Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
Good morning, Carson City.
Simerson Construction finished restoring 200 feet of the Sutro Tunnel by the end of April, and the Friends of Sutro Tunnel plus the Dayton Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening celebration on June 7 with guided tours, a poker tournament and food to mark the milestone.
The work involved using custom-milled timbers to support the arch while allowing airflow and highlights the tunnel's historic role in Dayton, Carson City and Nevada.
Theresa Yancy Benson traveled from Clark County—reaching Carson City on Wednesday—to join 70 supporters at the Nevada State Legislature Building for the Capital Turn Up rally hosted by the Mass Liberation Project Nevada, which focused on bills like AB91, AB291, and AB321 to help formerly incarcerated people. Benson, whose husband spent 25 years in prison, said she attended to have her voice heard as Assemblyman Jovan Jackson encouraged others to share their stories.
Assembly Speaker Steven Yeager introduced bill AB 500 to create a Nevada Payments Bank that would process credit card transactions and reduce fees for consumers and small businesses.
The bill, which passed its first committee and awaits further fiscal and regulatory review before Gov. Joe Lombardo may sign it, could save costs—benefiting the state General Fund—if approved.
Douglas High alumna Talia Tretton earned a spot on Iowa’s softball team this spring by posting a 3.39 ERA in 119.2 innings and recording 96 strikeouts while also playing first base.
The Hawkeyes begin the Big Ten tournament today against Penn State — a win could push them into the Division I championship tournament.
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.
Nevada State Fair
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four days of fun, entertainment, and carnival rides.
Nevada State Fair
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four fun-filled days of entertainment, rides, and culture.
Battle of the 4x4's at Fuji Park
7-10 p.m. — Fuji Park — Food available for purchase — Experience the thrill of powerful 4x4 trucks competing in an exciting truck pull showdown.
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