Good morning, Carson City.

Saturday brought sunny, breezy weather with highs in the low 80s across western Nevada + the inaugural Grief Sucks Burn event at Washoe State Park offered a space for healing and remembrance.

On Aug. 23, the Piñon Hills Run Club held its second Mustang Run Sunday 5K at Johnson Lane Park by Piñon Hills Elementary with about 100 runners on the mile and 5K courses, encouraging student activity by offering free T-shirts to kids who logged 26.2 miles in the school year.

Carson Valley Middle School student Dean Godecke, a heart transplant recipient, was surprised with a trip to Universal Studios, Disney World, and LEGOLAND from Make-A-Wish Nevada on Aug.

24 in Sparks — his family expressed gratitude for Western Nevada Supply’s long-term support bringing hope to local children.

Geoff Rhodes retired from Benson’s Feed and Tack after 36 years on Friday, Aug.

28 at the east Carson City store (2750 Highway 50 East). He and his wife Kari plan to move to Baja, Mexico to build a new home and enjoy fishing and beach walks.

In July, Carson City and Carson Valley casinos posted a 1.14 percent revenue increase with gaming wins of $12.54M compared to last July while South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos saw a 5.13 percent boost to $39.62M & statewide gaming revenue advanced 2.07 percent, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Greater Nevada Credit Union of Carson City announced plans to merge with America First Credit Union, expanding member services with new digital banking tools and an expanded ATM network.

The merger, expected to close end-of-year pending regulatory approval, will leave local accounts unchanged while adding access plus robust customer support.

Carson City will adjust traffic from Aug.

31 to Sept. 6 with planned road closures on 5th, 7th, and Fairview Drives and lane reductions on key routes; drivers should check local maps for precise timings — plan extra time for travel.

Carson City's Rifle and Pistol Range will reduce its Saturday hours to 7:00 a.m. to noon beginning Sept.

5 because of a staffing shortage, and the change will remain until additional staff are hired without impacting current reservations.

Sierra Lutheran (Falcons) won 28-14 over Carlin (Railroaders) in a wire-to-wire home opener Saturday night at Carson High School; Shaun Castro and Scott Schroder scored touchdowns, with Schroder’s 52-yard run giving the Falcons a late two-score lead.