Good morning, Carson City.

Carson High School held Shark Tank 2025 where nine student teams pitched new business ideas to six local judges.

Ruby Santacruz and Princess Ambulo won first place with Crazy Dimes for a $500 prize — Halen Hoerth won $200 with Hydropack and Xander Smith won $300 with CX Prints — as teacher Cody Downing guided the event.

Western Nevada College held its 54th graduation ceremony on Monday at Mills Park, where about 595 graduates received 683 degrees and certificates—168 of them were Jump Start students from 10 high schools, three academies and homeschools.

The event marked a key milestone in the students' educational journey.

Carson City's CPA Kelly Bullis said the president is working with Congress to finalize a tax law set for July 4 that will remove taxes on most Social Security benefits and tip income and may not tax overtime earnings—small businesses could gain from permanent tax cuts, a $4 trillion debt limit hike, and retroactive benefits for 2025.

NV Energy CEO Doug Cannon resigned Tuesday to accept a new role at AEP Transmission effective June 11 while the company faces a PUCN inquiry into potentially overcharging customers more than $17 million between 2017 and 2024.

Brandon Barkhuff was named as his successor — the commission is now reviewing billing practices and refund procedures.

Today, Carson City Health and Human Services is treating irrigation ditches, parks, and pastures where extra water from the Sierra Nevada snowpack lets mosquitoes breed—using helicopter applications for hard-to-reach areas to guard against West Nile virus.

Officials are also watching the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which may spread dangerous viruses like Zika and Dengue if it moves north.

Local high school alumni impressed in collegiate sports this spring.

Carson High alumna Camryn Quilling concluded her softball career at Colorado Christian with postseason honors and a .359 batting average — while other graduates like Corine Doran, Gabe Natividad, Lilyann Lee, Mya Roberts, Joshua Nyland and Rachel Rose also posted strong performances with their respective teams.

Carson High alum Camryn Quilling capped her collegiate softball career at Colorado Christian with first team honors — earning first team all-academic, all-conference, and Gold Glove recognition while posting a .359 batting average, seven home runs, and 35 RBIs.

Other local graduates from Carson and Douglas High, including Corine Doran, Gabe Natividad, Lilyann Lee, Mya Roberts, Joshua Nyland, and Rachel Rose, had impressive seasons in softball, baseball, and lacrosse at North Idaho College, Winthrop, Feather River College, Marietta College, and Lake Erie College — showcasing strong individual performances and team success.

An Evening with Jontavious Willis

7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Ticket info coming soon — Experience the vibrant sounds of Blues reimagined by Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis.

Vinyl Pick-Nic

2-4 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Relax to vinyl records while enjoying art, food, and new friends in a community listening lounge.

Capital City Brewfest

3-8 p.m. — Bob McFadden Plaza — Admission varies — Celebrate the start of summer with local brewers at this vibrant outdoor festival.

Nevada State Fair

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four days of fun, entertainment, and carnival rides.

Nevada State Fair

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four fun-filled days of entertainment, rides, and culture.

Battle of the 4x4's at Fuji Park

7-10 p.m. — Fuji Park — Food available for purchase — Experience the thrill of powerful 4x4 trucks competing in an exciting truck pull showdown.

Nevada State Fair 2025

11 AM - 10 PM — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Nevada with carnival rides, entertainment, and great food.

Carson Valley Days Festival

June 12-15 — Lampe Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 115th Annual Festival with a parade, live music, and various family-friendly activities.