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Three Washoe County students now have their artwork displayed on local buses following a Safe Routes to School contest that encouraged creative ways to promote pedestrian safety.

The project aims to raise awareness of safe walking habits in the community.

Students at Doral Academy built an AI system to enhance wildfire evacuations and became semi-finalists in the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition (a contest for local solutions).

Rita Cannan Elementary is on a secured campus as Reno Police manage a developing situation near Silverado Blvd and Cannan Street (also affecting High Desert Montessori) and updates are expected soon.

Rita Cannan Elementary + High Desert Montessori resumed normal operations after police activity placed them on a Secured Campus near Silverado Blvd and Cannan Street on Feb.

26. District officials said the schools are functioning normally and will issue further updates if needed.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office announced K9 Odin’s retirement on Feb.

25 after five years of service, during which he supported patrol operations and regional task forces alongside Deputy Evans — who first paired with him in 2021. Officials praise Odin’s loyalty as his retirement marks the end of a career.

Jackson Chastain gathered spring gardening tips from Moana Gardens as the snow melts, leaving Sparks residents eager for seasonal blooms — his advice helps home gardeners plan for new growth.

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.