Nevada State Parks meetings to discuss money for trail systems available through grant

Recently a federal grand jury gave a 13-count indictment accusing Rev. Kirbyjon H. Caldwell, age 64, and Gregory Alan Smith, age 55, of selling more than $1 million of worthless Chinese bonds.

In the mountains east of Lake Tahoe, visitors may notice some aspen trees have been defoliated due to an influx of invasive white satin moths.

Tomorrow is the big day, but today offers a sneak preview if you’re willing to drive a little. Every year the town of Kings Beach, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, gets a head start on the festivities with a July Third Beach Bash and Fireworks Show. The Dayton Senior Center celebrates the holiday today with a BBQ, Cake Walk, BBQ and activities for all ages. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada gets in the patriotic swing during this week’s Storytime Adventure program: the Fourth of July is today’s theme.

TUESDAY, July 3: Things to do in Carson City

Love working with children? Want to be a voice for a child in the child welfare system? Do you want to stand up and make a difference in a child's life? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you — become a CASA team member.

Less than a month away from the annual Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show July 27-28 at Mills Park in Carson City, this year's event will feature an award-winning custom 1957 Buick Lone Wolf owned by Jim Farcello of Kustom Kreations.

Attention all aspiring filmmakers: Can you make a movie in a week? if so, Wired Wednesday Digital Artists of Carson City presents its 2018 City Wide Short Film Competition, a venue where the challenge is getting all the essential pieces in place.

Fourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on this week so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great Independence Day.

It’s been more than a year since the end of the 2017 Nevada legislative session, but some laws are only now taking effect.

The Carson City Fire Department reminds residents that personal use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. Use of fireworks endangers those involved and can unwillingly impact those not involved.

Independence Day is just two days away, so you want to start making plans on how you’ll spend the day. For information on the various festivities and firework displays around Northern Nevada, check out my handy guide HERE. The annual RSVP carnival is in full swing at Mills Park.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 2-8.

UPDATE MONDAY 1:35PM: The Evans Fire saw no growth overnight and remains at 63 acres and is now 50 percent contained, according to a U.S. Forest Service news release. Firefighters will continue to mop up and improve the line around the fire Monday afternoon. Helicopters will continue to be used to address smokes within the fire area.

Four people are dead after a wrong-way driver struck oncoming traffic head-on on Interstate 80 east of Sparks early Sunday morning.

Midnight North opens the 10th annual Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for The Greenhouse Project, Wednesday, July 11, with a performance that promises to deliver something for everyone.