On September 2 at around 6 a.m., Sparks Police responded to a hit-and-run call around Marina Gateway Drive and East Lincoln, near the new Legends Bay Casino. When the officers arrived, they found the 71-year-old pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle and he was immediately transported to Renown with serious injuries. Shortly after, an employee from Legends Bay Casino … [Read more...]
Sections of Sparks Boulevard to close the next two weekends
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is continuing its work on the Sparks Boulevard Project, and there are some construction closures that commuters should be aware of as the roadway is repaved. As part of Phase One of the project, Sparks Boulevard will be closed southbound from Lincoln Way to the I-80 eastbound off-ramp on Friday, September 9 starting at 8 p.m. … [Read more...]
Locals win rib title
Sparks’ own BJ’s BBQ took home first-place honors at the 2022 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off on Monday. First prize included a trophy and a $10,000 winners check.“I’m ecstatic,” said BJ’s owner Jay Rathmann. “It’s been a little bit since we took first, and now we have bookends!” BJ’s BBQ has competed in more than 30 Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Offs. A number of … [Read more...]
Century Casinos executive: ‘If you’re a gaming company, wouldn’t you want to be in Nevada?’
By Howard Stutz The Nevada Independent Century Casinos’ pending $195 million acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks will rewrite the company’s corporate profile. The regional casino operator, which began in Europe, doesn’t have what gaming observers consider a flagship resort. Its two casinos in the historic Colorado mining communities of Central City and … [Read more...]
Sparks’ growing pains emerge as key theme in mayoral, city council races
By Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Three Sparks City Council incumbents are facing challengers in November for a chance to shape the future of a city that started as a railroad hub but has evolved into a major Northern Nevada shopping and residential destination with its share of growing pains. Founded in 1904 as a site for a major Southern Pacific Railroad … [Read more...]
Sparks mayor focuses on city’s growth in annual address
City of Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson gave his State of the City Address at the Sparks Legislative Building on 745 4th Street on Monday. More than 30 people were in attendance, including members from Senator Jacky Rosen’s office, the RSCVA (Reno-Sparks Convention Visitor’s Authority), the Reno & Sparks Chamber of Commerce, and Washoe County Commissioners Alexis Hill and Vaughn … [Read more...]
Legends Bay Casino opens in Sparks
Legends Bay Casino, the newest gambling establishment to open in Northern Nevada in more than 20 years, finally opened its doors last night on August 30 after 16 years in the making. Located a stone’s throw away from the Outlets at Legends, Hampton Inn, and Residence Inn by Marriott, Legends Bay is a fresh new casino built from the ground up, appealing to gamblers of all … [Read more...]
Rib cook-off taking over downtown Sparks through Labor Day
Northern Nevada’s favorite event for food aficionados, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is back this Labor Day Weekend for its 33rd year in a row. Beginning today, August 31 through September 5, smoking grills, music, and a craft festival will be taking over Victorian Square. This weekend, 21 rib cookers will be conjuring up tasty ribs in an attempt to take home a … [Read more...]