Good morning, Sparks.

I-580 remains closed from Mt. Rose Hwy to Eastlake Blvd in Washoe Valley due to high winds that caused several crashes — officials advise drivers to use alternate routes until conditions improve.

Strong winds disrupted flights at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Feb.

24, canceling over 20 flights and delaying several others with passengers facing long rebooking lines. Airlines advised travelers to check updated flight statuses (rebooked flights varied by carrier).

On Saturday, Feb. 28, stargazers in Sparks will try to see a rare six-planet alignment — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Mercury — shortly after sunset, although a nearly full moon and cloudy skies may reduce visibility.

Leaders held a wildfire safety forum Tuesday at the Washoe County Complex and urged residents to update their homes before insurance changes take effect after AB-376 — experts noted that one-time home hardening improvements can reduce risk.

This advice helps everyone prepare ahead of future wildfires.

Local health officials say that whooping cough and RSV are spreading in the community as seasonal illnesses rise + residents are advised to monitor symptoms closely.

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.

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.