Brett Fisher is a published writer and illustrator residing in Carson City. He and his wife, Lisa, have lived in the state capital for seven years.

UPDATE: The accident did not cause any significant injuries to the bicycle rider, according to deputies on scene.
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Carson City fire and ambulance were called late this morning to an accident involving a bicyclist at Washington and Carson streets.
The accident happened at around 11 a.m. and involved a female bicyclist and a vehicle.

Come and Check us out! Huge garage sale! Tons of Stuff!
2807 Lukens Lane, Carson City, NV, 89706
No Early Birds!!! But come and join us between 8-4pm both days
Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th
Some items include:
Tools!!!
Furniture!!
Sporting Equipment!!
Bikes!!
Kayak!!
and a whole lot more

A controversial bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Nevada college campuses was given a brief hearing in the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and could soon move to the full Assembly for a vote....

Lake Tahoe bound motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes Wednesday at the Cave Rock tunnel on Highway 50 due to rockfall work, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Work will commence, weather dependent, on a project that will further evaluate and secure the Cave Rock rock face and slope on U.S. 50, Lake Tahoe following recent rockfall.

Welcome back from the long, wet weekend, Carson City. Let’s cross our fingers and hope for some blue skies. Congratulations to the teachers, parents, and students out there; just a few more days until summer break. Carson High School Theater invites you to enjoy a performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Capitol Amphitheater, or soak up some sun on an afternoon hike with Muscle Powered.

TUESDAY:

• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

The Senate Finance Committee on Monday approved the bill making dramatic changes to the historic Nevada Plan that funds K-12 education in the state.SB508 sets up a system in which children with different needs get dif...

A compromise measure meant to ensure that Nevada’s rooftop solar industry continues to grow while protecting utility customers who do not participate in net metering won approval Monday in an Assembly committee....

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Carson City firefighters were called at around 12:40 p.m. Monday to a structure fire in the 2700 block of Lockheed Way. First responders report the roof of a building was emitting a large amount of smoke and a kiln was on fire.

Lockheed Way is in an industrial park area. Firefighters on scene report the building was evacuated and that the kiln was shut down to stop any flames.

A collective bargaining bill in the Legislature has one lobbyist concerned that it would lead to local governments playing “hide and seek” with money. But supporters say the legislation is needed to give government agencies more long-term financial stability....

Nevada Magazine’s 2015 Great Nevada Picture Hunt is now open for submissions. For 38 years, Nevada Magazine has highlighted the most beautiful images from around the Silver State, captured by local photographers. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit photos of Nevada’s wonderful scenery and people.

We often think of Memorial Day as a holiday that generally marks the beginning of summer and the wonderful activities that come with this season. It is a time when we join together for the family barbecue or simply enjoying the day - the peaceful and crisp mornings, the clear skies, the view of our mountains and the still snow covered peaks to our south, or indeed the smell of sagebrush and pine after a gentle rain.

A Las Vegas man will ask a judge for a protective order against bear advocates at Lake Tahoe, saying they harassed him after he initiated efforts to trap a bear that damaged his vacation home.

Honoring our services members is the theme of this weekend, and there will be a ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday.
Current and retired military and their significant others can indulge in a complementary soak at the Carson Hot Springs. Empire Ranch Golf Course is offering a free round of golf with a military I.D., in addition to other specials.
Evergreen Gene’s on North Carson Street hosts their annual picnic on Monday: hamburgers and hot dogs for all.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

Active duty military and veterans receive 50% off your meal Monday from 11AM-3PM for Memorial Day at Red's Old 395 Bar and Grill in Carson City.
• All active and retired military and their wives/husbands/partners are free at Carson Hot Springs
• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, and blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)

Time is running out for Nevada lawmakers. With adjournment one week away, they must confront and resolve the biggest issues that have been percolating all session....

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 25-31, 2015: Due to roadway sealing, there will be road closures throughout the entire week east of downtown in the general vicinity of William Street to the north, Saliman Road to the east, Fifth Street to the south, and Carson Street to the west, as well as along Deer Run Road and Pinon Hills Drive and the neighborhood directly west of Fremont Elementary School.

Sunday mornings at the Nevada State Railroad Museum can be very, very special. On this Sunday morning we find three steam locomotives - the narrow gauge Glenbrook unveiled Saturday, circa 1875, the standard gauge Inyo, also circa, 1875, and the standard gauge V&T No. 25, circa 1905 converging at the Diamond and blessed by Father Joe from the Vatican.

Local Works of Art Professional watercolorist and arts instructor, Dana Childs is embarking upon a major painting project that includes creating a series of watercolors of the Sierra Nevada as well as supporting a local youth art painting project in our local town of Genoa if the initial goal is met.

The V&T Steam Engine #25 will be running all weekend if you want to take a ride. It’s also opening weekend for the Virginia and Truckee that departs from the Eastgate Depot in Carson City for Virginia City. Round trips sell out fast, so make sure to get a reservation if you want to go.
SUNDAY:

• Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes with Military I.D.; free bucket of balls if wearing red, white, and blue; free draft beer if wearing camouflage)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am)

The Nevada Assembly has passed a bill aimed at saving the state’s Public Employees Retirement System $1 billion every 10 years. Assembly members voted 41-1 on Friday to pass SB406, which is sponsored by Republican Sen...

Nevada State Railroad Museum - Glenbrook unveiling!!

This week on Nevada Wild, Edwin and Teresa discuss the Nevada Dream Tag, a premier big game hunting opportunity offered through a raffle drawing that benefits habitat restoration.

Guest Dave Cochran, winner of the 2014 Desert Bighorn Sheep Dream Tag tells the story of his hunt of a lifetime.

Guest Tracy Turner of the Community Foundation of Western Nevada who administers the Dream Tag program will provide information on how you can participate in this important program.

There's a free block party in Gardnerville on Sunday, May 31, to benefit a local girl, Sierra, who suffers from a brain tumor. Hosted by Northern Nevada Hotspot, the Southgate Block Party will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1475 Southgate Drive. Check out the ad above.