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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Basin Federal Credit Union partnered with Communities in Schools of Western Nevada to host its Giving Trees drive this holiday season at four branches, filling 240 gift tags and collecting over 1,500 donated items along with $28,000 in kind contributions & $860.59 in cash donations. KTVN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marcolino's Italia is set to hold its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at the old Rapscallion building on Wells Avenue and Vesta Street — the restaurant will offer a lunch menu along with an extended happy hour that nods to the location’s Reno history. KTVN
- ➤ Marcolino's Italia will hold its grand opening this weekend in the former location of Rapscallion's + the new site is expected to welcome local diners. KTVN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising gold and silver prices have spurred renewed buying interest in northern Nevada. Local shop managers and mining experts say higher prices + new buyer activity could shift production strategies as the market remains volatile in 2026. News4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fall 2025 saw Wolf Pack student-athletes achieve a record GPA of 3.211, with 14 teams reaching at least a 3.0 while women’s golf led at 3.803 (athletic leaders credit consistent academic support). KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County officials are reviewing zoning rules for equine businesses after input from nearly 1,900 survey respondents and 150 workshop attendees, and they will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 — at South Valleys Library off Wedge Parkway — to gather more community insight. News4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Nevada Public Health will host a free vaccine clinic to offer immunizations for flu, COVID, and RSV in response to a recent rise in cases. Residents are encouraged to attend for essential shots + check with local health services for details on times and location. KTVN
- ➤ Reno funding expands mental health support for Washoe County students, staff and families by partnering with Care Solace, a free service that connects them with local behavioral health providers 24/7. The service is now available districtwide. News4
- ➤ Officials from the Nevada Health Authority updated lawmakers on Tuesday, Dec. 30 on plans to use $180 million in federal rural funding to offer signing bonuses and housing assistance that attract health care providers in rural areas. They are also weighing how these measures will offset expected Medicaid cuts that impact local hospitals. Reno Gazette-Journal
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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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