Late last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 297 schools throughout the nation as being Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including Florence Drake Elementary School in Sparks. The only other Nevada school named is the Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School in Las Vegas. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was incepted in 1982 as a way to acknowledge public … [Read more...]
City narrows search for fire chief
The City of Sparks has narrowed down the search for its next fire chief to six finalists, who will take part in a two-day assessment and interview process on October 11-12th to try to clinch the position. When former City of Sparks Fire Chief Jim Reid retired this past April, the city actively began recruiting for someone to fill the position. It hired executive recruiting … [Read more...]
City opens all-abilities playground at the Marina
The new all-abilities playground at the Sparks Marina is officially open, making it the city’s second of its kind in Sparks. Located on the northwest corner of the marina at Howard Drive and Lincoln Way, the new All-Abilities Playground features enhanced equipment for people of all abilities and shade structures within a fenced area. When designing the inclusive playground, … [Read more...]
Sparks resident arrested after carjacking near casino
On September 2 at around 6 a.m., Sparks Police responded to a hit-and-run call around Marina Gateway Drive and East Lincoln, near the new Legends Bay Casino. When the officers arrived, they found the 71-year-old pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle and he was immediately transported to Renown with serious injuries. Shortly after, an employee from Legends Bay Casino … [Read more...]
Sections of Sparks Boulevard to close the next two weekends
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is continuing its work on the Sparks Boulevard Project, and there are some construction closures that commuters should be aware of as the roadway is repaved. As part of Phase One of the project, Sparks Boulevard will be closed southbound from Lincoln Way to the I-80 eastbound off-ramp on Friday, September 9 starting at 8 p.m. … [Read more...]
Sparks mayor focuses on city’s growth in annual address
City of Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson gave his State of the City Address at the Sparks Legislative Building on 745 4th Street on Monday. More than 30 people were in attendance, including members from Senator Jacky Rosen’s office, the RSCVA (Reno-Sparks Convention Visitor’s Authority), the Reno & Sparks Chamber of Commerce, and Washoe County Commissioners Alexis Hill and Vaughn … [Read more...]
Legends Bay Casino opens in Sparks
Legends Bay Casino, the newest gambling establishment to open in Northern Nevada in more than 20 years, finally opened its doors last night on August 30 after 16 years in the making. Located a stone’s throw away from the Outlets at Legends, Hampton Inn, and Residence Inn by Marriott, Legends Bay is a fresh new casino built from the ground up, appealing to gamblers of all … [Read more...]
Rib cook-off taking over downtown Sparks through Labor Day
Northern Nevada’s favorite event for food aficionados, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is back this Labor Day Weekend for its 33rd year in a row. Beginning today, August 31 through September 5, smoking grills, music, and a craft festival will be taking over Victorian Square. This weekend, 21 rib cookers will be conjuring up tasty ribs in an attempt to take home a … [Read more...]