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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters have asked residents to begin taking down their live Christmas trees to lower fire risks + promote community safety after the holiday season. KTVN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local organ donor with a familiar name was honored at this year's Annual Rose Parade on Jan. 2 + the ceremony recognized the donor’s life-saving contributions to the community. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Now that the holidays are over, local construction projects are set to resume in January (drivers may face delays as traffic picks up). KTVN
- ➤ Nevada holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds from old bank accounts, insurance proceeds and more, which residents can check for free at nvup.gov. Treasurer Zach Conine said the website makes it easy for Nevadans to reclaim money they may have forgotten. Reno Gazette-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Drivers should review advice on winter safety before hitting the road. The online guidance offers steps for checking tires and assembling an emergency kit so motorists can handle icy conditions. KTVN
- ➤ Nevada Donor Network set record donation numbers in 2025 by facilitating 262 organ, 1,090 tissue, 1,586 cornea, and 2,957 birth tissue donations statewide, leading to 795 transplanted organs and restored sight for over 3,000 people. The nonprofit earned Tier 1A status and urged residents to register as donors. KTVN
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Beekeeping 101
6-8 p.m. — Rail City Garden Center — Cost includes manual — Discover the essentials of beekeeping and learn how to keep your bees healthy while harvesting honey.
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Pilates and Yoga Retreat
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Cost Info — Restore your soul through a day of Pilates, Yoga, and mindfulness in a serene environment.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Champagne
6:00-11:59 PM — Gambi's Restaurant — No cover charge — Celebrate the New Year with live piano music and complimentary champagne.
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