Last week, representatives from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and the Children’s Cabinet joined Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo in celebrating the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 263 regarding the purchase of some land and buildings to house the Oddie Project. The bipartisan bill will flush $6 million into the Oddie Project, which aims to bring affordable childcare and community … [Read more...]
NV Energy replacing main line in sections of Sparks
From now through mid-December, NV Energy and Q&D Construction will be replacing around 2,800 feet of natural gas lines in certain areas of Sparks. Affected homes and businesses in the area have been contacted by NV Energy about this project to coordinate any interruptions in their natural gas service. NV Energy plans on working on replacing the natural gas mainline in … [Read more...]
City manager placed on administrative leave at special meeting
Some people may have noticed at the regular August 14 Sparks City Council meeting that a new interim city manager was present in lieu of Neil Krutz. A week later on August 25, the city council held a special meeting to discuss the status of Krutz’s employment contract which lasted 20 minutes. In the meeting, Assistant City Manager Alyson McCormick explained to the council … [Read more...]
Victorian Square set to play host to annual rib cook off
One of the region’s most celebrated events is here as the best rib cookers from across the country (and beyond) come together to compete for the best ribs in the west crown. Hosted by the Nugget Casino Resort, the Best In The West Rib Cook Off features six days of events with live music and pork tasting with 20-plus rib cookers taking over Victorian Square between August … [Read more...]
City of Sparks revises homelessness ordinance
At a recent Sparks city council meeting, Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth and City Attorney Wes Duncan addressed the homelessness issue in the area. The creation of new ordinances that city staff presented to the council was requested via the police department’s HOPE (Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement) Team in hopes of improving the public health and safety while … [Read more...]
Reed High educator named Nevada History Teacher of the Year
In early August, Reed High School Teacher Jessica Eichstedt was named the Gilder Lehrman Nevada Teacher of the Year by the Nevada Department of Education and subsequently became one of the 53 finalists to win a $10,000 award at the national level, to be announced in October. Eichstedt has been with the Washoe County School District since 2014, working at Dilworth Middle … [Read more...]
Washoe County students return to classroom Monday
The countdown is on for prepping kids to go back to school within the Washoe County School District (WCSD). Most schools open for the 2023-24 school year next Monday, August 14, except for kindergarten, Gerlach, and Incline Village students who will start school on August 21. The WCSD is holding its first District kickoff event for employees on Wednesday, August 9, which … [Read more...]
Hot August Nights ready to cruise into town
Hot August Nights is kicking off at the end of this week, with a calendar chocked full of classic car events through August 6. Just like in years’ past, dozens of vintage wheels will be out in the streets of Reno and Sparks, bringing back sweet nostalgia of simpler times. HAN events begin in Virginia City starting this Friday, July 28 with a car participant check-in, … [Read more...]