Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Henderson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Horatio Sanz and Chris Kattan will headline a summer comedy series at Aliante Casino — the event promises local audiences a lively night of laughs before the season unfolds. KSNV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local drivers will face the state's highest gas prices in four years as Memorial Day weekend travel ramps up demand. Price pressures are expected to continue due to record holiday travel numbers. KSNV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The winning class from this year’s Mojave Max challenge met the desert tortoise at a local school event today * offering students a hands-on lesson in desert wildlife. KSNV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials are set to invest $52M in Hoover Dam upgrades with wide-head turbine replacements to boost hydropower production as low Lake Mead levels impact energy supply. The upgrades will proceed to ensure reliable energy for residents in the affected region. KSNV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Henderson Animal Protection Services urges pet owners to protect pets from extreme heat as temperatures rise into triple digits ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The agency recommends keeping pets hydrated & providing cool shelter and shade while avoiding hot pavement. KSNV
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Chuck Wagon Show: Rockin' 50s-70s Hits
Evening show — Firelight Barn Dinner Theater — Meal included — Enjoy BBQ and the vibrant sounds of 50's-70's Rock N' Roll by the award-winning Jackson Family Band.
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Sips & Swings Ladies Golf Clinic
4-5 p.m. — The Legacy Golf Club — Registration required — Golf for beginner ladies with complimentary wine in a relaxed setting.
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Living Well Sr Expo: Coffee & Donuts Edition
10 AM – 1 PM — Sun City Macdonald Ranch — Free entry — Start your day with free coffee and donuts while connecting with local health resources and friendly faces.
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Famous Friend with Camp Blu and Los Emptys
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Grey Witch — $25.82 — Enjoy a vibrant night of music featuring Famous Friend, Camp Blu, and local favorite Los Emptys.
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CD Ghost Concert
8-11 p.m. — Grey Witch — $15 plus taxes and fees — Experience a night of live music with CD Ghost and support from Primer.
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Handmade Crafts & Gift Market
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Paseo Verde Library — Free entry — Explore unique local crafts and support your community vendors.
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