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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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). KTVN
- ➤ 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. KTVN
- ➤ 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. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX Reno
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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