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Break a leg, Western Nevada Musical Theater Company! The Broadway musical, Mary Poppins, opens today and is sure to be one of their best productions yet. For those who don’t know their lines, head to Improv at the Brewery Art Center and see what you can come up with on the fly. Live music hits the stage at Westside Pour House, Glen Eagles, Living the Good Life, and Comma Coffee.

FRIDAY:

• Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)

Inspired performances. Distinguished artistry. "Friends with Amazing Voices" is a select group of friends of all ages, that features some of the finest vocalists and musicians in the Northwest.

Their mission is to create unforgettable concert experiences, with professional performance opportunities by exceptionally talented singers and musicians of all ages. For the first time, “Friends with Amazing Voices” is bringing their artistry to the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall this Sunday.

Nevada game wardens are seeking information about a bull elk that was poached and left to rot near the Pearson Ranch late August in Lincoln County. Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward to help catch the shooter.

CARSON CITY- The Salvation Army will be providing a Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to families and individuals in need and toys for children infants to 17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register. Bring their NV Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household.

Here are the 2015 Nevada Day Parade award winners courtesy of NV Day Parade Director Bernie Allen. The following won first or second place in their respective category:

A light smoke that began moving into Carson City early Saturday evening may be a result of controlled burn operations on the west shore of Lake Tahoe or open permit burning within the city limits, according to dispatch and the U.S. Forest Service.

UPDATE: Both northbound and southbound lanes of North Carson Street were re-opened for traffic at 11 a.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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A large trailer hauling cars and trucks clipped a power pole on North Carson Street Friday morning, temporarily closing the north and southbound lanes. The incident happened at around 9:40 a.m. in the 2500 block. No injuries were reported. Traffic is being rerouted.
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies, the Carson City Fire Department and NV Energy have responded.

Here’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.

THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm

A rubber and plastic manufacturer will move its plastic division from California to Carson Valley in Douglas County and bring 40 jobs along with it, officials with Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Thursday.

VIP Rubber and Plastic has purchased a building near Johnson Lane and plans a Jan. 4, 2016 opening. The company's main manufacturing facility will remain in La Habra, Calif.

Justin Townsend, associate at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been named Regional Commissioner of Carson Valley American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

Carson Valley AYSO serves youth in Region 318, comprised of Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Smith Valley, Topaz, and Wellington, NV and Coleville, Woodfords and Markleeville, CA.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Wednesday the launch of a new program that is designed to shorten the amount of time it takes for a company to acquire or build a new facility.

The Nevada Certified Site Program as part of their continuing effort to attract more businesses to the Silver State. The program is aimed to provide critical decision making information to business owners and site selectors to allow informed decisions, said NNDA Executive Director Robert Hooper.

Housing prices are rising throughout Nevada, which means rental prices are going up as well. As the housing supply continues to try to catch up with demand, this upward trend promises to continue.

Welcome to Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Here are things to do in and around Carson City today:
•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*’Lines and Fields: Abstract Narrative Paintings’ by Liz Penniman at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

July 15, 1926 - Oct. 15, 2015Audrey Shell of Fallon, NV passed peacefully in Banner Churchill Hosp ...

Feb. 28, 1955 - Oct. 6, 2015Paul Malone, 60, was born on Feb. 28, 1955 in Reno, NV to Norma Jean & ...

Welcome to Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Here's what's happening in and around Carson City today.

•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*NAA Art Exhibit by Mark Kyle and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

On Oct. 12-13, the Sierra Lutheran Girl’s Golf team attended the Division III State Meet in Ely, NV. All of the girls played well; Kami Niles placed 6th overall. This marks the beginning of a great program at Sierra Lutheran, and the students on this year’s roster (three are sophomores, one is a junior) are excited for next year.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a series of statewide town hall meetings from Nov. 2-6 to learn what residents think is and isn't working with Nevada’s hunting seasons and game management.

Enjoy a brisk hike at Lake Tahoe’s Skunk Harbor this afternoon during the weekly Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike. Kick up your heels at Carson Lanes: country line dance is on the menu every Tuesday and Wednesday. Living the Good Life is getting funky tonight; local trio, Whatitdo, will be getting its groove on. Sushi lovers should head to Kim Lee’s Sushi for two for one beer and sake; just save some upside down shrimp for me.

TUESDAY:

• NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)

Soroptimist International of Carson City will host its first Coalition Event on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The community is cordially invited.
This event is event is for local groups to propose collaborative efforts between our organizations as a coalition to contribute to everyone's success.
Each group's representative will give a short overview of their organization and its goals. A goal setting workshop will focus on how we can all excel through sharing ideas. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 27.

There will be two events hosted by Sassafras on Oct. 23 and 25, to provide an opportunity to help raise money for Nichole Millim. The events will feature live music, raffle drawings, drinks and dinner specials. A percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds for the two evenings will also be donated to Nic’s fundraiser account.

If you cannot make it to the fundraiser, you can donate at the GoFundMe account here with ALL proceeds benefitting the care of Nichole.

The Nevada Highway Patrol continues its investigation into Saturday's deadly single vehicle rollover on Highway 50 in Churchill County that killed a South Lake Tahoe police officer, his wife, a family friend from Illinois. Four children were also injured.

About 70 Naval Jr. ROTC students and others had the honor and privileges of listening to a World War II veteran speak at Carson High School on Thursday. Charles Sehe, now 92, was a teenaged sailor on the USS Nevada when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II.

UPDATE: The Light after Dark Walk/Run scheduled at Riverview Park in Carson City tonight has been canceled due to the dangerous conditions of the track from the bad weather. We will be letting everyone know soon when we can reschedule. If anyone has any questions or concerns please call Becca or Traci at (775) 883-7654. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience.
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A power outage this afternoon affecting portions of Roop, Emerson Drive and College Parkway has caused traffic signal light issues.
As of 5 p.m. Carson City sheriff's deputies are rerouting motorists from Roop Street to Eastbound College Parkway while southbound Emerson is being rerouted to West College Parkway, said Carson City Sheriff's Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
NV Energy expects to have power restored within an hour, according to dispatch.

Motorists who normally travel in these areas can expect delays.

The outage, which happened this afternoon, has affected 125 NV Energy customers.

Carson City attorney Kevin Benson is using his experience in litigation, appeals, and election law to open his new law office, White Hart Law.

White Hart Law will focus on assisting individual and business clients in civil litigation, appeals, and dealing with government and administrative agencies. White Hart Law will also assist candidates and campaigns with election law and campaign finance matters.

Welcome to Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 Carson City. Here are today's happenings in and around our wonderful capital city:
•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*Last day to RSVP for the Oct. 21 Leisure Hour Club Meeting with speaker Jan Loverin, curator of the Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russel Clothing and Textile Center (please call Dorothy Link at (775) 885-2542)
•*’Lines and Fields: Abstract Narrative Paintings’ by Liz Penniman at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building

CARSON CITY—The Carson River Coalition (CRC) with the Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) is hosting a public CRC meeting on October 21, 2015 from 9am-1pm at the Carson City Public Library, Digitorium Room, 900 N. Roop Street, Carson City, NV. Daniel P. Beard, Former Commissioner at the Bureau of Reclamation and Author of Deadbeat Dams is the keynote speaker. His talk will give a unique perspective on water issues and policies facing the western states.

Carson City will break ground on the new Animal Services facility today, at 9:30 a.m. Attending the ceremony will be Carson City Public Works officials, the City Board of Supervisors, Carson Animal Services Initiative, and representatives of the Nevada Humane Society. The facility will be located on Airport Road in Carson, just south of the intersection of Airport Road and Butti Way. The public is invited.

WEDNESDAY
•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*’Lines and Fields: Abstract Narrative Paintings’ by Liz Penniman at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building

Here's what's happening today, Tuesday, Oct. 13 in and around Carson City.
•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*Kit Carson Toastmasters at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)