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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cracker Box, a long-time Carson City diner celebrating 45 years of service, will offer 45% off dine-in meals on Tuesday, May 13 to thank loyal customers. Opened in 1980 by Jerry Massad, the eatery serves breakfast and lunch from scratch from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 402 E. William Street (a local spot) and has been a favorite meeting place for decades (with strong community support). CarsonNow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson City emergency responders attended a two-vehicle crash at South Carson and Colorado Street at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday — early reports of a pedestrian turned out to be mistaken as traffic was diverted and no injuries were confirmed. CarsonNow
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capital City Arts Initiative is presenting the Fable and Myths exhibit at Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery in Carson City from May 14 to Sept. 10. The show features artworks by Sue Cotter and Elaine Parks — it opens with an artists’ reception on May 14 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during regular gallery hours. CarsonNow
- ➤ An 1884 uncirculated Morgan silver dollar donated by Northern Nevada Coin is being raffled by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum to support its community and educational programs—raffle tickets cost $5 and are available at the museum on 600 N Carson St. The coin, valued at about $350 in a collector case with a numbered certificate, will be drawn on August 16 at the Carson City Museum Coin Show. CarsonNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Douglas High School senior Stella Rae Bradley won first place in the public speaking event at the Jobs for American Graduates Career and Development Conference Tomorrow Starts Today held in Las Vegas in April & she plans to attend Western Nevada College to study psychology & continue in the JAG program. The Record Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced multiple road closures and lane restrictions in Carson City from May 12 to 18 due to construction, pavement patching, and utility work. The closures will affect sections of 2nd Street, Center Drive, Gentry Lane, and multi-use paths, with detours at intersections such as Menlo Drive and Airport Road (some closures extend into June). The Nevada Appeal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson High School track athletes earned spots in the state meet in Las Vegas next weekend—senior Anne Davis won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.78 and Sawyer Macy won the 3,200-meter race in 9:43.11. Both the girls' and boys' 4x800 relay teams qualified by finishing third at the regional meet at Douglas High School. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Douglas High School track and field athletes have earned multiple state qualifying spots for next weekend's Class 5A meet in Las Vegas—boosting their competitive opportunities. Freshman Bryani Ono qualified in long jump with a mark of 16 feet, 2 inches while relay teams and individual runners Luke Davis and Grace Strabala-Karosich also secured spots—setting up a strong season finish. The Record Courier
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Nevada State Fair
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four days of fun, entertainment, and carnival rides.
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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.
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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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Nevada State Fair 2025
11 AM - 10 PM — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Nevada with carnival rides, entertainment, and great food.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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