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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visitors at the Nutmobile event at the National Auto Museum yesterday received free peanuts, stickers and guided tours inside the vehicle — a unique local offering. KTVN
- ➤ A vigil honoring homeless residents who died last year took place in Sparks on Feb. 10 (organizers said no one should be forgotten) as the community paid tribute to those lost. KTVN
- ➤ A grant of over $20,000 was approved on Feb. 10 to support a Sun Valley food truck event that will boost local food vendors + promote community gatherings. KTVN
- ➤ Canyon Creek Park in Sparks reopened with improvements—replacing 1,100 ft of asphalt walking path—to offer visitors a safer route on their daily walks. KTVN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe’s announced new pastel-colored canvas micro tote bags that will feature a zipper and hide a folded reusable bag inside. They are expected to launch this spring at a local Reno-Sparks store (images are pending). Reno Gazette-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Washoe County School Board received an update from Superintendent Joe Ernst on progress toward five district goals, noting improvements in academic readiness, student safety, and dual enrollment programs while budget shortfalls persist. The board approved his midyear report. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority previewed the future design of its new ($650 million) concourses as part of the MoreRNO expansion, with Concourse A slated to finish in 2028 and Concourse B scheduled for 2029. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Washoe County Commissioners approved an agreement to build an amphitheater at Rancho San Rafael Park, signaling a future venue + gathering spot for community events. KTVN
- ➤ Biotech CEO Dan Montano is pushing a ballot measure to let Nevada test new medical treatments, planning to spend over $2 million & collect 148,788 signatures by June 24 for a November vote that could ease FDA rules and attract global biotech firms. Reno Gazette-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 10, the Washoe Children's Behavioral Health Center Project provided funding for children's behavioral health services in Sparks (supporting local kids in need). KTVN
- ➤ Washoe County Commissioners approved a $17 million budget increase plus $5.3 million to fund construction and services at the Washoe Children’s Behavioral Health Center in a renovated 47,000 sqft building — a move that secures a $20.3 million construction deal with Plenium Builders to prevent delays. News4
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