Legends Bay Casino is on track to open this summer, bringing up the entertainment value for locals and visitors in the Sparks Marina area. This is the first casino that has been built in the RenoSparks area in over 26 years. The 80,000-sq.-ft. brand new building will house gaming, dining, and entertainment opportunities with features such as table games, video poker, an … [Read more...]
Sparks Museum debuts exhibit on history of Sparks PD
This Saturday, May 21, the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center is debuting a new exhibit with the Sparks Police Department titled, “Where Community Comes First: The History of the Sparks Police Department”. The museum will be free to visit this upcoming Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic and new-age Sparks Police vehicles will be parked out front as well as maybe a … [Read more...]
Officials weigh adding drive-thru option to Sparks marijuana dispensaries
For two days last week, Jonathan Cummins of the City of Sparks planning department held two public meetings regarding whether there should be an amendment to the Title 20 zoning code that would allow local dispensaries to have drive-thru services. Cummins explained that the amendment process began when a member of the public made the request to city councilman Donald … [Read more...]
More than 900 volunteers come out for Great Community Cleanup
KTMB (Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful) held another successful Great Community Cleanup Saturday, an event that happens every year in the spring when Washoe County residents and volunteers get together and help beautify local parks and places. More than 900 volunteers came out for the 2022 KTMB Great Community Cleanup, helping to remove weeds, pick up trash, spread mulch, … [Read more...]
City hosts first-ever ‘Sparks Proud’ event
On Saturday, April 30, the City of Sparks held a “Sparks Proud” event at Sparks High School, inviting the community to come out and explore the opportunities that exist within its departments. “It was organized by the Sparks Police department, but we had every department out there,” says Sparks City Councilman Donald Abbott. “From HR to Building to police, fire, and Public … [Read more...]
Baby Animal Days, Tulip Festival going on through April 30 at Andelin Family Farm in Sparks
Spring has sprung and the Andelin Family Farm is now welcoming new members into its horde that include a few new lambs, chicks, piglets, kits, calves, and more! And now through April 30, Andelin invites the public to visit and take part in the Baby Animal and Tulip Festival, Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. During its annual spring festival, people can pet the … [Read more...]
Sparks fire chief to retire after ‘no confidence’ statement by union
Following a heated Sparks City Council meeting on March 14 in which the Sparks Firefighters IAFF Local 1265 union called for the removal of Fire Chief Jim Reid, he has since announced his retirement after 26 years of service with the department. Last month at the regularly held city council meeting, Sparks firefighters brought forth a list of complaints in its public comment … [Read more...]
Reno-Tahoe Airport authority announces $1B infrastructure investment
Last week, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority revealed its multiyear construction project called MoreRNO, which aims to enhance the traveling experience for passengers coming through the RenoTahoe International Airport. Approximately $1 billion will be invested in the MoreRNO construction project over the next few years (through 2028) which focuses on improving key areas such … [Read more...]