Good morning, Carson City.

A fundraiser for BLM firefighter Riley Frazier, who was burned on June 20 during the early attack on the Conner Fire near Pine View Estates, is 65% toward its $20,000 goal — he will miss the rest of the season as his wife Risa, a U.S. Forest Service dispatcher, cares for him.

Several companies have expanded in Northern Nevada by buying or building new headquarters with support from NSDC and local banks.

JP Fence is finishing a 5,000‑square‑foot facility in Mound House and Evergreen Landscape Development, NDI Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, and CPAP & More have also invested in improved spaces (helping them meet rising market demand).

A Dayton man named Michael Parker was arrested after allegedly strangling his roommate and firing an AR-15 in a Dayton neighborhood on June 26, and deputies said he dropped his weapon after shots were fired + his injured roommate was taken to Carson-Tahoe Hospital.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrested Ernst Waldermar Johnson V and Alayns Hotchkiss on June 26 in downtown in connection with the April 30 murder of Gilbert Lopez III, who was shot near the Blu Bull bar on Telegraph Street—Johnson faces charges of conspiracy and unlawful firearm and drug possession while Hotchkiss is charged as an accessory to a felony crime and for destroying evidence.

Fire crews reported that the Conner Fire was 96% contained as of Friday when it reached 17,714 acres, and they will continue mop-up, repair, and patrol operations until all remaining heat is extinguished.

The public is asked to avoid the area while crews work to restore and secure the affected land.

A Douglas County woman in her 50s was hospitalized this summer with a confirmed hantavirus infection, Carson City Health and Human Services reported Friday—suspected exposure occurred during home renovations when rodent droppings—urine or nesting material—were disturbed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Minden native Sullivan Cauley upset heavily favored Phil Davis by unanimous decision on Friday night in the PFL light heavyweight semifinal match.

Cauley — who went the full 15 minutes in his pro career for the first time — will face Antonio Carlos Jr. in the tournament final set for October.

Carson City 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

2:30 p.m. — Eagle Valley Golf Course — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun golf tournament and a spectacular fireworks display.

Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show

9 AM – 2 PM — 201 N Carson St, Carson City, NV — Registration fees apply — Show off your ride while supporting local charities and enjoying the downtown atmosphere.

Open House in Quail Run Gated Community

5-7 p.m. — 1225 Gambrel Dr, Carson City, NV — $360,000 — Discover a maintained 3 bedroom home with low maintenance landscaping and community amenities.

Carson City/Minden Summer SUPER CAMP 2025

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Line Drive University — $899 per catcher — Engage in 20 hours of intensive skill development and instruction for aspiring baseball and softball catchers aged 10-18.