Riding

An officer who could smell marijuana smoke that came from a vehicle near a public park resulted in the arrest Wednesday of two people, a Carson City sheriff deputy said.

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is running full steam ahead this summer with more reasons to explore the Silver State’s ultimate Old West steam train ride through historic Comstock country with new railroad adventures designed for Nevada residents and young train enthusiasts.

When their boys were little, Brian and Katie McRae would pull them along in trailers behind their bikes before upgrading to a tagalong. When the boys outgrew that, Brian would wrap a rubber tube around their bike stems and tow them behind his own bike.

Three days of thrill-seeking, mountain biking adventure and plenty of capital city hospitality and entertainment will kick off the inaugural Carson City Off-Road Epic Ride series beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend.

With Epic Rides coming this week, traffic in the area will be increasing. Cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles will all contribute to congestion on the roadways. Add construction and road closures around the Epic Rides event and you can count on travel delays.

Join "STEP" for our fundraiser to raise money for local Veterans and kids from the Boys and Girls Club for therapeutic riding sessions. We will be outside the CAL Ranch store at 2035 N Carson St. on Saturday June 25th from 11-2 selling hotdogs, drinks, and raffle tickets for wonderful prizes! We will also have Moses the Clydesdale and Flash our miniature horse on hand to visit with. So bring the kids out for a fun time!

Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program is a Non-Profit Organization and appreciates your donations and support!

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. In Nevada it always falls on the second Saturday in June. This year, Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 11. No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children.

What does a one-ton bull have in common with a 200-ton freight train?

A lot, in fact.

Both are large, unimaginably strong, and deceptively fast. And both can do a lot of damage in a very short amount of time.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement agencies throughout Nevada will be stepping up pedestrian safety patrol efforts throughout June, specifically in areas where there are crosswalks.

A new campaign is encouraging residents to see Carson City in a new way — then share it with the rest of the community.

“Ride Carson City is more than just a campaign,” said Kyle Horvath, social media manager for the Carson City Visitors Bureau. “It embodies the Carson City lifestyle. It celebrates a community that is active at all ages.”

The Carson City Smackdown — featuring bull and bronc riding and barrel racing — is returning for the fourth year to Fuji Park.

“I’m really excited,” said promoter Manuel Souza. “It’s going to be a great show.” For the first time, Souza is bringing in a Professional Bull Riding arena to put inside the park.

'Stagecoach' is a 1939 American Western film starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne in his breakthrough role. Director John Ford combined action, drama, humor, and a set of well-drawn characters in the story of a group of strangers riding on a stagecoach through dangerous Apache territory.

The film offers plenty of cowboys, Indians, shootouts, and chases, aided by Bert Glennon's majestic photography of Ford's beloved Monument Valley.

You can probably take ‘beach day’ off of your agenda. Spring has been briefly usurped by a blustery chill. Grab a coat and hit the town anyway. The early spring farmers market downtown, the Cops and Kids event at the Sheriff’s Department, and the Annual Relay for Life at Mills Park are still a good time. This weekend is jam-packed full of fun, so take a look at the weekend event summary for your options indoors and out.

SATURDAY:

Muscle Powered organized a ride around Carson City Wednesday evening, honoring those who have been injured or lost their lives while riding bikes on Nevada roadways. Sadly, there was one

Spring fever is upon many of us, probably worst of all among the school kids. Let the Carson High School bands and theater program show off their stuff one last time before the end of the year; you'll find them at the Community Center at 7 p.m. It's also the time of year that sees more walkers and bicyclists on our sidewalks and roadways. Join Muscle Powered this evening as they participate in the 13th Annual Ride of Silence to remember those who have been hurt or killed while riding on public streets.

Muscle Powered, a Carson City non-profit that works to promote safer walking and biking conditions, will lead a Ride of Silence on Wednesday to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding their bicycles on public roadways.

Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program, also known as STEP, is looking for help from the community! We are seeking donations for kids from the Boys and Girls Club to participate in a summer equine program. Your money will be used for scholarships for children in need to learn all aspects of horse handling and riding. We need to Raise $3,000 by June 1st! Please mail donations or contact us about putting a donation box at your business.
Together we can make a big difference!

Thank You Carson City!

STEP is a Non-Profit Organization
33 Bellevue Road
Washoe Valley, Nv 89704

An object in motion stays in motion, Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states.

Carson City residents Matthew Bartak and Teak Dopf have got inertia down to a science. They haven't stopped moving since the first time they touched a set of wheels.

They've ridden bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates. They loved them all so much that the two friends became partners in a business two years ago that took their passion for riding to another level.

Years from now Western Nevada College baseball fans will say they watched DJ Peters play when he was in Wildcat blue and white uniform.

As his Major League Baseball draft stock continues to rise during his sophomore season, Peters ascended the Wildcat record book with his 13th home run of the season on Sunday at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

Organizers of Carson City's first Epic Rides Off-Road mountain bike event in June unveiled its event course Tuesday through a video and a series of maps. The event, June 17-19, will gives riders three distance options: beginner, weekend warrior and pro level.

The riding courses were picked in cooperation with Visit Carson City, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada State Parks.

The seniors of Carson High School will deliver their Senior Project speeches on April 18. Each student must deliver an 8-12 minute speech in front of 4-5 Carson City Community members, and this is no easy task as, statistically, many fear public speaking more than death.

UPDATE 4:28 PM: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to two separate crashes Wednesday afternoon that happened within minutes of each other. One crash involves a motorcycle on Deer Run Road one mile south of Highway 50 and the other crash happened on Highway 50 and College Parkway.

Leaving Fernley, we entered a stretch known in the pioneer days as the 40 Mile Desert. It was the most dreaded section of the California Emigrant Trail, often having to be crossed in the heat of summer to leave enough time for a snow-free Sierra Nevada crossing. Dehydration and starvation stalke ...

It’s getting to be that time of year again when dirt bike and ATV (all-terrain vehicle) riders head out to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. In doing so though, a reminder, riding your dirt bike or ATV on the streets is not legal as they are designated “Off road use only” vehicles.

As our weather begins to warm, we are going to see more and more bicyclists on the roadways around Carson City. As a motorist this means that you must pay extra attention as you drive down the back streets and main access roads that connect the city.

A 39-year-old Carson City woman and a 49-year-old Gardnerville woman were arrested Monday on suspicion of misdemeanor petit larceny after the two allegedly attempted to steal more than $300 in merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Losing the opening game of a series hasn't been an omen for the Western Nevada College baseball team this season.

Four times the Wildcats of Carson City have dropped the series opener, only to battle back and win the next game and in most cases, claim the four-game series.

A 39-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony grand larceny in the 1800 block of Winnie Lane, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

In this week's It's Your City, Safe Routes to Schools administrator Cortney Bloomer talks with the state coordinator Tim Rowe from the Nevada Department of Transportation. The two discuss Nevada Moves Day.

A 47-year-old Carson City man was arrested for felony domestic battery with strangulation Thursday at 10:56 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.