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Carson City
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gardnerville Basque Club will show the acclaimed Basque film 'Karmele' at 6 p.m. on May 12 at Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, offering a Q&A with director Asier Altuna (this event celebrates a rich local cultural heritage). The Record Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials are proposing to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III (to ease research and banking restrictions), while Nevada’s strict testing and tax revenue continue to boost local education funding. The change could shift industry practices even as state laws remain unchanged. FOX Reno
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Douglas High softball rallied for a Thursday win and then fell in its consolation game, while Carson High ended its spring season after two losses. Douglas High baseball closed with a 10-0 loss and Sierra Lutheran baseball celebrated a milestone season with key wins and awards (including first-team honors). The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Douglas High sophomore Mason Peck qualified for the Class 5A state golf tournament at Boulder Creek next week with a two-day score of 153 (77-76), while four Sierra Lutheran players earned spots for the Class 2A tournament at Toiyabe Golf Course May 12-13; Carson High did not have any qualifiers. The Nevada Appeal
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Loud As Folk Presents: Buffalo Nichols
7 PM-10 PM — Brewery Arts Center — $20 — Experience an eclectic mix of musical talents at this vibrant songwriter showcase event.
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Battle Born VI
9 AM – 7 PM — Carson City Community Center — Check event page for details — Experience Nevada's premier Historical European Martial Arts tournament featuring competitions and workshops from skilled instructors.
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5K Glow Run/Walk
Event starts after FREE kids Fun Run — Carson City Airport — Cost not specified — Glow your way to the finish line in a fun, community-focused running experience.
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~ Edgar Degas
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