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Happy Friday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Bella!

Bella is a three-and-a-half-year-old gal who was surrendered to us. She is very sweet and opens up to us more and more every day. She can start a little shy but loves to get pets once she feels comfortable.

Valley rain around Carson City and surrounding counties and Sierra snow will continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE 11/18/23: The woman arrested with Murray was initially misidentified as the suspect and has been corrected.

A man who led Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle pursuit late Wednesday afternoon and was wanted for parole violation was arrested Thursday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Jack C. Davis Observatory's lecture series focusing on topics in astronomy and science continues on Saturday night, Nov. 18. Observatory volunteer Robert Anderson will present a discussion on "The Rise of the Reflector." His presentation will cover a history of lens-type telescopes and how and why they became larger and larger.

Join Nevada Dance Company this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24-26, at the Carson City Community Center Theatre for a magical performance of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."

Performances feature principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Birmingham Royal Ballet (England), Slovak National Ballet, Sacramento Ballet and Smuin Ballet among others.

The Ferris Mansion, home of George Washing Gale Ferris, Jr., Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2023 is now available in time for the holidays. The ornament is a collector’s item, with a 3-demensional appearance, showcasing the Ferris Wheel, Mr. Ferris’ most memorable and inventive building design.

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors voted to approve a new pilot program at the Carson City Jail called the Family Services Unit, which will be created to support inmates with children and at-risk children.

The program is preventative, which means that it is not offered to anyone currently facing charges for child-related crimes such as abuse or neglect.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly throwing rocks at a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2.2 million in funding from two competitive grant programs to assist communities with the implementation of projects that support urban and community forestry goals.

Carson City Elks No. 2177 held a Veterans Dinner on Nov. 11 that was free to all Carson City veterans.

With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts announced Wednesday they have delayed their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Samantha DeLallo, the daughter of Jessica DeLallo, has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified an Idaho woman who died in a crash Oct. 29, 2023 on I-80 in Churchill County.

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.

A holiday tradition that spans generations, Carson High School will host its 28th annual Holiday Craft Fair this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 on the CHS campus, 1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce that it has implemented a new online payment option for Carson City residents which will make online payments for water service easier.

One year ago, Nevada’s own dinosaur, Nevadadromeus, received its official name and description, entering the specimen into the annals of paleontology. In recognition of this incredible discovery, the Nevada State Museum and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City will be hosting special events this week commemorating the first anniversary of Nevadadromeus, the first official dinosaur discovered in the Silver State.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced Kris Sanchez as the incoming Director of the Department of Business and Industry. Sanchez was appointed after current Director Terry Reynolds announced his retirement this month.

The Carson City EmployNV Career Hub is hosting a Mock Interview Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Learn how to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV! For more information, please call 775-684-0400.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City fills four floors with festivities and over 30 tables of one-of-a-kind creations by exceptional artists, writers, and makers.  Join us for this fun event in a beautiful historic building and support your local area artists, writers, and makers, just in time for unique and thoughtful gift giving. 

Nevada officials have agreed to pay $340,000 to eight current and formerly incarcerated people who alleged that the state mistreated them and delayed medical treatment while working for a state prisoner firefighting program.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Douglas County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers recently designed and installed a new high water mark sign at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

The Candy Cane Express, a family favorite, will begin on the Friday after Thanksgiving and run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, through Dec. 24.

It's turkey drop time! Max Casino is hosting its 26th annual Turkey Drop with the Salvation Army. The event happens this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Max Casino in Carson City.

Please take time out of your day and join us Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special book art class, making some special holiday decor for your home and/or office or gift them to someone special in your life!

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police are reminding motorists to drive attentively, slow down and move over for traffic response vehicles during national Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17.

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