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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heavy snow is slowing travel and closing schools in parts of Northern Nevada and California, while officials advise caution on icy roads and in avalanche-prone areas. Locals are invited to share photos of winter fun (like skiing or snowball fights) for a community gallery. KTVN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local voters cast over 13,000+ votes in the RGJ Grocery Bracket on Feb. 19, with both Costco and WinCo Foods tying at 133 votes each. The contest highlighted the community’s strong focus on savings and variety in their grocery choices. Reno Gazette-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City officials have chosen 20 local artists to paint signal boxes as part of a public art project to deter graffiti and boost community vibrancy. The artists will begin work Friday, May 1 and finish within a month with an unveiling on Monday, June 1. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting March 1, thousands of Nevada residents must prove 20 hours of work per week to keep their SNAP benefits. State agencies say the new rule will increase demand on food banks while helping families access work or education programs. Reno Gazette-Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ski resorts today adjust operations for heavy snowfall. Homewood, Diamond Peak, Kirkwood, and Mt. Rose offer select lifts (operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) while Palisades Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe limit services as forecasts predict more changes throughout the week. KTVN
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Funkytown LIVE at RPM
7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Experience a night of high-energy disco and funk grooves with the vibrant sounds of Funkytown.
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Zen Zone Painting Party
1-4 p.m. — CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro — Open for all — Enjoy a creative afternoon of painting while savoring delicious Asian cuisine.
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