Photo Courtesy Donald Abbott Sparks High JROTC members retired the school’s flag Monday morning and replaced it with a new one as alumni look on. The annual ceremony started in 2012 and kicks off Homecoming week for the Railroaders. It’s Homecoming Week at Sparks High School and the week is packed with events for students, athletes, and alumni alike. Even though the … [Read more...]
Controversial Wild Horse Plan Headed to Senate Floor
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Congress is closer to approving a contentious wild horse initiative backed by national animal welfare groups and the livestock industry but condemned by leaders of the largest and oldest coalition of mustang advocates in the West. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $35 million last week for the program supported by … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Associated Press Reno Pedestrian Dead, Pickup Sought in Hit-and-Run RENO — Reno police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that killed a man who apparently had laid down in the middle of a street on the edge of downtown. Police say they are looking for a light-colored, full-sized pickup similar to a Dodge Ram that fled the scene near East Fourth Street and … [Read more...]
Volunteers Remove Trash Along Truckee River
John Byrne/Tribune Sparks City Councilman Donald Abbott was one of many volunteers that helped clear trash from 22 sites along the Truckee River over the weekend. Although the weather was a bit sketchy last weekend, that didn’t prevent 750 volunteers in Washoe County from visiting 22 sites along the Truckee River to remove 77,853 lbs. of green waste, stencil in storm … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Massacre Anniversary Sparks Debate on Gun Control
By Ken Ritter and Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations. But advocates say they’re frustrated that more hasn’t been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip, and that mass shootings keep … [Read more...]
Candidate Season
John Byrne/Tribune South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg held a rally at Sparks High School Saturday. The Democratic presidential candidate spoke in front of around 800 attendees about his campaign and the importance of Nevada voters. The mayor held a Q&A session that was briefly cut short by a power outage before supporters used their cell phone lights to power the … [Read more...]
Veterans Share Experiences After Latest Honor Flight
Steve Ranson Honor Flight Nevada veterans led by George Oliver of Sparks (in front with his brother) return from the nation’s capital. Veterans on the latest Honor Flight Nevada to the nation’s capital recalled situations in their lives after they returned home from Washington, D.C. Standing behind a 20-mm gun at the Navy Museum in Washington, D.C., Navy veteran Bruce … [Read more...]
City of Sparks Installs Pedestrian Safety Flags on Vista Boulevard
The city of Sparks is installing pedestrian safety flags at various Vista Blvd. intersections for increased pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is part of an overall Be Safe! Be Seen! campaign brought before the Sparks City Council by girl scouts from Troop 1019. “The Girl Scouts reached out to us about installing pedestrian flagging to make certain … [Read more...]