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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girls on the Run Sierras initiates a shoe drive in the Reno-Sparks area to provide athletic shoes for girls in their program, with the aim of collecting 250 pairs by the end of the month. KTVN
- ➤ The impending demolition of a historic machine shop in Sparks, Nevada, by Union Pacific to create a parking lot highlights a broader controversy involving the loss of historically significant buildings nationwide. News4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman in Sparks was charged with 86 counts of fraud for allegedly using stolen credit card information from over 40 victims, mainly elderly patients at Renown Urgent Care. News4
- ➤ A man in Sparks was arrested for breaking into a former girlfriend's home and engaging in a police standoff, facing multiple charges including home invasion. News4
- ➤ 31-year-old Kupa’a Ke’a from Sparks was identified as the man who died from multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Reno Police outside Renown Hospital, with his death ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner's Office. KTVN
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Aspire Women's Event - Sparks, NV
Aspire is an engaging one-night event for women featuring a combination of laughter, learning, and music with performances by a Bible teacher, comedian, and musician.
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13th Annual Leprechaun Race - Family Friendly 5K
The Leprechaun Race is a family-friendly 5K event taking place in the Midtown and Wells Avenue districts, making it suitable for both new and experienced runners.
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