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A 27-year-old Carson City jail inmate was booked Thursday for suspicion of battery by a prisoner following a fight Wednesday inside a detention center cell.

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Las Vegas and Reno will be closed Saturday, Oct. 15, following an outage caused by extensive damage to a fiber optic cable in Northern Nevada.

Happy Saturday! Aren't all you Silver Staters glad it's finally the weekend? Celebrate the falling leaves and the October breeze with another exciting Nevada Day Treasure Hunt clue.

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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is hosting its first Regional K9 Unit Challenge & Demo on October 15th at Fuji Park in Carson City from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It brings together K9 teams from numerous agencies across Northern Nevada, and we want all of you to join us!

UPDATE 10:39PM: One suspect is in custody Friday night after surrendering to the Carson City Sheriff's Office MOST team following a standoff in the 1300 block of North Edmonds. Residents can return to their homes. There were no injuries and no shots were fired, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office responded Friday evening to a person who barricaded himself in a residence after displaying an AK-47, according to Sherriff Ken Furlong.

The Brewery Arts Center is excited for the return of Musicale@TheMaizie event this year on Oct. 15, 2022 at 7pm.

Thanks to all the students and families who joined us for Walk to School Day events this week. Fremont Elementary School hosted their walk Wednesday while Fritsch Elementary School walked this morning.

Nevada Attorney General Candidate Sigal Chattah will be speaking at the Ormsby Republican Women's Club general meeting on October 19, 2022. Please see flyer for details. Email us your RSVP @ OrmsbyRepublicanWomensClub@gmail.com.

Most anti-SLAPP — strategic litigation against public participation %u2013 cases are meant to be resolved within a few months. The lawsuit filed by a Nevada Department of Wildlife biologist against Lake Tahoe area bear advocates was just dismissed on an anti-SLAPP motion this week.

Happening now through the end of October, Carson City, Nevada shines with many spooky and family-friendly events.

Visitors are invited to embrace the fall season and enjoy Harvest Train rides, Carson City Ghost Walks, the Nevada Day Parade, and more.

On Nov. 8, voters in Lyon County will decide on county Question 1 which would change two existing fire stations currently staffed with volunteers into full-time staffed firefighters-paramedics stations in the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District. The measure is designed to improve response times within the district.

The Nevada DMV will close Friday due to an ongoing internet outage affecting most state websites. DMV appointments scheduled for today will be rebooked for next week.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region during our mid-month October weekend.

Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will have both the Nevada Department of Agriculture and Old School Sharpening here this Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 3pm.

The 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School is this Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s some helpful information to know before you arrive:

UPDATE 10AM: Power has been fully restored around Carson City, according to NV Energy.
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More than 650 NV Energy customers in Carson City were without power Friday morning due to multiple outage areas. The cause of the outage is under investigation.

A fire late Thursday night heavily damaged the historic Fox Hotel and two other buildings at the corner of Main and Gate Street in Dayton.

Hello fellow Silver Staters and happy Friday from the capital city. We're two weeks away from the Nevada Day celebration. Enjoy the crisp mornings, changing leaves and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, which is underway. The latest clue is below.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Elizabeth Mercedes Krause, Democratic candidate for Nevada District 2 of the US House of Representatives. In the June 14 Democratic primary, Mercedes came in first with 47% of the vote out of a field of seven candidate. In the November 8 four-way general election, she will face off against Republican incumbent Mark Amodei as well as Independent American Russell Best and Libertarian Darryl Baber. Early voting begins on Saturday, October 22nd.

TomTom is a big bundle of love that needs a forever home and a person to call his own. Don’t let his size fool you, once this big boy is comfortable with you, he is just a marshmallow in tuxedo fur.

Candidate for Nevada Attorney General, Sigal Chattah, will be speaking at our next general meeting on October 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm. See flyer for details.

Lace up runners! The Carson Middle School Cross Country Team had the opportunity to learn about lift and hot air displacement Thursday morning.

Capital Kids will be holding a Parents Night Out at the Carson City Community Center for children in kindergarten to 5th grade from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.

Spots are filling up, so please make sure to sign up soon. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Menendez at 775-283-7428 or amenendez@carson.org.

Halloween begins early as the Carson City Classic Cinema Club 2nd Unit presents the 10 horror films created by local amateur filmmakers for this year's Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition.

Join the Dayton Branch Library on Friday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for their annual trunk or treat event! This year is sure to delight as the library is expecting to fill their parking lot with over 30 decorated trunks!

The incomparable John Doe is set to thrill his ardent fans when he hits Northern Nevada with his Folk Trio this Saturday, Oct. 15 at Nashville Social Club, Carson City.

Dress up the kiddos and pups in their finest Halloween costumes and come to MidTown Marketplace on Friday October 28th from 3pm-7pm for a fun indoor and free Trick Or Treating event. We have over 30 vendor booths that are decorated and supplied with goodies for both kids and dogs. Dogs must be leashed at all times. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St, in Carson City.

The Nevada Builders Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Nevada Builders Alliance, will host two events on Saturday, Oct. 29 during the annual Nevada Day Parade. The events include a Nevada Day breakfast buffet at Red’s Old 395 Grill from 6 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and the new “Beers by the Bank” next to Bank Saloon.

If you haven't already visited Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park & Interpretive Trails on Rifle Range Road, this coming Sunday is the best time to check it out. All are welcome! The Park's 18 hole Stadium course is the No. 1 ranked course in Nevada and the region on the Udisc App.

MidTown Marketplace presents our Fall DIY Class, learn how to make Felted Pumpkins! This very fun and interactive class will be held at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett Street in Carson City on Sunday, November 6th from 10am-12pm.

UPDATE: The area has been cleared and there is no threat. The device was verified as a novelty item, said Sheriff Furlong.
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An unknown device found at a storage facility shed in the area of Saliman and 5th Street in Carson City prompted a precautionary evacuation of homes in the area early Thursday afternoon, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Monica, a local DJ from Carson City Community Radio Station KNVC 95.1 FM had the pleasure of interviewing Fee Waybill of the band The Tubes. The Tubes "Outside Inside Tour" is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their album that included their popular song "She's A Beauty" They will be performing at The Alpine in Reno on Oct. 27.

Listen to part of the interview on Monica's Show, The Awesome 80's, Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on 95.1 FM or listen live at KNVC.org.

Where else in the world can you learn about the great Leonardo da Vinci and the universe above you in one night? At Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory on Saturday, Oct. 15, of course!

The success of the Campagni Cares program truly relies on the community to bring forward valuable organizations in our area, teaching the community about the variety of resources and opportunities we have in our area.

This month, the selected recipient is truly unique: utilizing horses to teach vulnerable youth to become the most capable version of themselves. Through their programming, they are taught skills to help them cope with challenging life situations and experience a happier, healthier, more productive future.

UPDATE: A fire overnight severely damaged a North Minnesota Street building located in the west side of Carson City's historic district.

On October 12, 2022, at 1207 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Detectives located a suspicious vehicle the parking lot of Pioneer Casino located at 1705 Highway 50 Alternate in Fernley. Detectives conducted surveillance of the vehicle determined that it was reported stolen.

Happy Thursday fellow Silver Staters as we begin to round the corner headed toward the weekend and ever closer to the Nevada Day celebratation in Carson City. October is a wonderful month as the days get shorter, the nights are cooler, the leaves are exploding in color and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is underway. The latest clue is below.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Wuthering Heights” (1939) on Tuesday, November 1, 2002 at the BAC Black Box Theater, at 449 West King Street.

Be sure to come early as you will be entering the building through the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame display and patrons are even allowed to play the pin ball machines, so come early and bring lots of extra quarters!

Doors open at 5:30 pm; after film trivia and discussion the film will begin at 6:30. The movie will start at the usual time of 7 p.m.

On Thursday, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch an enhanced 511 NV Travel Information system providing improved Nevada highway information.

Pink Elephant Kitchen, the newest Thai restaurant in Carson City, is back open on the storefront after being temporarily closed for the farmer’s market, according to owner Birdie Harthano.

The Carson City Host Lions Club will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino with a Gala and banquet. Special guest speaker, Past International Director George L. “Mick” Barrus, will address the group.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is hosting a grand re-opening celebration at the Prison Hill OHV Area on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to noon.

The Nevada Artists Association is accepting entries for the Nevada Day Show on October 22 from 10AM-1PM.

Nevada outdoor recreation partners are excited to announce the launch of Nevada Trail Finder, a free, web-based mapping resource designed to help Nevadans and visitors discover thousands of miles of trails across Nevada’s abundant public lands and waterways.

Most people probably look at comic book and see the colorful characters, the eye-catching title or perhaps how worn the pages are which symbolize all the love bestowed upon them.
That’s not the case for comic book enthusiast, Matt Bruback.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence will hold its annual Light after Dark Walk/Run this Saturday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. at Riverview Park in Carson City.

This annual fall event takes advantage of our beautiful Northern Nevada scenic outdoors, incorporating the cause of aiding victims of domestic violence with fitness and advocacy.

In observance of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, 2022, local firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog made special appearances and presentations at several elementary schools in the Carson City School District.

Two were arrested Tuesday for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on October 22, 2022, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Ladies Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Fees will be discounted for ladies all day and ladies who wear pink will receive on free round of twenty-five targets on a course of their choice.

Happy Wednesday and cheers to the Silver State as the countdown continues to the Nevada Day celebration. October is a wonderful month as the days get shorter, the nights are cooler, the leaves are exploding in color and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is underway. The latest clue is below.

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