Good morning, Carson City.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center will host its 8th Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug.

14 at 6:00 p.m. at Mills Park Pavilion to help up to 1,000 local elementary students prepare for school with free backpacks, supplies, groceries, and craft activities (plus resource booths from local partners).

JoAnne Skelly (associate professor at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension) explains that uneven watering can cause blossom end rot (BER) and catfacing in tomatoes, so local gardeners should mulch and water steadily for healthier crops.

The Nevada Department of Education approved suspending 16 redundant school reports through Senate Bill 460 to ease burdens for districts like Carson City, letting administrators focus on instruction.

The state eliminated 89 outdated reporting requirements and set up an Education Service Center — for added support.

Fire crews battled a 40 acre blaze off Red Rock Road and responded to two fires near Pyramid Hwy yesterday with moderate spread reported and ongoing efforts to contain the flames.

U.S. 395 is open in both directions & northbound off-ramps at White Lake and Village Parkway remain blocked due to the ongoing Bug Fire burning near Cold Springs.

Motorists are advised to check current road conditions before travel.