WNC advises federal student aid filing opens Thursday; early filers have better chance getting aid

This week's edition of It's Your City is about love stories and films, and short films we'd love to see made that are love stories. The Carson City area digital arts community known as Wired Wednesday, in partnership with the Brewery Arts Center, will host an all-new film competition this year in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

Carson Valley Middle School eighth-grader Jacob Pipho, from Carson City, placed first in the National Radon Poster Contest, after taking home first place in the Nevada Radon Poster Contest. He competed against student winners from several other states and will receive $1,000 for his poster, “The Element of Surprise.”

Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, is looking to expand its national network of veterinarians to provide emergency veterinary care.

The recently refurbished Nevada Artists Association Gallery at 449 West King Street, in Carson City, will feature the remarkable work of Verdi digital artist and photographer Catherine King, now through Feb. 16.

Carson City’s burgeoning craft beer game is getting a bit stronger with The Fox Brewpub throwing its hops in the ring in Downtown Carson City.

Greater Nevada Credit Union cut the ribbon on its new branch at Eagle Station in Carson City on Wednesday night.

Rob Joiner, chairman of the board of GNCU, cuts the ribbon flanked by GNCU President and CEO Wally Murray.

In recognition of February as American Heart Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a series of complementary heart health management classes throughout the month.

Overnight snow showers are quickly melting as weather turns to blue skies for the afternoon. A common Nevada saying is proving accurate, today.

The mountains are finally wearing a beautiful winter coat, with even a little more to fall before tomorrow, but Carson City just got a dusting. That means the roads are slick, so give yourself some extra travel time until the sun gets a chance to melt it off. The Roska Collective wants to help you kick off your weekend early with Techno and Tequila at Battle Born Social downtown. The Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall adds Thirsty Thursday Karaoke to the mix.

On a chalkboard outside her store — Due Sorella — Julie Grady has written the words, “Tattered, Repurposed, Loved.”

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to two vehicle accidents, one in the 1400 block of East William Street near Carson High School and the other in the 4700 block of Highway 50 East.

A 27-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for felony suspicion of providing false identification to avoid prosecution, two misdemeanor probation violations, basic speeding, driving without driver’s license and no proof of insurance, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies were called late Wednesday morning to a crash involving possibly up to four vehicles near the intersection of Imperial Way and College Parkway.

The snow may fly around Carson City tonight into Thursday if the current forecast holds up. The National Weather Service has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Advisory for much of the region.