Daily
Sparks
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Sparks will see overnight lane reductions on Pyramid Way as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the road from Nugget Avenue & York Way starting this week. KTVN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enrollment for Nevada's public option health plans ended in January with over 10,000 signups, falling short of expectations. Health exchange officials say carriers will lower costs by cutting broker fees and expect more Nevadans to join as awareness grows. Reno Gazette-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation indoor track and field conference championships are underway at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center this weekend, drawing thousands of visitors and nearly 3,000 hotel room nights, officials said — coaches and athletes praise the move from Spokane. KTVN
- ➤ Over the weekend, many skiers hit the slopes at Mount Rose Ski-Tahoe as warmer temperatures affected conditions + they still enjoyed a day on the mountain. KTVN
- ➤ Yesterday, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation indoor track and field conference championships were held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Officials noted the event boosted local participation and community spirit. 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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