Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to Brussels, our Pet of the Week! Brussels is a 5-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix and he always has a smile for everyone.

Felony charges have been dropped in Nevada against a former Republican political consultant who was accused of imprisoning and battering his girlfriend ...

Child welfare can feel like a cold place for families in crisis.

Though efforts have been made through the years to improve this perception, child welfare is still a system of laws that, by their very nature, are unfeeling.

RENO — Work For Warriors Nevada is set to host its Law Enforcement and First Responder Career Fair in Reno at Idlewild Park in the California Building on Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The U.S. must escape the "Endless Wars" in the Middle East, President Donald Trump repeatedly declares. Mission accomplished, at least in the shortest of short terms. When on Wednesday Turkey attacked the Kurds ....

Carson Nugget and the Carson City based Food for Thought organization are hosting a coat drive for children now through Nov. 15. Organizers of this drive are asking for donations of new coats, for children ages 5 to 18, which will be distributed to children at the Kids Christmas Brunch, to be held Dec. 23 at the Carson Nugget Grand Ballroom.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 300 block of North Carson Street for suspicion of parole and probation violation, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Long overdue, there’s a new place in Carson City that will be able to comfortably house visitors — and that means friends and family who want to stay more than a few days in your place — in a comfortable home-like setting. You know what Ben Franklin said about visitors staying more than three days: “Fish and visitors stink after three days.”

Breezy and cool conditions are on the way as we look ahead to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Events lined around the capital city area include art workshops and showings, a "scary makeup" class in time for Halloween at the Carson Nugget, a luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, family story time at the Carson City Library, a women's safety meeting, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.

Carson City invites interested individuals to bid on the purchase of the Brown Street Properties comprising of parcel numbers 008-303-15, -16, -21, 36, -37, and -39, through public auction for not less than fair market value.

In 2005 the Western Nevada HOME Consortium (WNHC) funded the purchase of properties on Brown Street using federal HOME funds in order to construct 45 units of affordable, for-ownership low-income housing. This project failed to materialize due to the economic downturn and the eventual bankruptcy of the developer.

CARSON CITY — V&T Railway will bring its event-filled 2019 season to a close this weekend with a final 150th Anniversary train on Friday, Oct. 11, vintage steam trains on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 and a Toast of the Canyon spirits train on Saturday, Oct. 12 following the steam train.

The 12th Annual Scandinavian Festival brings the rich traditions of Norwegian history and culture to Carson City on Saturday, Oct 12. Demonstrations of traditional food and music along with examples of the traditional “Bunad” clothing.

Carson City TRIAD presents Medicare 101 in conjunction with Access to Healthcare, on Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from the Sierra Nevada Realtors. The donation was raised through the Sierra Nevada Realtors participation in Carson Tahoe’s annual Hopefest event and through the Realtor’s annual Cornhole for a Cause competition.

The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is afoot, and the first clue has been provided! Seek to find your own fortune of up to a $1,000 cash prize.

UPDATE: The 19-year-old bear captured Tuesday in Carson City by wildlife officials has died as a result of a brain tumor after he was tranquilized, with the intention of being released later into the wild, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Go here for the updated version of this story.
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With recent bear sightings around Carson City, including Tuesday morning off of Minnesota Street, it is a sure sign that fall has set in as the capital city area is seeing increased bear foraging activity, according to wildlife officials.

Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates, also known as JAG Nevada, a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Mario Mongolo as the new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada based in JAG Nevada’s Reno office responsible for the coordination of JAG programs throughout the northern Nevada region.

Going into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.

This edition of It's Your City has all the makings of a horror movie just in time for Halloween. While learning about moulage, host Cortney Bloomer is made bloody!

Find out how moulage is used to certify hospitals and other services as artist Lynzie Ruecker applies her work in this video interview. Lynzie has been applying wound makeup for years and teaches the artistry professionally. Watch her work on Cortney by going to the video here.

UPDATE 4PM: From Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon: The occupant who was home at the time of the fire was safely out of the home prior to firefighters arriving. No injuries were reported. The structure is a total loss. Due to the quick actions of firefighters the adjacent homes were not damaged. Carson City is being covered by mutual aid units.
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UPDATE 3:45PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports knock down on the mobile home fire on Dori Way. One person was out of the residence when firefighters arrived and is being evaluated for injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Dori Way in east Carson City.

Plaques bearing the names of four Nevada firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty will be added to those of other Nevada firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty during a memorial this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Mills Park in Carson City.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City is packing a whole lot of family fun into its annual Harvest Train festivities this year.

A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic battery after she allegedly stabbed and slashed her boyfriend with a pair of scissors, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Only one week left to submit nominations for the 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards. The award recognizes individuals and organizations committed to elevating arts excellence within our state capital. Nominees must be residents of Carson City, work in Carson City, or demonstrate their contribution to the arts in Carson City.