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Carson City 4-H programs, brought to you through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, have new and on-going project clubs open to area youth ages 5–18.

I would like to take a moment and introduce you to an extraordinary dog, Bobby the Boxer. Bobby was born with a neurological disorder that controlled his motor skills; it’s like Parkinson's for a human.

The nation's homeless received a boost for their pets Thursday when Downtown Coin owner Dan Wilson presented Pets of the Homeless founder Genevieve Frederick with a $500 check from Chef Don Pepe Paz, owner of Carpa Nevada in Carson City.

Days after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank Sinatra, Jr., just barely an adult, was in the midst of a tour getting his music career off the ground.

On his tour during a snowy Tahoe December, he performed at the Harrah’s Club Lodge in Lake Tahoe.

Little did he know he had a few followers trailing him from city to city, and they weren’t hopeful fans, but instead, hopeful foes.

A woman was arrested Wednesday night for suspicion of felony domestic battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly using a knife during an argument with her boyfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Seth Brand is Asheville, North Carolina's No. 1 Americana Rock/Pop songwriter and has been performing his original, heartfelt and inspiring tunes at various establishments throughout the country as well as several radio shows.

With wife Sara at his side playing percussion, the Brands are currently touring the States for their Desert Mountain Tour.

A skier who was reported missing Monday at a Lake Tahoe ski resort was found dead Tuesday morning, immersed in deep snow, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE 4:50PM: Jim Phalan, owner of The Fox Brewpub, said they are now back open for business. He said the sprinklers from the second story flooded the brewery and parts of the walk-in refrigeration, and they had to throw away a lot of food. They also lost most of their lunch business for the day.

"I am sure there is ceiling damages, I just do not know how much at this point," Phalan said. "But we didn't lose any beer."

He also thanked the first responders for saving the dog and the hotel. "Who knows how much worse it could have been," he said.
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On Tuesday afternoon at 12:16 p.m., Carson City Fire units were dispatched to a structure fire at 310 S. Carson Street, the St. Charles Residential Hotel.

UPDATE 1:07PM: South Carson Street is now open. All other side streets are now open. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:02PM: A dog was revived after being found unconscious and rescued after suffering smoke inhalation and was taken to a veterinarian hospital due to a small fire at St. Charles Hotel, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The fire was contained to one room and was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported.
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Carson City Fire Department was called early Tuesday afternoon to a reported structure fire at the St. Charles Hotel, in the 300 block of South Carson Street.

The Nevada State Museum and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada are teaming up to celebrate Chinese New Year On Saturday, Feb. 9.

Dance performances, crafts, a New Year’s Parade, Taiko drummers and more will welcome in the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac.

On Dec. 28, Finnegan the terrier snuck off into the night while being babysat, clad only in a sweater. In a triumph of community help, people from Carson City came out in droves to help locate the little lost dog, and Monday their efforts paid off.

Nevada Humane Society is thrilled to roll out a new seminar series for animal lovers: Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior with Certified Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen.

Could we be in the dog days of January? Sunday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous and unseasonably warm for this time of year with a forecast high of 61 degrees and mostly sunny skies.

Even though we are still in the middle of Winter, that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy beautiful, Spring-like weather while lasts.

Ryker is a three-year-old Spinone Italiano and Carson City native, and he is on his way to the Westminster Dog Show in New York as America's number one Spinone for 2018 with a handful of championship wins under his belt.

UPDATE: The owners have been located and reunited with the dog.
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Found this little lost puppy, small and white located just north of Wells Fargo bank on East William Street.

l will be taking it to the animal shelter. This notice has been listed on Facebook, too.

Saturday went to the dogs at Fuji Park dog park as owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures into the mid-50s.

My dog, Barrett, has been missing for a month and he was seen being picked up by a tan SUV with Nevada plates. We then got a tip suggesting that he may be in the Carson City area.

My dog, Milo, went missing on January 17 around noon. He was last seen behind Raley's near the Mountain View Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He is a light and dark brown six year-old Chihuahua with white on his chest. He did not have a collar.

Please let us know if you have seen him around or have him. Call or text at 775-230-2191. You can also visit https://m.facebook.com/missingpetscarsoncitynv/ and comment and share to help us find our baby. Thank you!

People, even Nevadans themselves, often ask why Carson City is our beloved capital. It does seem odd, when you look at the “City,” half rural, half town. Reno has more than double our population, and Las Vegas even more. During the Comstock Boom, Virginia City was arguably the largest, most profitable city in the state.

So how did little Carson City become the central legislative hub of Nevada?

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Is the Leisure Hour Club going to the dogs? On Wednesday, Jan. 16, members of the Leisure Hour Club will learn about the exploits of the Carson City K-9 Unit, even meeting some of its members — both human and dog.

The triple crown of Lake Tahoe winter events, Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe cocktail races return for another round of hilarity and sport Jan. 19, 2019.

A 27-year-old Carson City woman and a 27-year-old Carson City man were arrested by the Carson City Special Enforcement Team in the 2800 block of Menlo Drive Thursday night on five felony charges for trafficking and selling meth and heroin.

An 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Roop Street Wednesday afternoon for suspicion of stalking and two counts of violation of bail conditions.

The Nevada Humane Society in Carson City saw another success story as part of its Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive to find homes for 1,000 homeless pets this holiday season.

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.

So much media attention is given to shopping this time of year, and area small business advocates have been encouraging folks to shop locally during the holiday season.

But don't stop there.

A 49-year-old Reno man was arrested Thursday afternoon on the charges of obstructing an officer after deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at the Carson City Landfill.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

The annual Silver and Snowflake festival and tree lighting ceremony at the Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City brought big crowds, festive cheer, and free sleigh rides.