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Summer fun is heating up! Let the kids burn off some energy at the Kids Triathlon at Mills Park. You’ll find all the colors of the rainbow, plus great music and fun times, at the Festival of Unity and Community: Sassabration. Get your grub on at the annual Nevada Honor Flight Chili Cook-off at Glen Eagles, and make sure to check out the craft vendors. The Brewery Arts Center free Concert Series continues tonight with Remember Jones on the stage; bring the family and your friends for a good time had by all. Read on for even more hot summer fun.

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Sage Donnelly of Carson City won the gold medal June 24 in first International Canoe Federation World Cup Extreme Slalom in Liptovsky, Slovakia.

Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Anderson from South Lake Tahoe and David Wise of Reno have been nominated for ESPY awards in a year dominated by snowboarders and freestyle skiers, at least in the Olympic and action sport categories.

Head down to Mills Park for a great time. The annual Rockabilly Riot features cool cars, contests, and plenty of rock-n-roll. You’ll also find the Extreme Motor Officer Challenge with motorcycle cops from all over competing for top-dog status. For a free, family-friendly good time, you’ll find local band, Alias Jones, on the stage in McFadden Plaza. If you’ve ever been curious about the sport of BMX, tonight’s ‘Olympic Day’ racing will give you a taste of the track without any commitment.

FRIDAY, June 22: Things to do in Carson City

USA BMX and Carson City BMX has joined forces with the United States Olympic Committee and USA Cycling to offer a free day of BMX racing at participating BMX tracks around the United States in celebration of Olympic Day.

Carson City BMX is one of those participating tracks. Our Olympic Day, actually night, is June 22, with signups starting at 6:30 p.m. Come try it out at no cost.

Let the games begin! More than 300 athletes and coaches from throughout the state are in Reno for the 2018 Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games. The action kicked off Friday with the celebrated 2018 Carl Cox Memorial Law Enforcement Torch Run that came through Carson City before arriving at its final destination in Reno.

The 2018 Carl Cox Memorial Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Nevada takes place June 1 in Carson City.

The University of Nevada, Reno is thrilled to see its Nevada Wolf Pack make it into the Sweet Sixteen. In celebration, UNR has created these quick videos highlighting community and state support featuring Reno native and Olympic gold medalist David Wise, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.

UPDATE 4:25PM: Some customers are reporting their cable TV service through Charter Spectrum has returned though experiencing difficulty in accessing premium channels.
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A widespread Charter Spectrum outage is reported by cable TV customers Saturday around Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe counties.

A fourth grade Fritsch Elementary School student took second place overall in the statewide girls division and 8th place overall in the elementary division of the National Archery In The Schools competition held recently in Las Vegas.

Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe is the winner of back-to-back Olympic gold medals, her latest at the 2018 Winter games in South Korea.

The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and the Pat Esters Gospel Choir blends Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul - with a few surprises mixed in – for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform as well.

There will be a Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 14 in Carson City with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada.

CARSON CITY, Nevada — It’s a milestone birthday coming up this month for Carson City’s Glenn Lucky and the community will have the opportunity to take part in festivities honoring one of its favorite sons.

As back-to-school supplies start rolling out in stores, Sierra Lutheran High School’s administrative team is already gearing up for the school’s 16th school year. The school enthusiastically welcomes Dr. Tami Seddon, a Carson Valley native, as their new principal following the retirement of Reverend Juls Clausen. Dr. Seddon, a UC Davis and Stanford alumna, has been with the school since its inception as both a teacher and academic dean.

Valerie Sue Meyer, who started with Carson Futbol Club at age 11, says the club prepared her for three successful varsity seasons at Carson High School and her next step — college soccer.

A happy Fathers’ Day to all of you with kids, and all of you making a difference in a kid’s life. Enjoy some family time at the Carson Hot Springs where fathers are swimming free today. Downtown is still hopping with live music, bicycles, and great food. Everyone races for free at the Carson City BMX Olympic Day, just make sure you’ve got long sleeves and leave the flip-flops at home. Keep reading and you’re sure to find some way to spend some time with that special man in your life.

The weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.

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Embracing the area's manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Industrial Art: Sports Edition", at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 28, 2017. CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 9, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Carson City BMX has joined forces as part of USABMX with the United States Olympic Committee to offer a free day of BMX racing.

Sports historians often call the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley “the last great games.” In an intimate, unspoiled setting, the best winter athletes from around the globe converged on the previously unheralded ski resort for 11 days. Television cameras (and Walter Cronkite) were there and Walt Disney choreographed the opening and closing ceremonies.

Whether it's snowboarders, skiers, cyclists, runners or swimmers, Olympic and elite athletes utilize Lake Tahoe to push their training regimens to the limit with challenging and breathtaking terrain.

Editor’s Note: Berggren, a senior, is Team Captain of the CHS NJROTC Orienteering: On Feb. 17, the Carson High School NJROTC Orienteering Team flew to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the National Orienteering Competition held at Red Top Mountain State Park.

Law officers in Dayton and Lyon County will be hosting a Tip-a-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada on Thursday, March 9 at the 1st and 10 Bar and Grill, 240 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton.

When it comes to shooting with a bow and arrow, the concept seems simple. “The point of the arrow, that’s where you’re aiming,” explained Fernando Luna, a 10-year-old Carson City student involved in a local school archery program.

An investigation is underway after a Squaw Valley ski patroller died Tuesday morning at the resort during avalanche control duties.

Joe Zuiches, 42, of Olympic Valley and a member of the Squaw Valley professional ski patrol since 2012, was killed in a fatal incident at 8:35 a.m. during avalanche control activities on top of Gold Coast Ridge.

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — One person was killed Thursday night when a tree fell on two cars along a highway near Lake Tahoe, a California Highway Patrol trooper confirms.

Western Nevada College is pleased to welcome Jim Barlow as the new head coach of their men’s and women’s soccer clubs. Barlow brings more than 18 years of coaching experience to Western, having coached NAIA, NCAA and NJCAA teams.

The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17 piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir brings Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul — with a few surprises mixed in — for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:

— Carson Street will be closed between Musser and Fifth on Monday only.
— Fifth Street is open to east and westbound traffic, Musser Street is open to east and westbound traffic.
— Robinson will be closed at Carson Street, both east and west side for the week, Monday through Friday.
— Carson Street will be open north and southbound Tuesday through Friday.