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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Down Syndrome Action Network held its fundraiser on Feb. 4 at Red Robin on Kietzke Lane. The event offered community members a chance to come together in support of the cause. KTVN
- ➤ Four local grocery stores—Costco, Trader Joe's, WinCo and Yim's—remain in the RGJ Grocery Bracket contest after regional rounds; readers can vote until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Reno Gazette-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peppermill Casinos acquired 21 acres on Pyramid Highway and Tierra Del Sol Parkway from Red Hawk for $27.5 million on Feb. 4, reviving the site of the proposed Lazy 8 hotel-casino project near Lazy 5 Regional Park. Reno Gazette-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that West Coast regular fuel prices rose to $3.83 per gallon on Monday, up from $3.70 last week. Prices are 33.5% above the national average of $2.87 & include Nevada while excluding California. Reno Gazette-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sparks restaurants that cook with wood or coal will follow updated air quality rules easing permit costs. Owners may comment until Feb. 26 and join a workshop on Feb. 17 at the Northern Nevada Public Health Building B — revisions will restrict cooking on high-pollution winter days. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety reminded drivers on Feb. 4 to choose a designate driver for Super Bowl weekend (a safety measure to help keep roads clear) and urged local residents to plan ahead. KTVN
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