The snow and rain came and the Truckee rose over its banks, just as forecast. But it appears Sparks dodged a bullet, with the river cresting below projections and the ensuing flooding not as bad as originally feared. Water levels on the Truckee were on their way down Monday night, prompting anxious residents and city officials to breathe a sigh of relief. Though parts of … [Read more...]
Sandoval announces ‘Year of STEM’ during Sparks High School visit
Gov. Brian Sandoval visited Sparks High School Monday to proclaim the 2016-17 school session the “Year of STEM,” promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The statewide initiative spearheaded by the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) aims to introduce ways for students, families and educators to actively … [Read more...]