Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Carson City.
A man died from a gunshot on Wednesday night at about 9:45 p.m. outside the Blue Bull bar on Telegraph Street in Carson City when an altercation set off several 911 calls and a suspect (whose name was not released) turned himself in (he is an adult male) at the sheriff’s office.
Carson High School announced Wednesday that Taylor Macedo will be the new head varsity cheer coach and English teacher, replacing Mikayla Nelms when she joins the Senators in August—she brings six years of competitive cheerleading experience.
Carson City EAA Chapter 403 will host a free Young Eagles youth flight event at Carson City Airport on May 10 for kids ages 8-17 where they will receive a pre-flight safety briefing, fly in private aircraft, and earn a logbook, membership, and online Ground School access—registration starts Saturday, May 3 at 8 a.m. A pancake breakfast will also be available at the Chapter House from 8 to 10 a.m. for $10 for adults and $8 for children.
State lawmakers are discussing Nevada's potential budget shortfall on the Ballot Battleground: Nevada podcast as lagging revenues make passing a balanced budget a key challenge during the 83rd legislative session.
Carson City Health and Human Services explains that post-traumatic stress disorder can develop in anyone who faces a frightening or dangerous event (symptoms include flashbacks, avoidance, and anxiety).
The agency urges residents with lasting symptoms to seek help from mental health professionals and provides local support information at its office on E. Long St.
The Night of Fights fundraiser is a boxing event with nearly 30 bouts that will be held Friday at Rafter 3C Arena, where doors open at 5:30 p.m., preliminaries start at 6 p.m. and the main card begins at 7 p.m.; almost 80 high school students tried out this month to help fund the Greenwave wrestling program's travel and equipment costs.
2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate with tacos, margaritas, music, and more at this vibrant community festival.
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the all-star bluegrass supergroup J2B2 as they push the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with their energetic performance.
2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate with tacos, margaritas, music, and fun activities at the festival.
Roger Clyne Concert
5-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music with Roger Clyne and Willy Braun.
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Ticket information available — Experience a night of powerhouse R&B and soul with legendary Lydia Pense and Cold Blood.
Coin Press No. 1 Demonstrations
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Nevada State Museum — Free entry — Experience the art of coin minting at one of Nevada's historic attractions.
An Evening with Jontavious Willis
7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Ticket info coming soon — Experience the vibrant sounds of Blues reimagined by Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis.
Vinyl Pick-Nic
2-4 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Relax to vinyl records while enjoying art, food, and new friends in a community listening lounge.
Capital City Brewfest
3-8 p.m. — Bob McFadden Plaza — Admission varies — Celebrate the start of summer with local brewers at this vibrant outdoor festival.
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