On 5-14-2025 at 1836 hours, Officers were dispatched to Scheels Sporting Goods located at 1200 Scheels Drive for the report of a theft in progress. Scheels advised the female suspect ignored loss prevention officers when confronted and began to leave the store. The female suspect passed all points of sale and exited the store without paying for the items. Sparks Police Officers … [Read more...]
Reno Rodeo Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships for Nevada students
Northern Nevada students planning on attending college next fall received some help thanks to a generous allocation from The Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Committee. A total of $160,000 in scholarships were presented to 25 outstanding students through proceeds from “The Rodeo State” license plate initiative, alongside the support of generous donors. The annual … [Read more...]
Sen. Cortez Masto sponsors bill to crack down on crypto corruption
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in spearheading an effort to crack down on cryptocurrency-related corruption by elected officials at the highest levels of the federal government, including the presidency. “There is no room in the American democratic system for the … [Read more...]
Get ready for the upcoming wildfire season
As wildfire season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada joins agencies and organizations nationwide in recognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month. This annual campaign is a call to action for residents, communities, and businesses to take simple, proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk and improve safety. “Preparation is key,” said Brock Uhlig, BLM … [Read more...]
Great Basin National Park gearing up for summer visitors
The Great Basin National reports that the park is gearing up for summer visitation. The interpretation division should be fully staffed by Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds will be open, cave tours available, and the beauty of the Park awaits. If you'd like help planning your summer or fall trip, check out the park's blog. … [Read more...]
Antisemitism surges in 2024 with upswing on college campuses; Sen. Rosen calls it ‘disturbing’
Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement in response to a new report by the ADL, which found that in 2024, antisemitic incidents rose to the highest level on record since it began tracking them in 1979. Notably, there were over 9,000 instances of antisemitic vandalism, harassment, and … [Read more...]
Nevada Humanities loses federal funding
This is a press release sent to the Sparks Tribune from Christina Barr, Executive Director, Nevada Humanities: RENO, NV — On April 2, 2025, Michael McDonald, Acting Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in conjunction with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sent a letter to Nevada Humanities and 55 other state and jurisdictional … [Read more...]
Sen. Rosen calls U.S. attorney nominee racist and vows to block confirmation
In a media release Friday afternoon, Nevada's junior Sen. Jacky Rosen vowed to block the confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for Nevada, Sigal Chattah. Nevada needs a U.S. Attorney who will uphold and enforce the law fairly and equally. Sigal Chattah is an extremist who is deeply unfit for this role,” said Senator … [Read more...]