Law enforcement conducts sex offender checks in Carson City, 2 out of 158 not in compliance

Jeff Michaud, of Atlanta, Ga. watches a dance performance at Western Nevada College Friday, June 15, 2018. Michaud and other members of Pi Kappa Phi's cycling team are taking part in the Journey of Hope ride spanning 32 states and 12,000 miles to in order to help people with disabilities.

This is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.

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A long line of Native American dancers dressed in ceremonial costumes honored the sacred circle of the parade grounds Friday evening to open the annual Stewart Indian School Father's Day Pow Wow, a tradition that dates back more than a quarter century.

Hello fellow anglers, the kids fishing days are behind us and now's the time for adults to whet their lines. Before we get to the report, I would like to stress the importance of fire danger as conditions are such a tinder box that a spark could set off a fire at any time, such as what happened this week in Carson City.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges that allege sex crimes against children, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy said.

CARSON CITY — They don’t have to drive 9 hours to Legoland to share the joy of what can be created with plastic construction toys. LEGOs have been only part of the Robotics Camp at Western Nevada College this week as area youngsters have been touched by the wonders of science and physics.

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.