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Carson City Sheriff: Bicyclist dies of possible head injury on C-Hill

An adult male bicycle rider died Sunday morning of a possible head injury following a collision on C-Hill, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The unidentified California man apparently struck a metal chain that crosses a pathway on the West Carson City trail. He was not wearing protective head gear, said Furlong. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.

Sheriff Furlong noted these kinds of off-road accidents often happen in early summer when riders, sometimes, over-extend their confidence levels.

"Wearing protective gear is extremely important. Accidents do happen. Even a moderate fall in the backcountry can be deadly," said Furlong.

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Katarina Klatt is an exceptional student-athlete whose achievements both in the pool and the classroom have set her apart as an outstanding individual. She has made a remarkable mark at Carson High School, boasting an impressive 4.9-grade point average, which is a testament to her commitment to academic excellence.

Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional tourism economy and support local arts, culture, history, and heritage.

Here's another look at Nevada Day parade entries from Saturday in downtown Carson City. See more photos here and here.

The setting Hunter's moon at sunrise also brings out a balloon launch north of Dayton early Sunday morning. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

With a focus on the youth vaping epidemic and health consequences, Carson City Juvenile Services will host a Parent Education Night on Monday, Oct. 30.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

There will be brief closures on I-580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley Sunday morning, Oct. 29 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The full Hunter's Moon peaked on Saturday night, Oct. 28, capping an eventful Nevada Day celebration in Carson City.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Leads the Parade

The Nevada Day celebration began with a helicopter air lifted American Flag flown over Carson City as the National Anthem plays while the Carson City Sheriff's Office leads the parade down Carson Street.

Fifteen members, age 70 and over, participated in the 3rd annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) Senior Cup Tournament at the Lakes course in September.

Just because the parade is over doesn’t mean the fun is! Head down to Stewart and Telegraph behind the Nugget for family friendly fun!

There are a number of vendors, multiple bounce houses, a put-put golf course, live music from Burning Man art cars, face painting, Cotton Candy Clouds art stations and bunny cuddles, and so much more!

Are you ready for your new best friend? Animal adoptions by the Nevada Humane Society are taking place throughout the parade as well as offering.

There are a number of animals available including kittens, puppies and adult dogs.

The 50th annual Single-Jack Rock Drill competition has officially begun! Head down anytime during the parade or right after to watch the drillers at their work.

To learn more, click here.

Thirty-five years running. We are excited and thankful, as always, to put on one of our signature races and be part of the Nevada Day weekend. This is a classic road course through the streets of west Carson City. Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged.

This year's theme is Home Means Nevada so be creative and be part of the fun. An annual event since 1989, the Nevada Day Classic is an 8K run and a 2-mile run/walk that kicks off Nevada Day and sends runners/walkers through the beautiful, historic West Side of Carson City and a finish down the main drag with spectators lining the way.

The countdown continues, and the day of days — the 85th Nevada Day Parade — will be this very Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Carson City. Take a look at all of the events happening throughout the weekend.

The Nevada Day Powwow will return Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29, at the Robert Crowell Multi-Purpose Athletic Center, 1860 Russell Way in Carson City.

Dating back to the 1960s, the first gathering occurred on the Carson Colony grounds. As the years passed, the gathering had its bad and good years.

Jump-start your Nevada Day with a brisk run or walk through the streets of beautiful Carson City. Don’t let cold toes be the unnerving end to your Nevada Day fun.

This year, for those who can't make it down to the parade route on Saturday for the Nevada Day Parade, don't fret: you won't miss the action!

A livestream of the parade will be taking place from beginning to end on the Nevada Day Facebook page.

Happy (almost) Nevada Day, Carson City! The balloons are readying, the runners are stretching, the floaters are floating, and attendees are making sure their wooly socks and hand warmers are ready to go!

Let's take a look at the parade line up for tomorrow! For all of the Nevada Day events, you can see our weekend events round up, or our specific Parade Day events here.

Battle Born Nevada Day Event Details for Michael Hohl RV

Get your FREE Raffle Ticket from the Michael Hohl RV folks in the parade and bring it to the RV Center to win prizes, enjoy sweet treats and have a blast in our photo booth! Free Family Event - Saturday October 28 from Noon to 4pm.

The Northern Nevada Independent Electrical Contractors are hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Thursday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m.

The proceeds from this event will support Carson High's Capitol FFA Chapter. Cost to enter a dish in the contest is $10 per entry.

When Diego Fuentez first moved to Reno to attend the University of Nevada in 2017, he had never really heard of the Nevada Day Parade.

He had been living in Vegas prior to his move to the north, and was impressed by the university’s diverse opportunities in music.

He joined the marching band, and experienced the Nevada Day Parade firsthand without realizing the scope of the day.

“I thought, wow, this is extremely cool,” Fuentez said. “I was able to do it once, but it made a lasting impression.”

Douglas County parents, teachers, and staff have made their opinions known about the much beloved Superintendent Keith Lewis. Hours of public comment at several board meetings have supported Lewis who found himself at odds with the new members of the board and the new legal counsel for the district.

Happy Friday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Shrek!

Ever dreamt of having your very own friendly ogre? Shrek's no swamp-dwelling fairy tale character, but he sure is a lovable, big-hearted dog searching for his forever home!

This larger-than-life guy has a personality as big as his namesake, with a penchant for bones and a love for car rides. At first, our gentle giant can be a tad wary of strangers - perhaps he's just waiting for his own fairy tale adventure to begin.

While the Carson Valley region is known for its beautiful, sprawling golf courses, it’s also known for another reason: Dealing with freezing or wintery weather for nearly half the year.

For avid golfers, this can be a bit of a challenge, but no more with the Swing 395 Indoor Golf Club.

The Carson Mall in downtown Carson City has fun for all ages planned this Nevada Day. Anchoring the end of the parade, the Carson Mall will be a hub of festivities including the annual hot air balloon launch, the 50th Annual World Championship Single Jack Rock Drilling Contest, cornhole tournaments, live music and the annual Trading Post and Artisan’s Market.

UPDATE: 743PM: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol responded Thursday evening to a vehicle rollover in the southbound lane of I-580 near North Carson Street. The incident is also causing delays in the northbound lane due to a debris field and a second crash nearby.

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing brief closures of Interstate 580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning of Sunday, Oct. 29. A similar closure happened on Sunday, Oct. 22.

After the Nevada Day Parade, the Carson City Historical Society invites the public to attend an Open House at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum and the Carriage House following the Nevada Day Parade.

The Open House will start around 2:00 p.m., at the conclusion of the parade, and will last until 5 p.m. Visitors should first report to the Carriage House, the yellow building with the double doors just east of the Foreman-Roberts House Museum.

Chris Orr and Dave Santina have been local TV icons for decades thanks to Wild Nevada hosted by PBS Reno, which explores all of the beauty and variety the Nevada landscape has to offer. This year, PBS Reno is celebrating its 40th anniversary.