related reasons, according to organizers.

Like most Carson City carnivals, the Nevada Day Carnival, generally held at Mills Park during Nevada Day weekend, is put on entirely by the Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, which helps provide access to services for Nevada’s senior population.

The carnival was canceled last year, along with the official parade, due to concerns over COVID-19. However, this year the cause for the cancellation is not COVID related.

Organizers have not stated the reason for the cancellation at the time of publication. We will update with further information as it becomes available.

However, the rest of Nevada Day’s events will be continuing as planned, from the Nevada Day Parade to the Rock Drilling Competition, the morning 5K, Beard Contest, and much more.

See the Nevada Day website here for information about this week's activities, events and more.

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CARSON CITY — Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

On Friday afternoon just before 1 p.m. Careflight was called to a trail in Ash Canyon behind WNC after a bicyclist was injured.

According to dispatch, the cyclist went over their handlebars while riding and appeared to have neck injuries, as well as chest injuries. They reported the cyclist was having difficulty breathing.

Careflight landed at 1:25 p.m. near the college and the cyclist was transported to Renown.

We will update with more information as it becomes available.

Abby Vawter, 6, was among the first in line to check out a new book when they were delivered by the Carson City Library to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

“Reading books is like my heart,” she said. “The more you read, the smarter you get. That’s what my teacher always told me.”

Her selection: “Bat Girl.”

“It was really amazing,” Abby said. “I like the way she saves the day.”

For the past few years, the youth room at the club had a satellite library with about 60-70 books to serve 300-400 kids.

Easton Corbin will leave the woodshed and head West to open the summer concert series at Northern Nevada’s Carson Valley Inn.

The rising country artist will be the first to hit TJ’s Corral stage in 2019, playing at 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the start of Memorial Day Weekend.

Join the Carson City Weed Coalition to hand-pull the noxious weed poison hemlock at Fuji Park. The event is Saturday, May 4, 9 to 11 a.m. Please wear long pants, sleeves, a hat, and closed toed shoes. Poison hemlock can cause skin irritation, but is not poisonous unless ingested.

Fuji Park is located at 601 Old Clear Creek Road in south Carson City. Those who want to participate should park at the Fuji Park Exhibit Center.

Ron Wood Family Resource Center is looking for volunteers to assist with the Postal Food Drive. Each year we receive several pounds of non-perishable food from the postal service to assist our community with emergency food.

Three people were arrested by Special Enforcement Team after robbing a local hardware store.

A 31-year-old Hayward, Calif. man was arrested in the area of I-580 and Highway 50 for driving with a license revoked due to DUI, driving without a valid driver’s license, driving without insurance, and speeding 11-15 mph over the posted limit.

With him were three passengers, one a 27-year-old Reno woman named Maggie Marie Giles, the second a 30-year-old Reno man named Mark Lynn Jones, who were both arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, and possession of stolen property. The third passenger was not arrest.

Miranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.

Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.

Upcycling means to reuse discarded objects or material in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.

FISH thrift store sales are a major source of revenue for this local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of northern Nevadans. Its stores are also a great source of many items useful to those who create interesting and valuable household furnishings, clothing and art objects through the process of “upcycling.”

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

Getaway day came too soon for the streakin’ Reno Aces.

The Aces’ 6-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators, the minor league affiliate of the Oakland A’s, tied the Silver State Challenge at two games apiece to end a nine-game homestand. Both teams battled it out, but a talented Aviators squad with several highly touted prospects put a knot in the final game of the series.

It has been said that good people bring out the good in other people. The sentiment rings true in Carson City for two very special employees at Pioneer High School, Phyllis Atkinson and Monica Ward. They were nominated by their peers to be recognized for their tremendous efforts. Mrs. Atkinson is the educator of the year and Ms. Ward is the classified employee of the year.

The 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.

May is National Bike Month, celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Here in Carson City, Muscle Powered hosts several fun and exciting bicycle-themed events throughout the month to satisfy everyone from the first-time cyclist to the long-term veterans.

Two Nevada law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were recognized Thursday in a ceremony with their names added to a memorial on the Capitol Mall in Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a brush fire Thursday afternoon at the Carson City Airport.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, May 6, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch multiple projects to install pedestrian traffic safety improvements in Carson City, Dayton and Gardnerville. Here's what NDOT will be working on in the coming days and weeks ahead:

Join us on Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Red's Old 395 Grill for an open house to learn more about Polka Dot Powerhouse, a unique women's connection group.

A 35-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of multiple felony counts, including burglary, vehicle burglary and possession of stolen property, a sheriff's deputy reported.

As of Wednesday, May 1, the Nevada Department of Agriculture has lifted all quarantines for Equine Herpes Virus – Type 1 (EHV-1) in the state. One positive case related to an aborted horse was confirmed in Humboldt County; no quarantine has been issued for this case because the incubation period has passed, and no horses have been moved to or from the property.

Oh what a difference the sunshine makes. The second day of May in Carson City will bring warming temperatures with a daytime high in the low 70s. The event lineup Thursday includes a law enforcement memorial at the capitol complex, a hike at Clear Creek, art showings, a lecture on the historic Transcontinental Railroad, live music and more. Read on.

Jimmie Sherfy’s heater is warming up Reno’s frigid spring nights.

Sherfy, 27, recorded his fifth save of the season in a 2-0 victory over Las Vegas to secure the Aces’ first complete game shutout since April 13, 2018. Sherfy’s four-seam fastball touched 95 mph battling 53-degree weather with wind speeds up to 13 mph.

Health care remains a costly and growing concern for small businesses that do not have the buying power of larger companies. There are many sole proprietors, or mom and pop businesses who, until now, have had no opportunity to buy into group policies to save up to 27 percent based on age of the policy holder.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded early Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle rider in the area of Highway 50 and Airport Road.

As part of the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which happens Thursday in Carson City, a baton was relayed by Nevada peace officers from Las Vegas to Carson City, concluding Wednesday, May 1 in Carson City.

Spring is a beautiful time of year to get outdoors and visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, except that warm and wet spring weather means roads and trails are often muddy. Walking, horseback riding, biking, or driving on soft and unstable road or trail surfaces can cause long-term damage, while also increasing the risk of getting stuck or slipping.

Working a full-time job with family and other commitments can make it difficult for many people to believe it is possible to go to school and earn a degree. However, Western Nevada College is helping individuals reach their educational dreams — and do it faster.

Say hello to Nancy! Nancy is a mature, refined little lady who is looking for her forever home.

She is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix, and has been waiting to find her new family since early April. She needs someone who will be patient until she feels trusting enough to show her personality.

Nevada Urban Indians is set to open a clinic in Carson City on Winnie Lane in the beginning of June, which will be offering substance abuse treatment programs, suicide prevention treatment, medicinal clinic days, and more.

In celebration of Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness month, the Carson City Historic Resource Commission has organized the 10th Annual Scavenger Hunt. This year’s hunt focuses on the history and culture of the capital city. The Commission crafted the hunt to be an event the family can do together.