Sparks, NV – On May 1, 2025, Sparks Police Department (SPD) responded to a Sparks apartment complex to investigate a report of suspected child abuse involving a 3-year-old girl that was reported by the school nurse of a local elementary school. The nurse observed extensive bruising on the child’s right arm, which appeared to be in varying stages of healing, and chipped … [Read more...]
Dennis Donato, 1952 – 2025
Dennis Donato 73, of Sparks, NV passed in his home on August 17, 2025. Born to the late Emil and Rosita Donato on July 25, 1952, in Brooklyn, NY. Dennis was best known for his love of Harleys, football and his remarkable green thumb, he had a contagious smile, a heart of gold and the best laugh, which touched the lives of everyone he met. He found joy in simple moments … [Read more...]
Nevada gasoline down 22 cents a gallon over last year
No news is good news for drivers as gas prices stayed on track this past week, with the national average returning to $3.16 after a few dips. Meanwhile, Nevada gas prices dropped a penny to an average of $3.73. That’s down 22 cents since last year when Nevadans were paying $3.95 per gallon. With crude oil prices remaining steady, there’s no indication gas … [Read more...]
Reno public radio joins regional news bureau
NPR is joining the Mountain West News Bureau to create a regional newsroom that brings together public media organizations across seven Western states, including KUNR Public Radio. This collaboration advances the NPR Network’s mission to deliver journalism that helps people make well-informed decisions for their families and their communities. The new regional newsroom … [Read more...]
2017 Reed grad fixes Navy subs
GROTON, Conn. - Petty Officer 1st Class Victor Ventimilla, a native of Sparks, Nevada, is training sailors to continue the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea. Ventimilla graduated from Edward C. Reed High School in 2017. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Sparks. “Growing up, I worked a lot with my … [Read more...]
Car strikes illegal motorcycle, kid hospitalized
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...]