Good morning, Sparks.

The Nevada Department of Corrections will host a wild horse adoption event next week (exact location and time to be announced) in Sparks.

Local residents should watch for more details.

On Friday, the Northern Nevada community donated 4,541 pounds of food during the 4th annual Souper Bowl of Caring to help local families via the Food Bank, which provided an estimated 3,784 meals.

Donations are still accepted + volunteers are counting additional cash gifts.

Shoppers in Northern Nevada are advised to check prepackaged meat prices at Walmart after viral TikTok videos raised concerns about mislabeled weights and prices, similar to past issues resolved in 2023.

Walmart has removed affected items and offers refunds (customers should verify labels).

Gas prices have risen in Nevada with the statewide average now near $3.49 per gallon and Reno stations showing a three-cent jump due to an upcoming closure of a Bay Area refinery set for April (GasBuddy).

Local drivers note fluctuating costs while AAA reports Washoe County as highest.

Gas prices in Nevada are rising as Washoe County shows some of the highest costs—local drivers may face steeper fuel expenses soon.

Washoe County School District is asking families, staff, and community members to review new high school math materials that may soon be used in classrooms; feedback will be shared with the Board of Trustees later this year plus help improve student learning.

NDOT is preparing for stormy conditions as road crews ready to secure highways around Sparks.

Drivers should monitor local updates since safety measures are in place + crews will adjust as weather changes.

Flu activity remains elevated and steady while RSV cases continue to rise among young children in our area, according to Northern Nevada Public Health.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are low — officials remind residents to get vaccinated as flu-related risks persist.