By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune Last year around Christmas, Sparks High School student Jonah Howell was taken into the ER at Renown Health because he was showing signs of jaundice. The shocking result was that he had been diagnosed with leukemia. Right in the middle of the holidays, Howell spent several weeks in the PICU watching TV, playing video games, and being … [Read more...]
Middle and high school students moved to distance learning
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune In the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees meeting preceding Thanksgiving, the trustees voted to move middle and high school students to a full distance learning plan citing lack of community resources to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. School officials are saying that lack of contact tracers, testing process, and … [Read more...]
Real estate market still booming in Reno/Sparks
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune The Reno/Sparks real estate market is still booming, even as we go into winter. People are still fleeing major cities to settle down in less dense areas and even homebuilders are selling brand new houses for higher prices. According to the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors (RSAR), in September the median price for a … [Read more...]
Coronavirus rules run amok
Finally, we’re getting a little direction -- and, may I add, a little sanity, too -- out of the U.S. Supreme Court over how far the government may go in restricting Constitutional rights during an emergency. The answer: Not very far. In a case out of New York, the government attempted to restrict the number of people who may gather for a church service. The rule was … [Read more...]
As flu season approaches, Covid cases rise in Washoe
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune As we go into autumn and flu season starts to become more prevalent, coronavirus cases remain steadily on the rise which causes concern for local hospitals and what they can handle. As of October 11, there have been more than 10,646 positive cases of coronavirus in Washoe County and 170 deaths; in the entire State of Nevada there have been … [Read more...]
Sparks High School holds annual flag ceremony
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune A pandemic doesn’t stop the Sparks High School Railroaders from continuing tradition as the school’s alumni association was recently able to host its annual flag raising ceremony. On the morning of September 28, the Sparks High ROTC and Class of 1970 alumni Kathy LeMond raised a new American flag and retired the old one. The annual … [Read more...]
Nugget Casino Resort laying off over 150 employees
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune Sparks businesses are still feeling the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as more residents test positive and continue to spread the disease. Large companies that rely on tourism and large events (like casinos) are also at risk as they continue to operate at lesser capacity and don’t have as many people dining, … [Read more...]
Officials report 36 Covid-19 cases so far in school district
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune On Friday, September 11, the Washoe County School District held a media briefing to discuss the major issues surrounding school operations and the covid pandemic. School District Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill began the meeting by stating that it was a Distance Learning day for all students because the air quality was … [Read more...]