Good morning, Carson City.

Saturday, Aug. 8 brought hot — with highs near 100 under a heat advisory — weather as locals enjoyed the 6th annual Regional Junior Ranger Day, Carson Craft and Rummage Fair, and the Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social.

Carson City opened six new pickleball courts at Mills Park Friday, raising the total to 26 courts and adding durable post-tension concrete surfaces along with widened sidewalks.

The $1.1 million project replaced old tennis courts and was supported by volunteer efforts and varied funding (including American Rescue funds).

Saturday night, a 50-acre fire ignited in Spring Valley south of Gardnerville, prompting Reverse 911 alerts and US-395 closures, while Carson City firefighters responded to the Bug fire near Cold Springs that led to evacuations in the affected areas.

Carson City will have road closures and lane restrictions on many streets from Aug.

10-16 due to road and utility work, affecting locations such as 5th, 7th, and Fairview Drives. The Levitt AMP concert series will also cause Saturday closures on select roads until Aug. 30.

On Saturday, a power outage at Topsy Walmart and Clear Creek Plaza forced Trader Joe’s to secure its store and darkened traffic signals at Topsy and Highway 395 — NV Energy did not provide a cause or restoration time, affecting nearly 1,789 customers.

Genoa resident Dan Walters is retiring at the end of August after 42 years with the Nevada Army National Guard + he will soon begin flying helicopters for the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Partnership Douglas County is expanding evidence-based behavioral health and substance use prevention services to Carson City following the June 30 closure of Partnership Carson City — a move to rebuild a community-driven prevention coalition.

The program will work with local schools, healthcare providers and community organizations to boost wellness.

Columnist Doug Busey advises anglers to fish early for better catches at Caples Lake, Topaz Lake (water levels have dropped) and along the Carson River, noting cooler temperatures and safety guidelines.

He reminds locals to follow all boating rules and site restrictions.

Registration is open for the 2026–2027 Carson Country USBC Junior Bowling season, running from September to March.

Youth bowlers and their families can sign up to bowl Saturday mornings at (Gold Dust West, HomeGrown Bowl, Sierra View Lanes) to build skills and enjoy friendly competition.