Last week, the Nevada Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony on Phase 1 of the new Pyramid Highway Project, and construction of this first iteration is now underway. Phase 1 will widen and improve sections of the thoroughfare between Queen Way and Golden View Drive to enhance traffic mobility and safety. In Phase 1 of this six-phase project, Pyramid … [Read more...]
After 35 years, iconic Sparks business to shut its doors after this weekend
Last Saturday at 2 p.m., all the batting cages were full at Tommy’s Grandstand on 830 Meredith Way in Sparks. Most of the tables were occupied as well, with people eating burgers, sipping on soft drinks, or simply hanging out while their kids practiced hitting balls. Coupled with its arcade, bar, flatscreen TVs, and poker machines, the place is bright, lively, it was one of the … [Read more...]
RTC holds public meeting on Sparks Boulevard Project
The RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) hosted a public hearing on the Sparks Boulevard Project last week at Lena Juniper Elementary School in Sparks. Not many people showed up to the in-person meeting, but the RTC has all the same information posted to SparksBoulevardProject.com and a lot of people have been interacting through that. “The public hearing went well; we … [Read more...]
Public meeting set for April 19 on Phase II of Sparks Boulevard Project
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is inviting Sparks commuters to offer their input on the Sparks Boulevard Project. The RTC is looking at widening the street from I-80 to Baring Boulevard, and this second phase of the plan is to address and fix capacity deficiencies and build a roadway that is suitable for all modes of transportation including … [Read more...]
Unlimited champagne and furry friends will be at the Peppermill April 8
On April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Nevada Humane Society will be hosting its annual Heels & Hounds champagne brunch event at Peppermill Resort. Now in its seventh year, this event includes a fabulous morning of puppies, fashion, jewelry, brunch, champagne, silent (and live) auctions, shopping from local vendors, entertainment, and more. Local MC and pet supporter … [Read more...]
Great Community Clean-up volunteers needed for April 29
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful’s annual Great Community Clean-Up is to be held April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon, and the nonprofit is calling for volunteers to come together to help pick up litter, remove invasive weeds, and beautify local neighborhoods and public lands. Last year, more than 900 volunteers met at 26 local parks and cleanup sites throughout Reno and Sparks to … [Read more...]
Kick off April with EggFest at the Lazy 5 Regional Park
On April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the Summit Church will be hosting an Easter EggFest at Lazy 5 Regional Park. The EggFest is free and open to all ages. “This is our very first one that we’re hosting. We wanted to reach out to the community in a different type of capacity. And as a mom, I’m always looking for egg hunts around this time of year and thinking about what we can … [Read more...]
Former fire chief rejects settlement offer; files civil suit
At the March 13 Sparks City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to pay former Sparks Fire Chief Mark Lawson a $100,000 settlement for a wrongful termination claim after his brief stint as acting fire chief last fall. However, in Lawson’s “Final Offer” to the City (sent February 15 after the City rejected the $441,218.83 original demand), Lawson asked for $170,000 which the … [Read more...]