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It was a day like any other when ShaRae Staley woke on August 3 in her home on N. Edmonds Street in Carson City. She received a message from her husband, who she had separated from six weeks previous, that he wanted to come over and make their children breakfast and take them to the park. ShaRae agreed, as any mother would.

When her husband, Cortney Staley, arrived, nothing seemed amiss. He came and made their children breakfast, and she went to work.

A fundraiser is being held for local Carson City man John "JT" Tomaroy, who was involved in a head-on collision while coming home from Las Vegas, and he is now in critical condition at Renown.

A "Show and Shine" fundraiser will be held to raise funds for JT and his family on Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Seeley Loop of Mills Park, located at 1111 East Williams Street.

There will be raffles, food and music and awards for the top five. Registration is $20, and all proceeds will be given to the family.

CARSON CITY — Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital is hosting a family fun day on Sunday, July 21 to celebrate American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Hospital Day.

AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day is a day to celebrate champions for excellent care. The event takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital, 780 College Parkway in Carson City.

Good morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another warm one with a high of 89 and a low of 52. On the docket today we have a free Movie in the Park in Silver City, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Carnival, train rides, and more! Check below to see what’s going on for the weekend.

Saturday, July 6

Heading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.

The Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.

Silver Springs, Nev. – Celebrate Independence Day the old fashioned way with traditional games, homemade toys and crafts, and sweet treats from the 1800s. Activities for all ages will include: sack races, three-legged races, quoits (ring toss), bean bag toss, baseball, watermelon seed spitting contest, and hand-cranked ice cream. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and plan to spend the afternoon enjoying the park.

WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Silver Stage elementary and middle schools in Silver Springs, Nev., will host a big Zulily sale Saturday, June 1 beginning at 8 a.m. to earn money for school needs.

Boat ramps at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor and Cave Rock are now open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, according to Nevada State Parks.

Everyone, say hello to Johnny. The 13-year-old apricot-cream-colored domestic longhair is at the Carson City branch of the Nevada Humane Society is awaiting his forever home.

The first of two egg hunts at the Nevada Railroad Museum was a hit with the Easter hunters. Eggs filled with prizes, toys and stuffed animals were up for grabs during the hunt which lasted about one entire minute before the lawn was picked clean.

The Easter Bunny was on site for pictures, and inside the museum there will be children’s activities such as face painting, coloring stations, and more.

Festivities will continue throughout Saturday and then Sunday. The schedule is as follows:

1926 Edwards Motor Car rides 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Egg hunts (separated by ages)

A 33-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for suspicion of felony grand larceny and child endangerment after shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from a local department store with her four-year-old child in tow.

Northern Nevada Hotspot and Faith Hope Love Of Northern Nevada are collecting donations of small toys, goodies, candy and Easter baskets from now until April 14. They will deliver the Easter baskets and the candy-filled plastic eggs for an egg hunt on Saturday, April 20.

Carson City area Girl Scout Troop 105 has a passion for animals and decided there would be no better way to earn their Bronze Award than making catnip toys for the local Nevada Humane Society animal shelter.

Editor’s note: The following was written by Yetti De Luca, Carson High School’s District Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

Sergio Trejo Jr., a Las Vegas native and first-generation college graduate, visited several Carson City schools recently to share his inspiring story about his admittance to medical school. Trejo presented to more than 150 students.

The hills around the Nevada state capital are alive with the sound of music and nature as the Carson City Symphony performs its 200th concert Sunday at the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater.

Before that, go on a treasure hunt at one of two marketplaces occurring in Carson City today, including the Flying Pig Flea Market and the Seventh Day Adventist Rummage Sale.

Carson City SDA Church will host a large rummage sale on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have a huge selection of antiques, collectibles, books, toys, games, clothes, appliances, pictures, trinkets, sheets, blankets, pillows and more! Everything is priced to sell and must go Sunday!

Let’s give a warm welcome to Frances. He is 11 years old, full of spunk and ready to find a loving home! Frances was found as a stray on Jan. 26 and no one came to claim him.

Good morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.

Carson City SDA Church will host a Large Indoor Rummage Sale on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have tons of Antiques, Toys, Office Supplies, Furniture, Collectibles, Craft Supplies, Appliances, Clothing, Shoes, Pictures, Books, and Miscellaneous items. Everything is priced to sell!

Come see us to find your treasure, and help feed our community! All proceeds will be used to benefit the Carson City SDA Church Pantry.

Carson City SDA Church school, 405 College Parkway, Carson City.

Go across the parking lot to the beige building next to the playground.

Good morning, Carson City! A fresh layer of powdery new snow has fallen overnight, delighting Winter sports enthusiasts eager to get outside and play.

For those who aren't, consider taking occasion to shop for your Valentine under the warm, dry roof of the Carson Mall, which wraps up its weekend Valentine's Day Craft and Gift Fair.

Every tattoo artist dreams of one day opening their own shop, said Tony Jackson, and now he’s done just that.

Rice Street Tattoo, aptly named for its location on Rice Street in Carson City, will officially open Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.

Let the countdown begin. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

This is the last day to see Santa Claus at the Carson Mall and aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

With the exception of "the birds and the bees," there is probably no more sensitive topic to discuss with our children than the existence of Santa Claus.

For the record, I believe in Santa Claus. Yup, I do.

Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.

The Christmas season can be difficult for children in foster care. For some, it may be the first Christmas not spent with their families. For others, it is just one more Christmas in the child welfare system.

For all the darkness lovers out there, today is for you, because it's the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The almanac says sunrise on Friday morning is at 7:14 a.m. and sunset is at 4:39 p.m. Friday afternoon, giving the Carson City area just a little over nine hours of sunlight.

Good morning Carson City! It’s going to be another chilly day in the valley, with a high of 52. It will be partly cloudy from 10 am to 3 pm, and currently there is a strangely high humidity of 83 percent.

Here’s what we have going on today:

Good morning Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful winter day today with a high of 54 and a low of 30. It should be mostly sunny until around 4 pm when the clouds should start to move in for the night.

Here’s what’s going on around town today, Wednesday December 19: