Good morning, Sparks.

The Blue Carpet Treatment block party will see five local businesses celebrate significant milestones — each marking a key moment in their growth.

The event offers residents a chance to witness local achievements up close.

Residents in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County are invited to complete the 2026 Parks and Recreation Service Plan Feasibility survey available online and by phone at 888-801-5368.

The survey will be open until March 13 and takes about 10-12 minutes to finish.

Nick the Greek + The Breakfast Club will expand with new locations in Sparks and Reno, offering additional meal options for local diners.

Plans are underway and opening dates will be shared soon.

Southwest Airlines announced a new nonstop flight between Reno-Tahoe International and Nashville International that will begin Oct.

1. The flight will depart Reno at 9:40 a.m. & Nashville at 1:25 p.m. as it aims to boost regional business and tourism.

Papa What You Cookin’ owner William Lyons joined Chris Murphy on Thursday, Feb.

12 to showcase soul food in honor of Black History Month, adding a flavorful nod to local tradition.

Washoe County School District superintendent Joe Ernst reported a midyear self‑evaluation showing improvements in attendance, campus safety, and student engagement.

He noted a drop in campus violence and progress in safety upgrades – plans for adding five instructional days for kindergarten spark debate.

TMCC plans to open a new fire rescue training center plus it will offer instruction for first responders to meet growing community demand.

Local high school students are organizing the SciVenture STEM Fair, which will take place at The Discovery Museum on Mar.

14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested participants must register by Feb. 16 to compete for cash prizes and hear keynote speaker Taylor Wilson.

Residents in Sparks, Reno, and Washoe County can share input on a regional parks service district through an online survey for the 2026 Parks Service Plan Feasibility Study; survey responses are accepted through March 13.

Renown Health and Nevada Donor Network host a Donate Life flag-signing ceremony today to honor donor heroes (registration drives run 10 a.m.-noon at two Renown centers) after three living donor kidney transplants marked a significant step in local transplant care.