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Reno
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Reno should plan for up to 30-minute delays on Kingsbury Grade due to ongoing work today. 2NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NBC News 4 + FOX 11 restored over the air service on Peavine Peak yesterday after a months-long outage due to transmitter issues on Peavine Mountain; viewers should rescan their TVs to access broadcasts. KRNV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County School District celebrates National Educator Appreciation Week from May 4 to May 8 as local leaders such as Superintendent Joe Ernst and Gov. Joe Lombardo praise educators while schools host Spirit Week events + local businesses offer teacher discounts. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA proposes to roll back cleanup rules for coal ash at waste sites in the Mountain West (including four in Nevada), a change that may increase groundwater risks and will allow public comments until June 12 before an online hearing on May 28. KUNR
- ➤ Residents in Silver Springs felt weeks of trembling after a magnitude 5.7 quake hit on April 13, triggering aftershocks that rattled homes and cracked surfaces. Experts say the active fault remains active and advise people to secure heavy items. KRNV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today a single lane on Kingsbury Grade near Carson Valley is closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as NDOT finalizes drainage repairs and applies final paving near Foothill Road — drivers may experience up to 30-minute delays. 2NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned local hikers on May 5 that rising temperatures could increase snake activity on Reno trails—urging all visitors to stay alert during outdoor adventures. 2NEWS
- ➤ A new blood test called Shield offers an easier method for colorectal cancer screening for adults 45+ now available at Quest Diagnostics centers in Reno, Carson City and Southern Nevada. The FDA-approved test is available by prescription only so check with your doctor to see if it suits you. 2NEWS
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of local senior artists in this diverse exhibition featuring various mediums.
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Los Huracanes Del Norte Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience legendary Norteño music with Los Huracanes del Norte in an electrifying concert.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of seniors with a diverse showcase of art at the gallery.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate creativity in the fourth annual showcase of senior artists from Reno.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of senior artists with diverse artworks in this vibrant exhibit.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of senior artists from Reno with an exhibition of diverse art forms.
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Yachtley Crew Concert
8 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Benefit concert — Enjoy a night of Yacht Rock classics performed by the energetic Yachtley Crew.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8:45-10:00 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Tickets available — Experience Fleetwood Mac's music illuminated by candlelight in a stunning venue.
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Ron White Live
8-11 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Experience an evening of laughter with legendary storyteller Ron White.
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Charley Crockett Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Support a good cause while enjoying the unique Gulf and Western sound of Charley Crockett.
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