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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family was displaced when a fire broke out in a home in the Wadsworth area Wednesday afternoon, and though the home is a total loss, all residents escaped safely. KTVN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After 16 years, the Nevada State Fair (a revived tradition dating to the 1800s) will take place this summer, June 11-13, at sites including the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and the Reno Rodeo Arena, featuring events like the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, a 4-H expo and junior bull riding contests. Reno Gazette-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are climbing in Nevada as oil costs rise due to the Iran conflict (experts predict it will take a week or two for prices to drop after the war ends). KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lombardo and Dr. Victor Wakfield visited Alice Smith Elementary School today during Nevada’s Reading Week to stress that learning to read builds a strong foundation for future success. KTVN
- ➤ The Discovery hosts the first Girls’ STEM Career Day on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering exhibits + panel discussions with local engineers to help girls explore STEM careers. KTVN
- ➤ The Washoe County School District held a public meeting at Pine Middle School on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to review design schematics (based on parent feedback) that set plans for a consolidated school, with construction to begin later this year and reopening planned for 2028-29. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RTC will offer free rides on the Virginia Line this Saturday, March 7 to mark five years since the transit extension to UNR launched. The service connects downtown + Midtown + the university with enhanced stations and easier boarding for faster trips. FOX Reno
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Nevada Public Health kicks off National Nutrition Month in Washoe County and will host a schoolwide healthy food tasting event at Lincoln Park Elementary School on March 20. The event encourages families to explore healthy food choices for long-term well-being. 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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Julio Preciado and Kanales Concert
9 PM — Millennium Night Club — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with live regional music and unmatched talent from Julio Preciado and Kanales.
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