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Thursday, May 31

Painter pitches Carson Blue Jays over Reno A’s

RENO — When Carson has visited Bishop Manogue over the years, whether it’s in the spring or summer, the outcomes have not been very good.

CCHS athletics work to prevent sports injuries

Churchill County High School athletics wrapped up the academic year with a low number of injuries but the department is planning to enhance workout routines in order to further prevent injuries during practice.

Joe Santoro: With Martinizing, Nevada Wolf Pack sharp as can be

To almost nobody’s surprise, twins Caleb and Cody Martin announced this week they’re returning to the Nevada men’s basketball program for their senior seasons. All of the pieces — senior Jordan Caroline also said this week he was coming back — are now firmly in place for the Pack to make a run to the Final Four.

Diamondbacks extend contract with Aces

The Reno Aces and Arizona Diamondbacks have signed a two-year renewal of their Player Development Contract, extending the Triple-A partnership between the two franchises through the 2020 season, both clubs mutually announced on Thursday.

City honors state 3A softball champs

The City of Champions honored the players from the state’s top 3A softball team after the Fallon Lady Wave won their title with the dyeing of the Maine Street Fountain, a ride around town on the city’s classic fire truck and an awards ceremony and reception behind City Hall.

Lady Wave scores 5 all-region selections

A wake-up call late in April ignited the Lady Wave offense and Fallon never looked back.

Wednesday, May 30

Martin twins to return to Nevada Wolf Pack

RENO — Twins Caleb and Cody Martin have withdrawn their names from NBA draft consideration and will return to play their senior seasons for the Wolf Pack in 2018-19.

Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal

Carson Valley residents dig out from a snow storm in January 2017. Up to two feet of snow is possible in the mountains by Friday.

Guy Clifton/Travel Nevada

Sherry Rupert is the executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission, which oversees Stewart Indian School.

Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal

Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective Steve Olson places a Barbie doll in the basket for 6-year-old Zitlalic at Walmart during Decemember's Holiday With a Hero event.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Deputy Kevin Cook trains during Motor School back in March.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Carson City Deputy Fire Chief Chris Vaughn, Fire Chief Sean Slamon, Sheriff Ken Furlong, Undersheriff Ken Sandage and Assistant Sheriff Jerome Tushbant make up the public safety administrative staffs in Carson City.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

The 580 bypass opened in the summer.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

A kayaker paddles along the shore of Wsahoe Lake.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

People observe the solar eclipse at the Jack Davis Observatory.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

The Voltaire fire rages on the hills above Curry Street.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

A jet tanker drops retardant on the Voltaire fire near the Galaxy Theater.

AP | Pool Nevada Appeal

The panel of Nevada parole commissioners from left to right, Adam Endel, Connie Bisbee, Susan Jackson and Tony Corda listen to testimony from former NFL football star O.J. Simpson, who is appearing by video conference, during Simpson's parole hearing in Carson City, Nev., Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making his case in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football star. (Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal via AP, Pool)

AP | Nevada Appeal

FILE - In this July 25, 2013 file photo, O.J. Simpson, in custody at the Lovelock Correctional Center, is shown on the video screen above Nevada Board of Parole hearing representative Robin Bates, left, and Commissioner Susan Jackson during a video conference parole hearing in Carson City, Nev. Simpson could have a good chance at parole when he asks officials Thursday, July20, 2017, to let him out of a Nevada prison after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia. (Geoff Dornan/Nevada Appeal via AP, file)

AP | Pool The Reno Gazette-Journal

Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson, center, enters for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was convicted in 2008 of enlisting some men he barely knew, including two who had guns, to retrieve from two sports collectibles sellers some items that Simpson said were stolen from him a decade earlier. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool)

AP | Pool Nevada Appeal

Nevada parole commissioner Adam Endel wears a Kansas City Chiefs tie while listening to testimony from former NFL football star O.J. Simpson, who is appearing by video conference, during Simpson's parole hearing in Carson City, Nev., Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making his case in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football star. (Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal via AP, Pool)

AP | Lovelock Correctional Center

Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was convicted in 2008 of enlisting some men he barely knew, including two who had guns, to retrieve from two sports collectibles sellers some items that Simpson said were stolen from him a decade earlier. (Lovelock Correctional Center via AP)

AP | Pool The Reno Gazette-Journal

Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson enters for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was convicted in 2008 of enlisting some men he barely knew, including two who had guns, to retrieve from two sports collectibles sellers some items that Simpson said were stolen from him a decade earlier. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool)

AP | AP

Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open the second week in October at the Carson Mall.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Diana Gurrola, Western Nevada College Associated Students president 2016-17 gives a welcoming message to students at the commencement cermony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Churchill High School student Malory Pruitt receives her AA degree at the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Gardnerville resident Mitchell Miller is all smiles as he recieves his diploma at the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Haley Ridgely decorated her graduation cap for the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Meagan Slater of Carson City moves her tassel during the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Courtney Aragon takes a selfie at the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Carson City resident Kristen Pier celebrates as she walks across the stage to receive her dipolma at the 2017 Western Nevada College commencement ceremony on Monday.

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Ex-Aces skipper Brett Butler, right, and Aces broadcaster Ryan Radke watch the team's video tribute prior to Reno's home opener at Greater Nevada Field.

THOMAS RANSON / LVN

The Reno Aces unveil ex-manager Brett Butler's newly retired jersey number on Tuesday.

THOMAS RANSON / LVN

Ex-Aces manager Brett Butler thanks the Reno fans during Tuesday's pregame ceremony.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Right fielder Landon Truesdale makes a sliding catch for an out in a game against North Valleys on Tuesday.

Nevada Wolf Pack announces partnership with Adidas

It was a mini celebration to be sure, and with good reason. Doug Knuth, the University of Nevada athletic director, announced on Wednesday the school had entered a multi-year partnership with Adidas.

Ida Margurete Manzini

Ida Margurete Manzini, age 94, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Sparks, NV at the Silver Lining Group Residential Care.

Western Nevada College’s Tim Peterson called up by Mets

The New York Mets bullpen has been faltering of late and former Western Nevada College pitcher Tim Peterson has been called up to provide reinforcement.

Tuesday, May 29

Darrell Moody: Sweet, Caroline returning to Nevada Wolf Pack

One down and two to go. The Nevada basketball team got good news last weekend when senior Jordan Caroline opted to pull his name out of the NBA draft process and return to the Wolf Pack.

Community sports: Rams win in flag football

The Rams scored 26 unanswered points in the second half to beat the 49ers 40-13 last week in the NFL Talents Carson City Flag Football League.

Thomas Gordon Williamson

Thomas Gordon Williamson, 66, passed suddenly at his home in Fallon on Monday, May 28, 2018.

Rodney Dan Northrop

Rodney Dan Northrop passed away unexpectedly April 20, 2018 in Fallon, NV.

Donna J. Rockey

Donna J. Rockey, 80, died May 26, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Monday, May 28

Sunday, May 27

Saturday, May 26

Sierra Sun Devils beat Carson Blue Jays, 12-1

Carson High managed just two hits, both by Kahle Good, in a 12-1 loss to the Sierra Sun Devils on Saturday at the Reno Knights Memorial Day Tournament at Ron McNutt Field.

Caroline to return to Nevada Wolf Pack for senior season

RENO — After testing the NBA draft process, University of Nevada forward Jordan Caroline has made the decision to pull his name from NBA draft consideration and return to play his senior season for the Wolf Pack in 2018-19.

Friday, May 25

Carson Blue Jays outlast Douglas Ducks, 6-2

Garritt Benivedez worked 6.2 innings of 5-hit ball and Casey Martensen drove in three runs to lead the Carson Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Douglas Ducks at the Reno Knights Memorial Weekend Tournament Friday night at Ron McNutt Field.

Nevada baseball eliminated from MW Tournament

SAN DIEGO — The University of Nevada baseball team was eliminated from the Mountain West Tournament by San Jose State after a 13-6 loss Friday at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Velma Keen

Velma passed away on a beautiful spring evening in the arms of family. Her loving heart finally gave out.

Carolyn Kay Silva

Gravesite services for Carolyn Kay Silva 68, of Fallon were held on May 18th, 2018 in Hawthorne.

Richard Ernest Blaver

Richard Ernest Blaver, born January 6, 1947 in Bishop, CA, passed away on May 21, 2018 in Carson City, NV surrounded by family. He was raised in Lee Vining, CA and graduated from LVHS in 1964. After attending Fresno

Donald Paul Thorpe

Suddenly in Pretty Prairie Kansas. Donald leaves behind his wife of two years Shannon, 3 children, 3 step-children, 10 grandchildren, 4 siblings and many other loving family members.

Thursday, May 24

UNLV beats Nevada in MW Tournament opener

SAN DIEGO — The University of Nevada baseball team scored seven unanswered runs to tie UNLV, 8-8, only to allow five runs in the ninth and fell, 13-8, in the first game of the 2018 Mountain West Tournament at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Thursday.

Carson High ends spring football practice

Carson High wrapped up its six days of spring football practices with its annual 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday.

Joe Santoro: With the Martins, the Nevada Wolf Pack can be great

There’s simply no rational reason for Caleb and Cody Martin to leave the Nevada Wolf Pack right now for the NBA. Neither one distinguished himself or improved his draft stock at the recently completed NBA Draft Combine. So there’s little chance either of the Wolf Pack twins will be drafted next month.

Fallon’s Christian Nemeth overcomes adversity in competing in 3 sports in senior season

Things were looking good for Christian Nemeth as his junior year began.

State rodeo begins this week at Winnemucca

The Fallon High School Rodeo Club has completed its regular season and now heads to Winnemucca this week for the Nevada State High School Rodeo Finals.

Patrick Brendan Walsh

Patrick Brendan Walsh passed away in Carson City, Nevada unexpectedly at age 69.

Kelly M. Mueller

Kelly M. Mueller, 54, died May 22, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Janet S. Amato

Janet S. Amato, 73, died May 24, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

James L. Parrott

James L. Parrott, 74, of Carson City, passed away on May 23, 2018. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements, 775-882-4965.

Edward A. McCain

Edward A. McCain, 62, died May 22, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Robert Lawson

Robert Lawson, 88 of Carson City, has passed away on May 21, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775- 888-6800.

Allan Engleman

Allan Dale Engleman II, 62, died in Fallon, NV on May 21, 2018 from an extensive illness. He was born in San Diego, CA to Rosalin and Allan Engleman. He was the oldest of 4 childr

Wednesday, May 23

Carson City School Board OKs $67M budget with $2M deficit

The Carson City School Board approved a $67 million budget for 2018-19 and also approved more than $14 million in capital projects at its meeting on Wednesday.

Robert Allen Wallace

Robert Allen Wallace, 89, died May 23, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Patty E. Noll

Patty Noll, a long time resident of Carson City went home to be with her Lord and sonMichael Noll on March 29th, 2018.

Tuesday, May 22

Reno A’s use walks to beat Carson Blue Jays

RENO — Carson gave the Reno A’s plenty of free bases Tuesday night, and that led to its demise.

Darrell Moody: Former Dayton star wins JC national title in decathlon

An impressive win. That’s the only way to describe J.J. Ply’s decathlon championship at last weekend’s National Junior College Track & Field championships in Butler, Kan.

Copley’s state title leads Fallon to 4th-place finish

CARSON CITY — A couple hours after their team took second in the 4x200 relay, Fallon senior Drake Copley was down to his final race, his final chance at winning a state title.

Swimmers end season at state meet

Their placings may not reflect it, but the Greenwave swim team ended the season in style at Saturday’s state meet at UNLV.

Relay team breaks school record — again — to finish 2nd at state meet

CARSON CITY — As Colton Peterson waited for the handoff on the final stretch of the 4x100 relay, only one thing was going through his mind.

Game-ending pickoff seals state title

RENO — Softball, like many sports, is a game of inches, which Lowry discovered in a 3-2 loss in the 2018 NIAA Class 3A Softball Championship game at Reno High School.

Daryl W. Halbert

Daryl W. Halbert, 75, of Dayton passed away on May 18, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Gregory Banovich

Gregory Banovich, 86, of Carson City passed away on May 16, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Betty Jewell Kieber

December 30, 1931 ~ May 20, 2018 Betty Jewell Kieber, long time resident of Fallon, passed away peacefully May 20, 2018. Betty was born December 30, 1931 in San Fernando, California to Arthur and Odessa Hocker.

Ernest R. Stedman

Ernest R. Stedman, 93, died May 21, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Ruth M. Goodman

Our beloved mother and grandmother passed peacefully from death to life into the presence of the LORD Jesus Christ on May 19, 2018, in Mound House, Nevada. She was born April 3, 1934 in Peoria, Arizona.

Margaret Adeline Miller Parsons

Margaret Adeline Miller Parsons,93, passed away on May 14, 2018

Monday, May 21

Nevada to be featured in Colangelo Classic

RENO — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams for the first-ever Jerry Colangelo Classic presented by Citi, a newly developed college basketball showcase held in conjunction with Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9.

Six CHS players in all-star games

Six Carson High basketball players have been selected to play in the annual Senior All-Star game tonight at Wooster High School.

Carson City’s Kyrsta Palmer wins U.S. title, off to World Cup

RENO — Former Nevada standout and current volunteer assistant diving coach Krysta Palmer has earned a spot on Team USA for the upcoming FINA World Cup, after her performance at the USA Diving Senior National Championship this past weekend, in which she placed first on the 3-meter springboard with her cumulative score.

Robert Elvin Howard

September 7, 1933 ~ May 14, 2018 3rd generation native Carsonite Robert Elvin Howard passed away on May 14th, 2018 after a brief illness with his wife by his side.

Saturday, May 19

Girls state track: Carson High’s Pradere wins again

Abigail Pradere completed Redemption Week with another impressive performance. Pradere, who was not at 100 percent at last year’s NIAA State Track & Field Championships, made up for it with two impressive victories this year.

State track: Sierra Lutheran boys 2nd

Sierra Lutheran started Saturday at the NIAA State Track & Field Championships with a season-best performance in the 3200 relay, and that catapulted the Falcons to a second-place finish among 1A schools.

Prep Roundup: Douglas High softball falls in state title game

RENO — Tyra Clary turned in a gutsy seven-hit complete game pitching performance on Saturday morning to help the Spanish Springs Cougars on their way to a 6-2 win against the Douglas Tigers in the NIAA 4A State Softball Tournament championship game.

Fallon Green Wave quashes seventh-inning rally to win Nevada 3A State Softball Championship

RENO — Softball, like many sports, is a game of inches, which Lowry discovered in a 3-2 loss in the 2018 NIAA Class 3A Softball Championship game at Reno High School.

Friday, May 18

Carson High’s Pradere wins 1600, Sierra Lutheran dominates 1A at state track

Abigail Pradere failed in her quest to run a sub 5-minute 1600, but she got something better.

Douglas High softball reaches state championship

RENO — Rylee Retzer and the Spanish Springs Cougars, it seems, have had just a little bit better timing than the Douglas Tigers so far in Nevada’s softball postseason.

Fallon advances to the NIAA 3A softball championship

RENO — Faith Cornmesser perfected a Picasso painting Friday afternoon.

Sherman L. Lerud

Sherman L. Lerud, 76, of Page, AZ, passed away April 28, 2018 at Southern Utah Veterans Home.

Lowell Francis Jr. “Pete” Bader

Lowell F. “Pete” Bader, 93, passed peacefully into Heaven in his sleep at Arbor’s Memory Center in Sparks at 7:35 PM on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018. He had been a resident of Carson City since 1977.

Thursday, May 17

San Diego State beats Nevada Wolf Pack baseball

RENO — The University of Nevada baseball team dropped the first game of a three-game Mountain West series, 12-7 to San Diego State at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park on Thursday.

Carson High’s Pradere going for redemption at state

Abigail Pradere was a lock to medal last year in Las Vegas, but was hit with flu-like symptoms the night before competition, and wasn’t a factor in any of her races.

Douglas High softball wins state tourney opener

RENO — Chloie Pratt, Alyssa Smokey and Haley Doughty slammed home runs to help lead the Douglas Tigers to an 8-5 opening round win against Basic at the NIAA 4A State Softball Tournament on Thursday.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack has more players fighting for same minutes

Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball program has enough players for three teams. The Wolf Pack currently has 20 players, 19 of which are eligible to play this coming season.

Fallon softball blasts way to state win

RENO – Five days after blasting 14 home runs during its regional-tournament title run, the Lady Wave softball team continued its assault on opposing pitching, sending four balls over the fence in a 12-2 opening win over Pahrump Valley in the 3A state tournament at Reno High School.

Eula Rosella Cook

Eula Rosella Cook, 95 of Carson City, passed away on May 15, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Wallace “Wally” Raymond Rauch

Wallace “Wally” Raymond Rauch, 81 of Carson City, passed away on May 14, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Honor Flight Nevada tourney May 27

The annual Honor Flight Nevada Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner is set for May 27 at The Club at ArrowCreek in Reno.

Results from Washoe Rodeo on April 21-22

The following are the results for the Fallon High School contestants who competed at the Washoe Rodeo on April 21-22.

Fallon’s Kelvin Cann finishes 5th at state

The northern region had difficulty topping its southern counterpart in Tuesday’s state golf tournament at Mountain Falls Golf Club in Pahrump.

Wave boy swimmers 2nd at regionals

Although Truckee ran away with both the boys and girls team regional titles, the Greenwave finished solid, taking second in the boys and third in the girls.

Wave boys win regional title, girls place 5th

Riding the strength of its sprinters, the Greenwave captured the boys regional track championship as it qualified in two relay and five individual events on Saturday in Yerington.

Larry Rothchild

Larry R. Rothchild Celebration of Life

Stan Lehman

Thank you! We would like to thank the many friends and family who came together to celebrate Stan Lehman’s life.

Raymond Michael Oster

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend Raymond Michael Oster passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, May 4, he was 73.

William Rockenfelder

William Rockenfelder of Carson City, NV passed unexpectedly on Sunday May 13, 2018.

Free golf clinic returns to Carson City on Sunday

The 26th annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic is scheduled to touch down at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City on Sunday, bringing free lessons to junior golfers ages 6-17 and their families.

Wednesday, May 16

Dayton High’s Mason twins seek elusive state title

Ashley and Rebecca Mason are your typical identical twins.

Celebration of Life for Lisa Ann Wetzel

Please join us on May 26th as we celebrate Lisa Ann Wetzel. Service will be at 1:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave, Gardnerville.

Jack D. Oxborrow

Jack D. Oxborrow, 77, died May 8, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Joseph R. Marlo

Joseph R. Marlo, 78, died May 2, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Tuesday, May 15

Darrell Moody: Nevada Wolf Pack could be a scary, scary team

Many called the 2017-18 Nevada basketball team the best in school history after a 29-8 record and Sweet 16 appearance.

Community sports: Dawson leads Chiefs past Cowboys

Dawson Herbert threw two TD passes to Alex Myrehn as the Chiefs beat the Cowboys, 28-13, in the feature game of the NFL Talents Carson City Flag Football League.

Free golf clinic returns to Carson City Sunday

The 26th annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic is scheduled to touch down at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City on Sunday, May 20, bringing free lessons to junior golfers ages 6-17 and their families.

Lady Wave wins Northern 3A softball championship

Lowry paid dearly for unleashing an unstoppable Lady Wave softball team.

Vikings’ late run eliminates Greenwave

South Tahoe set the tone early in Friday’s game by taking advantage of two Fallon errors and then broke a tie in the top of the sixth inning — aided by another miscue — with the eventual winning run to defeat Fallon, 7-6, in the third round of the 2018 NIAA 3A Northern League Baseball Championships.

Dream season comes to an end for Lady Bighorns

It wasn’t the way the season was supposed to end but what a ride it was.

Florence R. Jeffers

Florence R. Jeffers, 87, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at her home in Gardnerville, surrounded by her family.

Monday, May 14

Jordan Brown to deliver for Nevada Wolf Pack; McDonald’s All-American submits official paperwork

It’s official, Jordan Brown is Nevada’s newest basketball player. Brown, the much-heralded freshman-to-be from Prolific Prep in Napa, sent in his paperwork to Nevada officials, allowing basketball coach Eric Musselman to talk on the record about the crown jewel of his third recruiting class.

Celebration of Life for Tom Keeton

Friends, Family and all those who knew Tom are invited to celebrate his life.

Thomas Frances Stupfel

Thomas Frances Stupfel, age 58, of Carson City, NV, passed away on April 12, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Autunm Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Provided /U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Heavenly is proposing ski trail widening to reduce bottlenecks and improve skier flow.

Janice M. Webster

Janice M. Webster, 77, died May 13, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Thomas Alan Burroughs

Thomas Alan Burroughs passed away at Ormsby Rehab on March 30th, 2018 from complications of a neurodegenerative brain disease.

Robert A Lavine

Robert A Lavine, 61 of Carson City, passed away on May 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Nancy Audrey Adams Perazzo

Nancy Audrey Adams Perazzo, 84, died May 11, 2018 in Fallon, Nevada after a short illness.

Jack D Devore

Jack D Devore, 68 of Carson City, passed away on May 10, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Joseph Anton Nagy

Joseph Anton Nagy, 79 of Carson City, passed away on May 12, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Saturday, May 12

Carson High track sends four to state

Alyssa Rowe spent the last school year as an exchange student in Italy after transferring from Sierra Lutheran, so she was starting over this spring with the Carson High track team.

Prep Roundup: Sierra Lutheran boys claim 1A track title

YERINGTON — Led by Jared Marchegger, Sierra Lutheran captured the NIAA 1A boys track and field championship Saturday at Yerington High School.

Darrell Moody: The NBA is as it should be

Warriors and Rockets. Cavaliers and Celtics. The NBA fans are in hog heaven. The conference finals in the East get underway on Sunday afternoon, and the Rockets host the Warriors a day later.

Nevada Wolf Pack softball wins finale against Fresno State

RENO — The Nevada softball team concluded its regular season on Saturday with a 10-7 victory over Fresno State in a five-inning contest due to time constraints.

Nevada Wolf Pack baseball drops 2nd game at UNLV

LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada baseball team dropped the second game of a three-game Mountain West series, 8-1, at UNLV at Earl E. Wilson Stadium Saturday.

Moe recipient of Jayme King Inspiration Award

RENO — Nevada women’s basketball senior T Moe has been selected to receive the fourth annual Jayme King Inspiration Award.

Friday, May 11

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball eliminated, Douglas still alive

RENO — Three games in one day. It was simply too much. After dropping a 2-1 heartbreaker to Spanish Springs on Friday morning, the Carson Senators drilled Damonte Ranch before being routed by Bishop Manogue, 9-1, Friday afternoon at Manogue.

Robert Wayne Oglesby

Bob Oglesby, 77, of Washoe Valley, Nevada, a true Southern gentleman, passed away April 25th, 2018 at City of Hope Duarte, Ca. of complications of MDS with his wife and sister by his side.

Ellen M. Simmons

Ellen M. Simmons, 88, of Carson City, Nevada passed away at home on May 11, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

McDonald's All-American Jordan Brown commits to Nevada

On Twitter Friday morning McDonald's All-American Jordan Brown from Prolific Prep in Napa, committed to the University of Nevada's basketball team. The 6-10 Brown is probably a one and done player, according to recruiting services. Brown’s father liked the St. John’s program after visiting the campus and talking to Chris Mullin, former NBA great with the Golden State Warriors.

Albert Scott Stevens

Albert, aka Al, Scotty and Steve, by family and friends, passed away May 8, 2018.

Thursday, May 10

Dayton baseball, softball split games at regionals

FALLON — Dayton High school’s softball team split its games Thursday in the first day of the 2018 NIAA 3A Northern League Softball Tournament.

Sierra Lutheran’s Walker has sights on state title

Sierra Lutheran senior Bret Walker enters this weekend’s Northern 1A Regional Track and Field Championships at Yerington High School full of confidence, and with good reason.

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball tops Reed in playoff opener

RENO — Carson High’s softball team opened the 4A regional playoffs with an impressive 8-0 win over Reed on Thursday afternoon at Bishop Manogue High School.

Joe Santoro: Say it ain’t so... probably with Martins

Just the sight of it would make any Nevada Wolf Pack basketball fan a bit nervous and queasy. There was Wolf Pack senior Caleb Martin on Monday, wearing a basketball jersey with “Los Angeles” printed boldly across the front, smiling and answering media questions while standing in front of a backdrop covered with Los Angeles Lakers logos. Goodbye 2019 Final Four hopes?

VIDEO: Take a ride on Reno ski simulator

Take a ride on a ski simulator, also known as a ski deck, designed and fabricated by Kris Buttenberg, a local ski coach and racer, and founder of Reno-based Biste Technologies.

Carson, Dayton set for regional track meets

It’s top three or go home. That’s what’s facing track and field standouts from Carson and Dayton high schools as they prepare for this weekend’s regional finals. The top three in each event advance to the State Meet May 18-19 at Carson High.

Fallon track heads to Yerington for regional meet

A new chapter begins for the Greenwave track and field team this weekend in Yerington.

Fallon swimmers head to regional

All but four swimmers qualified for this weekend’s regional meet and Ken Grimes is hopeful Fallon can push through and qualify for state.

Senior duo leads Fallon in state golf tournament

The whole team may not be going to Monday’s state tournament in Las Vegas but first-year coach Elaine Adams is banking on her top two golfers creating havoc.

Oasis hosts Spanish Springs for regular-season finale

It’s not considered a wake-up call but splitting a doubleheader with Truckee last week exposed areas to fine-tune with the High Sierra League Lacrosse playoffs on the horizon.

Wolf Pack Caravan kicks off spring tour in Fallon

Mayor Ken Tedford has always considered Fallon a good supporter of University of Nevada athletics.

Betty Block (Rowe)

On January 30, 2018 Betty Block (Rowe) a long-term resident of Carson City left us at the age of 87.

Edna Ruth Kolhoss

“Eddie,” to those who knew her, enjoyed a full life. Similar to Farmer’s television ad, “she has seen a ‘thing or two’ in her 87 years.

Marla Kay Carr

It saddens us to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marla Carr on April 20th 2018, at the age of 64.

Wednesday, May 9

McQueen ends Carson High’s baseball season

RENO — The win-loss record doesn’t tell the story of the 2018 Carson High baseball team. The gritty Senators finished 15-19 overall after being eliminated from the 4A regional playoffs by McQueen, 7-6, Wednesday afternoon at Kuraisa Field.

Carson, Dayton set for softball postseason

The NIAA regional softball playoffs get underway Thursday with both Carson and Dayton high school teams in action.

Tuesday, May 8

Carson High baseball drops playoff opener against Reno

RENO — Carson High’s road trip on Tuesday started with the scorebook being left behind, and it got much worse once the game started.

Community Sports: Lehman, Raper star in rodeo

Community Sports: Lehman, Raper star in rodeo

Fallon finishes regular season at Truckee

The Greenwave swim team ran into a tough Truckee squad with the regional meet in sight.

Fallon High School Rodeo results

The following are the local results for the Fallon High School Rodeo, which was held in April:

Wave track and field finishes 2nd at Lowry

Fallon got a good glimpse of how this weekend’s regional meet will look as the Greenwave track and field team took second in both the boys and girls divisions of Saturday’s Lowry Invitational.

Baseball northern regional tournament kicks into gear

Based on its season and top-two finish in the Northern 3A, Fallon baseball coach Lester de Braga likes his team’s chances to win this week’s regional tournament.

No. 3 Fallon entertains Spring Creek to open 3A playoffs Thursday

After losing grip on second place with a series loss to Lowry last weekend, the Lady Wave softball team rebounded with a convincing sweep just in time for the playoffs.

Neil D’Wayne Wyatt

Neil D’Wayne Wyatt, age 83, of Carson City, NV, passed away on May 5, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965

John Harper Adams

John Harper Adams, age 83, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Fallon on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Monday, May 7

Carson visits Reno in 4A baseball playoffs opener today

The 4A regional baseball playoffs get started today with No. 8 Carson visiting No. 1 Reno at Zunino Field.

Graduate transfer joins Nevada hoops

RENO — University of Nevada men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has signed Texas A&M-Corpus Christi transfer Ehab Amin to play for the Wolf Pack next season in 2018-19. Amin is immediately eligible to play for the Pack and has one year of eligibility.

Beryle A. Birmingham

Beryle A. Birmingham, 71, died May 4, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Constance M. Curtis

Constance M. Curtis, 84, died May 4, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Cecil Belmares

Cecil Belmares, age 99 , of Carson City, NV passed away on May 3, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Elizabeth Joy Humm

Elizabeth, aka as Betty by many of her friends, was born on September 13, 1930, to Edmond A. Humm and Dorothy R. Mockler Humm in St Louis Missouri. Her family moved to Los Angeles, California around 1932.

Sherman Lerud

Page, Arizona – Sherman Lerud, age 76, passed away April 28, 2018. He was born July 9, 1941, in Twin Valley, Minnesota to Alvin and Alice Bakken Lerud. He married Sue Hollingsworth on December 23, 1986.

Elette JoAnn Hudson

Elette JoAnn Hudson, 60, of Carson City, NV. Passed away April 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 12, 1957 in Sacramento, California.

Clarisse (Chris) Austin

Clarisse Austin passed away May 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer and heart problems.

Sunday, May 6

Saturday, May 5

Prep Roundup: Carson High track sends 14 to finals

NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect 14 Carson High athletes, not 12, qualified for the Northern 4A finals.

Carson and Douglas split softball DH; both head to playoffs

Carson High’s softball team started Saturday a game in back of arch-rival Douglas, and walked off the field the same way after the playoff-bound teams split the season-ending doubleheader at CHS.

Darrell Moody: A nice finish for Amaral, Douglas High

It was great Don Amaral coached his Douglas Tigers on Thursday in the regular-season finale against Carson. The Tigers ended their season in impressive fashion, scoring 11 times in the sixth inning to wipe out a 9-0 deficit and beat the Senators, 11-10.

Friday, May 4

Prep Roundup: Schmidt homers twice to lead Dayton baseball

DAYTON — Justin Schmidt hit a two-run homer and a grand slam to lead Dayton to a 10-4 win against Fallon in a Northern 3A baseball game Friday.

Roger Diez: Good weekend if you’re a fan wrecks

Those who enjoy watching wrecks had a field day last Sunday. Not only was the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series racing at Talladega, where the “big one” is virtually guaranteed, but the Formula One race in Baku, Azerbaijan was also a wreck-fest. Perhaps the most spectacular of the F1 mishaps was the crash between Red Bull teammates Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen when Verstappen got a bit too aggressive in blocking Ricciardo’s attempt to pass.

Carson High’s Hunter Rauh among north’s best

More commitment has equaled better performances for Carson High’s track standout Hunter Rauh.

Denise Claire Stoneburner

Denise Claire Stoneburner, 90, of Carson City, passed away on April 9, 2018. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Virginia Armas

Longtime Fallon resident Virginia Armas, passed away at home on April 24, 2018. She was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on January 3, 1929.

Keith Fishe

It’s been a few months since we lost dad, but he would want nothing but bright sunshine as we remember him and all the good times.

Lady Wave knocks off Spartans: Fallon sweeps 3 games, now focuses on Dayton this weekend

Fallon has momentum going into the weekend after thumping Spring Creek, 15-1, Thursday at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Thursday, May 3

Douglas High baseball ends season with win against Carson

MINDEN — Anything can happen in a rivalry game, as the Douglas Tigers and Carson Senators showed Thursday. Once again.

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball tunes up for Douglas with rout

RENO — Carson High’s softball team tuned up for its Saturday showdown with Douglas by routing Wooster, 18-1, Thursday.

Joe Santoro: It’s always time for Pack hoops

College basketball has become a year-round sport in Northern Nevada. Whether it’s Mariah Musselman becoming Reno mayor for a day, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin and Jordan Caroline jumping into the NBA draft process, 600 fans showing up for a team fund-raiser or another transfer student joining the team, the Wolf Pack men’s basketball team has dominated the local sports headlines without even playing a game since losing to Loyola in the NCAA tournament on March 22.

Exciting postseason looms for Fallon, Oasis says Thomas Ranson

Prepare yourself for a jam-packed two weeks of postseason competition. This weekend marks the end of the regular season for high school sports and there’s still much at stake for both Fallon and Oasis Academy.

Photo gallery: 2018 Fight Nights

The 24th-annual Night of Fights featured a record 17 bouts, including eight girls events, on Friday at the Venturacci Gym. All proceeds benefit the Greenwave wrestling program.

Fallon pitching stops Spartans

Fallon pitchers Faith Cornmesser and Hanna Hitchcock teamed up in the circle for the Lady Wave softball team Wednesday to defeat visiting Spring Creek in a make-up doubleheader at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Wolf Pack Caravan begins with Fallon stop

Fallon will be the first stop for second-year Nevada football coach Jay Norvell who will be traveling around both the northern and southern sections of the Silver State as part of four Wolf Pack Caravans occurring in May.

Shaquille O’Neal headlines 50th Governor’s Dinner in Carson City

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal will be the keynote speaker at the 50th Governor’s Dinner, which will be held July 12 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

Miller Wilson Clifton

Miller Wilson Clifton passed away on the sunny Nevada morning of May 2, 2018 in Fallon. He was 87.

Catherine G. McGregor

Catherine G. McGregor, 93, died May 2, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Wednesday, May 2

Carson High beats Douglas, clinches playoff berth

Douglas fired the first salvo, but Carson High won the war and a playoff berth.

Darrell Moody: Should be at least .500 to make playoffs

The baseball and softball playoffs begin next week, so that means it’s time to take a look at the current playoff systems for baseball and softball in the 4A.

Edith H. Long

Edith H. Long, age 88, of Carson City, Nevada passed away on Tuesday May 1, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Ernestine Hastings

Ernestine was born February 21, 1931 in Maysville, OK to Rolin and Texie Virginia Gandy. She was born and raised in a large loving family.

John P. O’Neill

John P. O’Neill, 71, a Carson City resident for the past 48 years, passed away April 28, 2018 in Carson City, NV.

Raphael Mitchel Howard Jr. “RM”

Raphael Mitchel Howard Jr. “RM”, passed away on April 27, 2018, he was with his beloved wife of 58 years Diana M. Howard.

Gary Kenneth Currier

Gary Kenneth Currier, 71 of Dayton, passed away on April 30, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775- 888-6800.

Susan E. Hammons

Susan E. Hammons, 54, died April 26, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Tuesday, May 1

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball beats Wooster

Carson High’s softball team scored eight runs in the first four innings en route to a 10-2 win over Wooster in a Northern 4A softball game Tuesday afternoon.

Fallon solidifies hold on first place

The Greenwave baseball team finished last weekend with a one-game edge in the Northern 3A standings after taking its series against Lowry at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Bighorns lacrosse wins 2 of 3

The Oasis Academy boys lacrosse team split Saturday’s doubleheader against Galena and Douglas in Fallon after defeating Reno on Thursday on the road.

Track teams place in top 7 at Truckee

Coming around on the home stretch of the regular season, the Greenwave track and field team placed fourth (boys) and seventh (girls) in the Bob Shaffer Track Classic on Saturday in Truckee.

Fallon drops to third after series loss vs. Lowry

After winning the opening game of the series, the Lady Wave softball team lost the inside track to the league’s second seed after being swept by Lowry in Saturday’s doubleheader at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Fallon swim teams cruise past North Tahoe

In a low number of contested events, the Greenwave swimming team breezed past North Tahoe on Friday with the regional and state meets now in sight.

Lisa Ann Wetzel

Lisa Ann Wetzel of Gardnerville, NV, died peacefully April 22, 2018, at 61 years old.

Harriet Friedman Pfrenzinger

Our dancing angel left this world on April 28, 2018, at the age of 81. Her name is Harriet Friedman Pfrenzinger. Harriet was born June 17, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey.

Marjorie Trowbridge

Marjorie Trowbridge, 93, of Carson City, passed away on April 29, 2018 and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Larry Joseph Swinburg

Larry Joseph Swinburg, 82, of Silver Springs passed away on April 29, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.