5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 29, 2011

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect snow. Skies will be cloudy, with a high near 37. Thursday night there will be a chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 1 a.m. Skies will be cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Wednesday night was $3.27 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, on this day in 1890, in the final chapter of America's long Indian wars, the U.S. Cavalry kills 146 Sioux at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota.

4. In the news

There's a in Oakland County.

5.

Fusion Shows presents the second annual Chris Nance Memorial Show Thursday, Dec. 29 at The Opera House at 123 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. Performance groups include Endeavors, Deadlight, Siren The Escape, The Yellow Sign, The Right Stuff, From Rise To Ruin, Shivers and Traitor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door for this all-ages show. All proceeds will be donated to the Pinckney Community High School culinary arts program, as cooking was Nance’s other passion, outside of music. Visit www.fusionshows.com for more information.