On July 18, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m., officers from the Sparks Police Department and Sparks Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash at the intersection of O’Callaghan Drive and E. Greenbrae Drive. Preliminary investigation indicates that a juvenile was riding a non-street-legal motorcycle and attempted to pass a vehicle in the intersection. … [Read more...]
Car hits building: 18-year-old charged with DUI
Date/Time of Incident:7/21/2025 @ 0300 hoursCase:25-5132Suspect:Noe LARA-MARQUEZLocation:Rock Blvd./15th St.On 7/21/25 at 3:00 a.m., officers from the Sparks Police Department responded to the area of Rock Blvd. and 15th St. on the report of a vehicle that crashed into an apartment building. Officers arrived and found a vehicle had collided with an apartment building … [Read more...]
$5.1 million in affordable housing secured
PRESS RELEASE U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) secured $5.1 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) of San Francisco to assist with the construction or preservation of 273 affordable housing units in Nevada. This funding follows a push by Cortez Masto to ensure that the FHLBank of San Francisco live up to its mission of funding housing for working … [Read more...]
Police looking for help in identifying this man
The Sparks Police Department is attempting to identify the pictured subject below. On 6/7/2025, the suspect took multiple items from Lowe's and left the store without paying for said items, which amounted to approximately $249.00 Any assistance in identifying these individuals would be appreciated. Please call the Sparks Police Department at 775-353-2231 … [Read more...]
Panera Bread cafe opens in Sparks
PRESS RELEASE Manna Development Group is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest Panera Bread café in Sparks, NV at 7901 Tierra Del Sol Pkwy on Monday, June 30 at 6:00 AM. This location is owned and operated by Manna Development Group, LLC, who is spearheading this new opening and has added over 50 jobs in the community. The new café will feature a convenient … [Read more...]
Sparks gas prices hold steady, but high
U.S. airstrikes over the weekend caused petroleum futures to spike Sunday evening, with oil creeping up to $78/bbl. That quickly dissipated by Monday, and oil prices are back to what they were pre-conflict, and the national average for a gallon of gas only rose two cents to $3.22. Meanwhile, Nevada gas prices remain the same as last week at an average of $3.81. … [Read more...]
Give blood; help save lives
The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is hosting a Volunteer Open House and Blood Drive on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its office, located at 4750 Longley Lane, Reno. This community event offers a chance to help save lives, explore volunteer opportunities and enjoy some free barbecue while connecting with local Red Cross staff and … [Read more...]
Charlene Baybee announces bid for Sparks mayor
A press release from Charlene Bybee has announced her bid for Sparks mayor in 2026. The press release follows: Sparks City Councilwoman Charlene Bybee, a three-term leader and lifelong Sparks resident, officially announced today that she will run for Mayor of Sparks in the 2026 election. “With our city facing serious financial pressures, aging infrastructure, and a … [Read more...]