Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Sparks.
🚧 Accidents
Sparks Fire Department is handling a ruptured gas line from a construction project on southbound Pyramid Highway near F Street; both directions are closed, Nevada Energy is en route, and no injuries have been reported.
💼 Business
Starsound has launched sponsorship applications for the 2026 cycle—its first in 50 years—to support local organizations.
The application window is open now and will close on March 31.
🎭 Culture
In Sparks, comedian Eric Schwartz will perform at the Celebrity Showroom at Nugget Casino Resort on Feb.
6, and Magique’s magic show will run on Feb. 7, while Sparks Boulevard upgrades cause round-the-clock lane closures — continuing through mid-March.
🎓 Education
News Literacy Week is underway in Northern Nevada, offering free screenings and panel discussions to help locals judge news and misinformation.
A free documentary screening Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Wells Fargo Auditorium at UNR is one event among several this week.
🏈 Sports
The University of Nevada, Reno ski team is hosting the Nevada Invitational—the first college alpine ski competition in Reno since 2011—at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe from Saturday, Jan.
31 to Tuesday, Feb. 3 + local fans rally behind a revived skiing tradition.
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🏠 Sparks Real Estate
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