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Carson Senators MTB cycling team cap undefeated season with state championship win

Fifteen teams and more than 300 athletes from Nevada and the Eastern Sierra competed in the Nevada Interscholastic Cycling League championship on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Western Nevada College. The event drew more than 800 riders and spectators and was hosted by WNC and Visit Carson City.

Athletes raced on a high speed and technical course in Ash and Vicee canyons.

The Senators Cycling MTB team completed their first undefeated season by winning the championship with Galena taking 2nd and McQueen High taking 3rd.

For the Senators boys, Devon Granata finished his season strong taking 2nd place in the varsity boys race. Carson high senior, Eric Billings, had a timely pass on the last lap to end his high school racing career with a 3rd place finish in the varsity race. While Sylis Chalmers continued his winning streak with a victory in the JV1 boys race.

The Senators girls also had a strong race led by Riley Kuhlman continuing her season long string of podiums with a 3rd place finish. Mountain bike racing is a tough sport and riders sometimes don’t get to finish their races due to crashes or mechanical problems.

Larissa Rupert experienced this first hand in the race by getting a flat with 2 miles to go. Unable to fix it but determined to finish the race she rode the last few miles of the race with a flat and finished to the cheers of the crowd.

Championship podium athletes for the Senators are listed below.

Varsity Boys
2nd – Devon Granata
3rd – Eric Billings

JV1 Girls
3rd – Riley Kuhlman

JV1 Boys
1st – Sylis Chalmers

Freshman Boys
5th – Seth Chalmers

Advanced Middle School Boys
5th – Jax Huntington

Intermediate Middle School Boys
5th – Ben Fox

The Senators had a large contingent of riders who consistently performed strong throughout the season. Riders accumulate points over the season and riders with the most points are awarded season leader medals at the championship race.

The following Senators placed within the top 10 for their divisions for the entire NICL season.

Varsity Boys
3rd – Devon Granata
4th – Eric Billings
7th – Josh Fox

JV1 Girls
3rd – Riley Kuhlman

JV1 Boys
2nd – Sylis Chalmers
6th – Kaiden Kuhlman
9th – Asa Morway

JV2 Girls
4th – Eleanor Woodrum

Freshman Girls
8th – Brooke Landis
10th – Larissa Rupert

Freshman Boys
5th – Seth Chalmers
8th – Brant Reyna

Advanced Middle School Girls
3rd – Claire Billings

Advanced Middle School Boys
3rd – Bryce Card
5th – Jax Huntington

Intermediate Middle School Girls
9th – Adaline Jensick

Intermediate Middle School Boys
4th – Ben Fox

Novice Middle School Girls
8th – Srae Lenz

The high school mountain bike season is officially over and will restart in July 2024. Any students in grades 6-12 that are zoned for the Carson City School District are eligible to join the team.

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Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.

UPDATE 5:15PM: Fire crews knocked down the fire in the 300 block of Arthur Drive, which was initially reported to the fire department as being on Silver Sage Drive.

The fire was caused by an overheated mechanical wood splitter that had been turned off after having been in use, according to Carson City Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. There was no extension to the home and the fire stayed in a wood pile. Due to windy conditions, firefighting efforts were stepped up before it began to spread.

Pedrini noted that the homeowner, who had been splitting wood, was not at fault and that he had turned off the splitter and stepped inside briefly, when the overheated machinery ignited, causing the fire.

What a week! The Davis Fire has been a horrible reminder of what a high fire hazard area we live in. Today (Sept. 12), we have power again after three days without, but the winds were so strong there (was) a red flag warning with the added weight of “Particularly Dangerous Situation.”

The countdown continues as we are days away from Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m.

A day of free family fun for the community is planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater located at the Carson City Community Center.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

UPDATE 5:35PM: State Route 431 Mount Rose Highway is now fully open, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE 9:50AM: Evacuations will be lifted Sunday for all homes impacted by the Davis Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Check perimetermap.com for the latest on road closures and evacuations.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support for local athletics, Centro Market in Carson City has stepped up to sponsor the Alvarado boys while playing football at Carson High School throughout the years. Their seasonal contribution not only highlights the market's commitment to youth sports but also serves as an inspiring call to action for other local businesses to get involved in supporting high school athletic programs.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 16-22, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

With "stormy weather" as the theme, local photographers took to all four seasons in this month's Carson City Photo Club competition.

On Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a musician's swap meet and fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Mike Epps family via their Go Fund Me page.

Windy conditions and cooler temperatures will return to Carson City and surrounding counties beginning Sunday with chances for rain, isolated thunderstorms and high elevation snow continuing into midweek, according to the National Weather Service.

The Virginia & Truckee Railway is recruiting enthusiastic young elves for the 2024 season of The Polar Express Train Ride and wants youth groups in the community to be a part of the holiday magic.

Fire officials have announced additional Davis Fire evacuations have been lifted Saturday in Galena Forests and Saint James Village areas.

NV Energy has restored power to all customer where evacuation orders have been lifted, the utility said Saturday. The remaining customers who are out of power are advised that power will be restored when it is safe to do so. Teams remain in the field doing some additional work.

Hello fellow anglers. We are all praying for the firefighters to fight the Davis fire here in Washoe County and to be safe in doing so. Too many times I have been out camping to see people having campfires on windy nights. I have heard some say, "I paid my dues to camp here, I can have a fire if I want to. I've been camping for 20 years, and I know what I'm doing."

UPDATE 9:55AM: Firefighters continue to work in the Davis Fire area, having gained 76 percent containment since the wildfire started a week ago Sept. 7. The fire has burned 5,824 acres.

The St. Teresa of Avila Women's Society is holding their first Annual Craft & Coffee Fair on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5- 8 pm. and Saturday Sept. 21 from 10 am - 6 pm. The craft fair will have over 30 vendors with handcrafted goods and gifts. Start your holiday shopping early! The Craft & Coffee fair will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. 3000 N. Lompa Lane, Carson City.

Homecoming celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates.

Here are all the upcoming events in the community for Carson City School District students and families, hosted by the district or community organizations.

The Carson Nugget Casino will donate over 100 tickets for the John DiResta Celebrity Comedy show to the Carson City, Reno, and all other Northern Nevada Firefighters to recognize their hard and heroic work battling the wildfires in Northern Nevada.

On Friday during Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope's "Message of the Week," it was released that following a court ruling out of Maricopa County, Arizona, they will no longer be publicizing mug shots or the names of those arrested until appeals have been resolved.

Black Ice Theatre Company, in partnership with Carson Valley Community Theatre, is proud to present our fall production of "Misery", written by William Goldman and based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Get your tickets today to see what your local aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados have created to scare your socks off!

There will be two screenings held on October 19th, one at 3 and one at 7pm, or you can attend both and catch all the flicks!

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20241019-carson-creepy/
3 PM - $12.00
7 PM - $22.00
Both - $27.00

Brewery Arts Center - West Building - Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

Meet Peaches, Catmandu’s cat of the week. This sweet girl is an absolute peach.
Less than 4 years old, she's a long-haired white cat with a black mask and tail. She is currently sporting a lion cut as she was horribly matted when she came to Catmandu. Although she is a full-figured girl, she is absolutely adorable with her haircut.

Davis FireQuick Facts: We are now at 56 percent containment - Evening of September 12, 2024

Paranormal Investigation, Haunted places

Join us for a thrilling adventure at Haunted Hills, Mills & Depots 2024! Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of the Haunted Comstock. This is a fundraiser for The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Evacuation Update for the Davis Fire for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.