Good morning, Carson City.

CAPS invites residents to celebrate National Mutt Day on Friday, July 31 at its shelter on Pasture Road—volunteers are needed for dog walks and a raffle for six weeks of boarding and training on Aug.

8 while pup Domino awaits adoption.

Carson Valley Community Theatre will present its final performances of 'A Piece of My Heart' this weekend, honoring war heroes with moving reenactments of their experiences.

Local audiences can see the tribute (a blend of history and heartfelt storytelling) before the show ends.

The Carson City area recorded a 3.9 percent unemployment rate for June + Reno and Las Vegas reported 4.1 and 5.2 percent respectively, while the statewide rate edged down to 5.1 percent from May, according to the state labor market report.

Carson City gaming revenue increased 3.56 percent in June while South Shore Lake Tahoe rose 7.5 percent and Washoe County saw a 17.6 percent gain, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Statewide nonrestricted gaming licensees also reported a slight overall gain compared to last June.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife uses two trained Karelian Bear Dogs, Badger & Banjo, to gently push black bears away from developed areas and help restore their wild behavior.

Officials urge residents to secure trash and remove food attractants to lower recurring bear conflicts.

Carson City Juvenile Services will host a free Community Engagement Night on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 740 South Saliman Road — the event will address high risk youth behaviors and social media dangers with local outreach specialists.

DeCarlo Browne, a Carson High graduate, shifted his focus from baseball to basketball after stints at De Anza, Western Nevada, Treasure Valley, and Lassen Colleges.

He will join Tabor College in Kansas to boost his team’s efforts — a move that reaffirms his passion and reconnects him with his roots.

You Can’t Hide: A Comedy Show with Casey Skinner

7-9:30 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the hilarious true story of Casey Skinner's wild night in the most dangerous hotel in America.