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Battle Born Harley Davidson takes motorcycles, leather and the roaring thunder to the street during the Street Vibrations Event, this Wednesday through Sunday: Sept. 21 through 25.

When the Carson City School District learned it would receive funding through a competitive grant program authorized by Nevada’s Read by Grade 3 Act, it came up with an innovative summer reading program to help its English Language Learner population. Results from the 16-day program were overwhelmingly positive.

The Carson City Airport has been awarded more than $2.4 million in U.S. Department of Transportation grant money for rehabilitation of the airport's apron pavement, according to an announcement made Friday by Nevada Sen. Harry Reid.

In the historic town of Dayton, six miles east of Carson City, there's a pizzeria that serves up more than fresh pies.

A fire Saturday morning has destroyed several structures and burned 1.5 acres of vegetation east of Dayton in Stagecoach.

Central Lyon County Fire Protection District was called to the 5000 block of Pawnee in Stagecoach at 10:59 a.m. for a structure fire. Upon arrival units observed multiple out buildings and one residential structure on fire.

This 1956 Chevy truck is a high-bred vehicle with a late model 1991 Chassis, all metal work is hand made and the owner Aaron Post went with a Mercury theme in paint and design.

The model is Austin Post, daughter of Aaron. The Rockabilly Riot is running June 23 - June 26, 2016 at Mills Park, Carson City.

For a full list of activities and times go to http://renorockabillyriot.com/

Western Nevada College graduated its largest class ever Monday. A record 556 students earned a total of 598 degrees and certificates.

In a first, 27 graduates are high school students who participated in WNC’s Jump Start College program. These students are to receive their associate degrees prior to receiving their high school diplomas.

Oct. 12, 1941 - May 3, 2016Ruben Eloy Gallegos of Austin, Nevada passed away surrounded ...

While his batting average has languished for most of the season, Western Nevada College sophomore catcher Sam Salyers' work ethic has not.

Extra batting practice paid off for Salyers on Friday afternoon as his two-run single was the difference in the Wildcats' 3-2 baseball victory over Utah State University Eastern at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

Here’s the most recent Carson City Sheriff’s Office bookings for Thursday and early Friday. All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information.

Call Eric Flores an opportunist. The Western Nevada College freshman first baseman has made the most of his part-time role with the Wildcats the spring.

On Saturday afternoon, Flores took advantage of a starting role, blasting a first-inning grand slam as WNC won the opening game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader against Salt Lake, 10-1, at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

Western Nevada College and Salt Lake Community College went 10 innings before WNC topped Salt Lake, 3-2, in game one of the weekend's four game series. Salt Lake is ranked fourth in the latest NJCAA poll, and have only lost four games this season. Pitcher Kristina George earned the win for the Wildcats.

Suppose you just don’t have your 2015 Individual Income Tax Return ready to file by Monday, April 18, 2016. Maybe you have not received the Schedule K-1 from a partnership of S corporation or a trust or estate. Maybe you just have not found time to get the return prepared.

Homers haven't been the primary source of Western Nevada College victories in 2016, but that changed on the team's current road trip in Utah.

Abe Yagi smacked a game-tying, two-run homer and DJ Peters slammed a tie-breaking, two-run shot as the Wildcats rallied for a 12-5 Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball victory over Utah State University Eastern on Friday in Price. Tim Lichty homered in Game 2, but the Golden Eagles rallied for an 8-5 victory.

Tim Lichty is on one of those offensive tears that hitters covet. For the second straight game, the Western Nevada College catcher belted a grand slam as part of a two-homer performance, as the Wildcats routed Utah State University Eastern, 10-0, in the first game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader on Thursday in Price, Utah.

The Board of Directors, staff and children of Austin's House would like to thank the entire community for the tremendous support of our 2015 Appeal For Kids and 2016 Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraisers.

The 2015 Appeal For Kids ended on January 31 and our generous community stepped up once again to help local children in crisis. The Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 26 was our best ever. Eeveryone had a great time for a great cause! Every dollar raised will be used to pay for operating expenses at Austin's House.

UPDATE MONDAY: Two men were arrested Sunday night after a fight that resulted in gunfire at a Pheasant Drive residence. Matthew Joseph Premo, 20, was booked on suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited from having a firearm and misdemeanor minor consuming alcohol. Bail: $70,242. Also arrested was Andrew Austin Toland, 22. He faces a felony burglary charge and misdemeanor violation of probation conditions. He was treated for a ricochet wound to his ankle. Bail: $23,000.

Ray Bonneville, a New Orleans-influenced guitarist/songwriter, will perform in Silver City on Sunday as part of a benefit for the Silver City School House.

It wasn't the home opener that Western Nevada College envisioned Friday after winning four straight games against Cochise College last week.

Roderick Bynum went 4 for 5, scored three runs and drove in three more as Arizona Western College spoiled the Wildcats' first home baseball game, 9-5, at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

The University of Nevada, Reno is proud to announce that it has again been selected as a partner with the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This will be the second year the University will host 25 of Africa’s brightest emerging business and entrepreneurship leaders. In mid-June, fellowship participants will begin their six-week academic and leadership institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

The varsity girls continued their teamwork and dedication as they played Excel Christian on Friday. It was a quick game, Sierra taking the lead early and keeping it. The final score came out to be 45-9. Grace Bonafede had 14 points and 13 rebounds, 7 offensively and 6 defensively.

Brynna Hansen had 14 rebounds, 6 offensively and 8 defensively, 1 steal, and 3 points. Kirsten Iverson had 9 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals.

Western Nevada College has named 312 students to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees are:

Al Kramer, former Carson City Treasurer, has announced he will run for Assembly District 40, which includes Carson City and a portion of South East Washoe County.

Kramer was the elected treasurer for Carson City from 1995 through 2015. Those who know him from his service as City Treasurer will acknowledge his efforts to go the extra mile in providing service to the citizens of Carson, and the trust that evolved because of this professional service. This past year he served as the Investment Deputy for the State Treasurer.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning after he allegedly fired a gun inside an East Long Street apartment after an argument with his girlfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday after allegedly throwing chunks of ice and other objects at vehicles causing property damage, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. A legislative police officer who helped detain the man before deputies arrived suffered a broken hand.

Ready to break a world record, Carson City? High school senior, Taylor Weddell is organizing an attempt at the World’s Largest Human Christmas Tree for her senior project. Grab everyone you know and head to Carson High at 10 a.m. Bundle up, and get ready for a good time. Hot beverages will be available to help keep you warm.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)

The countdown to Turkey Day has begun, and living in Carson City gives us plenty to be thankful for: Beautiful views, our own deer herd, great shops, yummy restaurants, talented actors, artists, and craftsmen, and wonderful people. Get in the spirit of giving with a new tattoo from Hooligan’s Ink to benefit the Austin House. For something less permanent, drop off a turkey at one of the contenders in the Salvation Army’s Battle of the Bars. Giving your time is valuable, too. The Muscle Powered Trash Mob meets once a month to help keep Carson’s trails clean and litter-free.

Two men were arrested Wednesday night following a brief foot pursuit with officers that began in the downtown area. A handgun with a loaded chamber, cocaine and marijuana were recovered, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 7, 2015 and beyond.

Now celebrating nearly 30 years, one of the most successful and enduring campaigns ever to come out of the Nevada Commission on Tourism is the “Loneliest Road in America” promotion designed to attract visitors to the very interesting rural cities found along Nevada’s Highway 50 corridor between Carson City and Baker. Or does it run between Baker and Carson City? Depends on where you begin, I suppose.